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TABERNACLE, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving forest fire has burned several hundred acres in southern New Jersey. The blaze in the Wharton State Forest was reported early Friday. Officials believe it began in the area of the Batona Campground in Tabernacle, which was evacuated as a precaution. No injuries have been reported, but authorities say
Continue ReadingBy Magdala Louissaint Click here for updates on this story BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — Destinee Sides is showing signs of recovery after a UTV accident left her in a coma with severe injuries. Destinee’s father said his baby girl made progress after surgery Tuesday morning. He texted WVTM 13’s Magdala Louissaint to share that she
Continue ReadingBy McKenzy Parsons Click here for updates on this story COLFAX COUNTY, Nebraska (KETV) — The Nebraska Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a Colfax County horse. It’s the first case in the state in 11 years. The affected horse is in quarantine. EIA is a viral disease that
Continue ReadingBy Quanecia Fraser Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Omaha police are still looking for the suspects they say robbed a bank near 90th and Maple streets. One man saw an employee with zip ties around his arms, minutes before officers arrived. “It’s a shock to me because there’s a
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A raging brush fire has set ablaze three homes and seven vehicles as well as injuring three people in Cabazon Friday afternoon. The fire was reported just after 1 p.m. near the area of Date Avenue and Lemon Street, Cal Fire confirmed. It was fully contained by 4:30 p.m. Authorities said evacuations are in progress.
Continue ReadingBy Jonathan Greco Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Animals at the Oklahoma City Zoo are getting a chance to cool off and enjoy something a little different this holiday. On Thursday, guests got to see some of the zoo’s wildlife enjoying bubble baths, themed snacks and more. The
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Shootings and other violence during the extended Fourth of July weekend have left at least 33 people dead, including 11 in Chicago, and injured dozens more nationwide, authorities said. The Fourth of July historically is one of the nation’s deadliest days of the year. A flurry of shootings around the holiday a year
Continue ReadingBy Emily Pofahl Click here for updates on this story PEWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WISN) — The construction worker seriously injured in a Pewaukee crash June 26 will likely need two years of rehab and will never run or jump again, according to family members. Kyle Perkins, 47, was working construction along Capitol Drive near Pewaukee Road
Continue ReadingBy Raquel Ciampi Click here for updates on this story NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — An 18-year-old has died after being hit by a falling tree in Westmoreland County on the Fourth of July. North Huntingdon police said officers responded to Winchester Road in the area of the Trafford Sportsmen’s Club at about 11:40 a.m.
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Vanessa Hudgens is excited to be a new mom, but wishes she had more control over how the news was shared. The “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” star wrote in a post on Instagram Thursday, “We’re disappointed that our family’s privacy was disrespected and exploited during this very special time due
Continue ReadingBy Alayna Treene, Steve Contorno and Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Friday sought to distance himself from a closely aligned conservative group’s plans to radically reshape the federal government and American life should the former president win a second term. In a post to his social media site, Trump claimed, “I
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A dehydrated coyote pup died Thursday after being rescued by California firefighters. The coyote was about 6 weeks old, said Colleen Crowley, spokesperson for the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. Photos of the July 4 rescue on social media show a big-eared pup bundled up and given bowls of food at
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A dehydrated coyote pup died Thursday after being rescued by California firefighters. The coyote was about 6 weeks old, said Colleen Crowley, spokesperson for the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. Photos of the July 4 rescue on social media show a big-eared pup bundled up and given bowls of food at
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Fireworks are a fun way to celebrate Independence Day for many, but for our four-legged friends, the loud bangs and booms can be frightening. July 5th is one of the busiest times of the year for animal shelters. Many shelters can see a 30 to 50 percent increase in lost pets after the holiday. Marisa
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Beer and hot dogs are as patriotic as it gets. But cracking open the cooler at your July 4th barbecue, you could be seeing fewer brews, with alternatives like spiked seltzers, canned cocktail and hard teas stealing their real estate. And you can blame the youngs for
Continue ReadingBy Nathaniel Meyersohn and Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus are merging to create a luxury department store empire. And Amazon wants to help. Saks owner HBC announced a deal Thursday to acquire Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion, establishing a luxury behemoth called Saks Global that has the
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Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Ryan Garcia fue expulsado por el Consejo Mundial de Boxeo (CMB, por sus siglas en inglés) luego de una transmisión en vivo en redes sociales donde usó repetidamente lenguaje racista y discriminatorio contra negros y musulmanes, según Associated Press. “Ejerciendo mi autoridad como presidente del CMB, por la presente expulso
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A former reporter for a weekly Kansas newspaper has agreed to accept $235,000 to settle part of her federal lawsuit over a police raid on the paper that made a small city the focus of a national debate over press freedoms. The settlement removed the former police chief in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has asked a federal judge to freeze the classified documents case against him in light of a Supreme Court ruling this week that said former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution. Trump’s lawyers told U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Friday that the prosecution should be put on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett has been a firm member of the conservative Supreme Court supermajority she cemented four years ago on issues ranging from abortion to guns, but her latest opinions reflect an increasing willingness to occasionally step away from that bloc. She dissented in a case connected with the attack
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