By Phil Tsekouras Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — The Toronto Zoo says an orangutan escaped its enclosure Thursday evening as officials work to determine how exactly the ape got out. Kembali, one of seven Sumatran orangutans in the zoo’s care, accessed an area “just outside” the new outdoor habitat
Continue ReadingBy Michael Franklin Click here for updates on this story CALGARY, ALBERTA (CTV Network) — There is tragedy in the hockey world Friday as the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Johnny Gaudreau, formerly of the Calgary Flames, was killed in a crash along with his brother Matthew. At 8:19 p.m. Thursday, New Jersey state troopers responded to
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The bill, formally known as AB 1840, would expand eligibility requirements for the state’s first-time homebuyer loan program, California Dream For All Shared Appreciation program. It would allow undocumented immigrants who live in the state to use it. The program was initially created to help low and middle-class individuals. Opponents of the bill express concern
Continue ReadingLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed a new member to the Nebraska Library Commission — a former local school board member removed from office after trying to ban more than 50 books. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Terri Cunningham-Swanson will serve on the board responsible for promoting, developing and
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Passengers who bought cabins for a 3 1/2-year round-the-world cruise have been waiting months for the vessel to depart. Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey was due to sail in May but has been stuck in Belfast undergoing repair work. The ship is scheduled to visit 425 ports in 147
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CNN By Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN (CNN) — A record number of travelers is expected to shuttle through the nation’s airports this Labor Day weekend, with as many as 17 million passengers expected from Thursday through the following Wednesday, the Transportation Security Administration said. The agency, which tracks the numbers of passengers it screens for
Continue Reading By Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN (CNN) — A record number of travelers is expected to shuttle through the nation’s airports this Labor Day weekend, with as many as 17 million passengers expected from Thursday through the following Wednesday, the Transportation Security Administration said. The agency, which tracks the numbers of passengers it screens for security,
Continue ReadingBy Tara Molina, Jeramie Bizzle Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A search is under way for a group of men who yanked a security gate and front door from a Grand Crossing neighborhood gas station convenience store using a pickup truck, and then stole an ATM. The burglary happened just
Continue ReadingWBBM By Tara Molina, Jeramie Bizzle Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A search is under way for a group of men who yanked a security gate and front door from a Grand Crossing neighborhood gas station convenience store using a pickup truck, and then stole an ATM. The burglary happened
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Minnesota women are charged with organizing thefts of several thousand dollars’ worth of merchandise from a Lululemon store in Minneapolis and then funneling the stolen goods through a suburban nail salon. My Hoang Thi Van, 56, and Kathy Nguyen, 24, are each charged with one felony count of organized retail theft.
Continue ReadingBy Suzanne Le Mignot Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A rusted traffic light was spotted Thursday after falling onto the sidewalk in the West Loop. The traffic light pole once towered over the intersection at Washington and Morgan, but was lying on the sidewalk on Thursday. Rust appeared to consume
Continue ReadingWBBM By Suzanne Le Mignot Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A rusted traffic light was spotted Thursday after falling onto the sidewalk in the West Loop. The traffic light pole once towered over the intersection at Washington and Morgan, but was lying on the sidewalk on Thursday. Rust appeared to
Continue ReadingCNN By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Crack! The sound of football helmets colliding on the field is an audible sign that fall is just around the corner. But that sound also comes with a darker side. Mounting scientific evidence shows that repeated hits to the head — even if they don’t result in concussions
Continue ReadingNASA on Friday cut two astronauts from the next crew to make room on the return trip for the two stuck at the International Space Station. NASA’s Nick Hague and Russian Aleksandr Gorbunov will launch in September aboard a SpaceX rocket for the orbiting laboratory. The duo will return with Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore
Continue ReadingWPVI, CNN By Ashley R. Williams, Thomas Schlachter, Andy Rose and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The night before their youngest sister’s wedding, two brothers and soon-to-be groomsmen from a tight-knit hockey family rode their bikes down a county road not far from their southern New Jersey hometown. Instead of celebrating this weekend, their family
Continue ReadingBy Doug Myers Click here for updates on this story RICHARDSON, Texas (KTVT) — Police have released video footage, the 911 recording, and the identity of a knife-wielding man who was fatally shot by an officer responding to a domestic violence call this past weekend. “Transparency in these situations is crucial for public trust and
Continue ReadingBy Stephen Swanson Click here for updates on this story NEW BRIGHTON, Minnesota (WCCO) — Police in the north metro say an attempted traffic stop of a stolen car filled with children led to a standoff in a wooded area early Wednesday. New Brighton police said in a Facebook post officers first saw the vehicle
Continue ReadingBy Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Spanish actor Julian Ortega, known for appearing in popular Spanish-language Netflix drama series “Elite,” has died, the country’s actors and actresses union has announced. He was 41. “Our deepest condolences to his family and friends,” the union wrote in a statement Monday. Ortega, son of Spanish actress Gloria Muñoz,
Continue ReadingAP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz’s surprising U.S. Open loss to Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round is raising questions for the 21-year-old from Spain who was the pre-tournament favorite and already owns four Grand Slam titles. Alcaraz figured he would be able to turn things around at some point
Continue ReadingBy Tom Wait Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS) — California announced that it will allow Allstate to raise home insurance premiums by 34% starting in November. This move follows State Farm’s announcement that it will raise rates by 20%. Michael Soller, the Deputy Insurance Commissioner, explained that California’s insurance premiums are
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