CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who represented Hawaii’s 2nd District and was a 2020 presidential candidate. Personal Birth date: April 12, 1981 Birth place: Leloaloa, American Samoa Birth name: Tulsi Gabbard Father: Mike Gabbard, Hawaii state senator Mother: Carol (Porter) Gabbard, former Hawaii
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Robinson Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO, KTVK ) — A Phoenix girl is having to adapt to her new life while still in the hospital after contracting a serious case of group A Streptococcus, or group A strep. Victoria Pasten-Morales is finally in stable condition after nine total surgeries,
Continue ReadingTRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A man accused of killing three family members in Pennsylvania has made an initial court appearance on related carjacking and weapons charges in New Jersey. Andre Gordon Jr. did not enter a plea Wednesday and waived his right to contest pretrial detention. Police have said the 26-year-old Gordon killed his stepmother,
Continue ReadingDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The numbers were drawn Wednesday night for an estimated $865 million Powerball jackpot. The numbers selected were: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and the Powerball 8. The Powerball drawing comes a day after a player in New Jersey won a $1.13 billion Mega Millions prize after 30 straight drawings without
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Masters, one of golf’s four major tournaments, along with the US Open, the British Open and the PGA Championship. It is held annually at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. April 11-14, 2024 – The 88th Masters tournament takes place. Scottie Scheffler wins,
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By Elisabeth Buchwald and Samantha Delouya, CNN New York (CNN) — A yearslong fight between Disney and Florida is set to end after the two parties agreed to a settlement. In a meeting Wednesday morning, members of the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, a body that governs the special tax district Disney
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Joaquín Guzmán, otherwise known as “El Chapo,” a Mexican drug lord who has repeatedly broken out of prison. He was recaptured in January 2016 and later extradited to the United States to stand trial on federal charges. He was convicted on 10 counts
Continue ReadingBy Garrett Barry Click here for updates on this story SALMONIER LINE, Newfoundland and Labrador (CTV Network) — Newfoundland’s unique and elusive pine marten has made an improbable comeback, growing out of its threatened designation after decades of conservation efforts. There are now around 3,000 of the animals living in the wild, according to Brian
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Dos familiares de rehenes israelíes secuestrados el 7 de octubre fueron detenidos durante una protesta ante la sede del Ministerio de Defensa en Tel Aviv el martes por la noche, según uno de los grupos que participaron. Los manifestantes se reunieron para expresar su indignación tras las informaciones aparecidas en medios de
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. Facts The White House Easter Egg Roll is held the Monday after Easter on the South Lawn. For the egg roll race, kids push the eggs through the grass with spoons. The event is open to children 13 and
Continue ReadingBy Ari Hait Click here for updates on this story BOCA RATON, Florida (WPBF) — Shawn Matthews’ friends and family describe him as the most selfless person you will ever meet. “If you met Shawn, you were a friend of Shawn’s,” said Milton Brannon, Shawn’s best friend. “It was very easy to get into his
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Seth Meyers and Kristen Stewart had a blast in a “Day Drinking” segment in New York. The two imbibed at Boxers NYC, where Stewart was put through a series of acting exercises with ridiculous lines like, “Your father, he’s had a fart attack.” Meyers and Stewart kicked the day
Continue ReadingBy Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story LEE’S SUMMIT, Missouri (KMBC) — A teacher and school resource officer were injured following a fight Monday afternoon at Lee’s Summit North High School. Police say two students became involved in a fight at around 12:30 p.m. The school resource officer suffered a hand injury,
Continue ReadingBy Avis Favaro, CTV National News Medical Correspondent Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — An Ottawa-area woman has become the first in the country to test out a new kind of therapy for treatment-resistant infections that happen in some patients who receive hip or knee replacements. Thea Turcotte, 79, was
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — An Ames man facing more than a dozen sex trafficking charges is now named in a civil lawsuit by one of his alleged victims. The new lawsuit claims former physician Carl Markley fired the plaintiff from his wellness clinic after
Continue ReadingBy COLLIN BINKLEY, ANNIE MA and NOREEN NASIR Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action, it left the college essay as one of few places where race can play a role in admissions decisions. Yet the added weight of the college essay has fallen unevenly on students of color, who
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer In the midst of March Madness, the NCAA is pushing for states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban prop bets on college athletes. “Sports betting issues are on the rise across the country with prop bets continuing to threaten the integrity of competition and leading
Continue ReadingBy ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer DALLAS (AP) — Looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can lead to permanent eye damage. Eye experts say it’s easy to take safety precautions. People in the path of totality of the April 8 total solar eclipse that cuts through Mexico, the U.S. and Canada should
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley play women brought together by letters in the new film “Wicked Little Letters” but their preferred means of communication is WhatsApp. They are real-life pals who play bitter enemies in “Wicked Little Letter.” The film dramatizes the 1920s true crime
Continue ReadingBy CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press KADUNA, Nigeria (AP) — Parents of more than 130 Nigerian schoolchildren who were rescued after more than two weeks in captivity say they saw them and that they couldn’t hold back tears of joy during the reunion. The parents say the meeting took place on Wednesday at a government facility
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