By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — As racial justice activists in Missouri celebrate the overturned conviction of Lamar Johnson, they’re questioning why other inmates with credible innocence claims aren’t getting the chance to make their cases in court. A 2021 Missouri law allows prosecuting attorneys to request a hearing before a judge
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By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said Wednesday he never intended to offend anyone for attending the Super Bowl wearing a jacket that critics deemed to feature an offensive depiction of Jesus. “After talking with my parents I understand how my coat could have offended some
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A father was hit and killed Tuesday on the North Freeway service road while trying to help a family member whose vehicle had stalled nearby, Harris County deputies said. It happened at about 8:25 p.m. at 14100 North Freeway service road
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Michael Jordan, miembro del Salón de la Fama del Baloncesto, hizo una donación récord de US$ 10 millones a la fundación Make-A-Wish America para celebrar su cumpleaños número 60, anunció la organización este miércoles. Esta es la mayor donación que un individuo ha entregado a la entidad en sus 43 años
Continue ReadingBy Courtney Fischer Click here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A mother and her baby are dead and a 3-year-old is in the hospital after a vehicle rolled off an overpass during a major crash on the SH-99 Grand Parkway. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a three-vehicle crash at 14101
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Robert Levinson, who went missing in Iran in 2007. Personal Birth date: March 10, 1948 Birth place: Flushing, New York Birth name: Robert Alan Levinson Father: name unavailable publicly Mother: name unavailable publicly Marriage: Christine (Gorman) Levinson Children: Douglas, Samantha, David, Daniel, Sarah, Stephanie, Susan Education: Attended New
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN Melissa McCarthy is finally ready to unfurl her tentacles as Ursula the sea witch. Disney unveiled a new teaser for the live-action “The Little Mermaid” on Wednesday, and McCarthy’s character can be seen at the very end in villainous-looking makeup as she peers over one of her dark octopus legs. McCarthy
Continue ReadingBy Tierney Sneed and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday that he is willing to take his fight against a subpoena for his testimony in the Justice Department’s 2020 election subversion investigation all the way to the Supreme Court. “I am going to fight the Biden DOJ subpoena for me to
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La familia de un hombre negro desarmado, que murió tras recibir un disparo de un agente de policía de Shreveport, Louisiana, presentó una demanda federal por homicidio culposo contra el agente. La demanda presentada el sábado en el Distrito Oeste de Louisiana alega que el agente violó los derechos de Alonzo
Continue ReadingBy Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Sam Sharf enrolled at New College of Florida two years ago because as a trans woman, she wanted to be at a school where she felt safe and accepted. The small public liberal arts college in Sarasota, Florida, offers an environment where LGBTQ students can freely express themselves, she said.
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– Raquel Welch, actriz veterana que saltó a la fama en la década de 1960 en las películas “One Million Years B.C.” y “Fantastic Voyage”, murió este miércoles, según un comunicado de su manager, Steve Sauer. Tenía 82 años. Welch falleció en Los Ángeles después de una “breve enfermedad”, indicó el comunicado. La
Continue ReadingBy Joey Safchik Click here for updates on this story ASHLAND, Nebraska (KETV) — At a first-of-its-kind facility at the Ashland Wildlife Safari Park, conservationists hope to breed their endangered Amur tigers. We all want to look and smell our best for a date, right? Tigers, it appears, are no different. “Today being Valentine’s Day,
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Klein, CNN A top Biden administration China expert is set to depart the administration after two years as special assistant to the president and senior director for China and Taiwan, the White House confirmed Wednesday. Laura Rosenberger will be leaving her post soon, a White House official confirmed to CNN, marking a high-profile
Continue ReadingBy Sandra Gonzales and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Raquel Welch, a veteran actress who rose to fame in the 1960s in the films “One Million Years B.C.” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died, according to a statement provided by her manager, Steve Sauer. She was 82. Welch died Wednesday morning in Los Angeles after a “brief illness,”
Continue Reading JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Capitol library is closed because of safety concerns with the dome ceiling. The Jefferson City News Tribune reported Wednesday that contractors were investigating an overhead crack and found enough problems to prompt an immediate evacuation. A state Senate official told the newspaper that the cost to repair the
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, firmó este miércoles un proyecto de ley que amplía el controvertido programa estatal de transporte de inmigrantes. “Florida está utilizando todas las herramientas disponibles para proteger a nuestros ciudadanos de las políticas de fronteras abiertas de Biden”, escribió DeSantis en Twitter. “Me complace haber firmado una
Continue ReadingBy Paul R. La Monica, CNN Charlie Munger, the 99-year-old vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and longtime friend and business associate of Warren Buffett, said that he’s still a fan of many big bank stocks, even as Berkshire Hathaway has trimmed its top financial holdings. He also stepped up his long-time criticism of cryptocurrencies. “I
Continue Reading PARIS (AP) — A government audit says Noël Le Graët no longer has legitimacy to remain as French soccer federation president because his management style and behavior toward women are “incompatible with the exercise of his functions.” The 81-year-old Le Graët is currently under judicial investigation for alleged sexual and “moral” harassment as part of
Continue ReadingBy Eric Bradner, CNN Nikki Haley’s entrance into the 2024 Republican presidential race is offering the first demonstration of the difficult task awaiting other potential GOP candidates, as she seeks to stand out in what could become a crowded field — without directly attacking former President Donald Trump or alienating his supporters. Since announcing her
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN)– Un Boeing 747 configurado como avión VIP privado va a ser desmontado tras haber tenido solo 30 horas en servicio a lo largo de 16 vuelos. El avión, destinado originalmente a un miembro de la realeza saudí, permaneció en tierra durante casi 10 años en el EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, situado en
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