Opinion by Julian Zelizer (CNN) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is finally unleashing on her opponent, former President Donald Trump. Although she spent much of her time during the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary focused on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, generally avoiding being very tough with the former president or going so far
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK and TOM KRISHER Associated Press Residents of eastern Ohio can now get an up-close view in newly released videos of the toxic towers of fire that forced them from their homes last February when officials decided to blow open five tank cars filled with vinyl chloride they worried might explode days after
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN GROVES, MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate will hold a crucial test vote next week on legislation that would pair new policies at the southern border with wartime aid for Ukraine and other American allies, leaders pressing ahead despite heavy skepticism from Republicans and some Democrats.
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Bruce Springsteen shared on Thursday that his mother Adele has died in a heartfelt tribute on social media. He shared the news on his Instagram page, including his mother’s birthday and the day she died, which was Wednesday. She was 98. Next to a beautiful video clip showing his
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Jenner has a new term: “Twist on it.” The driven matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner family will bring the phrase to the Super Bowl forefront during her commercial. She will guest star in the ad for Oreo, which will be returning to the NFL’s
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By David Goldman, CNN New York (CNN) — For the first time, an advertising company that worked on Purdue Pharma’s OxyContin account has settled a lawsuit that accused it of falsely marketing opioids as safe. Publicis, a French marketing company, agreed to pay $350 million within the next two months and will not take on
Continue ReadingBy MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press Weeks after Republican Gov. Jim Pillen announced Nebraska would not accept federal funds to feed children in need over the summer, an Omaha lawmaker is pushing her bill to require the state to accept the $18 million for children who might otherwise go hungry at times when schools are
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WXYZ, CNN By Eric Levenson and Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the teenager who killed four people at a Michigan high school in 2021, took the stand in her manslaughter trial Thursday and testified it was her husband’s responsibility to store their son Ethan’s gun safely. “I just didn’t
Continue ReadingBy ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the great interspecies love stories of our time has come to an end. Walnut, a white-naped crane and internet celebrity, has passed away at age 42. She is survived by eight chicks, the loving staff at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and
Continue ReadingBy Nick Watt, CNN (CNN) — “I’m not getting a fat check!” joked Kelly R as she helped her daughters with homework in the kitchen of their Los Angeles home. “But I’m hoping that the kids will benefit. That’s the biggest thing that I was worried about. All kids benefitting.” Kelly is among the parents,
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By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a new social media target: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Following Musk’s recent critical posts about DEI policies and racial discrimination lawsuits against Tesla, the electric car company has omitted all language regarding minority workers and outreach to minority communities in its 10-K
Continue ReadingBy SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ordered the state elections commission not to transmit the presidential primary ballot to county clerks as it ponders an attempt by Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips to get added as a candidate. The order Thursday comes six days after Phillips asked
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By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization is in talks to potentially plead guilty to a perjury charge related to a civil investigation into the real estate company’s finances, people familiar with the matter said. Allen Weisselberg, the former CFO, is in negotiations with the Manhattan district
Continue ReadingBy DENG MACHOL Associated Press JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Officials in South Sudan say residents of a swampy area battled with cattle herders who moved in looking for water and pasture during the dry season, and at least 38 people were killed and 52 suffered gunshot wounds. The fighting started Wednesday and tensions remained
Continue ReadingBy Mike Dardis Click here for updates on this story MASON, Ohio (WLWT) — Cincinnati native and Purcell Marian High School graduate Terry Killens is set to make history in next month’s Super Bowl. The Mason man played in the Super Bowl in 2000 with the Tennesseee Titans when they lost to the Rams. Now,
Continue ReadingBy Emily Sanderson Click here for updates on this story HEBRON, Kentucky (WLWT) — A $1 million Powerball ticket sold in northern Kentucky has been claimed, not just by one person, but 30. A group of educators and former educators in northern Kentucky are celebrating a dream come true after they hit the Match 5
Continue ReadingBy Jason Burger Reporter Click here for updates on this story POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A suspect wanted for first-degree rape was arrested in Pottawatomie County after two and a half years on the run. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office said William McFarland Jr. eluded law enforcement since 2021 and deputies found him on
Continue ReadingBy Carolina Estrada Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — A father and son were arrested in connection to five armed robberies at a Wells Fargo ATM in Gold River. On Wednesday, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Myahil Chapmanjoseph and 42-year-old Deleon Joseph after serving a search warrant at
Continue ReadingBy Maricela De La Cruz Click here for updates on this story DAVIS, California (KCRA) — It’s been a long road to higher education for Laurin Williams after incarceration. Williams spent roughly a month in a county jail for involuntary vehicular manslaughter. But those 28 days were enough to keep her homeless for 20 years.
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story CHARLESTON, South Carolina (WYFF) — A fire burned outside a South Carolina Target store Monday night, and investigators say it happened after some kids set off Roman candle fireworks. Firefighters were called about 6:45 p.m. Monday for a fire at the Target in West Ashely.
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