TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The authoritarian president of Belarus says his country will suspend participation in the troubled Conventional Forces in Europe treaty that once was a key security doctrine for the continent. President Alexander Lukashenko has introduced a bill calling for the suspension to the parliament, which is fully under his control. The treaty,
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By Jon Passantino and Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — ESPN executive Norby Williamson, who came under attack in recent months from host Pat McAfee in an on-air rant accusing the network veteran of “sabotage,” will depart the sports network. The move was announced Friday in a memo to staff from ESPN president of content Burke
Continue ReadingBy Jose Martinez Click here for updates on this story SUNNYVALE (KPIX) — Thursday morning, the scene outside Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale was one of passionate protest when about 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered to voice their concerns about the aerospace company’s alleged role in the Israel-Hamas war. Among the demonstrators was Kaiyah Ari, who works
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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — A supercomputer is tracking one of the most exciting English Premier League title races in years and with three clubs involved, separated by a matter of points, it keeps spitting out different predictions as it analyzes thousands of simulations. While the supercomputer whirs away in the background, the 2023/2024
Continue ReadingBy ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — In times of triple-digit inflation, Argentines are used to seeing prices for household goods skyrocket, but even they are shocked by the cost of this season’s must-have item: mosquito repellent. Shops across Buenos Aires saw their supply plummet this year as dengue fever cases surged,
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With part of Missouri being in the line of totality during Monday’s eclipse, the Missouri Department of Transportation expects large crowds across the state.
Continue ReadingBy Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Judy Morris was dubbed Asheville’s first “lady mailman.” In 1968, that was the term used because “it was unheard of for a female to do the job,” her son shared with News 13. “She spent many years laughing about this
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THIS AFTERNOON: Friday is a bright day despite some thin clouds arriving through the day. Temperatures will end up in the mid-to-upper 50s this afternoon. TONIGHT: Conditions remain clear and calm overnight. We won’t expect another freeze with lows dipping to the upper 30s. EXTENDED: We get back into the 60s by Saturday afternoon but
Continue ReadingBy KEN MILLER Associated Press The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says foul play is suspected in the disappearance of two Kansas women whose vehicle was found abandoned in Oklahoma. OSBI spokesperson Hunter McKee said Friday that evidence found in the vehicle in Texas County indicates 27-year-old Veronica Butler and 39-year-old Jilian Kelley of Hugoton,
Continue ReadingBy Justin Andrews Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Missouri State Representative LaKeySha Bosley is outraged over ‘racially motivated’ allegations aimed at Washington University students and dining hall workers. Washington University’s Association of Black Students (ABS) accuse white Kappa Sigma and Alpha Phi members of throwing eggs at black
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — “The Last Kingdom” actor Adrian Schiller has died, his agent has confirmed to CNN. The British actor, who played Aethelhelm in the Netflix historical series, was 60 years old. In a statement to CNN, his agent Amanda Evans said: “It is with the heaviest and saddest hearts that we
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOGOTÁ (AP) — Colombia suffered a series of attacks Thursday night and Friday morning, marking the first major assault against its military since a mafia group born from the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) announced it was scaling up operations earlier this week. The army said the attacks in the war-torn
Continue ReadingBy Courtney Allen Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — For the first time, we are hearing from someone who was shot during Easter brunch in Salemtown. WSMV 4 Investigator Courtney Allen talked to her about her recovery and medical expenses. Some victims are simply in the wrong place at the
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By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — US and Chinese military representatives met in Hawaii this week to discuss the safety of forces in the Pacific, marking the first in-person meeting of its kind in years after cancellations by China. The Military Maritime Consultative Agreement Working Group meeting was held in Honolulu on Wednesday and Thursday
Continue ReadingBy Blake Keller and Emily Keinath Click here for updates on this story MIDLAND, Michigan (WNEM) — A former church leader/volunteer, who was associated with Mark Barclay Ministries and Living Word Church in Midland, has been sentenced to prison for three felony child sex crimes. On July 13, 2023, 44-year-old Brandon Saylor was charged with
Continue ReadingBy PREDRAG MILIC Associated Press PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro’s top court has overturned a decision to hand over a South Korean mogul known as “the cryptocurrency king” to his native country. The move marks yet another twist in a months-long legal saga in the case of Do Kwon, the Terraform Labs founder arrested in
Continue ReadingBy ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mortgage rates are expected to come down later this year, but any benefit to homebuyers could be muted by developments in the market for financial instruments tied to mortgages. Over the last couple of years, uncertainty about inflation and the trajectory of mortgage rates led
Continue ReadingBy Mia Villanueva Click here for updates on this story OREGON CITY, Oregon (KPTV) — A 17-year-old in Oregon City born with a rare genetic condition is defying the odds one breathe at a time. Michael Hayes has Jeune syndrome. It’s a rare form of congenital dwarfism that causes a deformity in his chest cavity
Continue ReadingBy Joe Hennessy Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is signing a proclamation Friday morning at the Child Protection Center highlighting the importance of preventing child abuse in our communities. Mayor Lucas writes, “One case of child abuse is one too many in our
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — A 1938 comic featuring Superman’s first appearance sold for $6 million at auction on Thursday, becoming the most expensive comic ever, according to Heritage Auctions, which handled the sale. The auction house dubbed it the “most important, impactful comic book ever published,” as it introduced the world to Superman
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