DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A liberal journalist who blogs about Iowa politics was granted press credentials for the Iowa House of Representatives Wednesday, days after she filed a lawsuit alleging the Republican-controlled House was denying her her First Amendment rights. The result brings an end to a yearslong fight by Laura Belin, who operates
Continue ReadingBy JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press ANAHUAC, Texas (AP) — A judge ordered Wednesday that a trial be held next month to determine whether a Black high school student in Texas can continue being punished by his district for refusing to change a hairstyle he and his family say is protected by a new state
Continue Reading
By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — Amazon’s Ring will no longer let police and other government agencies request doorbell camera footage from within the company’s Neighbors app, in what privacy advocates are hailing as a long-awaited victory for civil liberties. Authorities seeking Ring surveillance videos must now submit a formal legal request to the company,
Continue ReadingBy MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ top court says it will issue a decision Friday on South Africa’s request for interim orders in a genocide case against Israel, including that Israel halt its offensive in Gaza. The decision is a preliminary stage of a case filed by South
Continue ReadingBy TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal wildlife officials say they’ve decided to review whether to add 10 more species to the Endangered Species List. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday that the agency has completed its 90-day review of petitions to add the new species and decided that inclusion
Continue ReadingBy JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A month before the start of a trial against Honolulu’s former top prosecutor for allegedly taking campaign donation bribes in exchange for prosecuting an employee of an engineering and architectural firm, the judge who has been presiding over the case for several years is unexpectedly recusing
Continue ReadingBy Kelsey Gibbs Click here for updates on this story MURFREESBORO, Tennessee (WTVF) — In Murfreesboro criminals not only impersonated police officers but also robbed a blind woman, leaving her with just $15. The real police report that the impostors managed to get away with hundreds of dollars. The victim, who wished to remain anonymous
Continue ReadingBy Chris Davis Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — The rape of a child is one of the most heinous crimes someone can commit, but does the perpetrator deserve the death penalty? Rep. William Lamberth, R-Portland, who also serves as House Majority Leader, says yes. “If someone rapes one of
Continue ReadingWTVF By Chris Davis Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — The rape of a child is one of the most heinous crimes someone can commit, but does the perpetrator deserve the death penalty? Rep. William Lamberth, R-Portland, who also serves as House Majority Leader, says yes. “If someone rapes one
Continue Reading
By Natasha Bertrand and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — The US and Iraq are expected to soon begin talks on the future of the US military presence in the country, according to sources familiar with the matter, amid public calls from the Iraqi government for the US to withdraw its troops. The US and Iraq agreed to
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek Esta cobertura en vivo ha finalizado. Puedes leer más aquí. The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
Continue ReadingBy Jose Fabian Click here for updates on this story LIVERMORE, California (KPIX) — A woman was stranded on top of her car in a swift-moving Livermore creek for about 15 hours before being rescued Tuesday morning, the Alameda County Fire Department said. Just after 10 a.m. Tuesday, a camper near the 7000 block of
Continue Reading By Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — McDonald’s new trendy beverage-led spinoff CosMc’s is pulling in younger customers at a faster clip than a typical Mickey D’s with Big Macs and fries, according to one early traffic estimate. McDonald’s unveiled its CosMc’s specialty drinks cafe spinoff in December, with the first location opened in
Continue ReadingBy WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Here’s a rare case of a casino losing. Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort was rebuffed Wednesday by the New Jersey Supreme Court in its efforts to collect on business interruption insurance involving the early days of the COVID19 pandemic. The high court ruled that the
Continue ReadingBy Michele Gile Click here for updates on this story SAN CLEMENTE, California (KCAL) — A group called the After School Satan Club is putting down roots in conservative San Clemente. Its meeting spot is Truman Benedict Elementary School, which has many people concerned. “This is a public school in a public venue,” San Clemente
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL) — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors moved closer to prohibiting deputies from drinking while armed after some concerning incidents. “The mixing of alcohol and guns never ends in a good time, rather, it increases the risk of injuries and death,”
Continue ReadingBy Dillon Thomas Click here for updates on this story LOVELAND, Colorado (KCNC) — The City of Loveland and the Loveland Housing Authority are working to try and secure more affordable housing, as the demand for such housing options continues to rise across the northern part of Colorado’s Front Range. According to the Loveland Housing
Continue ReadingBy WWJ Staff Click here for updates on this story AUBURN HILLS, Michigan (WWJ) — Community members are showing their support for a family as a young boy is in need of a life-saving surgery. Daniel was diagnosed with complex congenital heart disease and needs a transplant, according to his uncle, Mirek Skomski. “We want
Continue ReadingJesse Bedayn Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Republican state Rep. Mike Lynch announced he’s stepping down as minority leader in the Colorado House Wednesday. The announcement comes a week after The Denver Post reported that Lynch was arrested in 2022 on suspicion of drunken driving and possession of a gun while intoxicated. Lynch
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — Authorities say a transit officer shot a man outside a downtown Atlanta commuter station after he stabbed two people and attacked the officer, stabbing him in the hand. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority spokesperson Stephany Fisher said the suspect and the first two stabbing victims were in stable condition after Wednesday’s attack.
Continue Reading