Sheriff’s office says no threat to public after man, child shot in Boone County
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office had no new details to share Monday about a shooting that injured a man and girl on Demaret Drive.
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Miami Beach struggles with spring break violence, big crowds
By DAVID FISCHER and CURT ANDERSON Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — For the third year in a row, Miami Beach finds itself struggling with spring break violence, including two fatal shootings and unruly crowds, despite a massive police presence and activities designed to give people alternatives to drinking alcohol and roaming the streets.
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Effort to exhume Stephen Smith’s body is a search for answers, attorneys say, not ‘Murdaugh 2.0’
By Dakin Andone, CNN Attorneys for the family of Stephen Smith say their effort to exhume the 19-year-old’s body is an attempt to provide his mother answers about what led to his death — and has nothing to do with the family of Alex Murdaugh. “This is not an Alex Murdaugh 2.0, or any Murdaugh
Continue Reading Trump’s legal team seeks to throw out special grand jury report on 2020 election interference in Georgia
By Sara Murray and Jason Morris, CNN Attorneys for former President Donald Trump have asked for a judge to toss the final report and evidence from a special grand jury in Georgia that spent months investigating efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election. Trump’s attorneys also are asking that a judge
Continue Reading 1 student killed, 1 injured in high school shooting near Dallas
By Andi Babineau, CNN One student died and another was injured Monday in a shooting outside a high school in Arlington, Texas, police said. Arlington police say they responded to Lamar High School just before 7 a.m. after reports of a shooting just outside the school building. Officers found a male student with an apparent
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Jeremy Scott leaves Moschino after 10 years at fashion house
By The Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Jeremy Scott is stepping down as creative director of Italian luxury house Moschino after a decade of wild and wacky fashion shows and his elegant dressing of numerous celebrities. The company made the announcement Monday in an email statement. Moschino said Scott has penned a fundamental chapter in
Continue Reading Kenya opposition leader calls for weekly protests after being tear-gassed by police
By Bethlehem Feleke, CNN Kenyan opposition leader and former prime minister Raila Odinga has called for weekly nationwide protests against the high cost of living, in a brief address to demonstrators flanking his motorcade in Nairobi Monday. Moments before, police fired tear gas and water cannons at his car as they blocked his supporters from
Continue Reading 3 men found shot to death at strip center parking lot in SW Houston, police say
By Nick Natario Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Three people were found shot to death at a strip center parking lot in southwest Houston, police said. At about 5:50 a.m. Sunday, police received a call about a person down in the 10800 block of Beechnut Street. When officers arrived,
Continue Reading Archeologists discover ‘oldest pearling town’ in the Persian Gulf
Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN A group of archeologists in the United Arab Emirates said Monday that they’ve found what they believe to be the oldest pearling town in the Persian Gulf on Sinniyah Island, just east of the Umm al-Quwain emirate. The 12-hectare (30-acre) town functioned between the late 6th and mid-8th centuries, predating the Islamic
Continue Reading 23-year-old arrested after running out of gas with a stolen vehicle during car chase
By WXII12.com Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BURLINGTON, North Carolina (WXII) — A man is facing multiple charges after running out of gas during a car chase in Burlington Thursday morning, according to Alamance County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they tried to conduct a traffic stop on a silver Nissan at
Continue Reading Nonprofits push to save historic Omaha home from demolition
By Sean MacKinnon Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Omaha nonprofits are asking the Forest Lawn Cemetery for the chance to preserve the historic home that sits on its property. The cemetery says it’s not going to happen. The McManor, designed by influential architect John McDonald, sits on the edge
Continue Reading McAlester officer in critical condition after crash during funeral procession
By KOCO Staff Click here for updates on this story MCALESTER, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A McAlester officer is in critical condition after a crash during a funeral procession for another McAlester police officer. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said a pickup truck hit officer Joseph Barlow’s vehicle head-on during the escort for another McAlester police captain’s
Continue Reading Phoenix CrossFit coach’s memory honored after saving wife’s life
By Casey Torres Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, Arizona (KPHO) — A beloved Phoenix CrossFit coach is now a hero in the hearts of the many he inspired to reach their goals. Damian Walker, 33, died after saving his wife from drowning during a family trip to Puerto Rico. Coach Walker had
Continue Reading Man ordered held without bail after alleged road rage incident in Glen Burnie
By WBAL Staff Click here for updates on this story GLEN BURNIE, Maryland (WBAL) — A Prince George’s County was charged in connection with an alleged road rage incident in Anne Arundel County. Steven Eric Collins, 51, of Brandywine, faced a judge Friday and was ordered to remain held without bail on accusations that he
Continue Reading Steps have dropped since Covid-19 and the trend is worrisome, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Americans took fewer steps during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and they still haven’t gotten their mojo back, a new study found. “On average, people are taking about 600 fewer steps per day than before the pandemic began,” said study author Dr. Evan Brittain, associate professor of cardiovascular medicine at
Continue Reading Woman charged with murder after 16-year-old girl shot, killed at South Holland hotel
By Stephanie Wade Click here for updates on this story SOUTH HOLLAND, Illinois (WLS) — A 21-year-old woman has been charged with shooting and killing a 16-year-old girl in the south suburbs, according to police. Now, the family is left wondering how this could have happened, especially since the suspected killer known to the family.
Continue Reading Amazon to lay off 9,000 more workers
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Amazon is cutting 9,000 more jobs, CEO Andy Jassy announced Monday in a memo to staff. The latest cuts come after the company announced earlier this year that it was eliminating some 18,000 positions as part of a major cost-cutting bid at the e-commerce giant. Jassy said the fresh round of
Continue Reading Putin welcomes China’s Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine war
By The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the Kremlin on Monday, a visit that sent a powerful message to Western leaders allied with Ukraine that their efforts to isolate Moscow have fallen short. Xi’s trip showed off Beijing’s new diplomatic swagger and gave a political lift to
Continue Reading American citizen held hostage for 6 years in West Africa has been freed
By Kylie Atwood, CNN An American aid worker who was kidnapped in Niger more than six years ago and held hostage by terrorists has been released, President Joe Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan tweeted on Monday. “I’m gratified & relieved to see the release of U.S. hostage Jeff Woodke after over 6 years in
Continue Reading US aid worker kidnapped in Niger released after 6 years
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An American aid worker who was kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger more than six years ago has been released from custody, the Biden administration said Monday. Jeffrey Woodke was kidnapped from his home in Abalak, Niger, in October 2016 by men who ambushed and
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