By Lisa Robinson Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — Having a vehicle can substantially change lives. It gives access and helps people get to their jobs, health care and support their children. In honor of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, the nonprofit, Vehicles for Change, and
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN Representatives from the United States, Russia, China, and Pakistan met on Thursday to discuss Afghanistan amid the deepening humanitarian crisis on the ground and months after the Taliban seized power. The representatives of those four countries — known as the extended troika — also “met with senior Taliban representatives on the
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By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Members of a union representing film and television crews begin voting Friday on a tentative contract with Hollywood producers. Bread-and-butter issues of wages are important, but longtime concerns about dangers for film and TV workers have taken on increased urgency with the recent tragedy on
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By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Members of a union representing film and television crews begin voting Friday on a tentative contract with Hollywood producers. Bread-and-butter issues of wages are important, but longtime concerns about dangers for film and TV workers have taken on increased urgency with the recent tragedy on
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By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Members of a union representing film and television crews begin voting Friday on a tentative contract with Hollywood producers. Bread-and-butter issues of wages are important, but longtime concerns about dangers for film and TV workers have taken on increased urgency with the recent tragedy on
Continue ReadingBy Terry Stackhouse Click here for updates on this story BRUNSWICK, Maine (WMTW) — An October survey of school counselors in Maine shows a dramatic increase in stress and anxiety among students. The results, released by the Maine School Counselor Association, shows 85.6% of respondents report seeing an increase in behavior-related challenges in students as
Continue ReadingBy Lawson Gutzwiller Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI (WLWT) — Experience more than 120 pinball machines from the 1930s through today at Cincinnati’s biggest pinball expo to date. Pincinnati is returning to Eastgate from Dec. 3 through Dec. 5. Cincinnati plays a large part in the history of pinball, named the “birthplace
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The case of a Missouri man who is accused of killing his wife and burying her body is now in the hands of a jury. Closing arguments were held Thursday in the trial of Joseph Elledge. He is charged with first-degree murder in the October 2019 death of 28-year-old Mengqi Ji,
Continue Reading Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The federal government says California is ineligible for about $12 billion in public transit funding. Federal law says state and local agencies must protect the interests of their employees to be eligible for public transit grants. A state law that took effect in 2013 made changes to the public
Continue Reading Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The federal government says California is ineligible for about $12 billion in public transit funding. Federal law says state and local agencies must protect the interests of their employees to be eligible for public transit grants. A state law that took effect in 2013 made changes to the public
Continue ReadingBy Jason Marks Click here for updates on this story VACAVILLE, California (KCRA) — A pregnant mother in Vacaville didn’t have enough time to make it to the hospital while in labor last week. Instead, her delivery room was a bit more natural — her front yard — and it was all caught on camera.
Continue Reading By ALEX DANIELS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy The United Nations Climate Change Conference, which was postponed a year because of COVID-19, has promoted a series of announcements from foundations and individuals attempting to pour money into efforts to fight climate change, an area many think philanthropy has neglected. “We need to
Continue Reading By ALEX DANIELS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy The United Nations Climate Change Conference, which was postponed a year because of COVID-19, has promoted a series of announcements from foundations and individuals attempting to pour money into efforts to fight climate change, an area many think philanthropy has neglected. “We need to
Continue Reading By SYLVIE CORBET The Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Internet giants, including social media apps Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat, joined some world leaders to issue a global call to better protect children online at a Paris summit on Thursday. The call, initiated by France and the U.N. child protection agency, acknowledges that “in the
Continue Reading By SYLVIE CORBET The Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Internet giants, including social media apps Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat, joined some world leaders to issue a global call to better protect children online at a Paris summit on Thursday. The call, initiated by France and the U.N. child protection agency, acknowledges that “in the
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By The Associated Press The Patriots and Browns both enter their matchup coming off big wins to get back above .500. Cleveland has lost three in a row to New England and hasn’t beaten Bill Belichick’s squad since 2010. The Browns are 2-8 against the Patriots since returning to the NFL as an expansion team
Continue ReadingBy Frank Pallotta, CNN Business It sounds crazy to say this, but Disney could really use a hit right now. Disney reported Wednesday that its streaming growth slowed dramatically last quarter, sending shares of the company down as much as 8.5% on Thursday morning. No surprise there: Disney’s media empire may stretch to parks, cable
Continue Reading By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The status of each team’s starting quarterback is the center of attention as the Seattle Seahawks attempt to beat the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field for the first time in over two decades. Seattle’s Russell Wilson is practicing again after missing three games
Continue Reading By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers agreed to a one-year contract to bring quarterback Cam Newton back to the franchise that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2011. The Panthers were light on quarterbacks after starter Sam Darnold suffered an incomplete fracture of his shoulder blade in last
Continue Reading By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers agreed to a one-year contract to bring quarterback Cam Newton back to the franchise that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2011. The Panthers were light on quarterbacks after starter Sam Darnold suffered an incomplete fracture of his shoulder blade in last
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