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By Marie Lodi, CNN (CNN) — A time capsule is often a small cache of significant items representing a particular moment in history — newspaper clippings, photographs, memorabilia and other cultural artifacts. But in early 2022, a different kind of capsule (and certainly one much larger than usual) was unearthed, after being hidden away for
Continue ReadingBULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (AP) — A father in Arizona who left four children and a young relative at home so he could buy Christmas gifts and groceries returned to find the charred remains of the family’s home after a fire broke out, killing all five children inside, authorities said. Investigators in northwestern Arizona said Tuesday
Continue ReadingBy NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ green light for Catholic priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples is in many ways a recognition of what has been happening in some European parishes for years. But his decision to officially spell out his approval could send a message of tolerance to places
Continue ReadingMILAN (AP) — American-born Italian shot putter Nick Ponzio was banned for 18 months by the Italian Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday for drug-testing violations, ruling him out of next year’s Paris Olympics. Ponzio reached a plea deal with doping authorities after he was unable to be found for surprise tests on three occasions. According to
Continue ReadingBy ‘A’ali’i Dukelow Click here for updates on this story MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii (KITV) — Two Farrington High School students went on a field trip Monday to Maui, flying over from O’ahu to deliver Christmas gifts to dozens of keiki fire survivors. “They’re just really young and they still have a lot of growth to
Continue ReadingBy ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The White House and Mexico’s president on Tuesday came out strongly against a new Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants who illegally cross into the U.S. and empower local judges to order them to leave the country. Also Tuesday, civil rights groups and
Continue ReadingBy David González Click here for updates on this story ORANGE COUNTY, California (KABC) — Savannah Hopkins has the keys to her truck back months after it was left riddled with bullet holes and broken glass during a mass shooting in Trabuco Canyon on Aug. 23. Hopkins was working at Cook’s Corner when a gunman
Continue ReadingBy Christiane Cordero Click here for updates on this story LANCASTER, California (KABC) — A Southern California mother battling stage 4 cancer doesn’t have to worry about Christmas gifts for her six children this year, thanks to ABC7’s generous “Spark of Love” donors. Brandy Mancera’s children are currently staying with their grandparents while she gets
Continue ReadingCAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — More than 2,000 workers remain underground for a second day in a protest over pay and benefits at a platinum mine in South Africa. The mine is owned by Implats, which is one of the world’s biggest platinum miners. The firm has suspended work at the mine and calls
Continue ReadingBy Leanne Suter Click here for updates on this story CATALINA ISLAND, California (KABC) — Could more whale sharks be heading for the California coast? A Torrance man recently got the thrill of a lifetime when he came across the rare creature off the Southern California shore, and more could be on the way. “A
Continue ReadingBy MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An orange tabby cat named Taters stars in the first video transmitted by laser from deep space, stealing the show as he chases a red laser light. The 15-second video was beamed to Earth from NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, 19 million miles (30 million kilometers)
Continue ReadingBy MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An orange tabby cat named Taters stars in the first video transmitted by laser from deep space, stealing the show as he chases a red laser light. The 15-second video was beamed to Earth from NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, 19 million miles (30 million kilometers)
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The City of Coachella announced new details Tuesday on a $22.12-million Transformative Climate Communities Program Grant from the state of California. Coachella was up against several other large cities around the state, but was ultimately awarded the grant for its extensive research and proposals for future sustainability projects. “For the project area. It’s huge,” said
Continue ReadingBy NAJIB JOBAIN, SAMY MAGDY and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army has raided and detained staff at two of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza’s north, where the defense minister said Tuesday that troops were working to completely clear out Hamas militants. Israel bombarded towns across southern Gaza
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By Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Blue Origin’s tourism rocket — designed to vault paying customers on brief trips to the edge of space — successfully launched Tuesday morning on an uncrewed science mission. The New Shepard rocket lifted off at 11:43 a.m. ET from Blue Origin’s facilities on a private ranch
Continue ReadingBy Eric Resendiz Click here for updates on this story BURBANK, California (KABC) — Two flight attendants turned into real-life heroes on a flight to Burbank after a passenger suffered a heart attack. Avelo flight attendants Tali Rosas and Chris Allison were honored Monday at Hollywood Burbank Airport for saving a man’s life mid-flight. The
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift is known for several of her songs about heartbreak, so it seems only right she’d know how to help a friend recovering from a breakup. Swift sent a personalized breakup playlist to Jessica Chastain after the actress shared she was dealing with a recent split when they
Continue ReadingBy ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When a toilet is flushed in California, the water can end up in a lot of places: An ice skating rink near Disneyland, ski slopes around Lake Tahoe, farmland in the Central Valley. And — coming soon — kitchen faucets. California regulators on Tuesday approved new
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Outfielder TJ Hopkins was acquired by the San Francisco Giants from the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday for a player to be named or cash. Hopkins, who turns 27 on Jan. 16, was designated for assignment Thursday when the Reds cleared a roster spot after agreeing to a contract with outfielder Austin
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Germany has protested to Iran after a court ruling implicated the Islamic republic in a plan to attack a synagogue last year. The Duesseldorf state court convicted a German-Iranian man of attempted arson and agreeing to commit arson and sentenced him to two years and nine months in prison. Judges found that
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