By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Washington (CNN) — State Sen. Sarah McBride announced on Monday her bid for Delaware’s at-large seat, a race that would make her the country’s first out transgender member of Congress, should she win. McBride, a Democrat, is aiming to fill the seat currently held by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, who announced
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By Andrew Millman, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy is floating the possibility that the House could open an impeachment inquiry into Attorney General Merrick Garland over Internal Revenue Service whistleblower allegations that Justice Department leadership improperly interfered in the Hunter Biden probe, which Garland has denied. “If it comes true what the IRS whistleblower
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By Nimi Princewill and Stephanie Busari, CNN (CNN) — Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio has taken an early lead in the country’s presidential election, provisional results showed. The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) said it had so far tallied around 60% of the total vote and expects to declare a winner in the next
Continue Reading By Nimi Princewill and Stephanie Busari, CNN (CNN) — Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio has taken an early lead in the country’s presidential election, provisional results showed. The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) said it had so far tallied around 60% of the total vote and expects to declare a winner in the next
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A man apparently shot and killed his sister and then fatally shot himself, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported today. Deputies went to the 1500 block of Elm Street about 4:40 p.m. Sunday on a report of a shooting, the sheriff’s department reported. `Upon arriving, deputies located a deceased female victim suffering from a gunshot
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Culinary Arts students at La Quinta High are producing new recipes for school breakfast and lunch at the A Recipe Development Event. “The goal here really is so that all of the districts walk away with a handful of recipes that we can implement next year,” says the lead organizer, Chef of A Recipe Development,
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The city of Indio is set to launch a new program that will assist businesses with the cost of complying with certain provisions regarding trash enclosures, in accordance with Ordinance 3.02.08. All dumpsters will have to be secured behind a door that locks and be covered on top. “We got a lot of feedback from
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Palm Desert city council voted to establish a city-led library, separate from Riverside County. The council agreed that the unanimous decision would increase the library’s revenue to $2.6 million a year and would allow the city to enhance the services currently provided. Under the current system, the city spends over $1 million to operate the
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By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Whether you’re without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable without artificial cooling. Heat can foster fun summer activities, but the body shouldn’t be too hot for too long, as too much heat can harm your brain and other organs, according
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By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist (CNN) — Parts of Texas have been roasting for more than two weeks and flirting with the state’s record high temperature, and now, temperatures could get even hotter and expand to other areas across the South. “Many areas outside south and south-central Texas (will) experience their most significant heat of
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By Shawn Nottingham and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor through a closed door earlier this month will not face murder charges, Florida officials said. The state will instead charge Susan Lorincz with one count of manslaughter with a firearm and one count of assault, State Attorney Bill
Continue ReadingBy Kolby Terrell Click here for updates on this story CLEVELAND COUNTY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A teenager from Little Axe, who was paralyzed in a deadly tornado in 2010, is hoping to get an upgraded wheelchair. Thirteen years ago, Ethan Rider was paralyzed after a tornado destroyed his home. His mother, Tammy Rider, was killed
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by Ariane de Vogue, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for lawsuits brought by more than 100 men who say they were abused by a medical doctor at The Ohio State University to go forward. Without comment, the court rejected an appeal from the university. The case revolves around alleged
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By Abbie Petersen Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Fun-Plex in Papillion closes for the day after a 5-year-old child was found unresponsive in the wave pool. Police were called to the pool just before 3 p.m. on Sunday after the child was pulled out of the water. That’s when
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By Tara Jakeway Click here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — For 37 years, Sue Ellen Clarfeld has sold stationary in Palm Beach County, she knows to keep the humidity in the store below 47%, but she got a phone call saying her power was about to go out. “One
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By Todd Kazakiewich Click here for updates on this story NEWTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Newton police are urging residents in the Nonantum neighborhood to remain vigilant Monday after three people were stabbed and beaten to death inside a home in the Massachusetts city. The victims, a married couple in their 70s and the wife’s mother,
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By Kalé Searcy Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (KETV) — Just before Memorial Day, a fire threatened a Lincoln family’s home until their rescue pup helped contain the fire. Neko, an 8-month-old rescue, took the job “watchdog” to another degree. “Lucky. Lucky we had him,” Adam Welke said. Adam and Hannah
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By Eli Brand Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (WDSU) — George and Brittany McGregor lost their infant son Everett due to complications with RSV in September of 2022. Everett was born with a heart defect and Down Syndrome, but his dad says he was still stronger than most. “He was
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By Gabrielle Komorowski Click here for updates on this story SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WYFF) — The world’s largest Buc-ee’s is now open in Sevierville, Tennessee, which is only about 2.5 hours from the Upstate. The famous roadside chain, with a very loyal following, opened Monday at 170 Buc-ee’s Boulevard, that’s off the 407 exit in Sevierville.
Continue ReadingBy Caleb Califano Click here for updates on this story JUNO BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — A Good Samaritan’s heroic intervention saved the lives of a pregnant woman and her 2-year-old child as their home went up in flames in Juno Beach. The incident captured on video shows Evangelo Para sprinting towards the house, alerting Taylor
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