By Steve Almasy, Cheri Mossburg and Stephanie Becker, CNN Robert Durst, the notorious subject of the HBO docuseries “The Jinx” who was found guilty last month of first-degree murder, was sentenced to life in prison without parole at his sentencing in a Los Angeles courtroom Thursday. The hearing began with the prosecution making arguments after
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press U.S. health advisers are debating if millions of Americans who received Moderna vaccinations should get a booster shot — this time, using half the original dose. Already certain high-risk groups who got their initial Pfizer vaccinations at least six months ago are rolling up their sleeves. Thursday
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press U.S. health advisers are debating if millions of Americans who received Moderna vaccinations should get a booster shot — this time, using half the original dose. Already certain high-risk groups who got their initial Pfizer vaccinations at least six months ago are rolling up their sleeves. Thursday
Continue Reading By AHMED AL-HAJ Associated Press SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Fighting between Yemen’s government forces and the country’s Houthi rebels in the central province of Marib have intensified over the past 24 hours, killing at least 140 fighters on both sides. Tribal leaders and security officials said on Thursday that the clashes are mostly taking place
Continue Reading By ALEX DANIELS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy The Generosity Commission, funded by more than $2 million in grants from the nation’s biggest foundations, will campaign to drive greater giving of time and money, especially from middle- and low-income Americans. Noting that financial donations dropped to an all-time low — just 50%
Continue Reading By ALEX DANIELS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy The Generosity Commission, funded by more than $2 million in grants from the nation’s biggest foundations, will campaign to drive greater giving of time and money, especially from middle- and low-income Americans. Noting that financial donations dropped to an all-time low — just 50%
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business The ongoing supply chain crisis isn’t going to end anytime soon, according to a new survey of chief financial officers. The majority of the CFOs, who represent a wide range of businesses across multiple industries, expect the challenges to last “well into” 2022. They warned their companies are experiencing supply
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business The ongoing supply chain crisis isn’t going to end anytime soon, according to a new survey of chief financial officers. The majority of the CFOs, who represent a wide range of businesses across multiple industries, expect the challenges to last “well into” 2022. They warned their companies are experiencing supply
Continue Reading The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Four of the largest U.S. banks said their profits grew by double-digits last quarter, as a healthier U.S. economy has allowed banks to have fewer bad loans and charge-offs. The results for Citigroup, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley saw all four benefitted from various one-time
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — The number of people killed by tuberculosis has risen for the first time in more than a decade, largely because fewer people have got tested and treated as resources have been diverted to fight the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization said Thursday. In its yearly report on TB, the U.N. health
Continue ReadingBy CARLEY GORDON Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — One of the oldest bars in Tennessee is now under investigation for something that was caught on camera. Video shows the band Daikaiju setting instruments on fire both inside and outside of the Springwater Supper Club and Lounge on 27th Avenue North
Continue Reading By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — According to a new study by the World Health Organization, only one in seven COVID-19 infections in Africa are being detected, meaning the continent’s estimated infection level may be 59 million people. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO’s Africa regional director, says more accurate numbers of infections are
Continue ReadingBy BLAKE SUMMERS Click here for updates on this story PERRY COUNTY, Tennessee (WSMV) — Perry County Sheriff’s office officials are searching for two children they say was taken by their great-grandmother and never returned. 1-year-old Jeremiah Wayne Larkins and 6-year-old Joanna Lee Alexander were supposed to have been returned to Department of Children Services
Continue Reading By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are set to try again to advance a sweeping elections and voting overhaul bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he’ll set a test vote for next week. In a letter to colleagues, the New York Democrat says Republicans “must come to the table”
Continue Reading By ZEINA KARAM and SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — At least six people have been killed and dozens wounded in armed clashes in Beirut. The clashes unfolded Thursday during protests organized by the militant Hezbollah group and its allies against the lead investigator into last year’s massive blast at the city’s port.
Continue ReadingBy MARIYA MURROW Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A burglary attempt went wrong Wednesday night when a homeowner shot the intruder that broke into their house. Reports of a burglary in progress along Dahlia Avenue NW came in shortly after 11 a.m. Atlanta police say the trespasser, a man, had
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW MASSE, ERIN EDWARDS, AYAH GALAL, KEVIN HOGAN, ROGER SUSANIN Click here for updates on this story PLAINFIELD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A former Plainfield teacher faced a judge on Wednesday after being accused of having several inappropriate relationships with students. The investigations began back in May when a parent contacted police to claim 31-year-old
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN) — El costo de los bienes que salen de las fábricas de China está aumentando a la tasa más alta registrada hasta el momento, avivando los temores sobre una posible estanflación en la segunda economía más grande del mundo en un momento en que ya está lidiando con una crisis extrema de
Continue Reading The Associated Press Stocks are moving broadly higher in early trading on Wall Street as the market builds momentum a day after breaking a three-day losing streak. The S&P 500 added 0.9% early Thursday, putting the benchmark index into the green for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose 0.9%, while the tech-heavy
Continue Reading The Associated Press Stocks are moving broadly higher in early trading on Wall Street as the market builds momentum a day after breaking a three-day losing streak. The S&P 500 added 0.9% early Thursday, putting the benchmark index into the green for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose 0.9%, while the tech-heavy
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