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By Drakkar Francois Click here for updates on this story LAFAYETTE, Louisiana (KADN) — In the aftermath of the EF-2 tornado that ripped through Cecilia and Henderson, the family of a former Henderson police officer recounted the details of living through the terrifying experience. The roof was torn from their home while they were inside.
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La ciudad de Desert Hot Springs asignó un millón de dólares de sus reservas para mantener abierto por un año el albergue para indigentes el cual se ubica en el área de la Avenida Hacienda y abrió sus puertas en octubre pasado para ofrecer varios servicios como almuerzos gratis, será centro frio durante el verano
Continue ReadingBy AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that struck down institutionalized racial segregation in public schools by welcoming plaintiffs and their family members in the landmark case to the White House. Thursday’s Oval Office visit to commemorate the 1954 Brown v.
Continue ReadingBy PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — A towering stadium boasting 34,000 seats and a precisely trimmed field of soft Kentucky bluegrass is rising in a suburban New York park that will host one of the world’s top cricket tournaments next month. But on a recent Saturday morning, on the other side
Continue ReadingBy PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — A towering stadium boasting 34,000 seats and a precisely trimmed field of soft Kentucky bluegrass is rising in a suburban New York park that will host one of the world’s top cricket tournaments next month. But on a recent Saturday morning, on the other side
Continue ReadingBy MAYSOON KHAN Associated Press/Report for America ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A disability rights advocate made a complaint to New York State Police saying was shoved twice by state Senator Kevin Parker. Advocate Michael Carey says Parker got inches from his face Wednesday and yelled “I don’t care” before grabbing him by his shoulders and
Continue ReadingBy Alyse Kotek Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, B.C. (CTV Network) — Southern British Columbians may see smoky skies from wildfires burning in the northeastern part of the province over the weekend and one local doctor is warning of the potential long-term health risks associated with that poor air quality. According to
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En las elecciones de noviembre próximo los votantes del Condado de Riverside tendrán en sus manos el incremento del 1% en el impuesto sobre las ventas y los fondos serían destinados en parte a varios proyectos del Valle de Coachella que incluye la construcción de un puente en la Avenida 50 en Coachella, inversión en
Continue ReadingBy Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday suspended funding to EcoHealth Alliance, a virus research organization tied to controversy about the origins of the virus that causes Covid-19. The agency also proposed the group be blocked from receiving federal funds in the future, possibly for years. Before Covid-19
Continue ReadingCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A major North Carolina political donor and his associate have been convicted a second time of attempting to bribe the state’s insurance commissioner to secure preferential regulatory treatment for his insurance business. Insurance magnate Greg Lindberg and former consultant John Gray were convicted Wednesday of bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds
Continue ReadingCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A candidate for West Virginia secretary of state is hospitalized for copperhead snake bites sustained while he was removing election campaign signs. News outlets report Doug Skaff was bitten in the left leg and the right foot Wednesday in Danville. Skaff says he expects to be in a hospital in Charleston
Continue ReadingBy EDOUARD TAKADJI Associated Press N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad’s constitutional council has confirmed that President Mahamat Deby Itno, who seized power in 2021, won the May 6 presidential election and rejected an appeal by his main opponent. That’s according to final results released on Thursday. The council says final results show that Deby Itno
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Ayer a las 5:40 de la tarde estalló un incendio que devoró 10 acres de maleza cerca del Hwy 62 en Morongo Valley a donde llegaron varios bomberos con 14 unidades, una excavadora, un tanque aéreo y dos helicópteros. Mientras los tragahumo lograban sofocar las llamas el tráfico en la carretera se vio afectado, por
Continue ReadingBy STEVE LeBLANC, KATHY McCORMACK and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from eating a large quantity of chile pepper extract and also had a congenital heart defect, according to autopsy results obtained by The Associated Press. Harris Wolobah,
Continue ReadingBy Kendall Keys Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WISN) — UW-Milwaukee officials are facing backlash over a deal they made with pro-Palestinian protesters who camped out on campus. The university’s response drew criticism and calls for accountability from Jewish leaders and the UW president. UWM workers hauled away and cleaned up
Continue ReadingBy Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Almost 30 years since booming his last slapshot drive, golf’s angriest champion is stomping back to the tee box. A sequel to “Happy Gilmore” is in the works, Netflix announced in a post on X Wednesday, with Adam Sandler reprising his role as the comedy classic’s neurotic titular star.
Continue ReadingBy Elaine Rojas-Castillo Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — Students at St. Anthony High School on the south side of Milwaukee will soon celebrate their graduation. At the top of the class, twin brothers Joseph and Joshua Garcia. “I do feel proud. My parents have told me, ‘We’re proud of
Continue ReadingBy MOLLY QUELL Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — South Africa has urged the United Nations’ top court to order a cease-fire in Gaza during hearings over emergency measures to halt Israel’s military operation in the enclave’s southern city of Rafah. It was the third time the International Court of Justice held hearings on
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Friends and family gathered around the intersection of Highway 111 and Simon Drive in La Quinta on Wednesday night to honor the three individuals that lost there lives in a fatal accident on Tuesday night. Around sixty people were present at the vigil, showing up with flowers, candles and notes for their loved ones. The
Continue ReadingBy Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Businesses from McDonald’s to Home Depot are struggling to attract financially strapped shoppers. But Walmart is growing as consumers search for inexpensive groceries, essentials and other merchandise. Walmart said Thursday that sales at stores open at least a year increased 3.8% during its latest quarter from the
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