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ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan says he will not run for an eighth term in his solidly Republican South Carolina district. Duncan says it is time to bring fresh ideas to the district. Duncan was first elected in 2010. He made energy policy one of his chief concerns, pushing for more
Continue ReadingBy Karli Olson Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A falling tree during the wind and snow storm on Saturday left a roof damaged, but a young girl and her friend were kept safe. It was an average play date for 10-year-old Harlow Brown and her friend Lucy Tarabocchia, as
Continue ReadingSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević has been hospitalized in Salt Lake City after suffering a medical emergency on Tuesday night, the team said Wednesday. The seriousness of the situation led the NBA to postpone Wednesday’s game between the Warriors and the Utah Jazz. The league did not immediately
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ava DuVernay kept hearing she had to read “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.” She had Isabel Wilkerson’s book in galleys before it was published in 2020. Oprah Winfrey kept telling her to read it. But she put it off. It seemed an imposing read.
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ava DuVernay kept hearing she had to read “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.” She had Isabel Wilkerson’s book in galleys before it was published in 2020. Oprah Winfrey kept telling her to read it. But she put it off. It seemed an imposing read.
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Karen Esquivel (CNN) — El director ejecutivo de Disney, Bob Iger, recaudó US$ 31,6 millones en compensaciones el año pasado, un aumento multimillonario con respecto a sus ingresos del año anterior. El paquete salarial de Iger para 2023 incluía un salario base de US$ 865.385, premios en acciones por un total de US$ 16,1 millones,
Continue Reading Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — El lanzamiento de la misión espacial Axiom 3 (Ax-3) que transportaría astronautas privados a la Estación Espacial Internacional, previsto para la tarde del miércoles, fue cancelado. Según un comunicado de SpaceX, “ahora el objetivo para el lanzamiento de la misión Ax-3 a la @space_station es el jueves 18 de enero”.
Continue ReadingBy Cyndi Fahrlander and Angie Ricono Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Karen Daniels’ father died in 2018 at the age of 80. His wishes were that he be cremated and laid to rest near his daughter, Rhonda. She died in 2012. Karen did her best to honor those
Continue ReadingBy JANIE HAR Associated Press RIO VISTA, Calif. (AP) — The company backed by Silicon Valley billionaires that for years stealthily snapped up more than $800 million worth of rural land for a new walkable, affordable and green city between San Francisco and Sacramento now needs voters to embrace the idea. Jan Sramek, the former
Continue ReadingBy Sam Joseph and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has spoken about his NFL future on the latest podcast he co-hosts with his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. According to reports by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo on Tuesday, Kelce has told his teammates
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Barely six weeks into his term, Argentina’s new libertarian, chainsaw-wielding president has laid out his vision on a global stage, assuring the world’s business leaders that his country is their “staunch, unconditional ally.” “I would like to leave a message for all businesspeople here… you are social benefactors,
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. SISAK, LARRY NEUMEISTER and JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was warned Wednesday to keep his voice down in court after writer E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer said the former president was grumbling loudly to his attorneys as she testified that he shattered her reputation after she accused him
Continue ReadingBy Ahniaelyah Spraggs Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Meet Buddy Clickstine. He is a lieutenant at Theodore Dawes Fire Rescue, Volunteer Chief at Seven Hills Fire District and retired Coast Guard Petty Officer. He’s also currently hospitalized and is on a ventilator. “He is improving. He became ill back
Continue ReadingBy DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — King Charles III and the Princess of Wales are both dealing with medical issues that will force them to delay previously planned public engagements over the coming weeks. Charles will undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate next week, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday. The palace
Continue ReadingBy JANIE HAR Associated Press RIO VISTA, Calif. (AP) — The company backed by Silicon Valley billionaires that for years stealthily snapped up more than $800 million worth of rural land for a new walkable, affordable and green city between San Francisco and Sacramento now needs voters to embrace the idea. Jan Sramek, the former
Continue ReadingBy MIKE CATALINI Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey youth detention center let a “culture of abuse” in which staff sexually abused boys endure for decades. A new lawsuit alleges unchecked sexual abuse of the boys housed at the New Jersey Training School in Monroe Township. Fifty men who lived at the
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is convening top congressional leaders at the White House to press for his $110 billion national security package at a pivotal time. Wednesday afternoon’s meeting comes as senators narrow on a landmark immigration deal that could unlock the stalled aid
Continue ReadingBy Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT (WWJ) — A dog was rescued by Michigan firefighters Monday after falling through ice while chasing after a deer. On Jan. 15, the Midland Fire Department responded to Emerson Park at 1300 W. Main after receiving a report that a dog had fallen through
Continue ReadingBy MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2024 Grammy Awards are fast approaching — and it is never too early to plan your viewing experience. The 66th Grammy Awards will take place Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Most of the awards are handed out before that during the
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By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will not ban tackle football for children under 12 after Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom publicly promised he would not sign the bill if it were to reach his desk, blocking a proposal that had become a proxy for parental rights in a presidential election year.
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