Right-wing activist and influencer Laura Loomer has joined Republican nominee Donald Trump in New York and Pennsylvania as he commemorated the anniversary of the attacks. Last year, Loomer shared an unfounded conspiracy theory that 9/11 was an “inside job.” The 31-year-old influencer has become one of Trump’s biggest advocates on social media and has traveled
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Warm water in the Gulf of Mexico helped quickly strengthen Hurricane Francine, creating danger for Louisiana residents rushing to buy supplies and secure their homes ahead of the storm’s landfall Wednesday. Warm ocean water is essential for forming and strengthening hurricanes. Heat helps the water evaporate faster, fueling the storm and producing more
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court says it would hear a lawsuit that could determine whether the state’s top elections official can remain in her post. This comes after Republicans who controlled the state Senate sought to fire her last year. The liberal-controlled court says it would hear the case but
Continue ReadingKENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of a diver who went missing while exploring a Lake Michigan shipwreck. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department says authorities recovered the body of 72-year-old Patrick Kelly of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, from the area around the S.S. Wisconsin on Wednesday morning. The agency says Kelly had been
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature has passed of a supplemental spending bill that does away with a large waitlist for private school vouchers. The bill also directs sheriffs to assist federal immigration agents seeking jail inmates. The state House voted for the measure on Wednesday, two days after the
Continue ReadingCNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The words “Titanic moment” are probably the last thing you want to hear on a boat, but that
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The words “Titanic moment” are probably the last thing you want to hear on a boat, but that was
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A singer who achieved success in bands put together by Sean “Diddy” Combs has sued the music producer, describing years of psychological and physical abuse, including groping, that she says she suffered as he helped launch her career. With her lawsuit filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, Dawn Richard
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Authorities say severe flooding in northeastern Nigeria has left 30 people dead and affected more than a million others. The collapse of a major dam in the state of Borno on Tuesday caused some of the state’s worst flooding since the same dam collapsed 30 years ago, and prompted
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Kevin Long, who played running back at South Carolina before getting drafted by the New York Jets, has died at age 69. The university said Long died Tuesday. Curtis Frye, the former track coach at South Carolina who was a close friend of Long, spoke with Long’s wife and informed the
Continue ReadingDENVER (AP) — Authorities say a small plane crashed and landed upside down on a Denver-area golf course, but both people on board walked away safely. South Metro Fire Rescue said one person had minor injuries but refused hospital treatment. The second person didn’t suffer any injuries. The Cessna 172 crashed Wednesday shortly after taking
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ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Illinois woman was seriously injured Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash in Phelps County. The crash happened in the northbound lane of Highway 63, about seven miles south of Rolla, a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says. According to the report, the crash occurred when a 2021 Ram 5500 – driven
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — A government investigation into Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic’s securities trades and investments has found he violated several of the central bank’s ethics policies. The violations created the appearance that Bostic acted on confidential Fed information and that he had a conflict of interest. But according to a report issued Wednesday,
Continue ReadingLEVITTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia man is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting women he met online over the past 15 months. Police said Wednesday in filing rape and other charges against 40-year-old Andrew J. Gallo of Levittown that he met the women through a website that connects women with “sugar daddy” men.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Frankie Beverly, who with his band Maze inspired generations of fans with his smooth, soulful voice and lasting anthems including “Before I Let Go,” has died. He was 77. His family said in a post on the band’s website and social media accounts that Beverly died Tuesday. In the
Continue ReadingLOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man has been charged with arson after an investigation into a wildfire that burned 15 square miles, destroyed 29 homes and caused more than $30 million in property damage. Larimer County officials say 49-year-old Jason Alexander Hobby was arrested Tuesday. He appeared in court Wednesday where his bail was
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two private power companies in Puerto Rico have come under scrutiny while presenting plans to stabilize the island’s crumbling electric grid as officials demanded immediate action to minimize chronic power outages. The presentations by Genera PR, which operates the generation of power in the U.S. territory, and
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer One unknown to scheduling non-conference opponents years in advance is whether those future foes are as attractive when game day finally arrives as they were when the contract was signed. So-called “cupcake” guarantee games against overmatched lower-tier foes often end up providing a lopsided win along with valuable experience for reserves and
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy criticized the Kansas City Chiefs’ medical staff for being slow to respond to his eye injury during the teams’ season opener last week. Van Noy injured his right eye in the third quarter on Thursday night. He said on his podcast that it took longer than
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Algerians expected an uneventful election that would bestow President Abdelmadjid Tebboune a second term. Instead, they got the president himself calling into question the vote count and legal challenges from his challengers alleging fraud. Such an unprecedented turn of events marks a departure for Algeria, where elections have historically been carefully choreographed affairs
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