By SOPHIA TAREEN and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois’ election board on Tuesday kept former President Donald Trump on the state’s primary ballot, a week before the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol disqualifies him from the presidency. The
Continue ReadingBy Alan Shope Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY (KMBC) — Local artist David Alston has a unique passion for his day job as a milkman. “I love that job,” he says. “It gives me a chance to interact with the public while I’m doing my job and also showcase some of
Continue ReadingBy ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press The New York City Council is expected to override a mayoral veto of a bill to require police officers to document basic information whenever they question someone. The issue was thrust into the national spotlight when NYPD officers pulled over a Black lawmaker without giving him a reason. Mayor Eric
Continue ReadingBy JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press U.S. and Mideast mediators appeared optimistic in recent days that they were closing in on a deal for a two-month cease-fire in Gaza and the release of over 100 hostages held by Hamas. But on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the militant group’s two main demands — that
Continue ReadingBy Metia Carroll Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — An archaeologist from Tulane University has discovered an ancient Maya tomb near the borders of now Mexico and Belize. Francisco Estrada-Belli and his team began their discovery of the tombs in 2019, which were discovered during fieldwork in 2022. They used
Continue ReadingBy FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri misused campaign funds for her personal security, the progressive lawmaker confirmed in a statement Tuesday. Bush, a second-term lawmaker, denied any wrongdoing and said she is “fully cooperating” with federal prosecutors. “As a rank-and-file member
Continue ReadingBy Kilee Thomas Click here for updates on this story NORMAN, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A group took in dozens of abused animals after a bust at a Norman farm. The rooster-fighting ring was found when the owners of the property called the fire department for help. KOCO 5 spoke with the rooster sanctuary, which stepped
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Dietz Click here for updates on this story HARRISON, Ohio (WLWT) — Earlier this month, residents in Harrison became concerned after a Confederate flag was seen flying on a private property near the city’s welcome sign. The flag’s proximity to the sign had some community members asking for it to be removed. Recently,
Continue ReadingBy Ophelie Jacobson Click here for updates on this story PERRY, Iowa (KCCI) — A 12-year-old girl is using her craft skills to raise money for the victims of the Perry school shooting and their families. Addison Wilson, a sixth-grade student at St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Perry, is selling keychains for $5 each and
Continue ReadingBy Jamie Mayes Click here for updates on this story FRANKFORT, Kentucky (WLKY) — Fourteen-year-old Kiera Dunk of Oldham County says she’s doing all she can to protect another child from becoming the victim of abuse. “I feel like they shouldn’t be in that situation at all,” said Dunk. Kiera Dunk reached out to legislators
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A Coachella Valley YMCA Flag Football team is heading to Orlando to play in the Pro Bowl Games. They will compete in the Flag Football tournament, competing against teams from across the world. They will be one of the four teams repressing the Los Angeles Rams and two team members have been selected to participate
Continue ReadingBy AAMER MADHANI and TERRY SPENCER Associated Press JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Two of the most recognizable planes in the country shared an airport tarmac in Florida on Tuesday when President Joe Biden arrived to raise money for his reelection campaign. Spotted near Air Force One was the private jet used by Donald Trump, the
Continue ReadingBy CIARÁN GILES Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Catalan separatist lawmakers have dealt Spain’s government a blow by voting against a hugely divisive amnesty law that was aimed at helping hundreds of their supporters involved in Catalonia’s unsuccessful 2017 independence bid. The most radical separatists, who want to ensure that their fugitive leader Carles Puigdemont
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Two current and two former Massachusetts State Police troopers were among six people charged Tuesday in a scheme to allegedly take bribes including a new snowblower and driveway in exchange for giving passing scores on commercial driving tests, the U.S. attorney’s office said Tuesday. The six are
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story LAURENS COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — A man and woman that authorities in Laurens County, South Carolina, called “Bonnie and Clyde wannabees” were arrested after leading deputies on a chase in a stolen car that had a dog, cat and four chickens inside. This started
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La policía dio a conocer más detalles de la fatalidad ocurrida el domingo a las 7 de la noche en el área de la calle Indian Canyon en Palm Springs donde un hombre fue atropellado, lamentablemente cuando los paramédicos llegaron ya había muerto la víctima de 55 años. Durante la investigación los oficiales encontraron cerca
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La policía dio a conocer más detalles de la fatalidad ocurrida el domingo a las 7 de la noche en el área de la calle Indian Canyon en Palm Springs donde un hombre fue atropellado, lamentablemente cuando los paramédicos llegaron ya había muerto la víctima de 55 años. Durante la investigación los oficiales encontraron cerca
Continue ReadingBy Steve Minich Click here for updates on this story BRIDGTON, Maine (WMTW) — A renowned Maine wood sculptor isn’t just catching eyes these days, but ears as well. After decades of carving mostly wildlife and whimsical faces, William Janelle of Bridgton is using his tools to create his Feathercrest guitars. “Sound is the first
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This week, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkely) and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) introduced the Protecting Youth from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976) and the California Children’s Data Privacy Act (AB 1949). According to the Attorney General’s Office, these new bills would address the harms of social media addiction and provide
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI (AP) — India’s naval forces have rescued an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates and freed its 19 crew members off the east coast of Somalia. A navy statement on Tuesday said the ship intercepted the vessel late Monday and forced 11 pirates to release the crew and boat. The crew members
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