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By Steve Contorno, Rachel Janfaza and Andrew Menezes, CNN The last midterm primaries of August take place Tuesday with contests in three states: Florida, New York and Oklahoma. High-profile races include the Democratic primary in Florida to take on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and a GOP Senate primary runoff in Oklahoma, the winner of which
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It’s a first for the U.S. Postal Service, organizing a local hiring blitz Tuesday with more than 20 area post offices hosting job fairs. 21 post offices across Riverside and San Bernardino counties will host job fairs on Tuesday. The job fairs will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a full list of the Riverside and
Continue ReadingBy Joseph Hennessy and Shain Bergan Click here for updates on this story LEE’S SUMMIT, Missouri (KCTV) — The new 180,000-square-foot East Trails Middle School in Lee’s Summit is open for 1,200 students after two years of construction. The building on Southeast Bailey Road cost $72 million to build. The district bought land in 2012
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By EILEEN NG Associated Press PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak has begun a 12-year prison sentence after losing his final appeal in a graft case linked to the looting of the 1MDB state fund, with the top court unanimously upholding his conviction and sentence. The 69-year-old Najib became the first former
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are wavering in early trading on Wall Street but remain down for the week a day after the biggest pullback in the S&P 500 since mid-June. Energy companies were among the few clear winners as oil prices rose, while health care stocks were broadly lower. The S&P 500 was just
Continue ReadingBy Brendan Kirby and Lacey Beasley Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A Mississippi man pleaded guilty Monday to orchestrating a scheme to fake his own death off the coast of Orange Beach to escape a sexual battery charge. Jacob Blair Scott pleaded guilty to making a false distress call,
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Rogers, CNN Whether it’s pursuing a demanding career, eating better or maintaining friendships, accomplishing the feats we most desire requires a healthy foundation. Living life to the fullest starts with paying attention to your body and mind. “The long-term effects of good and bad health habits are cumulative. Simply stated, you cannot outrun
Continue ReadingBy Danica Sauter Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — More than 200 pounds of marijuana was seized by the Metro Nashville Police Department from a home on Monday night. MNPD’s Specialized Investigations Division along with the DEA seized the marijuana from a home in the 4100 block of Crimson Hop
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey The “Knives Out” sequel is coming. The follow up to the 2019 hit film is called “Glass Onion,” and once again stars Daniel Craig as private detective Benoit Blanc. “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” will follow Blanc as he investigates a new mystery in Greece. Starring alongside Craig will be Kathryn
Continue ReadingCNN By Marianne Garvey Ana de Armas grew emotional at the premiere of her Marilyn Monroe biopic, “Blonde,” at the Venice Film Festival. The film landed a 14-minute standing ovation on Thursday, where de Armas was seen wiping tears from her face and hugging her costar, Adrien Brody. The actress stars as Monroe in the
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Campbell Click here for updates on this story CONNECTICUT (WFSB) — The I-Team is uncovering a shockingly easy scam that opens all of us up to identity theft or fraud. It’s centered around the postal service’s “Change of Address” forms. Chief investigative reporter Matthew Campbell shows how thieves exploited it to get a
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LONDON (AP) — A tennis fan who was temporarily removed from Centre Court during the men’s Wimbledon final following a complaint by Nick Kyrgios is taking legal action against the Australian tennis player for what she describes as a “reckless and entirely baseless allegation.” Kyrgios complained to the umpire during a changeover in his match
Continue ReadingSana Noor Haq and Kathleen Benoza, CNN Japan’s first female photojournalist Tsuneko Sasamoto, who captured the lives of civilians under the country’s tumultuous Showa era, has died at the age of 107. Sasamoto passed away on August 15 in the beachside city of Kamakura, south of Tokyo, the Japan Professional Photographers Society, of which Sasamoto
Continue ReadingBy Wayne Sterling and Amir Vera, CNN Doctors for Easton Oliverson, the injured Little League Baseball World Series player, said his skull cap will be put back in on Friday, according to an Instagram account set up to provide updates on the 12-year-old’s recovery. He will “most likely” return to Utah after the procedure. Easton
Continue Reading By SARA BURNETT Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Most U.S. adults want to see gun laws made stricter and think gun violence is increasing nationwide, according to a new poll that finds broad public support for a variety of gun restrictions, including many that are supported by majorities of Republicans and gun owners. The poll
Continue ReadingBy Caroline Hecker Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — A retired Metro East Army veteran is grateful for a $280 billion measure passed by Congress this week aimed at expanding healthcare and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances on deployment. The Senate voted Tuesday night to pass the
Continue Reading WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s government is introducing urgent legislation to protect the Oder River and prevent further catastrophes like the current pollution and massive die-off of fish. The deputy infrastructure minister said Tuesday the legislation is to take effect this year and provide funds for steady monitoring of the river’s waters and for new
Continue Reading By MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — The embalmed heart of the emperor who declared Brazil’s independence has returned to the South American nation for ceremonies worthy of a head of state as the nation prepares to celebrate its bicentennial. The heart of Pedro I is contained in a golden reliquary that arrived
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of some large SUVs to park them outdoors and away from structures after a series of fires involving trailer hitch wiring. The Korean automakers are recalling more than 281,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of the problem, but they haven’t figured out how to fix it
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of some large SUVs to park them outdoors and away from structures after a series of fires involving trailer hitch wiring. The Korean automakers are recalling more than 281,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of the problem, but they haven’t figured out how to fix it
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