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Month: July 2024

Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US. Thunderstorms and high winds are exacerbating it

Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled eastern Oregon and Idaho Wednesday afternoon, cutting power and stoking fires, including one in Oregon that is already the largest active blaze in the nation. The Durkee Fire, burning near the Oregon-Idaho border about 130 miles (209 kilometers) west

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Robert Mueller Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Robert Mueller, former special counsel for the Department of Justice and former director of the FBI. Mueller was appointed in May 2017 to investigate Russian interference with the 2016 presidential election, including any links or coordination “between the Russian government and individuals

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Wayne Brady’s unconventional family is the real deal, and they’re giving us all a front row seat

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Wayne Brady is not done sharing about his personal life. The multi-hyphenate star is set to open up in a new reality series titled “Wayne Brady: The Family Remix,” which focuses on his unconventional family that includes his ex-wife and business partner Mandie Taketa, their college-aged daughter Maile

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Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who opposed gay marriage, appeals ruling over attorney fees

CINCINNATI (AP) — A former Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples is appealing a ruling ordering her to pay thousands in attorney fees. The appeal filed by attorneys for Kim Davis argues that the landmark Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling in 2015 should be overturned. Davis objected to same-sex

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Parents fighting for justice, answers after Blaine daycare workers charged in child abuse case

By Ubah Ali Click here for updates on this story     BLAINE, Minnesota (WCCO) — There are new disturbing details, from a north metro family who say their daycare center betrayed them. The Blaine Police Department says it received a report of potential child abuse from the Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis last Tuesday. The hospital reported

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Andrew Tate’s defamation lawsuit against human trafficking accuser can proceed, judge says

Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A judge says controversial social media personality Andrew Tate’s defamation lawsuit against a Florida woman who accused him of imprisoning her in Romania can proceed. Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Joseph Curley ruled that the widely followed former professional kickboxer and his brother, Tristan, can present their allegations

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Puerto Rico bans discrimination against those who wear Afros and other hairstyles on diverse island

Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor has signed a law that prohibits discrimination against people wearing Afros, twists, braids and other hairstyles in the racially diverse U.S. territory. The move was celebrated Wednesday by those who had long demanded explicit protection related to work, housing, education and public services. While

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