By Sawyer Buccy Click here for updates on this story MARIETTA, Georgia (WANF) — An 11-year-old who survived a life-threatening heart defect got a tour she is going to remember for years to come. Felicity Martin became an airman for the day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. The program is a partnership between the Air
Continue ReadingBy KEN SWEET and MAE ANDERSON The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants on Tuesday, potentially ending nearly two decades of litigation over the fees charged every time a credit or debit card is used in a store or restaurant. The deal would lower and
Continue ReadingBy KEN SWEET and MAE ANDERSON The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants on Tuesday, potentially ending nearly two decades of litigation over the fees charged every time a credit or debit card is used in a store or restaurant. The deal would lower and
Continue ReadingBy Jeffrey Lindblom Click here for updates on this story WARRENTON, Oregon (KPTV) — A Clatsop County school bus driver is off the job and facing charges after investigators said a fight between students broke out on the bus he was driving. Instead of intervening, he is alleged to have encouraged the violence. “You should
Continue ReadingBy YURI KAGEYAMA and MATT OTT AP Business Writers Wall Street pointed higher in muted early trading Tuesday, with a sparse slate of earnings and economic indicators on tap during a holiday-shortened week. Dow futures rose 0.2% before the bell Tuesday, while futures for the S&P 500 climbed 0.4%. Outside of a handful of notable
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — A subway rider was pushed onto the tracks and killed by a train. The attack was the latest in a string of violent episodes in New York City’s transit system that have prompted officials to beef up policing in the subway system. The shoving victim was pushed onto the tracks inside
Continue ReadingBy MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Arguments have begun before the Supreme Court in its first abortion case since conservative justices overturned the constitutional right to an abortion two years ago. At stake is ease of access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last
Continue ReadingBy EDOUARD TAKADJI Associated Press N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad’s government says an explosive device detonated and killed seven soldiers in Chad during a patrol in the country’s west near Lake Chad. The country’s interim president announced the deaths Monday on social media. Chadian authorities say they suspect Boko Haram extremists from Nigeria were behind
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By Greg Dailey Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — An Olathe man has filed a defamation lawsuit against a Tennessee Congressman in light of social media posts connected with the Chiefs rally shooting outside Union Station. Denton Loudermill alleged that Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) accused him of being an
Continue ReadingAnalysis by John Blake, CNN (CNN) — A Supreme Court decision related to the election could determine the presidential victor this November, but it has nothing to do with former President Donald Trump. A new study from the liberal-leaning Brennan Center for Justice has found that the racial turnout gap — the difference in the turnout rate between White and non-White voters
Continue ReadingNICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The United States and Cyprus say they’re formalizing their collaboration in fighting money laundering, sanctions evasion and other financial crimes. Both sides say the FBI and Cypriot police will sign an agreement in the coming days that includes the U.S. Department of Justice offering help to “proactively detect, investigate and prosecute
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By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Arnold Schwarzenegger has revealed that he underwent surgery last week to get a pacemaker fitted and is “doing great.” In Monday’s episode of his podcast “Arnold’s Pump Club,” the Hollywood actor and former California governor said, “Last Monday, I had surgery for a pacemaker and became a little bit
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — As Donald Trump’s social media company begins trading publicly Tuesday, would-be investors might ask themselves if the stock is too pricey and potentially too volatile. Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. was acquired Monday by a blank-check company called Digital World Acquisition Corp. Trump Media, which runs the social media platform
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By Robert Ristaneo Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — MPD has arrested a suspect for allegedly entering his grandmothers vehicle unlawfully and putting combustible material in her gas tank. Officers responded to the 5000 block of Mounthill Court at 6:41 a.m. on Monday, Mar 25 in reference to a domestic
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By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Claudia Rebaza and Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has fended off the threat of immediate extradition to the United States after the High Court in London asked the US for more assurances. US authorities say Assange, 52, put lives at risk by publishing secret military documents and
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Palm Springs Women in Film and Television (PSWIFT) hosted its annual fundraising event. The luncheon, titled “The Power of Local News,” celebrated the vital role of news in our community. News Channel 3’s very own morning anchor Angela Chen and Chief Meteorologist Haley Clawson were part of the panel discussion focused on the impact and
Continue ReadingBy Adam Rife Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A newly filed federal lawsuit alleges a current MPS principal bullied and harassed a first grade student for having gay parents while he was an assistant principal at another school. The lawsuit also named the Milwaukee School Board of Directors. It
Continue ReadingSOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian customs officials have confiscated about 170 kilograms (370 pounds) of cocaine from a ship transporting bananas from Ecuador. Prosecutors say the drugs were hidden in a fruit container on the ship, which also made a stopover in Malta. They valued the cocaine at 6.2 million euros ($6.8 million). Bulgaria, which
Continue ReadingBy TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nearly a year after a shooting at a Christian elementary school in Nashville that left three adults and three children dead, the students and their families have formed tight bonds out of their shared suffering. They’ve also adopted a lot of dogs. Among the adopters is
Continue ReadingBy Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A Michigan man was arrested Sunday after a stabbing happened at an elementary school Easter egg hunt, authorities said. At 9:15 a.m. on March 24, Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to Valley View Elementary in Springfield. When they arrived,
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