By Christian Edwards and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Evan Gershkovich, the first American journalist to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War, went on trial Wednesday, appearing in a Russian courtroom’s glass cage with his head recently shaved. Later Wednesday, Gershkovich’s family said the past 15 months had been “extraordinarily
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — Thousands of tons of food, medicines and other aid piled up on a beach in war-torn Gaza is not reaching those in need because of a dire security situation and lawlessness on the ground, a U.S. aid official said Wednesday. Truck drivers are getting caught in the crossfire or
Continue ReadingCalMatters Almost 400 water systems serving nearly a million Californians don’t meet state requirements for safe and reliable drinking water supplies — and fixing them would cost billions of dollars. More than two-thirds of these failing water systems serve communities of color, and more than half are in places struggling with poverty and pollution, according
Continue ReadingBy Jermaine Ong Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO, California (KGTV) — The front door to a Miramar gun shop was smashed early Monday morning, with the perpetrators leaving behind the car used in the incident. San Diego Police officers at the scene said they were called to Ammo Bros (7550 Miramar
Continue ReadingBy Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Hot and humid conditions are building over the Northeast – including parts of the I-95 corridor – marking the return of uncomfortable air for millions of people after a short reprieve earlier this week. This sticky summertime air will also prime the atmosphere for potentially feisty storms when a
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Sixty years ago this month, a young woman died alone from a self-induced abortion she and her lover had conducted on a motel room floor in Norwich, Connecticut. Her name was Gerri Santoro. Santoro’s death was one of many — all too many — which activists and healthcare workers
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with the former mayor of an Indiana city accused of accepting a bribe in exchange for a towing contract, the latest decision in which the high court has weakened federal anti-corruption laws. James Snyder, the former mayor of Portage, Indiana, was convicted of
Continue ReadingBy Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Sales of newly built homes dropped last month as mortgage rates remained elevated. New home sales, which make up only about 10% of the market, fell 11.3% in May from the prior month, to 619,000, according to government data released Wednesday. That was the steepest monthly decline since
Continue ReadingBy Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — An Asheville woman is still in disbelief after being charged at by a black bear in her backyard on the morning of Monday, June 24. “I’ve been in the military, I’ve been in combat, but it shocked me,” Audrey Thompson
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Lonely isn’t just how many people are around – it’s how you feel. And it may impact your stroke risk, according to a new study. In fact, older adults who reported being chronically lonely had a 56% higher risk of stroke than those who were consistently rated low on
Continue ReadingBy PATRICK FRASER, DAIANA ROCHA Click here for updates on this story PARKLAND, Florida (WSVN) — His daughters are allergic to grass. He wants to remove it and put down artificial turf. Sounds simple enough. But the association said not so fast so he turned to Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser. Heron Bay is
Continue ReadingBy Hunter Crowther Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — With more distractions than ever for children and a growing number of youth-related health concerns, raising kids can be a daunting task in 2024. As summer vacation begins for children around Canada, CTVNews.ca spoke with a number of pediatric health professionals
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Update: Desert Hot Springs/Indio Hills: 146 customers have been restored. 57 remain out while repairs are completed. Estimated restoration time is 6 to 8 hours. Update: 163 customers have been restored, 203 remain out. Original: At around 6:30 a.m. a vehicle crashed into power poles near Dillion Rd. and Hopper Rd. in an unincorporated area
Continue ReadingBy Chris Bovia Click here for updates on this story GRAND-RAPIDS, Michigan (WXMI) — TDBBS, LLC is pulling 3,551 packages of Barkworthies Brand and Sticks Brand Green Tripe dog treats, warning there may be metal objects in the treat. Here are the impacted packages: Green Tripe, Barkworthies Brand 7oz Bag Green Tripe, Best Bully Sticks
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has decreed that an area of northern Rome long used by Vatican Radio will now house a field of solar panels to fuel Vatican City. Francis issued a decree citing the Vatican’s pledge in U.N. climate treaties to curb carbon emissions. The solar farm will be developed at
Continue ReadingBy CNN staff (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the White House and federal agencies such as the FBI may continue to urge social media platforms to take down content the government views as disinformation, handing the Biden administration a technical if important election-year victory. Read the full ruling below: The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2024 Cable
Continue Reading By Mohammad Al Sawalhi, Tareq El Helou, Abeer Salman, Sana Noor Haq, Paula Hancocks, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Avery Schmitz and Florence Davey-Attlee, CNN (CNN) — Bullet holes fleck the bloodstained walls of the Miqdad family home, in Nuseirat camp, central Gaza. CNN footage from the house shows a cream teddy bear perched on a white cupboard,
Continue ReadingAP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Halfway through his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani looks quite comfortable with his new surroundings. The Japanese slugger has been a sweet-swinging Hollywood blockbuster so far. The Dodgers are on top of the NL West with a 50-31 record, and Ohtani has played a major
Continue ReadingBy Matt Witkos Click here for updates on this story NORTON SHORES, Michigan (WXMI) — Generators can make a world of difference. For one man, one generator saved a world he’s spent years creating. “We are at 70 degrees. So any lower than that, and stuff will start to die; temperature will kill anything more
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Sean Penn says he hadn’t felt joy making a movie in 15 years. At the time, the actor couldn’t quite put his finger on why, but he at one point became so disillusioned that he resigned himself to the reality that his love for the craft may never
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