Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Authorities and witnesses in Somalia say an explosion and gunfire has rocked a hotel by the beach in the capital city of Mogadishu, and security forces are at the scene. The state-owned Somali National News Agency reported Friday night that security forces had “neutralized the attackers.” There was no
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Experts believe a humpback whale with no tail spotted in Washington state’s inland waters likely lost its flukes after becoming entangled. They say the loss of its flukes, which are used for propulsion, is an apparent death sentence for the creature. The whale was last reported as seen in late July. One of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewing a half-dozen potential running mates this weekend ahead of a formal announcement and a battleground tour with her new No. 2 next week. Her interview list includes Govs. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Tim Walz of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s annual back-to-school sale tax holiday is underway, making certain school supplies, computers, and clothing exempt from all state and local sales taxes during a 72-hour window. The sales tax holiday began Friday morning at 12:01 a.m. and will run through midnight Sunday, Aug. 4. A state law that went into effect
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — With her trademark red lipstick and a killer right arm that easily sweeps her opponents out of her way, US women’s rugby center Ilona Maher ran Team USA toward its first bronze this week at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. But her reaction to hecklers who call her masculine and criticize
Continue ReadingBy Barry Pintar Click here for updates on this story DONEGAL TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — The mother of the 10-year-old boy police say was fatally stabbed by his 13-year-old friend in Westmoreland County is speaking out. She’s talking about the relationship of the two boys after her son was stabbed multiple times during a sleepover
Continue ReadingKDKA By Barry Pintar Click here for updates on this story DONEGAL TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — The mother of the 10-year-old boy police say was fatally stabbed by his 13-year-old friend in Westmoreland County is speaking out. She’s talking about the relationship of the two boys after her son was stabbed multiple times during a
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — It’s the end of an era for the iconic rock band responsible for hits like “Dream On,” “Love in an Elevator” and “Janie’s Got a Gun.” In an announcement on their official Instagram as well as X social media accounts on Friday, the band Aerosmith informed fans and followers
Continue ReadingAP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — The head of the United Auto Workers union says putting Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket increases the Democrats’ chance of winning Michigan and keeping the White House in November. In an interview Friday with The Associated Press, Shawn Fain also said former President
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Bartos Click here for updates on this story WEST VIEW, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A dog helped save his owner who went over a hillside and hurt his hip in the North Hills on Thursday, rescue crews said. Ross/West View EMSA said the man’s dog alerted neighbors that help was needed and refused to
Continue ReadingINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis man has been ordered to spend 145 years in prison in the fatal shootings of three adults and a 7-year-old girl following an argument with his former girlfriend over her federal COVID-19 relief money. The Marion County prosecutor’s office says 28-year-old Malik Halfacre was sentenced Friday. He pleaded guilty in
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CNN By Mary Gilbert and Taylor Ward, CNN Meteorologists (CNN) — A tropical storm warning has been issued and a state of emergency declared in parts of Florida in anticipation of Tropical Storm Debby – a storm that hasn’t yet formed but could unleash multiple days of heavy, flooding rainfall to the state and the
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla.; White House deputy national security adviser Jon Finer; Almar Latour, publisher of The Wall Street Journal. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Preempted by coverage of the Olympics. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Finer; Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.; United Auto Workers President Shawn
Continue ReadingAlfredo Meza (CNN Español) — La Sala Electoral del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ) de Venezuela solicitó este viernes a los candidatos que participaron en la reciente elección presidencial y al Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) que entreguen “documentos legales de relevancia jurídica” para investigar y certificar los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales celebradas el 28 de
Continue ReadingBy Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story CHEROKEE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A date is set for when the public can buy recreational marijuana in Cherokee. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company announced on social media that adult-use sales for anyone over 21 years old will begin on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10
Continue ReadingWLOS By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story CHEROKEE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A date is set for when the public can buy recreational marijuana in Cherokee. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company announced on social media that adult-use sales for anyone over 21 years old will begin on Saturday, Sept. 7, at
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CNN, US GOV, POOL, STATE DEPT By Ivana Kottasová and Anna Chernova CNN (CNN) — American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan were among the 24 detainees released as part of a complex prisoner swap between Russia, the US and other Western nations. A host of Russian dissidents were also freed while
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Sweltering summer temperatures quickly become dangerous in cars under the sunshine. Some may try to combat this by cracking windows, leaving the sunroof open, or putting a sun shade on the windshield. Most tricks do not stop a car from quickly heating up but others can help. Never rely on any of these measures to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Christian Bethancourt and Michael Busch homered in a five-run second inning and the Cubs spoiled the Cardinals’ debut of new acquisition Erick Fedde as Chicago stretched its winning streak to three games with a 6-3 victory over St. Louis. Tyson Miller (3-1), the first of four relievers, earned the victory
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story WEST SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — The Sacramento River Cats pitched a popular social media trend with its “brat night” theme Thursday while hosting the Reno Aces. The themed night was a huge success. The team says its social media engagement has been busier than ever
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