By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Katy Perry has never been one to shy away from outlandish fashion, and this week on “American Idol,” her quirky choice for a top almost turned into an embarrassing moment. On Monday’s episode of the reality singing competition series, the pop star and longtime “Idol” judge’s structured silver top
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Las lluvias de un año provocaron inmensas inundaciones repentinas en Dubai el martes cuando las carreteras se convirtieron en ríos y el agua inundó casas y negocios. Un impactante video mostró la pista del Aeropuerto Internacional de Dubai (recientemente coronado como el segundo aeropuerto más transitado del mundo) bajo el
Continue ReadingBy Todd Feurer Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — The family of a Texas woman who was killed in what police said was a drunk driving crash last year in the River North neighborhood filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Monday against the off-duty officer charged in the crash, and the
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CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Laclede Electric Co-op has scheduled an outage early Wednesday in Camdenton to make repairs to a substation, according to a Tuesday press release from the City of Camdenton. The outage will last from 1-3 a.m. Wednesday and will affect about 2,500 customers, the release states. The release states that those who have
Continue ReadingBy Madisen Keavy Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — New video obtained by CBS Sacramento shows an SUV being driven onto a Sacramento sidewalk and hitting three people. The Sacramento Police Department said three pedestrians were taken to the hospital for their injuries: two people are in critical condition but
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Participant, the activist film and television studio that has financed Oscar winners like “Spotlight” and socially conscious documentaries like “Food, Inc,” and “Waiting For Superman” is closing its doors after 20 years. Billionaire Jeff Skoll told his staff of 100 in a memo shared with The Associated Press Tuesday
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Travis Kelce is returning to the small screen, but not on the field. The professional football player and Super Bowl champ has been selected to host Prime Video’s “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” game show, the streamer announced on Tuesday. “I grew up loving game shows, and
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story DAVIS, California (KOVR) — The Davis Police Department opened a hate crime investigation as they search for a suspect believed to have vandalized two Israeli flags at homes in east Davis. One of the incidents was captured on a home surveillance video that was then
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of pulling out a weapon and robbing a Subway restaurant in northeast Columbia on Monday was charged on Tuesday with first-degree robbery. Isaiah Anderson, 19, of Columbia, is being held without bond at Boone County Jail. A court date has not been scheduled. According to the probable
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CNN By John Fritze, Marshall Cohen, Tierney Sneed and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority indicated Tuesday that it may toss out a charge prosecutors have lodged against hundreds of people who took part in the January 6, 2021, riot on the US Capitol, a decision that could force the Justice
Continue ReadingBy ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Dr. Martens have plunged after the iconic British brand forecast wholesale revenue in the U.S., its largest market, would decline by double-digits compared with last year. Dr. Martens also announced a leadership shakeup. After six years at the helm of
Continue ReadingBy Mallory Sofastaii Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WMAR) — An 85-year-old woman is out thousands of dollars after a contractor took her money then failed to repair her roof. He left it in worse shape than he found it causing additional leaks and damage. “It just pours down, and in
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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Most employers must offer “reasonable accommodations” to workers related to pregnancy or childbirth, including providing time off for an abortion, according to a final rule issued Monday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The rule clarifies the provisions of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which became law last June
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer The Biden administration is enlisting officials in 15 states to help enforce consumer-protection laws covering air travel. The U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday that it will give the states power to investigate complaints about airlines and ticket sellers, and then refer cases to the federal government for enforcement.
Continue ReadingBy EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A United Nations-backed gathering has raised pledges of almost $630 million for Ethiopia’s humanitarian crisis but fell short of the $1 billion sought to help feed and support millions of people facing conflict and climate change. Africa’s second most populous country faces a number of conflicts.
Continue ReadingBy SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has made multiple stops in Chicago aimed at drumming up investment and business in the war-torn country. He attended a meeting with business leaders before a joint news conference with Penny Pritzker, the U.S. special representative for Ukraine’s economic recovery, and her
Continue ReadingLONDON, Ky. (AP) — An elected prosecutor in eastern Kentucky accused of doing favors for criminal defendants in return for methamphetamine and sexual favors has resigned from office, his attorney said. Scott Blair, 51, submitted his resignation Monday and has waived his right to a preliminary hearing in his criminal case, his attorney, Ned Pillersdorf,
Continue ReadingBy Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL) — A man was killed after he was trapped underneath a toppled forklift in Bel Air on Monday. Los Angeles Fire Department crews were sent to the scene, in the 900 block of N. Moraga Drive, at around 1:30 p.m. after learning
Continue ReadingBy ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press Travis Kelce’s NFL off-season with the Kansas City Chiefs has been a busy one. The Super Bowl LVIII-winning tight end is the host of a new game show called “Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?” for Prime Video, the streaming service confirmed Tuesday. Filming for the 20-episode season has already
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CNN Opinion by Norman Eisen (CNN) — Judge Juan Merchan began the long-awaited Manhattan criminal trial of former President Donald Trump on Monday by interviewing prospective jurors. Debate has been raging about every aspect of this historic trial – including what to call it. It is the first of four expected criminal trials involving Trump,
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