Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Vatican went on trial in a London court Wednesday, as a British financier sought to recover from the harm he said he suffered to his reputation as a result of a Vatican investigation into its 350 million euro (around $375 million) investment in a London property. It is believed
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By Kristen Shill Click here for updates on this story EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin (WQOW) — An Eau Claire man already in jail on drug charges is facing new charges Tuesday. This time for allegedly stealing more than $100,000 from his 92-year-old grandmother. Evan Daniels is charged with theft with an increased penalty for an elder
Continue ReadingBy Dillon Valencia Click here for updates on this story ROCKFORD, Illinois (WREX) — Out of 50 different finalists from across the U.S, Stateline native, Kristina Mohr, landed the number one spot in the Adobe Certified Professionals U.S National Graphic Design Competition. A prestigious program lead by Certiport, highlighting talented Graphic Designers in high schools
Continue ReadingBy Jarah Wright , Ryan Ketcham Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KTNV) — Several people have been fined by Las Vegas police after bringing illegal fireworks into Clark County. Metro is reminding the community that fines start at $500. “Safe and sane” fireworks are the only type of consumer fireworks
Continue ReadingAP National Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — USA Gymnastics believes it is building momentum toward a better future as the 2024 Olympics near. The organization has undergone a massive overhaul in the last six years in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal. President Li Li Leung and her team have placed an emphasis on transparency
Continue ReadingOpinion by Jill Filipovic (CNN) — Should married couples be forced by law to stay together even if one of them wants to leave? That’s the position of a number of conservative activists, Republican commentators and even elected politicians who, in the wake of abortion rights being stripped from American women, now want to strip
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The former home of Marilyn Monroe is officially a Los Angeles historic-cultural monument, as city officials confirmed the designation today after previously delaying the vote to address concerns from the property owners and neighborhood residents. In a 12-0 vote, council members approved a motion — introduced by Councilwoman Traci Park, who represents the 11th
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a civil rights group challenging North Carolina’s anti-rioting law, whose criminal penalties were raised last year by state legislators. The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina sued over the law, after the legislature increased punishments in response to protests
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer struggled to get their messages across as protesters drowned out the early stages of their final televised debate of the U.K. election campaign. Indistinguishable but loud shouting could be heard from outside the venue as the two politicians faced
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Led by a top general vowing to “restore democracy,” armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday in what the president called a coup attempt, then quickly retreated — the latest crisis in the South American country facing a political battle and an economic crisis. Within
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By Jeff Tavss Click here for updates on this story CEDAR CITY, Utah (KSTU) — A vehicle that is part of an historic archaeological site inside the Dixie National Forest near Cedar City has been stolen, authorities said. The White Motor Co. USA Half-track vehicle, also known as an M2 Scout Car, was taken from
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (AP) — Rick Satterwhite’s house backs up to the Missouri River, but flood insurance hadn’t really seemed necessary – until this week, when he had to pump water out of his basement after a round of destructive storms. It’s not the first time he’s had to dry out his
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By Emma Tucker and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — The mother of missing 12-year-old Madalina Cojocari, who was last seen at her home in Cornelius, North Carolina, a town about 20 miles north of Charlotte, in November 2022, is now “considered a suspect in her disappearance,” according to an update from the Cornelius Police Department. Madalina’s mother, Diana Cojocari, 37,
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By Gregory Deffenbaugh Click here for updates on this story ROCKFORD, Illinois (WREX) — In an effort to meet the critical need for blood donations while promoting community awareness, the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) and Lyfe Cannabis Dispensary have teamed up to launch the Bleed for Weed Mobile Blood Drive. Scheduled for today
Continue ReadingBy Spencer Burt Click here for updates on this story HERRIMAN, Utah (KSTU) — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has closed off a fishing pond after hundreds of fish were found dead Monday morning. DWR officials said they received a report of dead fish at Cove Pond, located in Herriman. Biologists were sent to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. surgeon general is declaring gun violence a public health crisis, driven by a growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the country. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the nation’s top doctor, issued the advisory Tuesday as the U.S. grappled with another weekend marked by mass shootings that left
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By Alvin Ivy Click here for updates on this story TUPELO, Mississippi (WTVA) — A local veteran is camping out at the Mall at Barnes Crossing in Tupelo. Veteran Scott Burns is spending an entire week camped outside in this extreme heat to help raise money for disabled veterans. Burns had both legs amputated below
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By Kenny Darr Click here for updates on this story TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — It was certainly an emotional afternoon at the Pima County Superior Courthouse for family members of Sofia Hurtado, the 17-year-old girl whose life was tragically cut short in 2020. Gerardo Barraza-Salinas will spend the rest of his life behind bars for
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The family of a tow truck operator seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Palm Desert is raising funds to help with medical expenses. Johnny Sofranko, a tow truck operator, was struck by a vehicle while helping a stranded motorist on the side of the Interstate 10 highway in Palm Desert, east of Cook Street,
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By John MacLauchlan Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — More than 100 migrants were picked up by U.S. Border Patrol agents on Key West early Wednesday morning after coming ashore. Federal authorities said that 118 Haitian migrants were taken into custody at about 4 a.m after arriving on a large
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