BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Gayle Manchin, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin’s wife, who leads an economic development partnership of the federal government and 13 state governments, and a colleague of hers have both been hospitalized following a car crash in Alabama. Gayle Manchin, 76, and Guy Land were injured Monday in the accident which happened in
Continue ReadingBy ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Infielder Justin Turner and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $13 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the agreement for the 39-year-old was subject to a successful physical. Turner
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story COON RAPIDS, Minnesota (WCCO) — A 37-year-old Fridley man was allegedly dressed as a UPS worker before fatally shooting three people inside a Coon Rapids home last week. Alonzo Mingo was charged on Monday in Anoka County District Court with three felony counts of second-degree
Continue ReadingBy Jason Allen Click here for updates on this story MCKINNEY, Texas (KTVT) — A law enforcement bomb squad returned to a historic Collin County Cemetery Sunday after the discovery of a possible explosive device for the second time in just over a month. The Collin County Sheriff’s Office didn’t provide details of the incident
Continue ReadingBy Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — Cruise companies are being forced to cancel or reroute voyages as tensions in the Red Sea escalate. Royal Caribbean, Carnival Corporation and MSC Cruises are among those who’ve made the decision to adjust their itineraries, or pull voyages completely, to avoid passing through the Red Sea due to attacks by
Continue ReadingBy Whitney Wild, Jamie Gangel and Haley Talbot, CNN The Justice Department is investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri for misuse of funds, a senior congressional source with knowledge and a source familiar with the probe told CNN, after the DOJ subpoenaed the House Sergeant at Arms Monday for documents related to the matter. Separately,
Continue ReadingCNN By Whitney Wild, Jamie Gangel and Haley Talbot, CNN The Justice Department is investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri for misuse of funds, a senior congressional source with knowledge and a source familiar with the probe told CNN, after the DOJ subpoenaed the House Sergeant at Arms Monday for documents related to the matter.
Continue ReadingBy MAYSOON KHAN Associated Press/Report for America ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York will expand its legal definition of rape to include various forms of nonconsensual sexual contact, under a bill signed into law by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. Hochul signed the bill on Tuesday. The law will apply to sexual assaults committed on or
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Illinois State Board of Elections voted unanimously Tuesday to dismiss a challenge to former President Donald Trump’s candidacy, but the decision is not expected to be the final word in the matter, with an appeal all but assured. The panel voted 8-0 on a bipartisan basis to
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Bartos Click here for updates on this story ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — The remains of a Pennsylvanian soldier who died in a prison camp during World War II have been identified. Twenty-three-year-old U.S. Army Private Earl E.R. Seibert of Allentown, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war, was accounted for
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — A group of 19 predominantly Democratic lawmakers is calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to provide answers about why he bypassed Congress last month to approve arms sales to Israel. “It is essential for Congress to be able to conduct oversight of these arms transfers and determine whether
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Local city and county officials are making sure the Coachella Valley is ready for a storm that is set to bring rain and possible flooding to the valley. A First Alert Weather Alert will be in place for Thursday and Friday as an atmospheric river approaches California. Moderate to heavy rain is possible during this
Continue ReadingBy MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court has convicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan of revealing official secrets and sentenced him to 10 years in prison. It is the latest in a slew of cases that supporters say are meant to sideline the imprisoned Islamist politician just days ahead of parliamentary
Continue ReadingBy Jessica Albert Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — It’s been almost two weeks since a disturbing audio recording posted to social media rocked the Pikesville High School community. The voice on the recording is alleged to be that of Pikesville High School Principal Eric Eiswert making racist and antisemitic
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The Golden State Warriors expansion WNBA franchise has its first hire with Jess Smith as team president. Smith comes to the team from Angel City Football Club and will overseas all of the business operations for the franchise which begins play in 2025. “Jess is a proven leader and
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Bandur Click here for updates on this story FOLSOM, California (KCRA) — Thieves hit two Folsom day cares in the past few weeks, going after the gasoline in their vans. Kids Inc. is the latest daycare forced to replace a van’s gas tank after the thieves cut into it stealing the gas. The
Continue ReadingBy Vince Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story EDDY COUNTY, New Mexico (KOAT) — Firefighters in Eddy County made a little girl’s birthday just a bit sweeter. Last week, fire crews with Eddy County Fire and Rescue were called to a report of a house fire in the county. When crews arrived at
Continue ReadingBy Cristal Clark Click here for updates on this story SALINAS, California (KSBW) — Two teenage girls were taken into custody after authorities say they beat their counselor. According to Salinas police, officers responded to a juvenile group home Sunday night on reports that someone was beaten. When officers arrived, they found that the victim
Continue ReadingBy Nick Bohr Click here for updates on this story WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WISN) — One of the girls who gained international attention in what became known as the Slender Man stabbing case is requesting to be released from a mental institution. This May, it’ll be 10 years since 12-year-olds Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, motivated
Continue ReadingBy Adam Thompson Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police are looking for witnesses who saw the chain-reaction 23-car crash on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge over the weekend. MDTA says a speeding blue 2018 Honda Civic may have contributed to a chain-reaction 23-car crash on the
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