By Amy Nay Click here for updates on this story BOUNTIFUL, Utah (KSTU) — A man in Bountiful has transformed his backyard into a haunted forest and invites the public to check it out — if they dare. “Oh, it’ll scare ya!” Doug Butts said of the walk from his backyard down a ravine and
Continue ReadingNAUGATUCK, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut police officer who shocked a shoplifting suspect three times with a stun gun, including when the man was on the ground apologizing, has been charged with assault and cruelty. Naugatuck Officer Nicholas Kehoss turned himself in to state police on Monday after an arrest warrant was issued, state police
Continue ReadingBy Jaurdyn Johnson Click here for updates on this story BARKER, New York (WKBW) — In Barker, there are few places for the community to shop for clothes at an affordable price, so guidance counselor Alison Finitz and social worker Leah Riley opened the Care Closet. “We see what they need. We could shop for
Continue ReadingBy Michael Schwartz Click here for updates on this story BUFFALO, New York (WKBW) — “It’s the worst it’s ever been with glass, garbage, dog feces, and today I found a needle on the ground.” Darlene Errington, of Buffalo, emailed 7 Problem Solvers looking for help to address debris on Bailey Avenue between Seneca and
Continue ReadingBy KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The human rights group Amnesty International said Tuesday that civilians in southern Lebanon were injured this month when Israeli forces hit a border village with shells containing white phosphorus, a controversial incendiary munition. The organization said it verified three other instances of Israel’s military dropping white phosphorus
Continue ReadingBy MIKE DARNAY Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The cause of death for former Steelers linebacker Clark Haggans has been revealed to be from complications due to chronic alcohol use. Haggans died at the age of 46 in June in Fort Collins, Colorado and the Larimer County Coroner’s Office was
Continue ReadingBy MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, filling the key diplomatic post as the country is fighting a war with Hamas. Lew, a treasury secretary under President Barack Obama, was confirmed 53-43. He has promised to stand side by side with Israel’s leaders
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By NICK CALOWAY Click here for updates on this story TEANECK, New Jersey (WCBS) — Kyle Hewlett and his mom, Gina Gilmore, have a lot to be thankful for. Hewlett’s critical care team at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, New Jersey saved his life after he suddenly went into cardiac arrest. On Monday, Hewlett,
Continue ReadingBy Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Sam Bankman-Fried has stepped down from the stand, after four days of testimony in his criminal fraud trial. “That concludes the presentation of evidence in this case,” Judge Lewis Kaplan announced just after noon ET on Tuesday as he sent the jury home from the Manhattan court.
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A Brooklyn resident and two Russian-Canadian nationals are accused of working with sanctioned Russian entities to ship millions of dollars of equipment to Russia that was later found in seized Russian equipment and in signals intelligence equipment in Ukraine. Nikolay Goltsev, Salimdzhon Nasriddinov and Kristina Puzyreva have been charged
Continue ReadingBy JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press Over the past five days, Israeli ground troops have pushed deeper and deeper into Gaza in their war against Hamas, launched in response to a bloody Oct. 7 cross-border raid by the Islamic militant group. A growing array of units, including naval, air and ground forces, have joined the effort.
Continue ReadingAuthorities say a North Dakota woman fatally poisoned her boyfriend after learning that he planned to break up with her after he received a large inheritance. According to police records, 51-year-old Steven Riley Jr. died of antifreeze poisoning less than two days after receiving the money in September. Police say 47-year-old Ina Thea Kenoyer told
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — First Quantum Mineral, la empresa a la que pertenece Minera Panamá, con la cual el gobierno renovó una concesión por ley el 20 de octubre, se declaró este martes en un comunicado a favor del diálogo con los panameños en medio de las protestas. “Creemos en este proyecto y su
Continue ReadingBy Ariane de Vogue, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court grappled with the intersection between the internet and the First Amendment Tuesday as justices considered when government officials can block followers on social media. During three hours of arguments, the justices made clear that while they may not be active on sites such as Facebook,
Continue ReadingBy LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press FBI Director Christopher Wray is warning that Hamas’ rampage inside Israel could inspire violence in the U.S. He told lawmakers on Tuesday that multiple foreign extremist groups have called for attacks against Americans and the West in recent weeks. In his testimony before the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Wray gave
Continue ReadingITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Law enforcement officials say a Cornell University student has been arrested and accused of posting threatening statements online about Jewish students at the school. A statement from the U.S. Attorney’s office, FBI, New York State police and Cornell University Police says Patrick Dai, a 21-year-old junior from Pittsford, New York, was
Continue ReadingBy JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A jury has convicted a Hawaii couple of conspiracy, passport fraud and identity theft for stealing identities and living for decades under the names of dead babies. Court record say jurors deliberated for about two hours before reaching guilty verdicts Monday. Prosecutors say Walter Glenn Primrose
Continue ReadingBy EVENS SANON and DÁNICA COTO Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The United Nations expert on human rights in Haiti says he is alarmed by the rapid spread of gang violence and the bleak future awaiting children in the embattled country. William O’Neill spoke Tuesday at the end of a weeklong visit to Haiti.
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got some needed help for their struggling defense, acquiring edge rusher Chase Young from the Washington Commanders for a conditional third-round draft pick. Two people with knowledge of the deal confirmed that Young was headed to San Francisco pending
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The Washington Commanders traded Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears for a 2024 second-round draft pick and Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-rounder, according to a person with knowledge of both moves. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because
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