By SARA CLINE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Critics of a new Louisiana law, which makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet (7.6 meters) of a police officer under certain circumstances, fear that the measure could hinder the public’s ability to film officers — a tool that has increasingly been used
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of actor Morgan Freeman. Personal Birth date: June 1, 1937 Birth place: Memphis, Tennessee Birth name: Morgan Porterfield Freeman Jr. Father: Morgan Porterfield Freeman Sr., a barber Mother: Mayme Edna (Revere) Freeman, a teacher Marriages: Myrna (Colley-Lee) Freeman (June 16, 1984-September 15, 2010,
Continue ReadingBy Paige Meyer Click here for updates on this story HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (WAAY) — A 12-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Huntsville Wednesday night. The accident happened on Avondale Drive right off Mastin Lake Road. Donald Patton tells WAAY 31 his stepson, Cayden, was the little boy who
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By Zac Self Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A San Diego Police officer resigned after becoming locked in the back of a patrol car with a female detainee. According to a document released by San Diego Police, the incident began when Officer Anthony Hair responded to an incident in
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at autism. Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) incorporates a group of neurodevelopmental disorders causing impaired communication skills and social skills. ASD generally starts before three years of age and lasts a lifetime, but early intervention plays a role in treatment and progress. ASD is about
Continue ReadingBy Maya Lockett Click here for updates on this story AKRON, Ohio (WEWS) — East Buchtel Avenue in Akron is closed after a part collapsed yesterday afternoon, creating a sinkhole in the middle of the road. Micheal Asiamah was driving home when he saw the road in front of him collapsing. “The road just started
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the 2001 anthrax attacks, also referred to as Amerithrax. Facts about anthrax There are four types of anthrax infection: cutaneous (through the skin), inhalation (through the lungs; the most deadly), gastrointestinal (through digestion) and injection anthrax. Injection anthrax is common in heroin-injecting users in northern Europe.
Continue ReadingBy Chelsea Deffenbacher Click here for updates on this story EUGENE, Oregon (KEZI) — A former Eugene police officer has filed a lawsuit against the City of Eugene and its police department, alleging he was paid less than his colleagues because of his race, according to Lane County Circuit Court records. Court documents show that
Continue ReadingBy Gabe Mahner Click here for updates on this story DUCK HILL, Mississippi (WTVA) — Two Grenada teachers and their children lost their home in a fire in Montgomery County. The fire happened Monday morning at approximately 5:00 at the home of Brittany and Blake Powell on Fishers Crossing Road in the Duck Hill community.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of actor, author and advocate Michael J. Fox. Personal Birth date: June 9, 1961 Birth place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Birth name: Michael Andrew Fox Father: Bill Fox, Canadian Armed Forces officer Mother: Phyllis (Piper) Fox Marriage: Tracy Pollan (July 16, 1988-present) Children: Esme,
Continue ReadingBy Christl Dabu Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Faced with elevated housing prices, half of Canadians in the country’s largest cities are considering moving to places with more affordable housing. Fifty per cent of respondents in the greater regions of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver said they would consider buying
Continue ReadingBy Charlie Buckley Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Canadian figure-skating icon Tessa Virtue is expecting her first child, she revealed via social media Tuesday. The announcement came in a batch of vacation photos with husband and Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly, posted to the three-time Olympic gold-medalist’s Instagram
Continue ReadingBy WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s statewide police union is calling for what it calls “real consequences” for drunken, rowdy teens and adults who create mayhem in public places following disturbances at Jersey Shore towns over the Memorial Day weekend. The New Jersey State Policemens’ Benevolent Association called Wednesday
Continue ReadingBy Tracy Carloss Click here for updates on this story UNIVERSITY CIRCLE, Ohio (WEWS) — Two University Circle Police Officers were at the right place at the right time and followed their noses that something was wrong. “They sniff for trouble, and they also sniff for anything and picked up on that smell,” said Chief
Continue ReadingBy Garner Montgomery Click here for updates on this story NETTLETON, Mississippi (WTVA) — Video captured the shocking moment a man abandoned a dog at a church in Nettleton. The video shows a man pull up in a red Jeep, and in just 10 seconds, he yanked the dog out of the backseat and left
Continue ReadingBy Mike Mohundro Click here for updates on this story DUNKLIN COUNTY, Missouri (WSIL) — Two people are dead after a dump trailer reportedly came in contact with a power line in Dunklin County on Tuesday. The Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened on May 28. First responders from the sheriff’s office, Missouri
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By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — You’re out for a hike, reveling in glorious nature. Suddenly, you spot a bear. And the bear has spotted you, too. Would you know what to do next? Beth Pratt sure would. She was once on the Old Gardiner Road Trail in Yellowstone National Park, enjoying her run in
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By Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — Schools in Louisiana could soon be required by law to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The state House of Representatives gave final passage to House Bill 71 on Tuesday in a 79-16 vote, sending it to Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s desk. Only Democrats voted against the legislation. If the governor
Continue ReadingBy CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria has adopted a new national anthem reintroduced nearly a half-century ago after it was dropped for the current one. The switch came into effect on Wednesday after the country’s leader signed a new law. The law has been widely criticized among many Nigerians who said
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