By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration says that graduates of two college air traffic control programs can now bypass the agency’s backlogged training academy. The new announcement is the FAA’s latest move to tackle air traffic controller shortages that have plagued the air travel system, triggering flight delays and a burned-out
Continue ReadingBy Andres Valle Click here for updates on this story ANTELOPE, California (KCRA) — A woman from Sacramento County says she was scammed out of $100,000 from a cryptocurrency scam. The woman, who only wants to be identified as Leah, said the scam lasted for several months as a person claiming to be an investor
Continue ReadingBy Faith Egbuonu Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — ‘Millions for prisoners New Mexico’ filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, the New Mexico Corrections Department and the office of the Bernalillo County Clerk. The 42-page lawsuit alleges all three departments are in violation of their
Continue Reading By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A married New Jersey couple that was in a severe accident during an Uber ride can’t sue the company because they and their daughter agreed to arbitration when they accepted the terms of service for a separate Uber Eats order, a court has ruled. John McGinty and
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Closing arguments are underway in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with violating Tyre Nichols’ civil rights in a fatal beating. Prosecutor Kathryn Gilbert told jurors Wednesday that officers wanted to punish him after he ran from a 2023 traffic stop and that they thought they could get
Continue ReadingBy Addie Meiners Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — The Louisville Zoo debuted to the public Tuesday its newest addition: a Sumatran tiger cub. The cub was born in July and has been training and growing with zoo staff and his mom, Jenga, for the past 10 weeks. “He just
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story October 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — After more than three decades of trailblazing service, Judge Clarease Rankin Yates has reached a new chapter in her illustrious career—her retirement. A pioneer in every sense of the word, Judge Yates was appointed to the U.S.
Continue ReadingBy Kelly Sasso Click here for updates on this story SMITHTON, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Luke Bryan’s farm tour proved not only good for country music fans in western Pennsylvania. It also will help people on the other side of the world. If you parked in a certain lot, you may not know it but your
Continue ReadingBy Rachael Perry Click here for updates on this story ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) — The St Lucie County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 33-year-old man for attempting to kidnap a teen girl at a local gas station. It happened Monday night at the 7000 block of US 1 outside a BP gas station in
Continue ReadingBy Megan Mellado Click here for updates on this story KISSIMMEE, Florida (WESH) — Christine and Ernesto Tagle aren’t strangers to Disney. They’ve been pass holders for years and go to the theme parks often, but this last trip looked a little different than the others. “Never had he had any issue or instance of
Continue ReadingBy Laura Paddison and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Asheville was touted as a climate haven, a place to escape the worst ravages of extreme weather. But Hurricane Helene’s deadly path of destruction reveals this North Carolina city, like any in America, was never safe — it’s just that memories are short and the reach
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Cooper County prosecutors charged a man with felony drug and misdemeanor sexual misconduct charges Monday accusing him of smoking methamphetamine and exposing himself at rest stops and other public places.
Continue ReadingBy Matt Barcaro Click here for updates on this story GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — A Canadian man is facing charges after police say he used a sword to damage property in downtown Gettysburg Sunday night. Pennsylvania State Police said Raymond Bondy of Alberta, Canada, slashed 10 tires and broke four vehicle windows while heavily intoxicated.
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — The Des Moines home of Dave and Jean Nelson is full of their late son Joe’s artwork. Recently, they added to that collection. It all goes back to a phone call Dave Nelson received out of the blue about three
Continue ReadingBy Krista Tatschl Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Tenants at Independence Towers and Quality Hill Towers in Kansas City have initiated a rent strike, demanding safer living conditions. Residents, who pay around $830 in rent, have reported enduring dangerous conditions for years. They have informed the Federal Housing
Continue ReadingKMBC By Krista Tatschl Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Tenants at Independence Towers and Quality Hill Towers in Kansas City have initiated a rent strike, demanding safer living conditions. Residents, who pay around $830 in rent, have reported enduring dangerous conditions for years. They have informed the Federal
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Whelan Click here for updates on this story FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) — A bull shark was spotted in a local lake, and experts think Hurricane Helene might have something to do with it. Laila Moreira took videos of a shark swimming around the southeastern end of Lakes Park on Sunday. FGCU experts
Continue ReadingWBBH, PRIME EPOXY WORKS LLC, MAP PHOTO, SUSANNAH COGBURN, CNN By Rachel Whelan Click here for updates on this story FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) — A bull shark was spotted in a local lake, and experts think Hurricane Helene might have something to do with it. Laila Moreira took videos of a shark swimming around
Continue ReadingCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Massachusetts couple have been indicted on suspicion of casting ballots in New Hampshire despite living outside the state. New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella announced last week that the two each face three felony counts of wrongful voting, The indictments accused them of voting multiple times in Concord despite living
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Wiles, Jr. and Matt Reed Click here for updates on this story CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (WCVB) — An investigation is underway following the latest derailment of an MBTA Green Line trolley in Cambridge on Monday evening. MBTA officials tell Newscenter5 that the NTSB is stepping in and taking over the investigation into the derailment
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