Les McCann, innovative jazz musician best known for ‘Compared to What,’ dies at 88
By The Associated Press Les McCann, a prolific and influential musician and recording artist who helped found the soul-jazz genre and became a…
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Missing Chinese exchange student found safe in Utah following cyber kidnapping scheme, police say
Associated Press RIVERDALE, Utah (AP) — A foreign exchange student from China who was reported missing last week in Utah has been found.…
Continue ReadingPD: Kids hospitalized after unknowingly eating gelato with THC at restaurant
By Jennifer Kovaleski Click here for updates on this story SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (KNXV) — It was supposed to be a night…
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Rays shortstop Wander Franco arrested amid allegations of relationship with minor, AP source says
By MARTÍN ADAMES Associated Press SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested Monday in the…
Continue ReadingEthiopia and a breakaway Somali region sign a deal giving Ethiopia access to the sea, leaders say
By OMAR FARUK Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Landlocked Ethiopia has taken the first steps toward gaining access to the sea, signing an…
Continue ReadingAshes of Canadian ‘Star Trek’ fan to be sent into space along with those of TV series’ stars
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The family of a mother of eight who was a huge “Star Trek” fan has ensured the final frontier will be her…
Continue ReadingNC woman rings in New Year with $1 million Powerball win
By WYFF Staff Click here for updates on this story CLINTON, North Carolina (WYFF) — A North Carolina woman, Pamela…
Continue ReadingFirefighter recognized for saving nephew’s life by performing CPR
By Hannah Cotter Click here for updates on this story HOOKSETT, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A Nashua firefighter performed…
Continue Reading135th Rose Parade boasts floral floats, sunny skies as California tradition kicks off the new year
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Floral floats, marching bands and equestrian units took to the streets under a sunny California sky as the 135th Rose…
Continue Reading135th Rose Parade boasts floral floats, sunny skies as California tradition kicks off the new year
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Floral floats, marching bands and equestrian units took to the streets under a sunny California sky as the 135th Rose…
Continue ReadingK9 Warden helps locate and rescue pair of lost hikers
By Connor Clement Click here for updates on this story STANDISH, Maine (WMTW) — Two missing hikers were rescued in the…
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Más estadounidenses podrán obtener insulina por US$ 35
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Más estadounidenses con diabetes tendrán un descuento en sus costos de insulina en 2024. Sanofi se une a los…
Continue ReadingFamily says human remains found in pond near Disney World are those of Orlando woman missing 10 years
By Marlei Martinez Click here for updates on this story Florida (WESH) — For over a decade, Timothy Lemire Jr. has been…
Continue ReadingFederal appeals court temporarily delays new state-run court in Mississippi’s majority-Black capital
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, MISS. (AP) — A federal appeals court has temporarily delayed Mississippi officials…
Continue ReadingA pregnant woman suffers gunshot wound to the face on New Years Eve
By Alyssa Munoz Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — A local woman was ready to share…
Continue ReadingFormer NBA G League player held in woman’s killing due in Vegas court after transfer from Sacramento
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former NBA developmental league player accused with his ex-girlfriend of killing a woman whose body was found last month in…
Continue ReadingFormer NBA G League player held in woman’s killing due in Vegas court after transfer from Sacramento
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former NBA developmental league player accused with his ex-girlfriend of killing a woman whose body was found last month in…
Continue Reading Israel sacará algunos soldados de Gaza, pero espera que los combates continúen en 2024
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Israel comenzará a sacar a miles de soldados de Gaza esta semana en preparación para una nueva fase del…
Continue Reading‘Calculated & orchestrated’: Okmulgee Jail speaks on incident with tribal police
By Jennifer Maupin Click here for updates on this story OKMULGEE, Oklahoma (KJRH) — The Okmulgee County Criminal…
Continue ReadingMan advocates safe driving through artwork
By Alexandra Blake Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — This New Year’s Eve is the first…
Continue ReadingAn Israeli who fought Hamas for 2 months indicted for impersonating a soldier and stealing weapons
By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press Jerusalem (AP) — An Israeli man who never served in the military was charged with impersonating a soldier and…
Continue Reading ¿Por qué ocurren tantos terremotos en Japón?
