Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Five years after Hong Kong’s massive anti-government protests erupted, the lives of many young people who were jailed or arrested during Beijing’s political crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement remain in limbo. While some industries have been lenient, other employers, especially those in some professional sectors, tend to see
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BANGKOK (AP) — China will ban the export of all unregulated civilian drones that can be used for military purposes or in terrorist activities and restrict certain drone features. The new regulations come as Beijing faces repeated Western criticism for its stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Commerce Ministry said Wednesday
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CNN By Eric Bradner and Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed Wednesday that his 2024 Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, “happened to turn Black” a few years ago, saying that “all of a sudden, she made a turn” in her identity. Trump’s comments at a gathering of Black journalists
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CNN By Eric Bradner and Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed Wednesday that his 2024 Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, “happened to turn Black” a few years ago, saying that “all of a sudden, she made a turn” in her identity. Trump’s comments at a gathering of Black journalists
Continue ReadingPADEN CITY, W.Va. (AP) — A small West Virginia school will remain open after a judge sided with residents who fought a decision to relocate classes due to contaminated groundwater in the town being on a national cleanup priority list. News outlets report a judge ordered Paden City High School to be reopened immediately. Last
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The judge who presided over the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL said the jury did not follow his instructions in determining damages. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez made the remark as he heard the NFL’s post-trial motion asking that Gutierrez rule for the
Continue ReadingBy Tony Aiello Click here for updates on this story WHITE PLAINS, New York (WCBS/WLNY) — A Westchester County man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a brutal attack that killed a social worker. Maria Coto was hospitalized for 36 days after being attacked. Haseem Jenkins, 31, is accused of fatally punching and kicking Coto. Peekskill
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By Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS) — A San Bernardino County man is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing a deputy’s firearm and using it to shoot at her as she pleaded for her life, prosecutors announced Wednesday. Ari Aki Young, 26, is facing felony charges in connection with
Continue ReadingWCCO By Adam Duxter Click here for updates on this story BENTON COUNTY, Minnesota (WCCO) — Before 4-H members in Benton County could compete for the top prize, they had to take an extra step of preparation. As documented cases of bird flu continue to grow in Minnesota, at least nine cow herds have also
Continue ReadingBy Adam Duxter Click here for updates on this story BENTON COUNTY, Minnesota (WCCO) — Before 4-H members in Benton County could compete for the top prize, they had to take an extra step of preparation. As documented cases of bird flu continue to grow in Minnesota, at least nine cow herds have also seen
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By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Louisiana man accused of taking a 12-year-old North Carolina girl from her home is in custody after deputies in Georgia found the pair during a routine traffic stop. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said 18-year-old Kenton Jesus Enamorado Ventura
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday that former President Donald Trump’s false assertions about her race were the “same old show” as she emphasized the need for Black women to organize for his defeat this November. Addressing the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. — one of “Divine Nine” historically Black
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By Hadas Gold, CNN New York (CNN) — London police are looking into allegations that recently installed Washington Post publisher Will Lewis oversaw the intentional mass deletion of emails more than a decade ago while he was tasked with cleaning up a phone hacking scandal that roiled Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloids. In a piece published Wednesday in the Guardian,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A July 21 fire at Orr Street Studios in Columbia was started unintentionally, according to a fire incident report. The fire has since left the business closed. A sign posted on the door of the business on Wednesday showed it was still closed. The fire incident report claims $110,00 of contents and
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By Marisa Sardonia & Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — An employee at Asheville VA Medical Center died on Monday, July 29 while on the hospital’s property, according to an employee who wishes to remain anonymous. The anonymous employee told News 13 that a doctor allegedly shot
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By Daniela Cado Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The family of a man who was violently attacked outside his home on Milwaukee’s east side say they want the suspect behind bars. The attack happened Saturday, July 27 at around 9:30 p.m. and part of it was caught on camera.
Continue ReadingBy KTBS Staff Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A man accused of holding a woman hostage at a hotel later fought with and tried to disarm police officers, Shreveport police spokesman Cpl. Chris Bordelon said Wednesday in a news release. Samuel Robertson, 29, was arrested on multiple charges following
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By Emilee Fannon Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Wisconsin delegate is speaking out after he says he was denied access to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign rally in Milwaukee County last week. Roman Fritz, a 19-year-old delegate for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, said he was surprised when
Continue ReadingBy Tim Fang Click here for updates on this story California (KPIX) — A San Jose business owner has been sentenced to jail after being convicted of illegally importing fruit from Vietnam, which was found to be infested with an invasive fruit fly species, prosecutors said. Santa Clara Co. District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced Wednesday
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WCBS, MICHAEL SHAW, DEBBIE URAGA, CNN By Christine Sloan Click here for updates on this story GARWOOD, New Jersey (WCBS) — A woman has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey funeral home after she said she discovered the remains of her father were never buried. “For 31 years, I assumed my father was buried
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