By Dacia Johnson Click here for updates on this story LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida (WESH) — An Orange County woman is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts after she was injured on a ride at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, court documents say. Laura Reyes-Merino is seeking $50,000 in damages and claims the park negligently failed to
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By Blair Young Click here for updates on this story HOWARD COUNTY, Maryland (WBAL) — The Howard County Police Department announced the recovery of over 15,000 construction tools as part of a case believed to be one of the most expansive theft operations in the area. According to police, the investigation began in January when
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Morgan Spurlock, el cineasta y expresentador de CNN cuyo documental de McDonald’s “Super Size Me” fue nominado a un Premio de la Academia, murió el jueves por complicaciones de cáncer, informó su familia. Spurlock, que tenía 53 años, murió en Nueva York, rodeado de familiares y amigos, dijo su hermano
Continue ReadingBy Duane Shimogawa Click here for updates on this story MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii (KITV) — The Maui wildfires has catapulted Hawaii into the same insurance category as other higher-risk states across the country such as California and Florida. Condominium insurance premiums are skyrocketing and insurers are leaving the state. Experts say the state is in
Continue ReadingBy DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Nineteen Republican state attorneys general have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to get involved in a dispute over climate-change lawsuits. The Republican attorneys general want the high court to block lawsuits filed by five Democratic-led states seeking damages from oil companies for their role in contributing to climate change.
Continue ReadingBy DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Nineteen Republican state attorneys general have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to get involved in a dispute over climate-change lawsuits. The Republican attorneys general want the high court to block lawsuits filed by five Democratic-led states seeking damages from oil companies for their role in contributing to climate change.
Continue ReadingBy TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underwent a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday evening and has resumed duty after temporarily transferring power to his deputy, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement. Austin is continuing to deal with bladder issues
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Meat from a dairy cow that was culled from its herd and sent to slaughter has tested positive for traces of the H5N1 bird flu virus, the US Department of Agriculture announced Friday, but no meat from the cow entered the food supply. The USDA said viral particles of
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CNN By Abbas Al Lawati, CNN (CNN) — The United Nations’ top court has ordered Israel to immediately halt its controversial military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, further increasing international pressure on Israel over its war against Hamas. “Israel must immediately halt its military offensive and any other action in Rafah which
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TONIGHT: Showers and storms push east out of the region after 10 pm leading to drier conditions as winds switch out of the WNW at 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: Saturday sees mostly sunny skies with highs into the mid to lower 80s. Winds switch out of the north at 5-10 mph. EXTENDED: An ABC17 Stormtrack Weather
Continue ReadingBy Anne Makovec, Molly McCrea Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Curly, wavy or straight, long or short, we tend to do a lot with our hair. It grows about half an inch a month. Most of us just cut it off, and throw it away, or should we? Researchers
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By Michele Gile Click here for updates on this story ORANGE COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — An Orange County couple held a heartfelt wedding ceremony inside a hospital chapel so the bride’s father, who’s battling cancer, could accompany his daughter down the aisle. “I’m going to try not to cry,” bride Brittny Arceo said. “I’m
Continue ReadingBALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge has tossed a case against a Maryland couple accused of divulging patients’ medical records as part of a conspiracy to aid Russia. The Baltimore Sun reports that U.S. District Court Judge Stephanie Gallagher on Wednesday said the government “bungled” speedy trial procedures and dismissed the case with prejudice. That
Continue ReadingBy Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Investigators are on the search for a man who repeatedly punched a Wokcano employee in downtown Los Angeles, assaulting the restaurant worker when he felt like his order was taking too long, the Los Angeles Police Department said Thursday. LAPD
Continue ReadingBy KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The United Auto Workers on Friday accused Mercedes of interfering in last week’s union election at two Alabama factories. The union filed an objection to the result with the National Labor Relations Board. The union accused the company of intimidating and coercing workers into voting against
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By Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin “underwent a successful, elective, and minimally invasive follow-up non-surgical procedure related to his bladder issue at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center” on Friday and has resumed his duties as secretary, according to the Pentagon. The procedure took 2.5 hours,
Continue Reading By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The United States is sending $275 million in military assistance to Ukraine as part of “efforts to help Ukraine repel Russia’s assault near Kharkiv,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Friday. The top US diplomat said the new tranche of assistance “contains urgently needed capabilities” for Ukrainian troops as
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The “pledge dad” at a University of Missouri fraternity who pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors in the hazing of Danny Santulli was sentenced to six months in jail and six months on house arrest on Friday. Ryan Delanty, 22, of Ballwin, pleaded guilty on May 10 to hazing and suppling alcohol to
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A man tried lighting up a cigarette in his SUV with propane canisters inside, leading to a sudden explosion with the vehicle flying into pieces in Van Nuys Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Firefighters and police rushed
Continue ReadingBy JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voting rights advocates have asked a federal judge to strike down restrictions contained in Ohio’s sweeping 2023 election law that they say restrict a host of trusted individuals from helping voters with disabilities cast absentee ballots. The motion for summary judgment filed Friday came in
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