By Yahya Salem, CNN (CNN) — Faith Ringgold, the pioneering artist and author best known for her narrative quilts that interwove art with activism, has died at 93. Ringgold’s death, at her home in New Jersey on Saturday, was first reported by the New York Times. “Faith leaves behind an impactful legacy of activism and
Continue ReadingBy Duaa Israr Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Adrenaline can be defined as a chemical compound that makes the heart beat faster. Inside a Walker’s Point shop, that compound runs from the tip of Josh Ebert’s tattoo gun onto his canvas. “It gives me purpose, it gives me like a
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By Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — Hope Murray retired in 2013 after a 50-year career that ranged from game show producer to Hollywood party planner to casino executive. She settled into a life of golf, game nights and pickleball in her San Diego community, her daughter living nearby. Then things got more expensive.
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Piesko and Hannah Mose Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and in Saginaw, those working every day to protect the well-being of young children are happy to welcome a new program to the court systems. The Michigan Department of Health and Human
Continue ReadingBy Ubah Ali Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Its business as usual inside A & J Fish and Chicken but owner Jamal Tashtoush says the last two weeks have been rough. “You come not knowing what to expect especially now, it’s more than nervous I’m kind of scared,” Tashtoush said.
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By Alexis Zotos Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Students on the St. Louis Community College Meramec campus say on Thursday they felt threatened and uncomfortable by a man livestreaming and spewing hateful language. Now, campus officials say they are investigating an interaction between an officer and students during
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By Robbie Owens Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — Tyrese Simmons, the man accused of firing into a Dallas apartment and killing a 9-year-old girl in a feud with another rapper, could get a plea deal. Simmons’ criminal trial began earlier this week. It ended in a mistrial and now
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KTVT By Robbie Owens Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — Tyrese Simmons, the man accused of firing into a Dallas apartment and killing a 9-year-old girl in a feud with another rapper, could get a plea deal. Simmons’ criminal trial began earlier this week. It ended in a mistrial and
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By KCTV Staff Click here for updates on this story BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri (KCTV) — A Saturday night shooting left two adults dead and one teen injured. The cause is still under investigation. The Blue Springs Police Department was dispatched to Wilbur Young Park outside of Blue Springs South High School at 10:31 p.m. on
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By Sarah Motter Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — An expectant mother sustained serious injuries after she was hit by a vehicle after getting off a Kansas City bus over the weekend. The Kansas City, Mo., Police Department says that just before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, emergency
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jakob Nowell, who is the son of the band Sublime’s late lead singer Bradley Nowell, is continuing his father’s legacy. Jakob Nowell joined two of Sublime’s original members – Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson – on the Coachella music festival stage on Saturday, marking a new chapter in the
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By Michelle Shen and Melanie Zanona, CNN (CNN) — Congressional leaders from both parties were quick to condemn Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Israel this Saturday but still remain at odds on how to pass additional Israel funding in wake of the attacks. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he will move forward with a vote on additional Israel
Continue Reading By Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell, Annette Choi and Gillian Roberts, CNN (CNN) — Jurors found former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his New York hush money trial, the first criminal trial of a US ex-president. Judge Juan Merchan set a sentencing hearing for July 11. This is the
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By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — Anyone who menstruates will tell you: a period often doesn’t look or feel like the rapturous dancing portrayed in a typical tampon ad. Taking aim at the sanitized and euphemistic nature of mass advertising aimed at women, personal care brand Frida launched an adult-only online platform Wednesday
Continue ReadingBy Dillon Thomas Click here for updates on this story Colorado (KCNC) — A former northern Colorado paraprofessional, Tyler Zanella, was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison after being convicted of physically and emotionally abusing elementary school students living with autism. Zanella was sentenced on multiple felony counts after video footage showed him
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By Eric Naktin Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — Victims have been treated and released from the hospital following a deadly crash that hit Carnival Miracle passengers at Pier 2-B at Honolulu Harbor on Friday. The crash involving a Hilo Hattie shuttle happened at Pier 2 in the 500 block
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he will try to advance wartime aid for Israel this week as he attempts the difficult task of winning House approval for a national security package that also includes funding for Ukraine and allies in Asia. Johnson, R-La., is already under
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Lee Click here for updates on this story KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (KITV) — A property owner took the stand in Kona Friday in the case of a house built on the wrong Hawaiian Paradise Park lot, on the other side of the island. The local developer is suing a number of parties, as nobody
Continue ReadingCNN Analysis by Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Almost all the ballistic missiles and drones Iran launched at Israel in an unprecedented attack late Saturday were intercepted and failed to meet their mark, according to Israeli and American officials, highlighting the formidable, and multi-layered missile defense deployed by the two allied partners. Most of the more
Continue ReadingCNN Analysis by Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Almost all the ballistic missiles and drones Iran launched at Israel in an unprecedented attack late Saturday were intercepted and failed to meet their mark, according to Israeli and American officials, highlighting the formidable, and multi-layered missile defense deployed by the two allied partners. Most of the more
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