Hollywood was quick to react to the news that President Joe Biden was ending his bid for reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Democratic supporter Barbra Streisand wrote Sunday on X that people should be grateful for what she called “his upholding of our democracy.” While many paid tribute to Biden’s tenure as president,
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Airlines, including Delta Air Lines, continued to struggle to restore operations two days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and resulted in several carriers grounding flights. Total cancellations within, into or out of the U.S. on Sunday clocked in at 1,461, according to the latest data from FlightAware.
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By Clare Foran and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson called on President Joe Biden to resign “immediately” in the wake of Biden’s announcement that he will not seek reelection. “If Joe Biden is not fit to run for President, he is not fit to serve as President. He must resign the
Continue ReadingBy Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — In Asheville, a Red Lobster laid their hands on one of the rarest orange lobsters that is nearly impossible to find. James Hudson, a General Manager at Red Lobster, says that he is still in shock on the discovery of
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By Sidney Lain Click here for updates on this story BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana (KTBS) — Bossier City police are investigating after children at a Bossier City daycare ingested water beads, causing several to seek medical treatment. One is in intensive care. Water beads, better known as Orbeez, are small, colorful balls that grow when they
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By Michael Williams, Sam Fossum, Betsy Klein, Mary Kay Mallonee, James Grant, Julian Rigg, McKenna Ewen, Emmalee Reed and Natalia V. Osipova, CNN (CNN) — Age had been President Joe Biden’s biggest political weakness ever since he launched his first campaign against former President Donald Trump five years ago. But his faltering debate performance on
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By Madison Edwards Click here for updates on this story MINDEN, Louisiana (KTBS) — Over a century ago, the Roe family gathered for a Juneteenth celebration which started a yearly tradition of bringing the family together each year to Minden, La. This weekend they celebrate their 100th family reunion. The Roe’s reunion started in Red
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for Washington on Monday, leaving behind a brutal war to make a politically precarious speech before the U.S. Congress at a time of great uncertainty following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. With efforts ongoing to bring about a cease-fire between Israel and
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with patchy fog developing late. Lows in the lower to mid-60s. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with isolated showers and storms, plenty of dry time in between. Highs in the lower 80s. EXTENDED: The upcoming week is looking fairly tame as we’ll start off with fog developing with light winds and lows near the
Continue ReadingBy WDJT News Staff Click here for updates on this story RACINE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A news release issued by the Racine Police Dept. on Friday, July 19 confirms that Andi Praeger served as a caregiver in the home of a deceased child. Praeger now faces homicide charges in the death. The report says that
Continue ReadingAssociated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Seth Lugo retired 14 straight batters in his first career complete game as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Chicago White Sox for a 4-1 win and series sweep. Lugo surrendered one run while striking out six. He allowed an infield hit to Tommy Pham leading off
Continue ReadingBy Iris Salem Click here for updates on this story SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — Firefighters continue to make progress as they battle the 38,664-acre Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County. The fire has been burning north of Los Olivos since July 5th and remains under investigation. Over 2,055 personnel remain dispatched in
Continue ReadingPaulina Nares (CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden decidió no presentarse a la reelección, tras su desastrosa actuación en el debate del mes pasado y su fracaso desde entonces para convencer a sus copartidarios demócratas de que puede derrotar al expresidente Donald Trump en otoño. Los demócratas tienen ahora un reto sin precedentes, dado que
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By Zinnia Maldonado, Mark Prussin Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — Nearly $10 million worth of narcotics were seized in the Bronx in what New York City police said was their most significant drug bust to date involving illegal cannabis products. Police said they were investigating community complaints
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By Diane Ako Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — The number of illegal animals that state inspectors are confiscating or capturing has gone up in Hawaii, according to the State Department of Agriculture. An inspector says it’s actually due to a perfect storm: COVID, the economy, and the Internet. Department
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By Erin Jones Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — The cause of Friday’s fire at First Baptist Dallas in downtown Dallas has not been determined. Around 6 p.m. Friday, Pastor Robert Jeffress received a call that First Baptist Dallas was on fire. “I couldn’t imagine such a thing, but anything
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Sitting in the Oval Office behind the iconic Resolute desk in 2022, an animated President Joe Biden described the challenge of leading a psychologically traumatized nation. The United States had endured a life-altering pandemic. There was a jarring burst of inflation and now global conflict with Russia invading Ukraine, as
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Esta TerBlanche, the South African actress best known for her role as Gillian Andrassy Lavery on “All My Children,” has died, according to her manager Annie Spoliansky. She was 51. TerBlanche died on Thursday in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office online records show. A cause
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit one of four Cardinals home runs after getting dropped in the order and St. Louis knocked off the Atlanta Braves 6-2 to win the weekend series. Cardinals designated hitter Alec Burleson had two RBIs, giving him 21 in 16 games in July. He has an RBI in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Historians and political advisers say history will be kinder to President Joe Biden than voters have been. David Axelrod, a former senior adviser to President Barack Obama, said Biden’s legacy will include many legislative achievements, but above all, he will be remembered as the president who defeated Donald Trump. Biden
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