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MILAN (AP) — Italian officials say an explosion at a hydroelectric plant Tuesday in the Apennine Mountains south of Bologna has left at least three people dead and another four reported missing. Five were being treated at hospitals for serious injuries including burns. The explosion occurred at the hydroelectric plant at the Suviana Dam, some
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Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — James y Jennifer Crumbley, los padres del adolescente que mató a cuatro estudiantes en un tiroteo escolar en 2021 en Oxford, Michigan, fueron sentenciados el martes a entre 10 y 15 años de prisión, respectivamente, semanas después de ser declarados culpables de homicidio involuntario. Recibirán crédito por 858 días
Continue ReadingBy JORGE RUEDA and REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government says the country’s former oil minister has been arrested on allegations of corruption. The Ministry of Communications released images of Tareck El Aissami being handcuffed. The attorney general says El Aissami will make his first court appearance Tuesday on charges
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle and Jeremy Herb, CNN New York (CNN) — An appeals court judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to delay the start of his New York hush money trial so he can challenge the gag order imposed by Judge Juan Merchan. New York Associate Justice Cynthia Kern denied
Continue ReadingBy JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Prosecutors say a Texas woman whose execution was delayed in 2022 amid growing doubts she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter had evidence suppressed at her murder trial. Prosecutors and attorneys for Melissa Lucio say an agreement on findings in her case concludes “she would not have
Continue ReadingBy EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A public hospital in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has laid off 100 doctors who are taking part in a nationwide strike for almost one month. The Kenyatta Referral Hospital management said Tuesday that new doctors had been hired in place of those striking. Doctors in Kenya have
Continue ReadingBy TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California spent $24 billion to tackle homelessness over a five year period but didn’t consistently track the outcomes or effectiveness of its programs, according to state audit released Tuesday. The report attempts to assess how effective the state and local cities have been spending billions of
Continue ReadingBy PATRICK WHITTLE and RODRIQUE NGOWI Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Myrtle, an ancient green sea turtle that has delighted visitors to the New England Aquarium in Boston for more than 50 years, is in good physical shape. Veterinarians performed Myrtle’s checkup Tuesday after the 500-pound reptile was hoisted from the aquarium’s Giant Ocean Tank
Continue ReadingBy Noor Shami Click here for updates on this story SALEM, Oregon (KPTV) — A Powerball ticket worth $1.326 billion was sold in Portland, the Oregon Lottery announced Sunday. The lucky ticket was sold Saturday at the Plaid Pantry at 6060 NE Columbia Boulevard in Portland. Oregon Lottery said that store will receive a bonus
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Monday’s total solar eclipse, one of the most highly anticipated events of 2024, has come and gone. Millions of people were in the path of totality, where the moon completely blocks the face of the sun from view, and sky-gazers enjoyed stunning views, despite cloudy conditions in some locations.
Continue ReadingBy Laura Leslie Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — A new six-week abortion ban in Florida could make it harder to get an abortion in North Carolina. When Florida’s new law takes effect on May 1, North Carolina will be the last southeastern state to allow abortion until 12
Continue ReadingBy Eva McKend, CNN (CNN) — Independent presidential candidate Cornel West will announce his vice presidential running mate on Tavis Smiley’s radio program Wednesday, according to his campaign. On the show, slated to air at noon ET, West will discuss why his West Coast-based vice presidential pick – who, like him, has never held elected
Continue ReadingBy WRAL Staff Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — A passenger on Sunday landed a private plane at Raleigh-Durham International Airport after the pilot suffered a medical issue. According to an RDU spokesperson, around 5 p.m., the small aircraft, a Cirrus SR-20, landed on a secondary runway near the
Continue Reading By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The total solar eclipse has come and gone after creating a celestial spectacle Monday in the skies over Mexico, the US and Canada. But some people may be experiencing eye discomfort, rather than awe, in the aftermath. You might be wondering if maybe your eclipse glasses were fake. Perhaps
Continue ReadingBy Jada Williams Click here for updates on this story TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — The 22-year-old woman accused of pretending to be a 14-year-old girl in order to sexually assault teen boys will remain in jail while she awaits her trial. Alyssa Zinger appeared in a Hillsborough County courtroom for her pre-trial detention hearing on
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW LEE and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron are urging Congress to approve new military aid for Ukraine, saying the stalled funding is critical for U.S., European and world security. Speaking after meeting at the State Department on Tuesday, Blinken repeated
Continue ReadingBy Rebecca Petit Click here for updates on this story FROSTPROOF, Florida (WFTS) — The Frostproof community is mourning the loss of beloved teacher, Elvia Espinoza. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, premed student Emmanuel Espinoza, 21, arrived at his mother Elvia’s home on Deer Road just after 2 p.m. Saturday. Investigators said he
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president is expressing dissatisfaction with the country’s first presidential debate ahead of the June election. He claimed on Tuesday that the debate’s narrative focused on what his opponents say instead of what he says his administration has achieved. Mexico’s Constitution limits presidents to one six-year term, so President Andrés Manuel
Continue ReadingBy DÁNICA COTO and EVENS SANON Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Fresh gunfire has erupted in Haiti’s capital, forcing aid workers in downtown Port-au-Prince to halt urgently needed care for thousands of people. The Alliance for International Medical Action says the gang violence has forced 18 hospitals to stop working and caused a shortage
Continue ReadingBy Hope Dean Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WANF) — The Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday that it will pursue charges against a driver who hit and killed a 4-year-old girl in the Mall of Georgia’s parking lot last month. The decision comes after the county police department said the
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