By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said his still-evolving conference remains committed to having a championship game even as the College Football Playoff expands from four to 12 teams after this season. “This is a tentpole event. Everything leads up to this moment, it creates a
Continue ReadingBy Ed DiOrio Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Last week, the city of Hendersonville was the victim of a cybersecurity attack. An investigation is underway into the matter the city said targeted employee data. Hendersonville City Manager John Connet issued this statement earlier this week: The City of
Continue ReadingBy Nathan Vickers Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — After years of abandonment, seven properties along South Kingshighway near I-64 could be demolished in the coming months. NorthPoint Development confirmed that it had purchased the properties in a partnership with two residents in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood. The
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By Benjamin Brown and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Around 760 flights were canceled at Munich Airport on Saturday due to heavy snowfall, an airport spokesperson told CNN. Buses, trams, and some train services in Munich were also suspended due to the snow, according to Munich’s public transport company. Munich’s central train station was closed for arrivals, while long-distance services have been suspended entirely,
Continue ReadingBy Jordan James Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The future of a Nashville charter school is being called into question after the Metro school board voted not to renew its charter. Earlier this week, board members reviewed a presentation from the district’s charter review team, which found that Rocketship
Continue ReadingBy WNEM Staff Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW CO., Michigan (WNEM) — Running in the halls was allowed at Saginaw County’s Swan Valley High School Friday morning. Students dressed for “Christmas in July” participated in the annual Amazing Race Friday, Dec. 1, to raise money for Adopt a Family, which will help
Continue ReadingBy Ezra Kaplan, KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKIE Oregon (KPTV) — A new civil rights lawsuit has been initiated against Clackamas County deputies and an Oregon State Patrol officer in the aftermath of a fatal shooting last June. The lawsuit, brought by lawyers representing the family, seems to reveal details
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Police in London say they’ve arrested two people during pro-Palestinian events, part of a “day of action” organized by campaigners around Britain. The Metropolitan Police say a man was arrested in south London on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offense for holding a placard. Police say other protesters surrounded officers
Continue ReadingBy Gabe Swartz Click here for updates on this story SHAWNEE, Kansas (KCTV) — After a racist incident and fight at Shawnee Mission East, the Shawnee Mission School District shared a message with district families and staff Friday. The statement came a day after protestors showed up at the Shawnee Mission School District’s Center for
Continue ReadingBy Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — To the world, Rosalynn Carter was known for her dedication to humanitarian efforts and as a devoted partner and trusted adviser to her husband of 77 years, former President Jimmy Carter. To her family, the former first lady who died November 19 at age 96 was remembered as
Continue ReadingBy Lacey Beasley Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — After a big blaze off Airport Boulevard damaged multiple apartment units Thursday night, one tenant made a split-second decision that saved her life. The two-alarm fire happened at the Maison De Ville apartment complex. Marquila Jones said she and her partner
Continue ReadingRUTLAND, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont jury has found a child care provider accused of sedating an infant guilty of manslaughter. A jury on Friday convicted of Stacey Vaillancourt of manslaughter and child cruelty in the 2019 death of Harper Rose Briar. The 6-month-old was found unresponsive while in Vaillancourt’s care, and an autopsy determined
Continue ReadingBy Adam Rife Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Dozens of people are once again able to stay overnight in their vehicles at the Holt Avenue Park-and-Ride. Just after midnight Friday morning, Dec. 1, MPD officers swept into the lot and started issuing citations, notifying people their vehicles will not be
Continue ReadingCHELSEA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama authorities say a 3-month-old boy was killed by his family’s pet, a hybrid animal that was part dog, part wolf. It happened Thursday afternoon in a home in Chelsea. News outlets report the boy was bitten despite his parent’s efforts to rescue him from the animal. Chelsea Mayor Tony Picklesimer
Continue ReadingTHESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek police have arrested a father and son duo for selling adulterated sunflower oil for olive oil. Police seized over 13 tons of oil in a warehouse in northern Greece, half of it already packaged. The pair had bought the sunflower oil in nearby Bulgaria, adding coloring agents to pass it
Continue ReadingCNNEE (CNN) — Los tsunamis se forman por un desplazamiento de agua causado por un deslizamiento de tierra, un terremoto, una erupción volcánica o un deslizamiento del límite entre dos de las placas tectónicas de la tierra (que son placas de roca de 15 a 200 metros de espesor que apoyan los continentes de la
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By Steve Contorno and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Newton, Iowa (CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis completed his tour of Iowa’s 99 counties on Saturday, a milestone he pursued with dogmatic zeal as his White House aspirations grew closely tied to his performance in the Republican Party’s first presidential nominating contest. DeSantis marked the occasion with
Continue Reading By Andrew Millman and Alexandra Ross, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Saturday he believes Republicans have the votes to launch a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “I believe we will,” Johnson told Fox News of a GOP-led impeachment inquiry. “I suspect no Democrats will assist in this effort, but they should.”
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By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — More than half of the world’s population live in urban areas where nature can feel like a distant concern. Thriving ecosystems do, however, exist within our cities — even beneath our feet — and embracing urban nature can be a powerful force for change. For example, West London has
Continue Reading CNN By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — More than half of the world’s population live in urban areas where nature can feel like a distant concern. Thriving ecosystems do, however, exist within our cities — even beneath our feet — and embracing urban nature can be a powerful force for change. For example, West London
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