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Hachette Book Group in deal to acquire Workman Publishing
NEW YORK (AP) — The publisher of such bestsellers as the “What to Expect” books for parents and the “Brain Quest” educational series has agreed to be acquired by Hachette Book Group. Workman Publishing has been an independent company for decades. It also includes the literary imprint Algonquin and the nature publisher Timber Press. Hachette
Continue ReadingLAPD officer suspended after video shows him punching handcuffed suspect
By KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story SAN FERNANDO, California (KABC) — A Los Angeles Police Department officer has been suspended after a video showed him punching a suspect who was handcuffed to an ambulance gurney, officials said. According to the LAPD, the incident occurred late Saturday afternoon after two suspects were
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Capt. Melissa Desmarais named acting chief of the Palm Springs Police Department
Capt. Melissa Desmarais will serve as acting chief of the Palm Springs Police Department, starting Thursday, while a search for a permanent chief is underway, city officials announced today. “I am honored to have the opportunity to represent the men and women of the Palm Springs Police Department and look forward to working collaboratively with
Continue ReadingFamily: Wrong-way crash that killed mother of 4 was intentionally caused by driver
By Amy Powell Click here for updates on this story ENCINO, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A heartbroken family is mourning the loss of their loved one, who was killed on the 101 Freeway in Encino after a wrong-way crash they say was intentionally caused by the driver – the victim’s husband. The victim, identified by
Continue ReadingIn Indiana, Silver Alert issued for missing 11-month-old last seen with man
By Julie Dow Click here for updates on this story PLYMOUTH, Indiana (WISH) — A statewide Silver Alert was issued Sunday night for an 11-month-old Plymouth girl last seen Thursday night with a man and believed to be in extreme danger. Police describe Mercedes Lain as 2 feet tall and 19 pounds with blonde hair
Continue ReadingNeighbors call for change after 12-year-old injured in shooting
By Demie Johnson Click here for updates on this story INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Some neighbors are calling for change after a Saturday night shooting left a child injured. It was the seventh child shot in Indianapolis in the last 15 days. Police said when they got to the scene at 28th and Wheeler streets, they
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Robert Durst admits ‘cadaver’ note made him appear guilty
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — New York real estate heir Robert Durst has testified that he lied for years about sending police a note directing them to the dead body of his best friend because he feared it implicated him in the killing. Durst told jurors Monday in Los Angeles County
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Robert Durst admits ‘cadaver’ note made him appear guilty
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — New York real estate heir Robert Durst has testified that he lied for years about sending police a note directing them to the dead body of his best friend because he feared it implicated him in the killing. Durst told jurors Monday in Los Angeles County
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16-year-old South Carolina student dies from Covid-19 complications as school district struggles with infections
By Gregory Lemos and Alta Spells, CNN As students return for the first day of school in Lancaster County, South Carolina, the district’s leadership has confirmed that a 16-year-old student has died of complications from Covid-19. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of a 16-year-old Andrew Jackson High student from Covid complications,” Lancaster
Continue Reading 16-year-old South Carolina student dies from Covid-19 complications as school district struggles with infections
WSOC By Gregory Lemos and Alta Spells, CNN As students return for the first day of school in Lancaster County, South Carolina, the district’s leadership has confirmed that a 16-year-old student has died of complications from Covid-19. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of a 16-year-old Andrew Jackson High student from Covid complications,”
Continue Reading Vaccine mandates grow in NY; NYC venues to start checking
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press New York (AP) — Vaccine mandates are expanding in New York. The state ordered hospital and nursing home workers Monday to get COVID-19 inoculations. And New York City is poised to start requiring them Tuesday for anyone in restaurant dining rooms, gyms, museums and many other
Continue ReadingPolice believe father, daughter killed in gas line explosion in Arizona
By Jessica Goodman Click here for updates on this story COOLIDGE, Arizona (KTVK, KPHO) — Police believe a father and daughter were killed and a woman suffered serious burns after an explosion and fire at a farm house in the town of Coolidge. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) says a gas line break possibly
Continue Reading All 8 dead in tourist helicopter crash found in Kamchatka
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian officials say the bodies of all eight victims of a tourism helicopter crash in Russia’s far-east region of Kamchatka have been found. The Mi-8 helicopter with 16 people on board crashed into Kurile Lake on the Kamchatka Peninsula on Thursday. Eight people managed to escape the sinking aircraft and were rescued
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Wolfsburg thrown out of German Cup for using extra sub
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Wolfsburg has been thrown out of the German Cup for fielding too many substitutes in its first-round win over Preussen Münster. The German soccer federation says its sports court had decided to overturn Wolfsburg’s 3-1 win and award a 2-0 victory to the fourth-division side. Wolfsburg used six substitutions rather than
Continue Reading Long fight over New Orleans abortion clinic back in US court
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Planned Parenthood is asking a federal appeals court to reconsider the question of whether the state of Louisiana must grant a long-sought license for an abortion clinic in New Orleans. Planned Parenthood has been seeking the license through the administrations of Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal and
Continue ReadingMassive cleanup after deadly floods swept through Phoenix
By KTVK/KPHO Staff Click here for updates on this story GILA BEND, Arizona (KTVK, KPHO) — Cleanup is underway in Gila Bend after heavy flooding this weekend devastated the small community and left two people dead. “It’s heartbreaking, it truly is,” said Gila Bend Mayor Chris Riggs. “I mean, these are… everybody in this community
Continue Reading AP Top 25: Quick look at rankings from Alabama to Arizona St
By The Associated Press The Associated Press preseason college football poll has been released and Alabama is No. 1. Oklahoma, Clemson, Ohio State and Georgia round out the top five. A brief look at every team in the Top 25 from the Crimson Tide to the Sun Devils.
Continue Reading AP Top 25: Quick look at rankings from Alabama to Arizona St
By The Associated Press The Associated Press preseason college football poll has been released and Alabama is No. 1. Oklahoma, Clemson, Ohio State and Georgia round out the top five. A brief look at every team in the Top 25 from the Crimson Tide to the Sun Devils.
Continue Reading AP Top 25: Quick look at rankings from Alabama to Arizona St
By The Associated Press The Associated Press preseason college football poll has been released and Alabama is No. 1. Oklahoma, Clemson, Ohio State and Georgia round out the top five. A brief look at every team in the Top 25 from the Crimson Tide to the Sun Devils.
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