By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Judicial officials in Lebanon say a military court has sentenced an official with the extremist Islamic State group to 160 years in prison for carrying out deadly attacks against security forces and planning others targeting government buildings and crowded civilian areas. The officials said Wednesday that the
Continue ReadingBy KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a former Tennessee state senator can stay out of prison as he challenges his 21-month sentence for violating federal campaign finance laws. Brian Kelsey was supposed to report to federal prison in October. But a U.S. district judge agreed Tuesday
Continue ReadingBy Victoria Woodcock, CNN London (CNN) — “Well, I’m obviously a great fan of the little black dress,” quipped Tristram Hunt, director of London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, when asked about the appeal of “Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto” — the institution’s latest blockbuster exhibition. Staged with fashion-boutique-like gloss, the show is a UK first on the famous
Continue ReadingBy Rayvin Bleu Click here for updates on this story SWARTZ CREEK, Michigan (WNEM) — Five picketing United Auto Workers (UAW) members are recovering after being hit by a car around 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26. “These people are just making a living and want a little bigger piece of the pie and this happens.
Continue ReadingBy James Frater, CNN (CNN) — Namibian rugby star Johan Retief has been ruled out of his country’s final World Cup game against Uruguay later Wednesday, after being “bitten by a spider” at the team’s hotel in Aix-les-Bains, eastern France. Announcing the Namibian side on Monday, head coach Allister Coetzee described Johan Retief’s situation and
Continue ReadingSTOCKHOLM (AP) — A moose which was found wandering down the tracks of the Stockholm subway and causing havoc was shot dead by a wildlife ranger on Wednesday after the service on the southern part of a busy line had to be suspended. The moose somehow managed to enter the enclosure that surrounds the track
Continue ReadingBy Shawna Mizelle, CNN Washington (CNN) — A federal judge in Texas declared on Tuesday that a state law that bans “sexually oriented performances” on public property and in the presence of anyone younger than 18 is unconstitutional. Senate Bill 12 “impermissibly infringes on the First Amendment and chills free speech,” US District Judge David
Continue ReadingBy Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — Gen Xers are now in their 40s and 50s and account for about a fifth of the US population. As the next generation in line to retire behind the Baby Boomers, their experience may be a cautionary tale for those coming up behind them. A recent report
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Just days after getting engaged, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer said goodbye to his fiancée for the last time. “I remember that day too, he kissed me goodbye, told me he loved me and I said, ‘I’ll see you later,’” Brittany Lindsey said in a “Good Morning America” interview
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Just days after getting engaged, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer said goodbye to his fiancée for the last time. “I remember that day too, he kissed me goodbye, told me he loved me and I said, ‘I’ll see you later,’” Brittany Lindsey said in a “Good Morning America” interview
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By Shaun Boyd Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — While Mayor Mike Johnston says addressing homelessness is his number one priority, a Denver businessman says he’s had it with the homeless going number two wherever they want. In what he calls an act of civil disobedience, Jon Caldara dumped human poop
Continue ReadingBy MJ Lee, Kevin Liptak and Kayla Tausche, CNN (CNN) — The White House is now “girding for a shutdown” and senior West Wing officials are drawing up plans for which personnel would be deemed “essential” starting on October 1 as the deadline to fund the government is only a handful of days away. Most
Continue ReadingBy MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer Police in Canada say they will not pursue a criminal investigation into a recent case in which a doctor sterilized an Inuit woman without her consent. The Canadian government says anyone who commits forced sterilization could be subject to assault charges. But the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said they
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Follow along for live updates on the second 2024 Republican presidential debate, which begins at 9 p.m. ET in California. The field’s early front-runner, Donald Trump, is skipping the event, just as he did the first. He’ll be 2,000 miles away trying to woo union workers in Michigan amid a labor
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Follow along for live updates on the second 2024 Republican presidential debate, which begins at 9 p.m. ET in California. The field’s early front-runner, Donald Trump, is skipping the event, just as he did the first. He’ll be 2,000 miles away trying to woo union workers in Michigan amid a labor
Continue ReadingDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain’s military says a third soldier has died of his wounds after an attack by Yemeni rebels on a Bahraini contingent patrolling Saudi Arabia’s southern border. The attack on Monday, which also wounded a number of soldiers, threatened recent progress in winding down Saudi Arabia’s eight-year war against the
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish and U.S. officials have signed an agreement in Warsaw for the construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant. It’s part of an effort by the central European nation to move away from polluting fossil fuels. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki called the deal to build the plant in the Pomerania
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Hours after Hollywood’s writers strike officially ended, Bill Maher led the charge back to work by announcing early Wednesday that his HBO show “Real Time with Bill Maher” would be back on the air Friday. “My writers and ‘Real Time’ are back! See you Friday night!” he posted on social media.
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Less than a day after Hollywood’s writers strike was declared over, Bill Maher led the charge back to work by announcing early Wednesday that his HBO show “Real Time with Bill Maher” would be back on the air Friday. “My writers and ‘Real Time’ are back! See you Friday night!” he
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Groups of teenagers swarmed into stores in several areas of Philadelphia in an apparently coordinated effort, stuffing plastic bags with merchandise and fleeing, authorities said. Police arrested 15 to 20 people. The flash mob-style ransacking Tuesday night at stores including Foot Locker, Lululemon and Apple came after a peaceful protest over a
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