Illinois man charged with DWI in deadly Audrain County crash
An Illinois man was arrested after he is accused of driving while intoxicated causing the death of a Columbia woman after a crash in Audrain County on Friday.
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Salvagers abandon effort to tow burning oil tanker in the Red Sea targeted by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Salvagers have abandoned an initial effort to tow away a burning oil tanker in the Red Sea targeted by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. That’s according to a European Union naval mission. The announcement by the EU’s Operation Aspides came on Tuesday. It leaves the Sounion stranded and
Continue ReadingThis fall, Hollywood tries to balance box office with the ballot box
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Three weeks after the U.S. presidential election in November, Ridley Scott will present his latest big-screen opus. “Gladiator II” returns the prodigious filmmaker to ancient Rome for a story about a power, the survival of Rome and the fate of democracy. “Hopefully,” Scott says, “it will be a
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At least 12 dead after boat carrying migrants sinks in the English Channel
By Emmanuel Miculita and Chris Liakos, CNN (CNN) — At least 12 people died, most of them women and children, when a migrant boat capsized off the coast of northern France on Tuesday, according to French authorities. Nearly 70 people were on board the vessel, according to Boulogne-sur-Mer mayor, Frédéric Cuvillier. The exact number is unclear. Emergency
Continue ReadingIran summons Australian envoy over LGBTQ+ celebration in Tehran embassy
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency says the foreign ministry in Tehran has summoned the Australian ambassador over the publication of photos from a celebration in the embassy to mark Australia’s LGBTQ national day on Sept. 1. IRNA said the ministry condemned the photos on social media as insulting and contrary to
Continue ReadingNearly 50 years after being found dead in a Pennsylvania cave, ‘Pinnacle Man’ is identified
Associated Press The body of a man found frozen in a small Pennsylvania cave nearly 50 years ago has finally been identified. The remains of 27-year-old Nicholas Paul Grubb, of Fort Washington, were discovered in January 1977 by two hikers. Grubb has long been known as the “Pinnacle Man,” a reference to the Appalachian mountain
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Trump’s hardline new quest to destroy Harris’ momentum
CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump is trying to crush Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’ persona as a force of change and to destroy her personal credibility as a potential president as their still-fresh competition careens into the final nine weeks before Election Day. In recent days, the ex-president has unveiled a
Continue ReadingRomania, Hungary, Georgia, and Azerbaijan launch venture to install power line under the Black Sea
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania, Hungary, Georgia and Azerbaijan have launched a joint venture to install a power line under the Black Sea aimed at bringing more renewable energy into the European Union from the eastern Caucasus. The project, approved by leaders of the four countries in 2022, gained momentum after Russia launched its full-scale
Continue ReadingLebanon’s former central bank governor detained in corruption probe
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Officials say Lebanon’s controversial former central bank governor has been detained after being questioned in several corruption cases. Salameh served a 30-year term as central bank governor beginning in 1993. Though he was widely celebrated for his role in Lebanon’s economic recovery after a 15-year civil war, Salameh left his
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Airline forced to rebalance planes because first class seats are too heavy
By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — The desire to fly in style weighs heavily on most of us – but for some first-class flyers it weighs the heaviest of all. Swiss – Switzerland’s flag carrier – is having to make alterations to some of its aircraft because new first class seats, due to be installed
Continue ReadingN.C. Special Olympics raises money for athletes by going ‘Over the Edge’
By Ed DiOrio Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — All parts of the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Asheville were being used on Labor Day to raise money for some special athletes. The North Carolina Special Olympics partnered with Over the Edge to raise thousands of dollars. Over 40 participants
Continue Reading10-year-old in custody in Minden double homicide
By TIFFANY FLOURNOY Click here for updates on this story MINDEN, Louisiana (KTBS) — A 10-year-old is in custody after allegedly confessing to police that he pulled the trigger in a double homicide Sunday morning, Minden Police Chief Jared McIver said. He confirmed the identities of the victims as Joe Cornelius, 82 of Minden and
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Want job security in this uncertain market? A surprising trend is paying off
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — Going to college in the United States has long been considered the ticket to a higher-paying job. But the growing share of high school graduates who are enrolling in vocational schools instead of four-year programs may not be missing out on as much earnings potential as you
Continue ReadingHow a narrow strip of scrubland has become an obstacle to a cease-fire in Gaza
Associated Press A narrow strip of scrubland and sand dunes on the Gaza side of the border with Egypt has emerged as a major obstacle in talks aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and freeing scores of hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel must maintain control over the so-called Philadelphi corridor to prevent
Continue ReadingMurder suspect in Chicago train mass shooting is ordered held without bond. ‘This defendant defines violent,’ judge says
By Cheri Mossburg, Bill Kirkos, Lauren Mascarenhas, Brad Parks and Virginia Langmaid, CNN (CNN) — The Chicago man who was charged with murder in the fatal shootings of four Chicago train riders earlier this week was ordered held without bond at his first court appearance Wednesday. Rhanni S. Davis, 30, was charged Tuesday with four
Continue ReadingEU ministers take a very public swipe at Hungary over a lack of respect for the bloc’s values
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Senior government ministers from Ireland, Luxembourg and Belgium have taken a public and potentially embarrassing swipe at Hungary. At a meeting in Budapest, they raised questions about whether Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s stridently nationalist cabinet respects European Union values and standards. Hungary took over the 27-nation bloc’s rotating presidency in
Continue ReadingMichigan 10k swim to benefit veteran brain health
By Kelly Vaughen Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — Michigan veterans die from suicide at much higher rates than the rest of the population, according to recent Veteran Affairs data. The Step Up Foundation is working to prevent these deaths by funding research into veteran brain health. The 2024 “Find
Continue ReadingEU officials pledge to develop more water-saving technologies in farming as droughts worsen
Associated Press AYIA NAPA, Cyprus (AP) — Officials from nine southern European Union countries have pledged to work together to develop more water-saving technologies in agriculture as the prospect of worsening droughts puts additional strain on farmers. The promises came during a gathering on Tuesday in Cyprus of the so called MED9 countries — France,
Continue ReadingFirefighters forced to flee “hoarder-like” Dearborn home fire after running out of air inside
By Sara Powers, Alysia Burgio Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — An elderly Dearborn man has died after his home caught on fire early Monday morning, fire officials said. The “hoarder-like” conditions of the home forced firefighters to flee the structure at one point. At 7:30 a.m., firefighters responded to
Continue Reading Viral videos of people stealing money from Chase ATMs were just plain check fraud
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A number of viral TikTok videos had some people believing they could get “free” cash from Chase ATMs. But it was just a glitch – and those customers were actually committing fraud, according to the bank. Over the weekend, videos appeared on the app showing people depositing
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