December 2024

US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters

December 31, 2024 1:34 PM Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Iranian and Russian efforts to target American voters with disinformation ahead of this year’s election. Treasury officials announced the sanctions Tuesday, alleging that the two organizations sought to stoke divisions among Americans before November’s vote. U.S. intelligence has accused

Mother used as human shield in NYC grocery store shooting, police say

December 31, 2024 1:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Naveen Dhaliwal Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Six people are recovering after gunfire erupted at a Bronx convenience store on Monday afternoon. One of those victims, a mother, was used as a human shield, the New York City Police Department said. Here’s what police say happened It was

Thief swipes $13 million in jewels, handbags and cash from a London mansion

December 31, 2024 1:32 PM Associated Press

Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Police in London are searching for a burglar who broke into an occupied mansion and stole more than 10.5 million pounds ($13.2 million) worth of jewelry, designer handbags and cash. The owners of the estate, identified in British media as an Instagram influencer and her developer husband, were not home

Woman set on fire on NYC subway identified as Debrina Kawam, of New Jersey, police say

December 31, 2024 1:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Renee Anderson Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — The woman who was set on fire and burned to death on a New York City subway car has been identified as Debrina Kawam, of Toms River, New Jersey, police said Tuesday. New York City Mayor Eric Adams told reporters

Mother, father and caregiver charged after Pennsylvania 21-year-old with cerebral palsy dies of starvation

December 31, 2024 1:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Joe Brandt, Tom Gardiner, Josh Sanders Click here for updates on this story MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Three people are charged after a 21-year-old blind and deaf man with cerebral palsy starved to death in a Montgomery County, Pennsylvania apartment, District Attorney Kevin Steele and Upper Dublin Township Police Chief Francis Wheatley announced

Israeli leader Netanyahu takes a break from hospital to pass divisive bill

December 31, 2024 1:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Izso, CNN (CNN) — Just two days after undergoing prostate removal surgery, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left a Jerusalem hospital against his doctor’s orders to help his party pass a divisive budget law. Hours later, with the parliamentary crisis averted, he returned to continue his recovery. Netanyahu spent the day at the

Charges dismissed against Florida man who invoked ‘Stand Your Ground’ law after fatally shooting neighbor’s adult son

December 31, 2024 12:47 PM CNN Newsource

By Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — A Florida court has dismissed charges against a 79-year-old man who invoked a controversial self-defense law after fatally shooting his neighbor’s adult son as he trimmed tree limbs — and threatened him — from the defendant’s side of a shared fence. The case drew attention as another seemingly ordinary

Man arrested in shooting of 2 security guards outside a Los Angeles Target

December 31, 2024 12:46 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police say two security guards at a downtown Los Angeles shopping plaza were wounded in a gunfight with a man as they tried to stop him from making off with more than $1,000 of stolen merchandise. Los Angeles police say the guards confronted the man as he left a Target store

Tracking cooler temperatures and possible winter precipitation

December 31, 2024 12:43 PM Chance Gotsch

TODAY: Tuesday will be the beginnings of cooler air, which may be quite prolonged after a mild stretch through the holidays. Temperatures are cooling through the morning behind an area of low pressure that is exiting the region. Cool air will wrap in and drop temperatures into the 30s by the afternoon, but it will

Vigil held for wife who was shot and killed, husband who was wounded in Gary, Indiana

December 31, 2024 12:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Darius Johnson Click here for updates on this story GARY, Indiana (WBBM) — A vigil was held Monday evening in memory of a Gary, Indiana woman who was shot and killed 12 days ago—and in hopes that her husband recovers after also being shot. The candlelight vigil began at 6 p.m. Monday at St.

Rob Silva is reminded what happened to his daughter

Father continues to warn against NYE gunfire two years after daughter was killed

December 31, 2024 12:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Eran Hami Click here for updates on this story CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — “Yes, it’s going to be two years, but for me it happened last night.” Rob Silva is reminded what happened to his daughter, Amethyst, every day. He collected all of her possessions and made a make-shift memorial in his living

Investigators believe missing Alabama toddler died months ago

December 31, 2024 12:40 PM Associated Press

FAYETTE, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say the mother of a missing Alabama toddler told investigators that the boy is dead. A criminal complaint filed Monday says she also said his body was kept in a bag in a storage shed before being moved. Authorities do not know where 1-year-old Kahleb Collins’ remains were moved and

Michelle Murray found her son dead days after fire rips through Chicago Far South Side garage on Christmas Day.

Mother finds son dead days after fire rips through Chicago Far South Side garage on Christmas Day

December 31, 2024 12:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Megan Hickey Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A woman’s son was trapped in a garage when it caught fire on Christmas Day. She says despite pleas to first responders to help find him, she had to make the tragic and gruesome discovery herself. Now, she’s demanding answers. Wesley Freeman’s

After Chicago area man requests second opinion, Northwestern doctors find operable tumor on his pancreas

December 31, 2024 12:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Adam Harrington, Edie Kasten Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Getting a second opinion made all the difference for a River Forest man—who was found to have pancreatic cancer, but is now cancer-free. Alex Timchak, 47, is a husband and father—and also a doctor himself. Over the July 4th weekend

El terrible año de Boeing termina con la peor tragedia aérea de 2024

December 31, 2024 12:18 PM CNN Newsource

Por Chris Isidore, CNN El mal año de Boeing terminó en tragedia el domingo, cuando un 737 de la aerolínea coreana de bajo costo Jeju Air se estrelló, con un saldo de 179 pasajeros y tripulación muertos. Aún no está claro qué causó el siniestro, y la investigación podría llevar meses. Por el momento no

It’s called the ‘Winter Arc.’ And for some, it’s replacing New Year’s resolutions

December 31, 2024 12:14 PM Associated Press

Associated Press New York (AP) — A new year is the time to set new goals. Yet studies have shown that most people don’t tend to uphold their New Year’s resolutions much past the first month. In an attempt to reframe the thinking around new year goal-setting, a new wellness trend has popped up online.

Wimbledon finalist Gabriela Dabrowski reveals she played through 2024 after breast cancer diagnosis

December 31, 2024 12:07 PM Associated Press

Former U.S. Open women’s doubles champion Gabriela Dabrowski revealed on Tuesday she had played through 2024 after undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She delayed part of that treatment so she could compete at Wimbledon where she reached the doubles final. “I know this will come as a shock to many, but I am OK and

Cynthia Wagner is speaking out in the hopes that no other family will have to experience the profound pain she now faces.

Mother of woman killed by an alleged drunk driver urges responsibility as New Year’s Eve approaches

December 31, 2024 12:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Kelsey Gibbs Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WTVF) — As many prepare to ring in the new year tomorrow night, one Nashville mother is asking people to celebrate responsibly, reflecting on the devastating loss of her daughter and her best friend at the hands of an alleged drunk driver. Cynthia Wagner

Dartmouth basketball players end their unionization attempt in anticipation of shifting NLRB

December 31, 2024 11:58 AM Associated Press

AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Dartmouth men’s basketball team has dropped its attempt to form a union. The team is ending a push to become the first college sports team to unionize in order to avoid a potentially damaging precedent from a National Labor Relations Board that soon will be controlled by Republicans.

Still unable to find equipment makers, New Jersey offshore wind project seeks 2nd delay

December 31, 2024 11:53 AM Associated Press

Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey offshore wind project is seeking a second delay because it still can’t find someone to build equipment for its turbines. Leading Light Wind had already received one pause of its project from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, but that pause ended on Dec.

Month: December 2024