By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A top U.S. commander says Houthi rebels in Yemen may be running through their supplies of drone swarms and anti-ship ballistic missiles as the pace of their attacks has slowed a bit. Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, who heads U.S. Air Forces Central, said that the persistent
Continue ReadingBy McKenzy Parsons Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — The city of Omaha agreed to pay nearly $300,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit. After five years as Assistant Human Rights and Relations Director, Gerald Kuhn was named to the director role in January 2023. He was placed on leave
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story April 3, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston Style Magazine readers are set to experience the rich tapestry of Houston’s vibrant art scene with the latest installation of murals downtown. The Harris County Precinct 1 unveiled an inspiring collection of nine murals on March
Continue ReadingBy BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer Bayou Barbie is WNBA bound. LSU star Angel Reese, who is known for her eyelash extensions, painted fingernails and ferocious play in the paint, formally declared for the WNBA draft on Wednesday. Her announcement comes two days after the Tigers’ season ended with a loss to Caitlin Clark and
Continue ReadingLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The owner of Arkansas Derby winner Muth has sued Churchill Downs Inc. and is seeking a temporary injunction against what it called the track’s “illegal” ban of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert that keeps the colt he trained from competing in next month’s 150th Kentucky Derby. The historic track initially
Continue ReadingBy Brittany Hope Click here for updates on this story EL DORADO COUNTY, California (KCRA) — Two more families have come forward with sexual assault allegations against a former El Dorado County Office of Education van driver, who is currently in jail on sexual assault-related charges in connection to two adults with disabilities. Tarik Manasrah,
Continue ReadingBy Cindy Bae Click here for updates on this story CARY, North Carolina (WTVD) — Not many people can say they’ve seen an elementary school principal chase off a wild turkey on school grounds but that’s exactly what happened at Alston Ridge Elementary School on Tuesday. Principal Niko Schutte used an umbrella to coax the
Continue ReadingWTVD, ALSTON RIDGE ELEMENTARY, CNN By Cindy Bae Click here for updates on this story CARY, North Carolina (WTVD) — Not many people can say they’ve seen an elementary school principal chase off a wild turkey on school grounds but that’s exactly what happened at Alston Ridge Elementary School on Tuesday. Principal Niko Schutte used
Continue ReadingBy KCCI Staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — When people call Caitlin Clark the GOAT, they usually mean it as an acronym for “Greatest Of All-Time.” Not always. Take a look at these goats named Caitlin and Clark. They were born earlier this week, and a photo was
Continue ReadingAssociated press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — European Council President Charles Michel has traveled to Romania’s capital for talks with several European Union country leaders on the bloc’s so-called strategic agenda to address goals for the next five years. Michel arrived in Bucharest at the presidential Cotroceni Palace where he was hosted by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis. The
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose. Personal Birth name: Peter Edward Rose Birth date: April 14, 1941 Birth place: Cincinnati, Ohio Father: Harry Rose, bank clerk and semi-pro baseball and football player Mother: LaVerne Rose Marriages: Carol (Woliung) Rose, (April 11,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is some background information about the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995. Facts The blast killed 168 people, including 19 children, and injured several hundred more. Timothy J. McVeigh and Terry L. Nichols were convicted of the attack. The federal
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Murphy Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (KHBS, KHOG) — The NWA Black Heritage group is looking to create a Black Historic District in Fayetteville. The selected area covers parts of the city in between College Ave, Wood Ave, Fletcher Ave, and Spring Street. “We understand how rapidly Northwest Arkansas
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Personal Birth date: April 16, 1962 Birth place: Yonkers, New York Birth name: Antony John Blinken Father: Donald Blinken, investment banker and US ambassador to Hungary Mother: Judith (Frehm) Pisar, UNESCO Special Envoy for Cultural Diplomacy
Continue ReadingBy MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Central University says a student was shot at a dormitory on campus. Police responded to reports of a shooting Tuesday night at Lawson Street Residence Complex in Durham. The school was placed on lockdown and a campus alert issued a warning to those in
Continue ReadingBy WAYNE PARRY Associated Press The company that owns New Jersey’s three nuclear power plants says it will seek federal approval to operate them for another 20 years. The power plants run by PSEG Nuclear LLC provide nearly half of New Jersey’s electricity. A licensing extension represents a potential hedge against not enough offshore wind
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By Lisa France, CNN (CNN) — A former employee of Kanye West has filed suit accusing the controversial artist of harassment, discrimination and retaliation, among other allegations. Trevor Phillips filed the lawsuit Tuesday against the rapper, whose legal name is Ye, as well as his Yeezy company and his Los Angeles-based K-12 Christian private school
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In the summer of 2022, days before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, some 500 high school girls gathered in Missouri for a weeklong mock government camp in which they elected their own governor and seated an all-female Supreme Court that would rule on
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In the summer of 2022, days before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, some 500 high school girls gathered in Missouri for a weeklong mock government camp in which they elected their own governor and seated an all-female Supreme Court that would rule on
Continue Reading By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Red pill or blue pill, anyone? The beloved “Matrix” movie franchise is expanding with an upcoming fifth installment, with the film’s original co-writer and co-director Lana Wachowski leading the charge as executive producer. According to a press release from the film’s studio Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group sent on
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