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By Jay Kenney Click here for updates on this story TORRINGTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — Route 8 northbound in Torrington was closed early Thursday morning because a tractor trailer ended up hanging off an overpass. Dispatchers said they received calls for a motor vehicle collision that involved the tractor-trailer between exits 45 and 46 around 5
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business TikTok may surface potentially harmful content related to suicide and eating disorders to teenagers within minutes of them creating an account, a new study suggests, likely adding to growing scrutiny of the app’s impact on its youngest users. In a report published Wednesday, the non-profit Center for Countering Digital
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Wegley Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — After decades of planning, more than two years of construction and an outdoor ceremony amid the bracing Nebraska winter Wednesday morning, Lincoln’s South Beltway is, at last, open to traffic. The opening of the 11-mile stretch of roadway that
Continue ReadingBy Eliza Kruczynski, Olivia Kalentek and Marcy Jones Click here for updates on this story OLD SAYBROOK, Connecticut (WFSB) — An Old Saybrook police officer was arrested and placed on administrative leave for using a police database to look up a woman’s personal information. Old Saybrook police said Patrolman Josh Zarbo was accused of illegally
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Shoppers were temporarily evacuated from the Aldi supermarket in Palm Springs as firefighters investigated an issue at the store. Palm Springs Fire Department officials confirmed a water heater malfunctioned and caused some smoke at the store, which is on Ramon Road near Gene Autry Trail. There was no fire, according to officials, and no damage.
Continue ReadingBy Drew Marine Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — After three shootings outside of high schools in the last month, Portland police said they’re talking with Portland Public Schools about reintroducing school resource officers to keep students safe while they’re in the classroom. At a news conference with city leaders
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story OAKRIDGE, Oregon (KPTV) — A 69-year-old man was arrested Saturday night after he struck a child with his vehicle during a parade in Oakridge, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. At about 7 p.m., deputies responded to the investigation of South Diamond Street and
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By Ray Sanchez and Andy Rose, CNN A former Forth Worth, Texas, police officer was found guilty of manslaughter Thursday in the 2019 shooting of 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson in her home. Aaron Dean, who is White, faces up to 20 years in prison for the conviction. Jefferson was Black. He had pleaded not guilty to
Continue ReadingCNN By Gregory Clary, CNN Donald Trump has weighed in on the contentious battle confronting GOP leader Kevin McCarthy in his bid to be the chamber’s next speaker, with the former president calling on his supporters in Congress to halt their opposition tactics against McCarthy and stop “playing a very dangerous game.” “Look, I think
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer and Melanie Zanona, CNN As frustration inside the House GOP has grown over a small band of anti-Kevin McCarthy lawmakers, an idea to strike back at the rebellious group has been floated among some Republicans: kicking these members off their committees, according to multiple members involved in the conversations. While discussions over
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By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Seacrest will usher in 2023 on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” from Times Square, with iconic bands from the 1980s and 1990s as well as a member of BTS and a TikTok sensation. Duran Duran, fresh off an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall
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By FARNOUSH AMIRI and DÁNICA COTO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday that would allow Puerto Rico to hold the first-ever binding referendum on whether to become a state or gain some sort of independence, in a last-ditch effort that stands little chance of passing the Senate. The bill,
Continue ReadingBy Clare Foran, Ted Barrett and Ali Zaslav, CNN The Senate voted on Thursday to pass sweeping legislation that would authorize $858 billion in national defense funding and rescind the US military’s Covid vaccine mandate. Now that it has passed the Senate, the measure is cleared for President Joe Biden’s signature. The House already approved
Continue ReadingBy Breana Albizu Click here for updates on this story SOCORRO, New Mexico (KOAT) — The holidays are often a time of celebration, but for others, the days are unsettling. Especially for domestic violence victims. “It has been emotionally draining for me,” Judy Holcomb said. When it comes to the overall issue, the experience can
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By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Govs. Brian Kemp of Georgia and Chris Sununu of New Hampshire have banned TikTok and popular messaging applications from all computer devices controlled by their state governments. The Republicans issued their orders Thursday, also banning the messaging app WeChat. Kemp also banned Telegram. Kemp says there’s too
Continue Reading RENO, Nev. (AP) — A suspect in a Reno drug-trafficking case who fled to Mexico in 2014 has been arrested and is expected to be returned to Nevada to face drug and money-laundering charges involving more than 140 pounds of methamphetamine, federal officials said Thursday. Nassrollah Behmard, 64, of Reno was indicted by a federal
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER WIGGINS Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON D.C. (The Advocate) — Of the more than 5,300 assembled guests and officials at the White House bill-signing ceremony on Tuesday, one person, the vice president, received a special memento. After signing the Respect for Marriage Act into law, President Joe Biden passed along
Continue ReadingBy Holly Bock Click here for updates on this story SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (KTVK) — A very popular holiday spot here in the Valley is Enchant Scottsdale at Salt River Fields. It’s designed to delight with animated light sculptors, but some can’t attend because of their health. On Wednesday night, Phoenix Children’s Hospital made it possible
Continue ReadingBy TRACY E. GILCHRIST Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (The Advocate) — She’s “another mother,” Sally Field says, explaining her character Marilyn in Spoiler Alert, the film based on TVLine founder Michael Ausiello’s memoir about loving and losing his husband, Kit Cowan, to a rare form of cancer in 2015. It’s
Continue Reading BATESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Hillenbrand Inc. has reached an agreement to sell its Batesville Casket Co. subsidiary to an affiliate of a Connecticut-based private equity firm for $761.5 million. Thursday’s announcement of the deal with an affiliate of LongRange Capital provided no guidance on what impact the sale might have on Batesville Casket, its employees
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