HIGHLAND, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas community college that was accused of discriminating against Black student-athletes has agreed to a settlement. The Justice Department announced Monday in a news release that the agreement requires Highland Community College to make its disciplinary proceedings more fair, to provide more training and to improve its procedures for responding
Continue ReadingBy Marc Cota-Robles Click here for updates on this story IRVINE, California (KABC) — Every year, thousands of soldiers transition from military to civilian life. Many of them choose to go back to school, but this transition can be difficult for veterans. Fortunately, there are resources available to help veterans navigate their new lives as
Continue ReadingBy KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Criminal charges are expected to be filed against a driver accused of crashing into an Uber in South Los Angeles, which resulted in the deaths of three women. The crash happened early Saturday morning at the intersection of Vermont Avenue
Continue ReadingBy Leticia Juarez Click here for updates on this story MURRIETA, California (KABC) — For three years, neighbors in the Mahogany Hills community in Murrieta had no idea a criminal enterprise was operating in their neighborhood. “I figured they worked night time jobs. Never really saw them during the day. They would come and go
Continue ReadingSUSANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — An incarcerated man was stabbed to death at a Northern California prison and two fellow inmates are suspected in the weekend attack, authorities said Monday. Alexander J. Jasso was found with multiple stab wounds shortly after 8:15 p.m. Saturday at High Desert State Prison in Susanville, the California Department of Corrections
Continue ReadingBy Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott on Monday rolled out his education and technology plan, arguing that, under President Joe Biden, the role of parents has been minimized in decisions over childhood education and social media habits. The plan, which mirrors broader Republican efforts to target race and gender issues
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — As Ariana Grande continues her week-long celebration of the 10th anniversary of her debut album “Yours Truly,” the singer is looking back on her good times – and the bad. Since Thursday, Grande has released a series of newly taped live performances of “Yours Truly” tracks, a new digital
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Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — La tormenta tropical Idalia se fortalece rápidamente a medida que se agita hacia la Florida, y podría convertirse en una peligrosa tormenta de categoría 3, ya que se acerca a la costa con una mezcla de fuertes lluvias, vientos fuertes y dañinos marejada ciclónica. Según el Centro Nacional de Huracanes,
Continue ReadingBy FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As worker actions continue from Hollywood to Detroit, and new labor unions crop up at firms like Starbucks and Amazon, the White House on Monday was highlighting its effort to bolster worker organizing throughout the U.S. President Joe Biden is counting on critical labor support as he
Continue ReadingBy DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will observe next month’s 22nd anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil at an Alaska military base with service members and their families, the White House announced. It will be the first time that a president has not attended any of the
Continue ReadingBy JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The retired federal judge who has been leading Georgia’s State Election Board during a time when it debunked false claims of 2020 election fraud is stepping down effective Friday. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that William “Bill” Duffey Jr. would be departing shortly. Duffey says he wants
Continue ReadingBy EVENS SANON Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The director of Haiti’s National Police is vowing to hold accountable those who encouraged hundreds of parishioners to take up machetes and sticks over the weekend to rid a community of gang members, only to be fatally shot by them. Police Chief Frantz Elbé says the
Continue ReadingBy ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Andy Reid couldn’t win the big one until he went to Kansas City and got Patrick Mahomes. Now, there’s no telling how many big games the coach affectionately known as “Big Red” will end up winning. Reid was a near-unanimous choice by The Associated Press for the top
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish security authorities are investigating multiple cases of disruption to railway traffic, after unauthorized radio signals stopped several trains over the weekend. On some of the signals, the Russian national anthem could reportedly be heard in the background. Poland’s railway is the main transport route for international military support going to
Continue ReadingBy FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As worker actions continue from Hollywood to Detroit, and new labor unions crop up at firms like Starbucks and Amazon, the White House on Monday was highlighting its effort to bolster worker organizing throughout the U.S. President Joe Biden is counting on critical labor support as he
Continue ReadingBy Caitlin Lilly Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — Way to go, Dina! A hard-working TSA dog who serves at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas has been named the winner of the agency’s “Cutest Canine” contest. According to TSA, Dina is a three-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer who
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — There aren’t many things Chip Kelly can say he is encountering for the first time in his 29 years of coaching in college. Going into an opener with three talented quarterbacks and no clear starter is a new one, though. The UCLA coach said Monday that Ethan Garbers will get the
Continue ReadingBy Cornell Barnard Click here for updates on this story SANTA ROSA, California (KGO) — A Santa Rosa woman is in Maui helping survivors of the wildfires rebuild their lives and futures. As a survivor of the North Bay Wildfires herself, the mission is a labor of love. “I tend to see the challenges. I
Continue ReadingBy Tara Campbell Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A Bay Area mom’s grief and determination is leading the way helping combat the drug overdose crisis. “There are two doses in each box,” explained Michelle Leopold as she opened a box of Narcan in front a roughly a dozen people
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Disney’s visual effects crew filed for an election to unionize with the National Labor Relations Board with the backing of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the union announced Monday, just weeks after Marvel’s VFX moved to unionize. More than 80% of Walt Disney Picture’s
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