Sen. Chris Murphy, who’s been leading the charge to secure a long-shot bipartisan deal on a gun background checks bill, told CNN on Thursday he thinks “it’s close” to the point where “we’ve got to put a bill on the floor,” a signal that hopes for a bipartisan agreement have faded and Democrats are all
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden became increasingly impatient with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a blunt phone call Wednesday in which the US President set a deadline for violence to ease between Israel and Hamas. The call, which took place a day before Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in the 11-day conflict, was more
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Cautious optimism was growing that a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza could soon put a halt to days of bloody conflict, but fresh airstrikes and rocket fire Thursday signaled that the violence wasn’t over yet. Hamas officials told CNN Wednesday that a halt to the clashes could be “imminent, possibly within 24
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PHARR, Texas (KTVT) — A 28-year-old woman from Edinburg, Texas was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border with $1,500,000 worth of alleged heroin hidden inside the tires of a Volkswagen Jetta she was driving. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Pharr International Bridge discovered
Continue Reading(CNN) — El Gabinete de Seguridad de Israel discutió un posible alto el fuego durante más de dos horas. Votó a favor de un alto el fuego. «El Gabinete de Seguridad se reunió esta noche. Y aceptó por unanimidad la recomendación de todos los elementos de seguridad – el Jefe de Estado Mayor, el jefe
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Los Angeles police are searching for the man captured on video stabbing a homeless woman in the head as she was sleeping on the sidewalk. The violent attack happened at 12:02 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of 25th and San Pedro streets in
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President Joe Biden signed into law on Thursday a bill that is aimed at countering a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes during the coronavirus pandemic, saying the legislation is part of the nation’s first step toward unity. “I believe, with every fiber of my being, that there are simple, core values and beliefs that should
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced it will follow the CDC and state guidelines to lift all restrictions for in-person worship. For suburban churches, the changes go into effect on Memorial Day, May 31. Philadelphia will do so 11 days later. Church leaders say it’s
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Click here for updates on this story NEW CASTLE, Delaware (KYW) — A William Penn High School alum is reunited with her 1965 class ring, one of her most prized possessions. But she never knew it was lost. Three strangers meeting for the first time. A high school ring, a good samaritan, a principal, a
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A man who died in a collision in Thousand Palms was identified today as a Cathedral City resident. Johnny Contreras, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene of the two- vehicle crash reported about 3 p.m. Friday on Ramon Road, east of Vista De Oro. Two others were also hospitalized for treatment of injuries described
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Archer Park near Midway International Airport is home to organized youth baseball leagues and not-so-formal pickup games, but there are also fresh signs of crime. “They were just saying, ‘Give us your stuff or you are going to die,’ and ‘Get on the ground or
Continue ReadingTim Cook has fielded questions from Congress about Apple’s market power. Now he’s about to be grilled on it for the first time in federal court. The iPhone maker’s chief executive is set to take the stand Friday morning as the company’s high-profile antitrust trial with Epic Games nears an end. At the center of
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Click here for updates on this story LEVITTOWN, New York (WCBS) — There was a frightening accident caught on camera on Long Island on Wednesday. A pickup truck jumped a curb and crashed into a bus stop, seriously injuring two people, CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reported. It was around noon when two women were quietly waiting
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Click here for updates on this story MINEOLA, New York (WCBS) — There was an emotional reunion Wednesday between a Nassau County man and a first responder who saved his life. Wantagh resident Walter Obrisky hugged Nassau County EMT David Reed. Last May, Obrisky collapsed on his driveway and went into cardiac arrest. His wife
Continue Reading(CNN) — Hay mucho que amar de las abejas. Son cruciales para cultivar muchos de nuestros alimentos favoritos y más saludables, ya que mueven el polen de una planta a otra, polinizando más de cien frutas y verduras, incluidas las fresas, las papas y las manzanas. Desafortunadamente, muchas especies de abejas están amenazadas como resultado
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WFOR) — Relatives of those who were taken into custody after leading law enforcement on a chase that ended in a crash along I-95 are speaking out. “It was devastating and it hurt me so bad. I thought I lost my brother,” says Kahmari Craig.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BROWARD, Florida (WFOR) — A 34-year-old man is recovering in at Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale with serious injuries after being run down by the driver of a stolen car. Michael Evans was riding his bike to work Wednesday when he was hit by five teens in a
Continue Reading(CNN) — El Gabinete de Seguridad de Israel discutió un posible alto el fuego durante más de dos horas. Votó a favor de un alto el fuego. Un alto el fuego en el sangriento conflicto entre israelíes y palestinos podría ser «inminente, posiblemente en un plazo de 24 horas», dijeron funcionarios de Hamas a CNN
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Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — A recent series of fires in Boston’s Franklin Park has some questioning if they are suspicious or just the result of the recent dry spell. Dale Schneider, of Jamaica Plain, recently came upon the charred remains of a favorite tree painting in the park that
Continue ReadingIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation into law Thursday that blocks mask mandates from being implemented in K-12 schools and prohibits cities and counties from requiring facial coverings in businesses. Under the new law, public and private schools cannot enforce or implement a policy requiring school employees, students, or visitors to wear a facial covering
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