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3 children found abandoned in an apartment with another child’s remains in Texas, sheriff says
By Andy Rose, Ralph Ellis and Raja Razek, CNN A Texas mother and her boyfriend have been charged after authorities found three young siblings abandoned in a home along with the decaying body of their brother, police said Tuesday. Brian W. Coulter, 31, was charged with murder in the death of an 8-year-old child —
Continue Reading5 reported tornados leave damage
By Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A wave of damage was left following five reported tornados in counties north and southeast of the Kansas City metro area. Four of those tornadoes were reported north of Kansas City. Debris consistent with a tornado was found in Doniphan
Continue ReadingSnoop Dogg mourns his mother Beverly Tate
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Snoop Dogg announced that his mother, Beverly Tate, has died. The rapper took to Instagram to share the sad news, writing “Mama thank u for having me,” alongside a sweet picture of Snoop with his mom. In another post, his mother is shown holding a bouquet of flowers. “Thank u god
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Hallan a tres niños abandonados en un apartamento junto a los restos de su hermano, según reportes de autoridades en Texas
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Las autoridades hicieron un hallazgo horrible en un apartamento este domingo: tres niños que, según dicen, fueron abandonados con el cuerpo en descomposición de otro menor adentro del lugar. “Nunca había oído hablar de un escenario como este. Me tomó por sorpresa”, dijo el Sheriff del condado de Harris, Ed González,
Continue ReadingCiting violence, schools won’t play football at stadium anymore
By Tyler Fingert Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — High schools in Mobile County may have played their final football game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mobile County Public Schools says they will no longer play games or hold graduations at Ladd after a shooting earlier this month left five people hurt.
Continue ReadingPumpkin patch features ‘Family Fun Day’
By WALA Staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — If you’re looking for a pumpkin patch perfect for the family, and love supporting local businesses, we have the perfect place for you. Pop’s Midtown Pumpkin Patch had a Family Fun Day Sunday. There were plenty of pumpkins from which to
Continue Reading Israeli court orders boy in custody fight returned to Italy
By AUDREY HOROWITZ Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli court has ordered a 6-year-old boy who survived a cable car crash in Italy to be returned to his relatives there amid a bitter custody battle between them and his family in Israel. The court on Monday ordered the boy returned to “the
Continue ReadingCounty’s 1st treatment court aims to break cycle of addiction, crime
By Perry Backus Click here for updates on this story RAVALLI COUNTY, Montana (Ravalli Republic) — It’s been less than two months since Ravalli County started its first treatment court that aims to break the cycle of addiction, crime and incarceration. District Judge Howard Recht feels like he’s already seen its potential. Every week, its
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UK to increase low-wage workers’ pay by more than inflation
LONDON (AP) — The British government is looking to give millions of low-pay workers an inflation-busting pay increase next year. The government said Monday that it will legislate to raise the National Living Wage to 9.50 pounds ($13) an hour from the current rate of 8.91 pounds ($12.25). Britain’s Treasury said the 6.6% increase will
Continue Reading UK to increase low-wage workers’ pay by more than inflation
LONDON (AP) — The British government is looking to give millions of low-pay workers an inflation-busting pay increase next year. The government said Monday that it will legislate to raise the National Living Wage to 9.50 pounds ($13) an hour from the current rate of 8.91 pounds ($12.25). Britain’s Treasury said the 6.6% increase will
Continue ReadingCops: Man wanted for stealing 52 bottles of booze
By WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Brookfield police are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate as suspect who is wanted for stealing liquor from a grocery store. According to police, the suspect took 24 bottles of liquor from the Metro Market on Bluemound Road.
Continue ReadingFacebook Oversight Board member calls for more transparency
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business As more of Facebook’s internal documents are revealed, Facebook Oversight Board member and PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel emphasized that the platform must do a better job with transparency. The Oversight Board’s first report, released last week, revealed that the group of independent content moderators prompted Facebook to restore more
Continue ReadingBiden administration boosting at-home Covid testing efforts
By Betsy Klein, CNN The Biden administration is taking steps to boost access to over-the-counter Covid-19 testing, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday. That includes a $70 million investment from the National Institutes of Health via the Covid relief package passed earlier this year to bring more tests onto the market by
Continue Reading Dutch government looking at reintroducing COVID-19 measures
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government is seeking advice from a panel of experts on whether it needs to reintroduce COVID-19 restrictions amid sharply rising infection rates. The Netherlands has one of the fastest-rising infection rates in Europe. The 7-day rolling average of daily new cases rose over the past two weeks from
Continue Reading World set to miss goal of $100B climate aid pledged to poor
By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Officials say a target for rich countries to provide poor nations with $100 billion in aid each year to tackle global warming will be missed, dealing a blow to the upcoming U.N. climate talks in Glasgow. Officials from Britain, Canada and Germany had hoped to break a
Continue Reading World set to miss goal of $100B climate aid pledged to poor
By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Officials say a target for rich countries to provide poor nations with $100 billion in aid each year to tackle global warming will be missed, dealing a blow to the upcoming U.N. climate talks in Glasgow. Officials from Britain, Canada and Germany had hoped to break a
Continue Reading Estonia tightens virus certificate criteria as cases rise
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — People in Estonia no longer can use negative test results to obtain the coronavirus certificates needed to attend sporting events, movie showings, indoor public meetings and other events. As of Monday, only proof of vaccination or having recovered from COVID-19 are accepted as the basis for obtaining a certificate. Authorities said
Continue Reading Los papeles de Facebook pueden ser la mayor crisis en la historia de la empresa
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza Nueva York (CNN Business) — Facebook se ha enfrentado a denunciantes, tormentas de relaciones públicas y citaciones al Congreso en los últimos años. Pero ahora enfrenta una combinación de los tres a la vez en lo que podría ser la crisis más intensa y de mayor alcance en los 17 años de
Continue Reading What you need to know about ‘stand your ground’ laws
CNN By Theresa Waldrop and Dakin Andone, CNN Terry Duane Turner, charged with the murder of a motorist who had parked in his driveway in Texas, “was defending himself and his property,” his attorney told CNN. The family of Adil Dghoughi, the victim, said they are concerned Turner will use the state’s “stand your ground”
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