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By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a challenge to Texas state legislative maps that critics say intentionally dilute minority voting power and result in an illegal racial gerrymander. At the center of the dispute is Senate District 10, which is centered in Fort Worth in Tarrant County.
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By BILL BARROW Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Barack Obama will campaign again for Sen. Raphael Warnock as the Georgia Democrat tries to withstand a strong challenge from Republican Herschel Walker. Obama’s return trip to Georgia is scheduled for Dec. 1, the eve of the final day of early in-person voting that has
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urielblanco Doha, Qatar (CNN) — El alojamiento es en tiendas de campaña o en casas prefabricadas, no hay cerveza en los estadios, las temperaturas son incómodas y todo el evento está envuelto en la controversia sobre presuntas violaciones a los derechos humanos. Si bien esto no es suficiente para disuadir a los aficionados al fútbol
Continue Reading By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia is appealing a judge’s ruling that allows counties to offer early voting this Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker. Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger had issued guidance saying state law doesn’t allow voting this Saturday
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN Nicki Aycox, who played Meg Masters on the CW series “Supernatural,” died last week, her family announced. She was 47. Aycox’s sister-in-law, Susan Raab Ceklosky, revealed the news on Facebook on Nov 17. “My beautiful, smart, fierce, incredibly talented, and loving sister-in-law, Nicki Aycox Raab, passed away yesterday with my brother,
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BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Bob Iger, the enterprising entertainment executive who brought Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel under the Disney marquee and challenged the streaming dominance of Netflix, will replace his handpicked successor, CEO Bob Chapek, whose two-year tenure has been marked by clashes, missteps and a weakening financial performance. The stunning development comes two
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BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Bob Iger, the enterprising entertainment executive who brought Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel under the Disney marquee and challenged the streaming dominance of Netflix, will replace his handpicked successor, CEO Bob Chapek, whose two-year tenure has been marked by clashes, missteps and a weakening financial performance. The stunning development comes two
Continue ReadingBy Danica Sauter Click here for updates on this story LAWRENCEBURG, Tennessee (WSMV) — Several bystanders, including off-duty officers at a restaurant in Lawrenceburg, stepped in after a man attempted to take his own life in front of over 100 people. On Saturday, Nov. 19, the Lawrenceburg Police Department was called to Hinie’s BBQ on
Continue ReadingBy Ashlyn Nichols Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A University of South Alabama football player is learning to walk again after colliding with a teammate during practice in October. Folks in the community are rallying behind Marvin Martin, better known as ‘MJ’, to support him in his long road
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street at the beginning of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 was down 0.4% in the early going Monday, while drops in tech companies helped pull the Nasdaq down 0.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was just barely in the green, thanks largely to a
Continue Reading Ángela Reyes Haczek Doha, Qatar (CNN) — Antes de que se pateara la pelota en el primer partido de Irán en la Copa del Mundo, que disputa contra Inglaterra, los jugadores iraníes hicieron una poderosa declaración. En lo que parecía ser una muestra de solidaridad con los manifestantes de su país, los jugadores se quedaron
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Lee Click here for updates on this story MAUI, Hawaii (KITV) — While a jury in Oahu found two men guilty on hate crime charges for the attack of a white homeowner, the 4 bedroom house still sits dilapidated by the oceanside. Nestled in the mountainside, the remote Maui village is reachable only
Continue ReadingBy Shanila Kabir Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — It has been nearly a year since fuel leaks at Red Hill contaminated water for residents in the area. As many families continue to deal with the aftermath, local organizations today served an eviction notice to the U.S. Navy. Around a
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Strothers Click here for updates on this story HEBRON, Connecticut (WFSB) — The Superintendent for Regional School District 8, Colin McNamara, said a staff member discovered what appeared to be a noose hanging in the boys locker room on Saturday. The staff member immediately removed it and alerted school administration. The district reached
Continue ReadingBy KPTV staff and Soyoung Kim Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — One person died following a shooting at a hotel near the Portland airport on Saturday night. The Port of Portland Police Department said at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to the Embassy Suites on Northeast 82nd Avenue
Continue Reading By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Railroad engineers accepted their deal with the railroads that will deliver 24% raises but conductors rejected the contract casting more doubt on whether the industry will be able to resolve the labor dispute before next month’s deadline without Congress’ help. Monday’s votes by the two
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN Business For Rebeca Blázquez, the past few weeks have been a “nightmare.” Based in Madrid but hoping to find work in London before starting her master’s degree, the 22-year-old university graduate spent a month searching online for a room to rent in London on a £900 budget ($1,070). She sent dozens
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN Pink performed a cover of “Hopelessly Devoted To You” at the American Music Awards in honor of the late singer and actress Olivia Newton-John. As she sang, photos of the “Grease” star were played on a screen behind her on stage at the Microsoft Theater. Newton-John died in August after a
Continue Reading By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Seven decades after Britain detonated a nuclear bomb in the Indian Ocean, troops who took part in the country’s atomic weapons tests are being recognized with a medal. The Nuclear Test Medal is a victory for veterans and their families, who have long campaigned for recognition. Prime
Continue ReadingBy Joseph Hennessy Click here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KCTV) — Overland Park police officers are taking part in No-Shave November this month, but it’s for a cause. Officers are growing out their facial hair to raise awareness for childhood cancer, in a partnership with local nonprofit organization Braden’s Hope. Braden’s
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