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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota environmental regulators say damage to the state’s public groundwater resources from missteps during construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline is more severe than previously known. The state Department of Natural Resources says Enbridge Energy crews ruptured three groundwater aquifers while building the 340-mile pipeline across northern Minnesota last
Continue ReadingCNN By Tierney Sneed, CNN Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s writings, remarks and decisions as she wrestled with the highly sensitive issue of child pornography crimes are the focus of a new GOP line of attack on President Joe Biden’s pick for the Supreme Court. Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley zeroed in on that area of
Continue ReadingBy Tosin Fakile Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Nashville woman is advising people to be extra vigilant while shopping after she said someone attempted to charge over $1,000 on several of her credit cards within minutes of stealing her wallet at a grocery store. Vickie Haspel said it
Continue Reading By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Tuesday and oil prices eased as investors remained focused on the outlook for inflation. The S&P 500 rose 1.1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7% and the Nasdaq rose 2%. Banks helped drive the gains, along with technology
Continue ReadingBy Caresse Jackman Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — This time next month, Kanisha Johnson and Monica Smith do not know where they’re going to live. “You’d end up sleeping in your car before you find something. I mean, it’s not right,” Kanisha Johnson said. “I was unaware that the
Continue ReadingCNN By Shawna Mizelle and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has emphasized her family and faith as part of her introduction to lawmakers during her Supreme Court confirmation hearings. “Even prior to today, I can honestly say that my life had been blessed beyond measure,” Jackson said on Monday before expressing gratitude to
Continue ReadingBy Shawna Mizelle and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has emphasized her family and faith as part of her introduction to lawmakers during her Supreme Court confirmation hearings. “Even prior to today, I can honestly say that my life had been blessed beyond measure,” Jackson said on Monday before expressing gratitude to and
Continue ReadingBy Jenna Rae Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Dozens of first responders, backed by their unions, are asking for a boost in pay. This comes after a report was released comparing compensation among first responders in mid-sized cities across the country. The study finding St. Louis City first
Continue Reading STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Swedish government has decided to grant the exploitation of the Scandinavian country’s largest unexploited iron ore deposits to a Sweden-based company, sparking the ire of environmentalists. The Fridays for Future group, which Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg helped create, said that granting the concession to Beowulf Mining PLC meant “they
Continue ReadingBy Shoshana Stahl Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Missouri (KMOV) — The Violence Against Women Act guarantees victims of sexual assault don’t have to pay for forensic exams. Those costs are covered by the state. However, some survivors are forced to pay out of pocket for other expenses when at the hospital.
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling nearly 215,000 pickup trucks and large SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because brake fluid can leak and cause longer stopping distances. The recall covers the F-150 pickup from 2016 through 2018, as well as Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs from 2016 and 2017. All have 3.5-liter turbocharged
Continue ReadingBy Eoin McSweeney and Niamh Kennedy, CNN Business The Russian journalist who won last year’s Nobel Peace Prize says he will auction off his medal to support Ukrainian refugees. Novaya Gazeta editor Dmitry Muratov was compelled to sell his medal by the sight of “wounded and sick children” requiring “urgent treatment” following Russia’s invasion of
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN Sandra Bullock has starred in plenty of hit movies, but there’s one project she wishes she passed on. The actress appeared with her “The Lost City” costar Daniel Radcliffe on TooFab where they were asked about a project in their past that embarrassed them. Bullock mentioned the 1997 sequel to “Speed,”
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Lee Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — E-bikes are quickly growing in popularity but the rules regulating their use, may not be very well known. Advocates say it’s important to account for reaction time and stopping distance when traveling at higher speeds. The law states that only those 15
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By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the decision says South Carolina and Chattanooga’s Lamont Paris have reached a five-year deal for him to become the next men’s basketball coach. Any hiring would have to be approved by the school’s board of trustees before it becomes
Continue ReadingCNN, CNN BUSINESS By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Maserati unveiled its new Grecale SUV Tuesday. It’s only the second SUV in the Italian luxury brand’s history and the first that will be available in an all-electric version. It’s an early step toward making the Italian luxury car brand fully electric by 2030. In the meantime,
Continue ReadingBy Paul Drewes Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — A slew of Oahu shootings has some taking aim at Hawaii’s gun laws. Hawaii has the lowest overall rate of gun violence in the country, according to national data. The state also has strong gun laws, but the potentially deadly weapons are
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story TEXARKANA, Arkansas (KTBS) — Authorities say a Bowie County, Texas escapee was shot Monday while being taken into custody in Texarkana, Arkansas. The escapee was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the inmate is being withheld pending notification of family. Arkansas State Police
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are off to a solid start on Wall Street and oil prices are easing back from their recent upward march, which had worsened investors’ already heightened worries about inflation. The S&P 500 was up 0.6% in the early going, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up a similar amount.
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business When a mother in Washington state learned her teenage daughter was on Discord, a popular social media platform, she felt reasonably comfortable with the idea of her using it to communicate with members of her high school marching band. But in September, the mother discovered the 16-year-old was also
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