Month: July 2024
Carrie Underwood joining ‘American Idol’ as judge, replacing Katy Perry
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Carrie Underwood is returning to her roots. The former “American Idol” winner will join the singing competition as a judge in the new season, according to a source close to the show. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join ABC’s “Idol” as the replacement for Katy Perry, the source told
Continue ReadingJudge hears NFL’s motion in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case, says jury did not follow instructions on damages
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The judge who presided over the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL said the jury did not follow his instructions in determining damages. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez made the remark as he heard the NFL’s post-trial motion asking that Gutierrez rule for the
Continue ReadingJudge hears NFL’s motion in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case, says jury did not follow instructions on damages
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The judge who presided over the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL said the jury did not follow his instructions in determining damages. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez made the remark as he heard the NFL’s post-trial motion asking that Gutierrez rule for the
Continue ReadingMan accused of beating social worker to death for knocking on wrong door pleads not guilty
By Tony Aiello Click here for updates on this story WHITE PLAINS, New York (WCBS/WLNY) — A Westchester County man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a brutal attack that killed a social worker. Maria Coto was hospitalized for 36 days after being attacked. Haseem Jenkins, 31, is accused of fatally punching and kicking Coto. Peekskill
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Border Patrol arrests woman accused of smuggling 51 lbs. of meth in Indio
El Centro Border Patrol agents arrested a 28-year-old woman for smuggling approximately 51 lbs. of meth. The total value of the drugs seized was estimated at $83,312, according to the Border Patrol. Indio Station agents stopped a vehicle headed westbound on Interstate 10 in Indio on July 25 at approximately 11:45 p.m. Inside the vehicle
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Coachella Valley Firebirds introduce Derek Laxdal as new head coach
Derek Laxdal was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Coachella Valley Firebirds on Wednesday. Laxdal, 58, is the Firebirds’ second-ever head coach. “We’re really looking forward to, obviously, building on the program that’s in place here. The success that the organization has had over the last two years is incredible and part
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Man allegedly shot at deputy with her own gun as she pleaded for her life
By Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS) — A San Bernardino County man is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing a deputy’s firearm and using it to shoot at her as she pleaded for her life, prosecutors announced Wednesday. Ari Aki Young, 26, is facing felony charges in connection with
Continue ReadingHarris calls Trump’s false claims about race ‘the same old show’ of divisiveness and disrespect
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday that former President Donald Trump’s false assertions about her race were the “same old show” as she emphasized the need for Black women to organize for his defeat this November. Addressing the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. — one of “Divine Nine” historically Black
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“Taking every precaution”: Cows screened ahead of county fairs as H5N1 spreads
WCCO By Adam Duxter Click here for updates on this story BENTON COUNTY, Minnesota (WCCO) — Before 4-H members in Benton County could compete for the top prize, they had to take an extra step of preparation. As documented cases of bird flu continue to grow in Minnesota, at least nine cow herds have also
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“Taking every precaution”: Cows screened ahead of county fairs as H5N1 spreads
By Adam Duxter Click here for updates on this story BENTON COUNTY, Minnesota (WCCO) — Before 4-H members in Benton County could compete for the top prize, they had to take an extra step of preparation. As documented cases of bird flu continue to grow in Minnesota, at least nine cow herds have also seen
Continue ReadingLouisiana man accused of abducting 12-year-old Leicester girl caught during traffic stop
By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Louisiana man accused of taking a 12-year-old North Carolina girl from her home is in custody after deputies in Georgia found the pair during a routine traffic stop. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said 18-year-old Kenton Jesus Enamorado Ventura
Continue ReadingUK police examining allegations Washington Post publisher purposely deleted emails in phone hacking scandal
By Hadas Gold, CNN New York (CNN) — London police are looking into allegations that recently installed Washington Post publisher Will Lewis oversaw the intentional mass deletion of emails more than a decade ago while he was tasked with cleaning up a phone hacking scandal that roiled Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloids. In a piece published Wednesday in the Guardian,
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Doctor allegedly dies by suicide at VA medical Center, employee says
By Marisa Sardonia & Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — An employee at Asheville VA Medical Center died on Monday, July 29 while on the hospital’s property, according to an employee who wishes to remain anonymous. The anonymous employee told News 13 that a doctor allegedly shot
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Wife seeks justice after husband is brutally attacked outside home
By Daniela Cado Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The family of a man who was violently attacked outside his home on Milwaukee’s east side say they want the suspect behind bars. The attack happened Saturday, July 27 at around 9:30 p.m. and part of it was caught on camera.
Continue ReadingSe forma la tormenta tropical Carlotta en el océano Pacífico, se convertiría en huracán esta semana
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — La depresión tropical Tres-E se intensificó y formó la tormenta tropical Carlotta este miércoles por la tarde, cuando se dirigía hacia costas del Pacífico mexicano, informó la Comisión Nacional del Agua (Conagua). Carlotta se convertirá en huracán al final de esta semana a medida que se aleja de la
Continue ReadingPD: Woman rescued from hostage situation; man arrested
By KTBS Staff Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A man accused of holding a woman hostage at a hotel later fought with and tried to disarm police officers, Shreveport police spokesman Cpl. Chris Bordelon said Wednesday in a news release. Samuel Robertson, 29, was arrested on multiple charges following
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Wisconsin delegate receives apology after denied access to Harris rally in Milwaukee
By Emilee Fannon Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Wisconsin delegate is speaking out after he says he was denied access to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign rally in Milwaukee County last week. Roman Fritz, a 19-year-old delegate for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, said he was surprised when
Continue ReadingWoman gets jail for importing fruit from Vietnam infested with fruit flies
By Tim Fang Click here for updates on this story California (KPIX) — A San Jose business owner has been sentenced to jail after being convicted of illegally importing fruit from Vietnam, which was found to be infested with an invasive fruit fly species, prosecutors said. Santa Clara Co. District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced Wednesday
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N.J. woman says father’s remains have been sitting in funeral home for 31 years
WCBS, MICHAEL SHAW, DEBBIE URAGA, CNN By Christine Sloan Click here for updates on this story GARWOOD, New Jersey (WCBS) — A woman has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey funeral home after she said she discovered the remains of her father were never buried. “For 31 years, I assumed my father was buried
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