Month: February 2023
Steve Bannon’s ex-lawyers sue him over nearly $500,000 in unpaid legal bills
By Katelyn Polantz, Kara Scannell and Paula Reid, CNN A law firm that represented former Donald Trump strategist Steve Bannon during his fight against a subpoena from the House January 6 committee and other cases is suing Bannon for nearly $500,000 in unpaid legal bills. The lawsuit states that Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP worked
Continue ReadingAurora 9-year-old likely saved her mom’s life when she called 911 on her own
By JERMONT TERRY Click here for updates on this story AURORA, Illinois (WBBM) — Aria Lamen is just 9 years old, but she’s already proved she can keep her poise under pressure. So when her mom suffered a medical emergency, she rose to the occasion, jumped into action and likely saved her mom’s life. CBS
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Vegetation fire burns 15-20 acres in Thermal amid high winds
Firefighters called upon additional resources due to high winds today as they battled a vegetation fire in Thermal. Crews responded around 11:50 a.m. near Pierce Street and 68th Avenue to a report of the fire, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Additional ground resources were requested due to winds of 20 to 30
Continue ReadingPentagon releases selfie taken by US pilot showing the Chinese spy balloon in air
By Haley Britzky, CNN The US Defense Department has released a selfie taken in the cockpit of a U-2 spy plane, as an airman flew above the Chinese surveillance balloon that was shot down by the US military earlier this month. The selfie, taken by the pilot of the U-2, shows the shadow of the
Continue ReadingFamily, former student remember Rita Curran after her 52-year-old murder case is finally solved
By Carolyn Sistrand Click here for updates on this story MILTON, Vermont (WPTZ) — The family of Rita Curran and her Milton community finally have answers after waiting nearly 52 years to find out who killed the beloved teacher. Curran was only 24 years old and a teacher at Milton Elementary School when she was
Continue ReadingTeen charged with carjacking handicapped man on Far North Side
By JERAMIE BIZZLE Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A 16-year-old boy is charged with carjacking a handicapped man on the city’s Far North Side Tuesday night. Chicago police arrested the teen around 8:33 p.m., in the 2400 block of West Lexington Street on the Near West Side. Police say he
Continue ReadingScientists using new method to attract invasive snakes in Everglades
By Brooke Silverang Click here for updates on this story PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (WPBF) — University of Florida wildlife scientists are leading a large-scale python removal project to protect the Everglades. Scientists are now using radio telemetry to locate and track pythons, during mating and breeding season. UF has partnered with several state and
Continue ReadingFlorida woman saves 2 dogs that were dragged, thrown in dumpster
By Gail Paschall-Brown Click here for updates on this story BREVARD COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is grateful two suspects involved in an animal cruelty case were arrested. The suspects are accused of dumping two dogs in a dumpster, and they are facing charges of animal cruelty and abandonment. One of
Continue ReadingFirst African American man to rise from fire cadet to battalion chief is focused on service
By Lisa Robinson Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — Baltimore’s first African American man to rise from high school cadet to battalion chief in the fire department centers his life around service to his community, and he thanks those who supported him along the way. Baltimore City Fire Battalion Chief Terrell
Continue ReadingPolice: Suspects on mopeds stealing AirPods from people in Manhattan
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — Police say a group of suspects on mopeds has been stealing AirPods from people in Manhattan. In total, investigators say four suspects have struck 21 times since late January. They typically work with two suspects on each moped. The passenger
Continue Reading‘He was my second dad’: Niece of pedestrian killed in Kansas City crash shares pain of loss
By Jackson Kurtz Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Family and friends of a pedestrian killed while walking down a busy street say he was a gentle giant and “loving and caring” man. Jesse Eckes was killed following a chain-reaction crash through the intersection of Benton and Truman Road
Continue ReadingBeloved Boston Marathon dog, Spencer, dies after multiple bouts with cancer
By WCVB Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHLAND, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Spencer, a golden retriever known for his adorable support of Boston Marathon athletes, has reached his finish line after another difficult battle with cancer. Spencer became an icon for holding his “Boston Strong” flag at his usual spot on the route
Continue ReadingAngelina Cando, 30, facing charges for setting Pride flag on fire outside Little Prince restaurant in SoHo
By ZINNIA MALDONADO Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — Police say a woman seen on video setting a Pride flag on fire outside a Manhattan restaurant has been arrested. Investigators say a tip helped identify the suspect, who lives about 10 minutes away from the crime scene. Surveillance video
Continue ReadingOwl OK after flying through glass window in Northampton
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story NORTHAMPTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — An owl crashed through a home in Northampton Wednesday morning, but appears to be OK. Police said the owl flew into a window, shattering the glass. Fortunately, animal control officers examined the owl and said it was not hurt. Police shared
Continue ReadingPentagon warns troops eating poppy seeds could lead to failed drug tests
By Haley Britzky, CNN The US Defense Department issued an official warning to troops last week: If you don’t want to test positive on a drug test, you should avoid poppy seeds. A memo distributed on Friday from Gilbert Cisneros, the under secretary of Defense for personnel and readiness, directed military service leaders to “notify
Continue ReadingLaw enforcement rescues stranded kayakers at Skiatook Lake
By KOCO Staff Click here for updates on this story SKIATOOK, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Law enforcement rescued two people who got stranded while kayaking over the weekend at Skiatook Lake in northeastern Oklahoma. Around 9 p.m. on Feb. 19, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office responded to a distress call from a woman who said she
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Residents urged to heed safety tips as high winds damage property across the Coachella Valley
The series of winter storms hitting Southern California are already bringing high winds to the Coachella Valley. “We recommend that people stay inside, make sure they close their windows, don’t go out unless you absolutely have to, and if you do have to go out, make sure that you’re just aware of flying objects or
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Taxistas en Colombia levantan paro tras acuerdo con el Gobierno: ¿qué reclaman?
macamilarincon (CNN Español) –– Los gremios de taxistas en Colombia levantaron el paro que convocaron para este miércoles, luego de alcanzar un acuerdo con los representantes del Gobierno. El ministro de Transporte, Guillermo Reyes, confirmó que ambas partes lograron suscribir un documento que incluye 17 puntos y con ello se levanta la medida a nivel nacional.
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No cow needed: Oat and soy can be called milk, FDA proposes
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer Soy, oat, almond and other drinks that bill themselves as “milk” can keep using the name, according to draft federal rules released Wednesday. Food and Drug Administration officials issued guidance that says plant-based beverages don’t pretend to be from dairy animals – and that U.S. consumers aren’t confused by
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