By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods is headed to the U.S. Open after receiving the first of what likely will be many special exemptions. Woods has been eligible for every U.S. Open since he played in his first one in 1995 as the reigning U.S. Amateur champion. By the time he played his
Continue ReadingOpinion by Brigid Schulte (CNN) — New “right to disconnect” efforts in California and around the globe, to give workers the prerogative to ignore work messages after hours, are aimed at reducing the stress and burnout of our always-on and hyperconnected modern work culture. But will they? In an environment that has become increasingly demanding, technology
Continue ReadingBRUSSELS (AP) — NATO countries say they are deeply concerned by a campaign of hybrid activities on the military alliance’s soil they attribute to Russia, and which they say constitute a threat to their security. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday in a message on social media platform X that actions including disinformation, sabotage,
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN | Photographs by Octavio Jones for CNN (CNN) — The end of April is about to be the busiest week of Lauren Groff’s life. In the span of a few days, the acclaimed author is set to share the stage at New York’s Lincoln Center with Margaret Atwood, where they’ll discuss
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who authorities say killed his girlfriend in a Nevada desert has been convicted. A jury in U.S. District Court in Nevada on Wednesday convicted 44-year-old John Matthew Chapman of one count of kidnapping resulting in death. He faces a life sentence at a hearing scheduled for Aug. 2.
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By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Internal Revenue Service detailed its plans Thursday to significantly ramp up audit rates of wealthy taxpayers and large corporations, using funds provided by the Democrat-backed Inflation Reduction Act that passed in 2022. The audit rate of taxpayers earning more than $10 million is expected to increase by
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By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Many species of animals form social groups and behave collectively: An elephant herd follows its matriarch, flocking birds fly in unison, humans gather at concert events. Even humble fruit flies organize themselves into regularly spaced clusters, researchers have found. Within those social networks, certain individuals will often stand out
Continue ReadingBy Karen Morfitt Click here for updates on this story COLORADO (KCNC) — New data on the health of those living near Colorado’s regional airports is out. Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment conducted a study looking at blood lead levels in children who live at varying distances from 12 airports across the state
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By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Four Americans are charged with possession of ammunition offenses in the tropical Atlantic getaway of Turks and Caicos, according to a post from the Turks and Caicos Islands Government. Carrying firearms in Turks and Caicos is prohibited, according to the TCI Government. Bringing firearms or ammunition, including stray rounds, into the
Continue ReadingBy KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers gave final approval to legislation to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot. The House of Representatives voted 93-0 for the legislation. Gov. Kay Ivey signed the measure into law. Alabama has one of the earliest candidate certification deadlines in the
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By Kati Weis Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — Making ends meet in this economy can be tough, and buying a home, for many, is only a dream, but one nonprofit is empowering women in lower income brackets across the Denver metro area to make their dreams a reality. Project
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By Nick Iadonisi Click here for updates on this story WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) — Many musical pieces have stood the test time; and, time is something this violin has seen much of. Kate Ransom is a local Delaware woman and owner of a violin that is nearly 300-years-old. “I feel very fortunate to be playing
Continue ReadingBy Tim McNicholas, Walter Smith Randolph, Ali Bauman Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — Mayor Eric Adams and other New York City officials have blamed “outside agitators” for escalating pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and influencing students. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has been asking the city
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Police say a 22-year-old man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a Chicago police officer who was slain while off-duty and heading home from work. Chicago police say Xavier L. Tate Jr. was taken into custody Wednesday by the Chicago Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive
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By Alyana Gomez Click here for updates on this story WARRINGTON, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A Bucks County woman is opening up about her battle with addiction and how art helped save her life, one brush stroke at a time. “I paint to keep me out of my head,” said Kelly Murphy, founder of Shameless Soles.
Continue ReadingBy Renee Anderson Click here for updates on this story SHIRLEY, New York (WCBS) — A New York woman is accused of illegally selling weight loss drugs to her followers on TikTok. Prosecutors say Isis Navarro Reyes, of Shirley, posted social media videos marketing drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion. In some
Continue ReadingBy DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky judge has declined to remove a court injunction that has blocked executions in the state for more than a decade. Franklin County Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd, whose order blocked Kentucky’s lethal injections in 2010, wrote in a ruling Wednesday he would hold off on
Continue ReadingBy JOVANA GEC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian lawmakers have voted into office a new government that reinstated two pro-Russia officials who are sanctioned by the United States. The move on Thursday reflected persistent close ties with Moscow despite the Balkan nation’s proclaimed bid to join the European Union. Prime Minister Miloš Vučević’s
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Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-06 in response to recent severe weather.
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By Mike Darnay, Ross Guidotti Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Heather Pressdee, the Pennsylvania nurse charged with killing multiple nursing home residents and trying to kill more than a dozen others pleaded guilty in court this morning. Pressdee pleaded guilty this week and a status conference was being held at
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