By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — Former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot in downtown Los Angeles while interrupting thieves Saturday, according to his agent and CNN affiliate KABC. The actor, who played Brando Corbin in the hospital soap opera, was shot as he left work early Saturday morning, his mother told
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By Kelly Vaughen Click here for updates on this story DETROIT (WWJ) — During World War II, women represented a huge part of the workforce across the country, including in Michigan. “Rosie the Riveter” has become an iconic representation of the women who worked in factories and shipyards. One woman was recently honored for her
Continue ReadingBy David Close and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Hall of Fame boxer Mike Tyson is “doing great” after a medical episode Sunday on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, his representative told CNN. “Thankfully Mr. Tyson is doing great,” the representative said. Tyson, 57, “became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up
Continue ReadingBy Terell Bailey Click here for updates on this story ANN ARBOR, Michigan (WWJ) — It’s a custody battle unfolding over a therapy dog. A Wines Elementary School teacher in Ann Arbor says she adopted a therapy dog for the school. Now, she’s suing after she says they took the dog once she told them
Continue ReadingBy Dawn White Click here for updates on this story TARRANT COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — Those who have served our country and end up on the streets is a growing problem in the United States and across Texas. Tarrant County has found a way to defy that trend by helping to provide veterans with the
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Memorial Day ceremonies have long been held at the Coachella Valley Public Cemetery in the east valley. A respectful crowd gathered at its Veterans Memorial Wall Monday to honor those men and women who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. This Coachella ceremony has been a tradition of more than 20 years. Ernesto Rosales, Coachella Valley
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By Beret Leone Click here for updates on this story BURNSVILLE, Minnesota (WCCO) — Emily Kratz, 45, is a premier ultra-endurance athlete who’s dedicated her latest race to helping military families. Kratz just finished the Cocodona 250 in Phoenix. It’s a 250-mile run, which is a marathon nine times over and then some, in the
Continue ReadingBy John Dodge Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — At least one University of Chicago student who participated in protests over the war in Gaza will not receive his degree at graduation on Saturday. Youssef Hasweh, a political science major, said he received an email from Jeremy W. Inabinet, associate dean
Continue ReadingMEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — The number of heat-related howler monkeys deaths in Mexico has risen to 157, the government said, with a tragically small number of the primates treated or recovering. Meanwhile, an animal park in northern Mexico confirmed it has received reports that at least a hundred parrots, bats and
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CNN By Kevin Dotson, Steve Almasy and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Bill Walton, the basketball Hall of Fame center who won two national titles at UCLA, two NBA championships in Portland and Boston and later put the “color” in color commentator, died Monday following a prolonged battle with cancer, the NBA announced. Walton was
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By Mark Prussin, Naveen Dhaliwal Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) — A man is accused of setting a subway rider on fire on Saturday afternoon and the NYPD says he was behind a similar attack a few months ago. Officers were called for an assault in progress on the
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Bill Walton was never afraid to be himself. Larger than life, only in part because of his nearly 7-foot frame, Walton was a two-time NCAA champion at UCLA, a two-time champion in the NBA, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, an on-court icon in every sense of the word.
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Bill Walton was never afraid to be himself. Larger than life, only in part because of his nearly 7-foot frame, Walton was a two-time NCAA champion at UCLA, a two-time champion in the NBA, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, an on-court icon in every sense of the word.
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By Steve Maugeri Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Alex Kruger-Dobrota has come to plant flags at the Miami City Cemetery for the last 11 years on Memorial Day weekend. “I don’t see any other reason to celebrate besides honoring those who gave everything to sacrifice,” Alex said. Each is a
Continue ReadingBy Matt Schooley Click here for updates on this story BRAINTREE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Movie theater chain AMC said it is conducting a “thorough review” after four girls were stabbed during an apparently random attack inside a Braintree theater. Jared Ravizza, 26, is charged with the Saturday night attack at AMC Braintree 10. Police said
Continue ReadingBy FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Former South African President Jacob Zuma is the wild card in Wednesday’s election for Africa’s most advanced country. He leads a new political party that’s draining support from the ruling African National Congress that he once said would rule until “Jesus comes back.” He leverages
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By Dennis Valera Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Sunday will mark two months since the cargo ship Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse. Since then, there have been several milestones marking progress in the salvage efforts. The memorial set up on Fort Armistead Road also hit
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — It was supposed to be a celebration, but one family’s unique meal of black bear meat sent several members to the hospital instead. The celebration happened in summer 2022, according to the account in the latest edition of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality
Continue ReadingBy RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Relations between the European Union and Israel took a nosedive Monday, the eve of the diplomatic recognition of a Palestinian state by EU members Ireland and Spain, with Madrid insisting that sanctions should be considered against Israel for its continued deadly attacks in southern Gaza’s city of
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — Colombia es uno de los ocho países en los que actualmente son legales las corridas de toros, pero eso podría cambiar este martes con el último debate de la Cámara de Representantes del proyecto de ley que busca prohibirlas. El trámite legislativo, aplazado varias veces, marcaría un hecho sin precedentes
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