By HOLLY RAMER, LISA RATHKE, KATHY McCORMACK, DAVID SHARP and DAVID R. MARTIN Associated Press The 18 people killed in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, included a 14-year-old bowler, a shipbuilder who loved playing the game of cornhole and a sign language interpreter. Forty-four-year-old Bill Young, of Winthrop, had taken his 14-year-old son, Aaron,
Continue ReadingPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two members of the Korn Ferry Tour have been suspended for placing bets on PGA Tour competitions, making them the latest professional athletes to be disciplined for sports betting. The tour said Friday that Vince India and Jake Staiano violated its “Integrity Program” by making the wagers. Neither placed
Continue ReadingBy EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly has approved a nonbinding resolution calling for a “humanitarian truce” in Gaza leading to a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers. It was the first U.N. response to Hamas’ surprise Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and Israel’s ongoing
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By WAKISHA BAILEY Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — This morning we’re checking in on some Philadelphia small businesses left picking up the pieces after they were targeted by looters last month. In late September, looters hit businesses in Center City, North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia and Northeast Philadelphia. Many were part
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CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — El huracán Otis azotó México cerca de la popular ciudad turística de Acapulco el miércoles 25 de octubre por la mañana, devastando la comunidad costera. El huracán de categoría 5, la tormenta más fuerte jamás registrada en azotar la costa del Pacífico de México, devastó el destino turístico y hogar de
Continue ReadingBy DAVID SHARP, PATRICK WHITTLE, HOLLY RAMER and MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — All 18 of the people who died in a mass shooting in Maine have been identified. The victims ranged in age from 14 to 76, the medical examiner said. Their names have not yet been released. THIS IS
Continue ReadingBy MARYBEL GONZALEZ, ASAL REZAEI Click here for updates on this story LAKE IN THE HILLS, Illinois (WBBM) — Families in a northwest suburban community were outraged Thursday night, saying a Huntley man recently charged with having and distributing child pornography was interacting with their children daily. As CBS 2’s Marybel González reported, the families
Continue ReadingBy MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Desperate families made missing posters Friday and joined online groups to find loved ones out of touch since Hurricane Otis devastated the Mexican Pacific coast city of Acapulco. Officials said they are moving in supplies and evacuating people from the devastated metropolis of 1 million people.
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CNN By Kevin Flower, Christian Edwards, Tara John, Kareem Khadder and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — Israeli airstrikes rocked Gaza during a night of heavy bombardment after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Friday it is “expanding ground operations” in the besieged enclave, where communications links have reportedly been severed. In a statement Saturday, the IDF
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW RODRIGUEZ Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL) — Authorities have made an arrest connected to the man found dead in a barrel in Malibu. Sources told KCAL News that the suspect’s name is Joshua Simmons, who was also involved in an attempted jewelry store robbery in El Monte that
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By Jeff Morgan Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WMAR) — The death of two Baltimore City firefighters is impacting more than just the people who knew or worked with them. Andrew Altman was inspired by them giving the ultimate sacrifice to add turnout gear to his race day attire for the upcoming
Continue ReadingBy JULIE CARR SMYTH and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Misinformation targeting a reproductive rights measure on Ohio’s fall ballot is appearing in an unusual place: the official website of the Republican-controlled state Senate. Groups backing the proposed constitutional amendment say it’s an improper use of a taxpayer-supported website, while several experts
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A Plymouth boy has been reunited with his missing locket that contained his mother’s ashes, after a good Samaritan used his metal detector to find it. Ten-year-old Connor lost the locket in a field last week while he was playing soccer.
Continue ReadingCOALINGA, Calif. (AP) — A California inmate accused of attacking Paul Flores this summer, shortly after Flores reported to prison to serve his conviction for murdering college student Kristin Smart, strangled his serial killer cellmate two years ago, officials said. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation this week identified inmate Jason Budrow as the
Continue ReadingCOALINGA, Calif. (AP) — A California inmate accused of attacking Paul Flores this summer, shortly after Flores reported to prison to serve his conviction for murdering college student Kristin Smart, strangled his serial killer cellmate two years ago, officials said. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation this week identified inmate Jason Budrow as the
Continue ReadingBy Angela Rozier Click here for updates on this story PALM CITY, Florida (KOAT) — A dog found stranded on a spillway surrounded by alligator-infested waters has survived, according to officials with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Belle Glade resident Wendy Diaz said her husband spotted the dog on a spillway with a 12-foot drop
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — After nearly two months of repairs, authorities have reopened the first of three state storm-damaged highways that provide primary access for residential enclaves and recreation areas on Mount Charleston in the Las Vegas area. However, officials said Thursday that some popular hiking trails will remain closed due to extensive damage from
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