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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Actor John Travolta, who co-starred with Olivia Newton-John in the hit movie musical “Grease,” has posted a statement in tribute to the late singer. “My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” the actor wrote on Instagram. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much.” Newton-John
Continue ReadingBy Katrenia Busch Click here for updates on this story TUSCOLA CO., Michigan (WNEM) — A Michigan State Police trooper confiscated three handguns during a traffic stop following reports of a large party being advertised on TikTok. On Saturday, Aug. 6 about 1:25 a.m. a trooper was patrolling an area in Wells Township where authorities
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TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in Northern California are asking for the public’s help in finding a 16-year-old girl who went missing after attending a party at a campground and may have been abducted. Kiely Rodni, of Truckee, was last seen Saturday near the Prosser Family Campground in Truckee at a party attended by more
Continue ReadingCNN By Sophia Saifi and Saleem Mehsud, CNN A senior founding leader of the Pakistani Taliban was killed Sunday night in a targeted attack, according to two sources within the group’s leadership. The Pakistan Taliban, known as Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), is a US-designated foreign terrorist organization operating in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. TTP sources told CNN
Continue ReadingBy Sophia Saifi and Saleem Mehsud, CNN A senior founding leader of the Pakistani Taliban was killed Sunday night in a targeted attack, according to two sources within the group’s leadership. The Pakistan Taliban, known as Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), is a US-designated foreign terrorist organization operating in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. TTP sources told CNN that
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Montgomery Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL) — Tech giant Amazon is helping ensure safety for Atlanta seniors by donating 1,000 Ring security systems through the nonprofit called HouseProud. The Ring security bundles will include a doorbell, stick-up camera, and pathway lights. Those will all be distributed through House
Continue ReadingBy Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story NORWALK, Connecticut (WFSB) — Connecticut’s governor announced on Monday plans to deliver $30 million in COVID-19 relief funding to the state’s hospitality businesses. Gov. Ned Lamont held a news conference at 1 p.m. in Norwalk. Lamont said the money will go to businesses that suffered
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A man accused of stabbing his wife and another man in what authorities called a domestic violence confrontation at a Palm Desert hotel parking lot pleaded not guilty today to two counts of murder. The charges against Kenny Shun Yu Wu, 34, of Palm Desert, include a special circumstance allegation of multiple murders, along with
Continue ReadingBy WAPT Staff Click here for updates on this story JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — An apartment complex in Jackson took Saturday afternoon to give back to the community with a back to school giveaway. Several organizations partnered together to help give away school supplies to parents and children at the Berwood Apartments on Forest Avenue.
Continue ReadingBy Emily Holwick Click here for updates on this story Raytown (KMBC) — A man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend outside a nursing home in Raytown. The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office says Andre M. Williams faces charges of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the Aug. 5
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The Associated Press Stocks closed flat on Wall Street as investors prepare for a busy week of updates on inflation. The S&P 500 gave up early gains and closed lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher and the Nasdaq fell slightly. Small-company stocks outpaced the broader market in a sign of investors’ confidence in
Continue ReadingBy Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Inflation-weary shoppers are pulling back on buying pricey steaks and switching to cheaper chicken at the grocery store. Tyson, the meat processing giant, said Monday that “demand for chicken is extremely strong,” while demand for its higher-priced cuts of beef has softened. The company said its average sales price for
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By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy-winning superstar who reigned on pop, country, adult contemporary and dance charts with such hits as “Physical” and “You’re the One That I Want” and won countless hearts as everyone’s favorite Sandy in the blockbuster film version of “Grease,” has died. She
Continue Reading By TIA GOLDENBERG and JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Close to one-third of the Palestinians who died in the latest outbreak of violence between Israel and Gaza militants may have been killed by errant rockets fired by the Palestinian side, according to an Israeli military assessment that appears consistent with independent
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: Viatris, First Solar rise; Tyson Foods, Nvidia fall.
Continue Reading By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A man convicted and imprisoned for more than 20 years in the 1997 shooting death of another man outside a New Orleans supermarket has been freed after prosecutors agreed that his conviction should be vacated. Court records show a motion to vacate the conviction of 47-year-old
Continue Reading By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Navajo President Jonathan Nez announced Monday that he’s selected a political newcomer who is a lawyer and Air Force veteran to be his running mate in the general election. Nez introduced Chad Abeyta, 33, during an address in the tribal capital of Window Rock. Nez outlined
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The former Shadow Hills High School boys’ basketball coach was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a teenager. Ryan Leron Towner, 36, was arrested in June 2021. Authorities said the sexual assault took place between May and July 2018, however, it was reported later and the investigation began on April 23, 2021.
Continue ReadingBy Brandon Griggs, CNN Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the ’70s and charmed generations of viewers in the blockbuster movie “Grease,” died on Monday, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73. “Dame Olivia Newton-John passed away peacefully
Continue ReadingCNN By Tara Subramaniam, CNN Olivia Newton-John, the singer and “Grease” star who died on Monday in the United States, will receive a state memorial service in Australia, Victorian state Premier Dan Andrews announced Thursday. In a Twitter post, Andrews said he had spoken with Newton-John’s family and they had accepted the offer of a
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