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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first in a predicted series of storms is moving into California. The storm entered the state Tuesday more slowly than expected, making it difficult for forecasters to predict the timing of its spread from north to south. Stormy weather is expected extend through the holiday weekend, with heavy snow in
Continue ReadingBy WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, North Carolina (WLOS) — A local FedEx driver is accused of stealing items from people’s homes after a security camera caught a man at a woman’s residence. Investigators have tied Gregory Bufkin to thefts in at least 11 break-ins in the Highlands/Scaly Mountain area.
Continue ReadingBy Marcy Jones Click here for updates on this story GLASTONBURY, Connecticut (WFSB) — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and thanks to the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, it feels like it too. The DCF hosted a Christmas toy pop-up shop called the “Olive Branch” in Glastonbury and it aimed to
Continue Reading SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Former San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili, SuperSonics and Suns forward Tom Chambers and Olympic and WNBA champion Lindsay Whalen are among the first-time nominees for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Among the returning nominees are 2004 NBA Finals MVP Chauncey Billups and former UConn and Detroit Shock star Swin Cash.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Former San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili, SuperSonics and Suns forward Tom Chambers and Olympic and WNBA champion Lindsay Whalen are among the first-time nominees for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Among the returning nominees are 2004 NBA Finals MVP Chauncey Billups and former UConn and Detroit Shock star Swin Cash.
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CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Las Américas tuvieron una disminución del 15% en nuevas muertes por covid-19, la mayor de todas las regiones, según el informe epidemiológico semanal más reciente de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, publicado el martes. Los casos de covid-19 cayeron un 10% en las Américas, pero una cuarta parte de los
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HART, Mich. (AP) — The father of four Christian missionaries from Michigan who escaped from kidnappers in Haiti is expressing gratitude and says they’re in good shape. Two more family members were also kidnapped but were released a few weeks ago. They’re associated with Hart Dunkard Brethren Church in Hart, about 190 miles northwest of
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Eddie Nketiah has scored a hat trick to lead Arsenal into the semifinals of the League Cup with a 5-1 victory over Sunderland. The rout was completed in stoppage time by 18-year-old Charlie Patino scoring on his Arsenal debut, 11 minutes after coming off the bench. Nicolas Pépé also scored against the
Continue Reading By DAVID FISCHER Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Authorities say two travelers are facing charges following a brawl with police at Miami International Airport. Miami-Dade police say 30-year-old Mayfrer Serranopaca and 32-year-old Alberto Yanez Suarez were arrested in Concourse H following Monday evening’s fight. The were each charged with battery on a law enforcement officer
Continue Reading LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health officials in Nevada are charting jumps in key coronavirus measurements, including more than 3,800 new cases of COVID-19 in Clark County during the last week. The Las Vegas area surpassed 6,400 deaths attributed to the coronavirus since the pandemic began, or 77% of the more than 8,300 people who’ve died
Continue Reading By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News defended Jesse Watters after he used the phrase “kill shot” in a speech urging young conservatives to conduct a hostile ambush interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fox said Watters’ word had been twisted out of context, after some people on social media wrongly
Continue Reading By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs added wide receiver Tyreek Hill, cornerback Rashad Fenton and tight end Blake Bell to their growing COVID-19 list Tuesday that already included tight end Travis Kelce and kicker Harrison Butker. The Chiefs also have Charvarius Ward on the list, which
Continue Reading SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man accused in the September killing of a man has been charged with the additional crime of cannibalism. Authorities in court documents said the suspect believed he could “cure his brain” by eating some of the victim. The Bonner County Daily Bee newspaper reports the new charge was filed
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Many times the holiday season highlights the importance of food banks and food pantries and the thousands of families who depend on them. Food pantry visits are up 30-percent since the start of the pandemic. About 42-million americans are experiencing food insecurity and inflation isn’t helping the situation. The Department of Labor said within the last 12 months, consumer
Continue Reading By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The quick spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus has stirred another reckoning about whether in-person schooling is worth the risk. Teachers worry about endangering their health by entering crowded schools. Frustrated parents wonder how to keep their children safe and whether campuses could
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball payrolls dropped 4% in 2021 compared to the league’s last full season, and the $4.05 billion total was the lowest in a fully completed year since 2015. Falling payrolls have sparked the labor unrest that led to the sport’s first work stoppage
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball payrolls dropped 4% in 2021 compared to the league’s last full season, and the $4.05 billion total was the lowest in a fully completed year since 2015. Falling payrolls have sparked the labor unrest that led to the sport’s first work stoppage
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By Ashley Vaughan, CNN It’s the season of giving! Even if you are low on funds, you can still make an impact. Here are four ways you can spread goodwill during the holidays without spending a dime. The gift of life The American Red Cross is experiencing its worst blood shortage in more than a
Continue ReadingBy Frank Healy Click here for updates on this story CALEDONIA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — (Updated) The Soto family says they’ve been reunited with their dog, Bruno. Bruno was stolen along with the family vehicle at a holiday lights display in Caledonia on Friday night, Dec. 17. An anonymous caller contacted the family Monday evening and
Continue ReadingBy Christina Carrega and Evan Perez, CNN Thousands of federal inmates who were released from prison to complete their sentence from home as a preventative measure to combat the spread of Covid-19, will be allowed to remain on home confinement, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday. Since March 2020, the federal Bureau of Prisons has
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