urielblanco (CNN Español) — En Japón, el 2024 empezó con un terremoto de magnitud 7,5 en el oeste del país, lo cual generó olas de tsunami…
Continue ReadingWoman died of Legionnaires’ disease 1 week after stay at resort, husband says
By Arielle Mitropoulos Click here for updates on this story MERRIMAC, Massachusetts (WCVB) — The husband of a…
Continue ReadingVideos show moments leading up to deputy shooting of woman
By Daniel Macht Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO COUNTY, California (KCRA) — The Sacramento County…
Continue ReadingA crash on a New York City parkway leaves 5 dead
NEW YORK (AP) — Police in New York City say five people died when the car they were in crashed on a parkway in Queens. The New York Police…
Continue ReadingDaycare worker charged with nine counts of child cruelty
By Andy Cole Click here for updates on this story LYONS, Georgia (WJCL) — Lyons Police say a former employee of Step by…
Continue ReadingMissing foreign exchange student located
By KSTU Staff Click here for updates on this story RIVERDALE, Utah (KSTU) — Riverdale Police along with the help of…
Continue ReadingJoy follows sad Christmas when dog is found after twelve days in the cold
By Emily Tencer Click here for updates on this story BOUNTIFUL, Utah (KSTU) — A Bountiful family spent Christmas…
Continue ReadingPolice in Kenya suspect a man was attacked by a lion while riding a motorcycle
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan police have recovered the body of a man believed to have been attacked and killed by a lion while riding a motorcycle…
Continue ReadingRams waive struggling K Lucas Havrisik, will re-sign previously waived Brett Maher for Week 18
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The playoff-bound Los Angeles Rams waived struggling kicker Lucas Havrisik on Monday, and coach…
Continue ReadingMexican actor Ana Ofelia Murguía, who voiced Mama Coco in ‘Coco,’ dies at 90
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican actor who gave voice to the character of “Mama Coco” in the popular Pixar film “Coco” has died. Ana Ofelia…
Continue Reading Muere a los 32 años Melissa Hoskins, dos veces ciclista olímpica australiana, tras ser atropellada por un automóvil
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — La ciclista australiana de pista olímpica y excampeona mundial Melissa Hoskins murió a los 32 años, dijo este…
Continue Reading2 years later, flag that survived Marshall Fire is symbol of resilience
By Olivia Young Click here for updates on this story Colorado (KCNC) — For 20 years, an American flag flew next to one…
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BART train derails, catches fire
By Carlos Castaneda Click here for updates on this story California (KPIX) — A BART train derailed and caught fire between the Orinda and…
Continue ReadingPeter Magubane, a South African photographer who captured 40 years of apartheid, dies at age 91
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Peter Magubane, a fearless photographer who captured the violence and horror of…
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Respiratory virus activity is high and rising across the United States, CDC data shows
By Deidre McPhillips, Amanda Musa and Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — As seasonal virus activity surges across the United States, experts stress the…
Continue ReadingElvis, fishmongers and a Kraken win in a nautical scene for the NHL Winter Classic
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The part-owner of the franchise who was once more known for his exploits on the football field led the…
Continue Reading16-year-old boy fatally stabbed on a hill overlooking London during New Year’s Eve
LONDON (AP) — A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death on a hill overlooking central London as crowds gathered to watch New Year’s Eve…
Continue Reading2 dead after employee shot at hotel on New Year’s Eve
By Derrick Shaw Click here for updates on this story COLLIER COUNTY, Florida (WBBH) — Two people are dead, including…
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Large boulders force shut down of a portion of Bear Creek Road in Boulder Creek
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — A portion of Bear Creek Road near Boulder Creek will be closed until January 2 after some large boulders ended up…
Continue ReadingCourt officer fatally shot while serving eviction notice at home
By Joseph Buczek Click here for updates on this story CLAY TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WWJ) — A court officer was fatally shot…
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Gender-neutral toy aisles are now law in California
By Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — Major retailers in California are now required to have gender-neutral toy aisles under a new state law. The law,…
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Gender-neutral toy aisles are now law in California
CNN By Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — Major retailers in California are now required to have gender-neutral toy aisles under a new state law. The…
Continue ReadingMan celebrates last day at work after 48 years at Hy-Vee
By Nicole Tam Click here for updates on this story WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — It’s not every day Steve Mick…
Continue ReadingNearly half of police force resigns in one day
By Nick Bohr Click here for updates on this story BIG BEND, Wisconsin (WISN) — The yard signs and blue ribbons of…
Continue ReadingNearly half of police force resigns in one day
WISN, BIG BEND PD, FBVILLAGE OF BIG BEND, YT, CNN, Big Bend PD/FBVillage of Big Bend/YT By Nick Bohr Click here for updates on this story…
Continue ReadingIsrael to withdraw some troops from Gaza but expects fighting will continue through 2024
By Michael Rosenblatt, Alex Stambaugh, Amir Tal, Kevin Liptak and Tara John, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — Israel will begin pulling thousands…
Continue ReadingFamily mourns victim of holiday drunk driving crash: “We just want justice”
By Olivia Leach Click here for updates on this story DENTON COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — Friday night, Alvaro Romero was…
Continue ReadingZapatista indigenous rebel movement marks 30 years since its armed uprising in southern Mexico
By EDGAR H. CLEMENTE Associated Press OCOSINGO, Mexico (AP) — Members and supporters of the Zapatista indigenous rebel movement celebrated the 30th…
Continue ReadingMigrant crossings of English Channel declined by more than a third in 2023, UK government says
LONDON (AP) — The British government says the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in 2023 fell by more than a third from the previous…
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