By John MacLauchlan Click here for updates on this story FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WFOR) — Ahead of the wet weather South Florida is expecting this weekend from an approaching tropical wave, that has the potential to become a tropical depression or storm once it reaches the Gulf of Mexico, several cities are offering their residents
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Olympic glory is thrilling, but it doesn’t always pay the bills. Veronica Fraley, a discus thrower on Team USA, shared as much earlier this week, when she told her followers on X that she was struggling to make ends meet. “I compete in the Olympic Games TOMORROW and can’t
Continue ReadingBy Raja Razek and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — D’Vontaye Mitchell, the 43-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in June by security officers outside a Hyatt Regency hotel in Milwaukee, died from “restraint asphyxia and toxic effects of cocaine and methamphetamine,” according to an autopsy report released Friday by the Milwaukee County Medical
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It was December 2022 and the U.S. government’s chief hostage negotiator had just delivered Brittney Griner back to America after her 10-month imprisonment in Russia. Roger Carstens went to his hotel room anticipating a quick snooze after several sleepless days and had just put his head on the pillow when
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from delegates to become her party’s nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Friday. The announcement was made before the online voting process ends on Monday, reflecting the breakneck speed of a campaign that is eager to maintain momentum
Continue ReadingBy Tara Campbell Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — In a controversial push to get San Francisco’s unhoused population out of town, Mayor London Breed has put out an executive order to buy bus tickets for the homeless population as the city’s shelters near full. This comes as Mayor Breed
Continue ReadingSAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge has suspended Justin Timberlake’s driver’s license over his DWI arrest in June. Timberlake pleaded not guilty Friday at a virtual court appearance on Long Island. The former NSYNC singer said little during the remote arraignment. Police arrested Timberlake after they say he ran a stop sign
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A man charged with first-degree murder for a shooting in a Columbia grocery store parking lot took a reduced charge in a plea deal on Thursday.
Continue ReadingBy Tim Johns Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — For thousands of Bay Area runners, this year’s San Francisco Marathon has been a massive disappointment. On Tuesday, participants received an email stating that a mistake had caused organizers to miscalculate one of the half marathon courses. Instead of being 13.1
Continue ReadingAP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Tradition-rich college football programs Nebraska, Ohio State and Alabama are capitalizing on the passion of their fans to generate funds for their NIL collectives. Nebraska is charging $25 for an open practice Saturday. Ohio State is charging $50 to attend one of four open practices. Alabama will
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By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — Chevron is moving its headquarters out of California, the company announced Friday. The oil giant said it would be relocating its corporate offices from San Ramon, where they have been since 2002, to Houston. This will be the first time Chevron will be headquartered outside of California
Continue ReadingBy Collin Leonard Click here for updates on this story PARK CITY, Utah (KSL) — Olympic silver medalist Brett Camerota was arrested Wednesday and charged with violating a protective order a month after he reached a plea agreement in a domestic violence assault case. Camerota, 39, sent his ex-wife “over 50 text messages complaining about
Continue ReadingPRESTONSBURG, Ky. (AP) — The son of a Kentucky dentist has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of a woman whose body was found in the dentist’s home over a year ago. The body of 38-year-old Amber Spradlin was found in the home of Floyd County dentist Dr. Michael McKinney in June 2023
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PARIS (AP) — In the basement of a sports complex in Paris, dozens of breakers, or break dancers, gathered almost every weeknight in July to freestyle, practicing classic moves like the windmill, freezes and headspins to the soundtrack of steady breakbeats from a playlist called “100% Flow.” They warmed up with footwork –
Continue ReadingBy Kristina Rex Click here for updates on this story WATERTOWN, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Watertown police are investigating a string of package thefts they believe are connected – but this is not your average porch pirate. The thief, who has allegedly stolen packages from multiple homes in town in the last week of July, allegedly
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WBZ By Kristina Rex Click here for updates on this story WATERTOWN, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Watertown police are investigating a string of package thefts they believe are connected – but this is not your average porch pirate. The thief, who has allegedly stolen packages from multiple homes in town in the last week of July,
Continue Reading By Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) — Italian boxer Angela Carini has apologized after quitting her bout at the Paris Olympics in 46 seconds, a viral moment that has led to online abuse of her Algerian opponent, Imane Khelif. Khelif, a 25-year old light welterweight, landed a heavy first punch in Thursday’s bout with Angela Carini
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WCBS, LASD, BOSTON POLICE DEPT., GLENDALE, PD, CNN By Tony Aiello Click here for updates on this story SCARSDALE, New York (WCBS/WLNY) — Police have issued a warning about camouflaged cameras hidden in the shrubbery outside upscale suburban homes after one was found in Scarsdale earlier this week. It’s just the latest incident in a
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By Tony Aiello Click here for updates on this story SCARSDALE, New York (WCBS/WLNY) — Police have issued a warning about camouflaged cameras hidden in the shrubbery outside upscale suburban homes after one was found in Scarsdale earlier this week. It’s just the latest incident in a nationwide trend. Police in California have been warning
Continue ReadingAMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Since her arrest at a protest at the University of Massachusetts, Annie McGrew has been pivoting between two sets of hearings: one for the misdemeanor charges she faces in court, and another for violations of the college’s conduct code. It has kept the graduate student from work toward finishing her dissertation
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