By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis has addressed criticism over his consent to priests to bless same-sex couples, saying the pushback from African bishops was “a special case” influenced by culture. The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), an association of Catholic bishops on the continent had opposed the pope’s
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police say they’re reviewing a video posted on social media as part of their investigation into a shooting at a store that left an officer wounded and ended with the shooter being fatally shot by another officer. The video was made by a witness who started recording after officers began struggling
Continue ReadingBy LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has returned to work at the Pentagon after nearly a month’s absence because of prostate cancer. Austin met with NATO’s secretary general Monday and then went to the White House Situation Room for a meeting of the national security team to discuss
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — La entrada de turistas a la Ciudadela de Machu Picchu y a la Red del Camino del Inca se suspendió hasta nuevo aviso debido a los disturbios en curso en Perú, dijeron el sábado funcionarios del país. La Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura a y la Dirección del Santuario Histórico de Machu Picchu
Continue ReadingBy Sunshine Kuhia Smith Click here for updates on this story KAHULUI, Maui (KITV) — A college classroom is a far cry from where Kimberly Villegas used to be. “I come from a lineage of alcoholics and addicts. I wasn’t given the opportunity to learn the basics of life,” says Villegas. “I started drinking and
Continue ReadingBy FOX 12 Staff Click here for updates on this story MEDFORD, Oregon (KPTV) — Authorities are searching for an 18-year-old man who recently escaped from Oregon Youth Authority custody and is suspected of a deadly shooting in Medford on Saturday, according to the Medford Police Department. Authorities said several tactical police units spent Sunday
Continue ReadingBy Ellie Nakamoto-White Click here for updates on this story ALLENTON, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Since 2017, Epic Ink Tattoos in Allenton, Wisconsin has brought thousands of creative ideas to life. Located at 510 Main St., the tan building houses some of the state’s finest artists — including owner and tattooist Mindy Murphy. “It’s crazy because
Continue ReadingBy Ellie Nakamoto-White Click here for updates on this story SUSSEX, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Over the last several years, Batman, an eight-year-old Chihuahua based in Sussex, has spent the days by his owners’ sides — either snuggled up inside of their jackets, next to their three young children, or happily lounging on his favorite living
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — El administrador municipal de Carmel, Maine, murió después de salvar a su hijo de 4 años de ahogarse en un estanque helado. Kevin Howell, de 51 años, y su hijo estaban cruzando una parte del estanque Etna alrededor de las 6:30 a.m. del viernes cuando rompieron el hielo, dijo la Oficina
Continue ReadingBy Emily Keinath Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — A Saginaw man was recognized for his extraordinary heroism after he gave his life to save his grandson from drowning. The family of James David was presented with the Carnegie Medal, considered as North America’s highest honor for civilian heroism, on
Continue ReadingBy Jiani Navarro Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY (KCTV) — It’s the kind of love that stands the test of time. On Saturday, Harold and Georgia Leible from Kansas City celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. “Celebrating our 83rd,” said Harold. “No, 70!″ said Georgia, laughing. “Hey I don’t know, ask her,”
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Boring Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY (KCTV) — A 10-year-old from Raytown is giving back to others through a nonprofit she founded. It’s called ‘CIRCUL KC’ and it was founded by Catalina Campos. Catalina has been volunteering since she was 3 years old and, with the help of her
Continue ReadingBy Julian Paras Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Homeless encampments are popping up across Albuquerque, and residents tell me they are fed up. One encampment is gaining attention and not in a way neighbors enjoy. Near Lomas Blvd. and Indiana St., residents say it’s a nice place to
Continue ReadingBy Carmyn Gutierrez Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — This weekend, five local high school fishing teams and one local business worked to remove more than 30,000 pounds of trash from the banks of Percy Priest Lake. Tennessee BASS Nation (TBN) and Tennessee Conservation organized a local trash pick-up “tournament,” enticing
Continue Reading By Max Foster and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — Britain’s King Charles III has been discharged from a hospital in London after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate. Buckingham Palace said the 75-year-old monarch had left the hospital and that his upcoming public engagements have been rescheduled “to allow for a period of private
Continue ReadingBy Nijzel Dotson Click here for updates on this story LATHROP, California (KCRA) — Southbound Interstate 5 near Lathrop Road is reopened after lanes were closed while police investigated a shooting involving an officer. According to CHP Stockton, the Lathrop Police Department was in pursuit of a male suspect wanted for domestic violence before the
Continue ReadingBy Joshua Skinner Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WANF) — Riding around on his scooter in a school of 1,800 students, Riverwood International Charter School assistant principal Tim Doherty stands out. “People love it,” Doherty said. “They take pictures of me. They take videos of me.” But on an unseasonably warm Friday
Continue ReadingBy Ethan Humble Click here for updates on this story GRAND JUNCTION, Iowa (KCCI) — One Grand Junction woman is parting ways with her longtime homemade quilt to benefit the family of Ahmir Jolliff — the sixth-grader who was shot and killed at Perry High School on Jan. 4. Ellen McElroy made the quilt just
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Lifsey Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WANF) — Activists locked themselves to construction equipment in Midtown Atlanta Monday morning. This is happening at the Brasfield and Gorrie work site near 12th Street NE and Juniper Street NE. This construction site is reportedly managed by the lead contractor for the Atlanta
Continue ReadingBy Todd Dearing Click here for updates on this story BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (KHBS, KHOG) — A jury trial is scheduled to begin today for the woman charged in the death of Pea Ridge Police Officer Kevin Apple. Prosecutors say Shawna Rhae Cash was driving the car that ran over Apple at a convenience store on
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