CNN By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Thursday rejected a meeting request from Democratic lawmakers who wanted to discuss two provocative flags hoisted at Justice Samuel Alito’s properties. “Separation of powers concerns and the importance of preserving judicial independence counsel against such appearances,” Roberts wrote in a letter released by
Continue ReadingTBILISI, Georgia (AP) — A non-governmental organization in Georgia says it is preparing a lawsuit in the country’s constitutional court to challenge a law that critics say will stifle news media and independent organizations. The law will require media and non-governmental organizations that receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad to register as
Continue ReadingBy JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and other leaders from the city announced their support of Mary Waters in her challenge of Democratic U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan’s August primary. Waters is a Detroit City Council member who had been seen as a long shot candidate
Continue ReadingCNN Opinion by Julian Zelizer, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 election is fundamentally different than the one in 2020 — a reality the Biden campaign needs to confront in order to meet voters in this current moment. Four years ago, in the midst of a global pandemic and the endless tumult of the Trump presidency, many
Continue ReadingOpinion by Julian Zelizer, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 election is fundamentally different than the one in 2020 — a reality the Biden campaign needs to confront in order to meet voters in this current moment. Four years ago, in the midst of a global pandemic and the endless tumult of the Trump presidency, many voters
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By Alex Marquardt, Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden has given permission to Ukraine to strike inside Russian territory with American munitions, though he has restricted their use so Kyiv can only hit targets over the border close to Kharkiv after Russia made significant advances around the city in the
Continue ReadingBy Tanya Carter Click here for updates on this story JACKSON, Mississippi (WTVA) — A former Amory teacher received a 192-year prison sentence for child sex crimes. That’s what Toshemie Wilson received on Wednesday in federal court. Wilson was also ordered to pay around $123,350 in restitution to the victims as well as a $5,000
Continue ReadingBy Chris Essex Click here for updates on this story TERRE HAUTE, Indiana (WTHI) — A former Indiana State University student was charged after he allegedly made threats to the school’s staff. The Department of Justice said a federal grand jury indicted Nicholas Wheeler, 27, for four counts of transmitting extortionate threats via interstate commerce
Continue ReadingBy Luz Pena Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — San Francisco is gearing up for 25,000 music fans to attend the Skrillex and Fred Again show, an outdoor rave, this Saturday at Civic Center Plaza. Since it sold out in just over 24 hours, it got us wondering, could this
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By Isak Dinesen Click here for updates on this story TOWN OF LINCOLN, Wisconsin (WAOW) — Wisconsin’s cheese-making industry has gained a new “master” from Wood County. Sara Griesbach, who works with Nasonville Dairy, recently earned the distinction of Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker, and is only the third woman to hold the title. She earned two
Continue ReadingBy KGO staff Click here for updates on this story DANVILLE, California (KGO) — A Massachusetts fugitive known as the “Bad Breath Rapist” who had been on the run for 16 years has been arrested in the East Bay. Tuen Kit Lee was arrested Tuesday in Danville. He was found guilty of the kidnapping and
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El exjugador del FC Barcelona Gerard Piqué ha sido citado como investigado dentro del caso conocido como “Brody”, ante los indicios de irregularidades por presuntamente haber pactado con la Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) comisiones por unos US$ 4 millones por llevar la Supercopa a Arabia Saudita. Según el
Continue ReadingBy Carrington Brignac Click here for updates on this story PADUCAH, Kentucky (WSIL) — The Paducah and McCracken County Public School Districts have received a grant for over $600,000 to better the education of homeless students. The McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act Grant brings $610,437.51 to the districts. The goal of the money is to
Continue ReadingBy KVOA staff Click here for updates on this story TUCSON, Arizona (KVOA) — A Memphis man is convicted in Tucson of sex trafficking a 14-year-old girl. He’s a 33-year-old Maurice Alexander. Alexander was convicted in federal court last week after a three-day trial. He was found guilty of various sex trafficking crimes. The jury
Continue ReadingBy STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors say a St. Paul, Minnesota, police officer was justified when he fatally shot a man who shot him first. The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office released the results of the investigation Thursday. It concluded the use of deadly force by Officer Michael Tschida against Brandon DaleShaun Keys
Continue ReadingBy Bryn Caswell Click here for updates on this story CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WEWS) — Being in the right place at the right time sometimes works out. That’s what happened to one bird watcher who found a man unexpectedly in need of life saving care. For John Rolf, nature is his happy place. He loves
Continue ReadingBy Matt Wreden Click here for updates on this story CALIFORNIA (KHSL) — A former professor has been sentenced for setting multiple fires near firefighters responding to the Dixie Fire. Gary Stephen Maynard, 49, of San Jose, was sentenced today to five years and three months in prison, three years of supervised release and ordered
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You’ve seen them in the trees and flying throughout the air — those clumsy, black insects with large wings.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ The Mizzou football team knows the kickoff time for two more of its home games during the 2024 season. On Thursday, the SEC released all of the TV and kickoff information for the first three weeks of the season. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz and company will face Buffalo at Faurot Field on
Continue ReadingBy Ryan Bonham Click here for updates on this story EUGENE, Oregon (KEZI) — A 34-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday afternoon following a standoff with police in which the man allegedly barricaded himself in the attic of a Eugene home, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said they responded just before 4:30
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