BILLERICA, Mass. (AP) — Human remains found in a Massachusetts river have been positively identified as those of a 17-year-old girl who went missing almost 40 years ago. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said Friday that the remains were confirmed as belonging to Judith Chartier through dental records. The remains were found Wednesday in the
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Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Vanessa Nakate tenía 21 años cuando las inundaciones mortales cubrieron vastas extensiones de África oriental en 2018. No se consideraba una activista climática en ese momento, pero poco después de ese desastre, ella, sus hermanos menores y primos hicieron carteles y comenzaron protestas climáticas en su casa. ciudad de Kampala,
Continue ReadingCNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Actress Glenn Close has enjoyed a celebrated career in the film industry, but she once worried she could be risking it all by speaking out against the stigma around mental illness. “There did come a time when I thought, ‘I wonder if I’m known in my industry as somebody who
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN Actress Glenn Close has enjoyed a celebrated career in the film industry, but she once worried she could be risking it all by speaking out against the stigma around mental illness. “There did come a time when I thought, ‘I wonder if I’m known in my industry as somebody who comes
Continue ReadingBy KPIX Staff Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Buster Posey, the face of the San Francisco Giants dynastic run of three World Series titles, announced Thursday he was retiring from the game after 13 seasons, leaving behind countless heartbroken fans who admired his quiet, humble manner and stellar play.
Continue Reading By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The prosecution has given its opening statement in the trial of three white men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery last year in Georgia. Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski said the men chased Arbery for five minutes, and one threatened to shoot him, as they cut off his
Continue ReadingBy Tara Subramaniam and Daniel Dale, CNN Democrat Terry McAuliffe’s hopes of returning as governor of Virginia were dashed Tuesday when Glenn Youngkin became the first Republican to win statewide office in the commonwealth since 2009. Youngkin’s victory comes as President Joe Biden’s approval ratings have sagged and Democrats have struggled to deliver a clear
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ATLANTA (AP) — The son of R&B legend Gladys Knight has been sentenced to serve two years in prison for failing to withhold payroll taxes for the restaurants that bore his mother’s name. Shanga Hankerson opened his first restaurant, Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles, in Atlanta in 1997. Over the next several years, he opened
Continue Reading ATLANTA (AP) — The son of R&B legend Gladys Knight has been sentenced to serve two years in prison for failing to withhold payroll taxes for the restaurants that bore his mother’s name. Shanga Hankerson opened his first restaurant, Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles, in Atlanta in 1997. Over the next several years, he opened
Continue Reading By NICOLAS VAUX-MONTAGNY Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A former security aide to French President Emmanuel Macron who triggered controversy by assaulting a protester at a 2018 May Day march has been convicted of illegal violence and other offenses and sentenced to a year’s imprisonment. Alexandre Benalla Friday received a three-year prison sentence — two
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without key forwards Patrik Laine and Max Domi for Saturday’s game against Colorado. The team says the 23-year-old Laine will miss four to six weeks with an oblique strain after he got hurt during Wednesday’s overtime win at Colorado. Tests showed the positive result for
Continue Reading By ROBERT BURNS and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Colin L. Powell, the widely praised soldier-diplomat who died of complications from COVID-19 last month, is being remembered at a funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral. Powell’s achievements serve as a model for minorities in public and private life. A Vietnam combat veteran,
Continue ReadingBy Rob Polansky, Matt McFarland Click here for updates on this story DERBY, Connecticut (WFSB) — Derby High School forfeited the remainder of its football schedule due to the number of eligible healthy players available. The Derby Athletic Department issued a news release about it on Sunday. “Per CIAC guidance if unable to in good
Continue Reading GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The union for faculty members at the University of Florida is urging donors to withhold contributions and scholars and artists to turn down invitations to campus. They are making both requests in an effort to force administrators to affirm the free speech rights of school employees. The United Faculty of Florida
Continue ReadingBy Ella Nilsen, CNN Climate groups and COP26 attendees are expressing frustration that US climate action is limited at the summit, in part because the country’s action ultimately depends on Congress — and, more specifically, that it depends on Sen. Joe Manchin, who opposes climate legislation that would rapidly reduce the use of fossil fuel.
Continue ReadingCNN By Edward-Isaac Dovere and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Former President Barack Obama went to the international climate conference in Glasgow on Monday because climate envoy John Kerry knew the Biden administration needed help convincing the world America was actually serious about combatting climate change. But as much as Obama is expected to express regret for
Continue Reading By CARA ANNA and NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tigray forces have joined with other armed and opposition groups in an alliance against Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to seek a political transition after a year of devastating war. They leave the possibility open for his exit by force. One Tigray official
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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona on Friday reported 3,813 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 58 more virus deaths. The figures reported on the state’s coronavirus dashboard raised Arizona’s pandemic totals to nearly 1,183,000 cases and nearly 21,350 deaths. The dashboard reported that COVID-19-related hospitalizations remained over 1,800 for the fourth straight day, with 1,864 virus patients
Continue Reading DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Keita Najakima of Japan takes a one-shot lead into the final round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. The world’s No. 1 amateur escaped with par on the final hole despite having to take a penalty shot. That gave him a 67 to lead over defending champion Yuxin Lin of
Continue ReadingBy Joylyn Bukovac Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The homeless camp along Cabot Drive and Charlotte Pike is in the process of being cleared out. Metro Water Services told News4 it has a pumping station there and are constructing an equalization tank of the Cabot/Charlotte property. The perimeter is
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