CNN By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist As we ring in the New Year, severe storms could be hitting some of the same areas ravaged by tornadoes just two weeks ago. Mother Nature will provide her own version of fireworks in the form of thunder and lightning, but it will be in addition to flooding, strong
Continue ReadingBy Bill Lunn Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Firefighters Wednesday battled a blaze on Egan Street in the city’s Stoner Hill neighborhood that included several explosions. The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. When firefighters arrived they found the garage of the home engulfed in flames. What complicated fighting
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN A new year is coming, and it brings along concerns over imminent holiday celebrations in light of the Omicron variant. The coronavirus strain, the latest “variant of concern,” according to the World Health Organization, is spreading across the United States quickly. In the next week or 10 days, the virus circulating
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN Ice Cube is explaining why his “Friday” costar Chris Tucker reportedly turned down a hefty paycheck to star in the movie’s sequel. Tucker was offered $12 million, according to Ice Cube, to reprise his role in the movie, which followed the 1995 hit comedy, and two sequels 2000’s “Next Friday” and
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SEATTLE (AP) — Another blast of snow halted travel on a large portion of the main east-west highway across Washington state and also snarled traffic in the Seattle and Portland, Oregon, metro areas. Authorities closed about 80 miles (129 kilometers) of Interstate 90 over the Cascade Mountains “due to near zero visibility and adverse road
Continue Reading SEATTLE (AP) — Another blast of snow halted travel on a large portion of the main east-west highway across Washington state and also snarled traffic in the Seattle and Portland, Oregon, metro areas. Authorities closed about 80 miles (129 kilometers) of Interstate 90 over the Cascade Mountains “due to near zero visibility and adverse road
Continue ReadingBy DREW MARINE Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Henry Steele, 76, served in the Army during the Vietnam War and his family said he loved everyone, especially animals. His niece, Christine Layton, said she’s going to miss a lot about him. “His smile, his hugs, he was a hugger
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call about an injured hiker at the Judd Trail in Nuuanu on Wednesday. HFD responded to the emergency call at around 3:30 PM and a total of four fire units, staffed with 11
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — Police said two people were dead after a Wednesday night hostage and standoff situation at a home in the 3700 block of Oak Hill Avenue in Montecito Heights. According to authorities, a man in his 30’s barricaded himself inside
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By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says defensive back Dax Hill is not yet in Miami with the team and is questionable to play in the Orange Bowl against No. 3 Georgia. Harbaugh did not provide details of what kept Hill from traveling with
Continue Reading By MARTHA BELLISLE and TERRY TANG Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting children in the hospital in close to record numbers. And experts lament that most of the youngsters are not vaccinated. Dr. Paul Offit of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia says it’s
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By MARTHA BELLISLE and TERRY TANG Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The omicron-fueled surge that is sending COVID-19 cases rocketing in the U.S. is putting children in the hospital in close to record numbers. And experts lament that most of the youngsters are not vaccinated. Dr. Paul Offit of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia says it’s
Continue ReadingBy Rishi Iyengar and Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business The high-profile criminal trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will officially stretch into a new calendar year Monday when the jury entrusted with determining her fate will continue deliberations after a short respite. The jury of eight men and four women concluded their deliberations for 2021
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew Slater and Lavonte David are nominees for the fourth time for the NFL’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. The league announced Thursday the eight finalists for the honor that recognizes players who best demonstrate the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew Slater and Lavonte David are nominees for the fourth time for the NFL’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. The league announced Thursday the eight finalists for the honor that recognizes players who best demonstrate the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story COLFAX, California (KOVR) — Colfax Mayor Trinity Burruss wants her city to know she’s here to help. The recent, record-breaking snow storm in the Sierra has left tens of thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers without power. For Colfax residents, that’s only half the
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN Betty White said Ryan Reynolds just couldn’t quit her. The two starred in the 2009 movie “The Proposal,” and ever since Reynolds had been publicly calling White his “ex-girlfriend.” The iconic actress responded in an interview with People Magazine, saying, “I’ve heard Ryan can’t get over his thing for me, but
Continue ReadingCNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN Betty White left this world after having had a life well lived and well loved. Her agent and longtime friend, Jeff Witjas, told People magazine that White, who died New Year’s Eve at the age of 99, was aware of how much she was beloved. “She knew it, but
Continue Reading BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Three people were found shot, one fatally, at a residence in Bakersfield. Police say the victims were found when officers responded to a shooting report around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. A 17-year-old boy was dead and another boy and a man were hospitalized with minor to moderate wounds. The homicide victim was
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Wagner Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Our thermometers may not climb above zero at all on New Year’s Day, when thousands of fans are expected to pack Target Field for an outdoor hockey game. The Minnesota Wild will take on the St. Louis Blues in Saturday’s Winter
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