Month: May 2024
Biden details three-phase hostage deal aimed at winding down Israel-Hamas war
By AAMER MADHANI, CHRIS MEGERIAN and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday detailed a three-phase deal proposed by Israel to Hamas militants that he says would lead to the release of remaining hostages in Gaza and could end the grinding, nearly 8-month-old Mideast war. Biden added that Hamas is
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Oldest living National Spelling Bee champion reflects on his win 70 years later
By HOLLY RAMER and RODRIQUE NGOWI Associated Press EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (AP) — As contestants from the latest Scripps National Spelling Bee head home, the oldest living champion is reflecting on his experience and the effect it had on him. William Cashore was 14 when he won the 1954 competition. Now 84, he still remembers
Continue ReadingWhat happens now that Trump has been convicted in his hush money criminal case
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A New York jury convicting Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records brought the former president’s weekslong trial to a close but ushered in a new phase of the historic case. Now in the unique position of being the first former US president convicted of a felony, Trump
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Greenfield woman says she’s ‘lucky to be alive’ after being trapped under house
By Beau Bowman Click here for updates on this story GREENFIELD, Iowa (KCCI) — Cheryl Ringer hid in her basement as the tornado crushed her home last Tuesday in the deadly Greenfield tornado. Once the storm had passed, she found herself trapped and could see only a few small rays of daylight. “I noticed that
Continue ReadingFarmer and employee sentenced for using banned pesticide to kill migratory birds
By Madeline Bartos Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Beaver County farmer and his employee who were found guilty of using a banned pesticide to kill migratory birds were sentenced to probation, fines and community service. A federal judge convicted 52-year-old Robert Yost of New Galilee and his employee
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Thabo Mbeki Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former South African President Thabo Mbeki. Personal Birth date: June 18, 1942 Birth place: Idutywa, Transkei, South Africa Birth name: Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki Father: Govan Mbeki, a teacher and politician Mother: Epainette (Moerane) Mbeki, a teacher Marriage: Zanele Dlamini Mbeki (1974-present) Children: With
Continue ReadingDon’t have a cow – hug a cow! Farm offers a unique way to relieve stress
By John Shumway Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Today, if you’re feeling a little stressed, I’ve found a unique, outside-of-the-box approach to destressing. Now, don’t have a cow, but use a cow to take all your worries away. Cow cuddling, or hug a cow, has been steadily gaining in
Continue ReadingA year after a ‘catastrophic’ leg injury, gymnast Brody Malone is back and maybe better than ever
By WILL GRAVES AP National Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Brody Malone stuck his high bar dismount, his legs practically magnetized to the mat. He saluted the judges, turned toward the crowd and then did something very unBrody Malone-like. He roared. He couldn’t help it. The sound that echoed through Dickies Arena after the
Continue Reading National Spelling Bee Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. May 30, 2024 – Bruhat Soma, 12, of Florida wins the 96th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. June 1, 2023 – Dev Shah, an 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, wins the 95th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. 2024 Champion Prizes A
Continue ReadingNashville to launch investigation into complaint alleging police lobbied to gut oversight panel
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell has announced an independent investigation following a complaint alleging the police department actively lobbied to gut the city’s community oversight board, as well as a number of other misconduct claims. O’Connell confirmed on Friday that the investigation will be led by former
Continue ReadingTransplant patient stable and on dialysis after pig organ removed due to ‘unique challenges’ with heart, kidney health
By Amanda Sealy, CNN (CNN) — A genetically engineered pig kidney has been removed from a transplant patient after it started losing function, according to a statement on Friday from NYU Langone Health. The patient, 54-year-old Lisa Pisano of New Jersey, is stable and has started dialysis, her doctors said. Pisano first received a mechanical heart
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Two arrested in Port St. Lucie accused of child neglect
By Malcolm Shields Click here for updates on this story PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (WPBF) — The Port St. Lucie Police Department announced Thursday that it arrested two people in relation to child neglect. Twenty-eight-year-old James Spiess and 27-year-old Rebecca Worthington were arrested and charged with two counts each of child neglect. The police department
Continue ReadingTwo men wanted for stealing more than $4,000 of groceries
By Patrick Damp Click here for updates on this story GLENSHAW, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Shaler Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men who are accused of stealing more than $4,000 in groceries from Giant Eagle. Arrest warrants have been issued for Sergio Lombardo and Benjamin Coghe. According to police, the duo
Continue ReadingWhy replacing alcohol with weed is a growing trend in the US
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — It’s a true blessing to have great friends who frequently get together. At times, however, those blessings may overflow, according to “B,” a 43-year-old Atlantan who CNN is not identifying for privacy reasons. “I love Champagne bubbles and having Champagne on a patio on Sunday with friends — it’s
Continue ReadingDate for demolition of 1200 building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School set
By Malcolm Shields Click here for updates on this story PARKLAND, Florida (WPBF) — The site of a mass shooting that left 17 people killed at a South Florida high school is set to be demolished. Broward County Public Schools announced Thursday that the demolition of the 1200 building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Continue ReadingOpinion: I recently graduated. Here’s why I refuse to give up my life for a job
Opinion by Jane Bernhard (CNN) — As recent graduates across the country prepare to start their new jobs, many of them will feel pressured to sacrifice spending time with loved ones to get ahead in their careers. I have been there, pursuing a job at the expense of everything else, and I implore others not to
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Man gets 7 years for choking girlfriend, beating her with baseball bat
By KAKE News Click here for updates on this story WICHITA, Kansas (KAKE) — A 44-year-old Wichita man has been sentenced to just over seven years of incarceration for choking his then-girlfriend and beating her with a baseball bat. The Sedgwick County district attorney’s office said Judge Tyler Roush followed a plea agreement and sentenced
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Newborn saved by trooper receives successful heart surgery
By Nick Nelson Click here for updates on this story WICHITA, Kansas (KAKE) — Kahl Huffman and Gracie Gray are relieved following a successful open heart surgery on their newborn daughter, Brexley on Thursday morning. “We’re just so thankful we’ve gotten to this point. She’s on the road to recovery,” Huffman said. “I mean, the
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