Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Democratic former politician was found guilty of murder on Wednesday by a Nevada jury that decided he’ll serve 20 years to life in prison for killing an investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of his conduct in office two years ago. Robert Telles hung his head, shaking it
Continue ReadingBy Kelsey Gibbs Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — As the summer temperatures continues to grip the region, high school football players are braving the scorching conditions to prepare for the upcoming season. At East Magnet High School, the football team is pushing forward with their training, despite temperatures that
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro are taking to the streets in an attempt to revive protests against him following last month’s disputed election. The demonstrations Wednesday in the capital, Caracas, come exactly a month after the fraught July 28 vote in which Maduro was declared the winner despite
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Dan Evans has won the longest match at the U.S. Open since tiebreakers were introduced in 1970, beating Karen Khachanov 6-7 (6), 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-4 in 5 hours, 35 minutes. Evans trailed 4-0 in the fifth set before running off the final six games. The
Continue ReadingBy Austin Pollack Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, Tennessee (WTVF) — We’ve all overcome challenges in life. It can be a hard thing to do, but knowing someone who understands what we’ve gone through can make it a little easier. Maybe we can’t always find that in people, but more so animals.
Continue ReadingBOIS BLANC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — Searchers have discovered a small plane that crashed in Michigan’s Lake Huron 17 years ago as well as the long-missing remains of a passenger. The remains were identified as H. Brooke Stauffer Jr., who lived in the Washington, D.C., area. The 56-year-old was a passenger in the small plane
Continue ReadingBy Tim Fang, Katie Nielsen Click here for updates on this story DUBLIN, California (KPIX) — A Dublin High School student was injured following an incident where he was allegedly confronted by a parent before being assaulted by a group of teens and young adults, police said. In a letter to the school community, principal
Continue ReadingMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Marshals service says a suspect in a fatal shooting in Tennessee was arrested after he fell through the ceiling of a home where he was hiding. Twenty-year-old Deario Wilkerson was arrested Monday in Memphis by a U.S. Marshals Service task force that looks for fugitives in West Tennessee. Authorities
Continue ReadingBy Michael Conte, CNN (CNN) — The US on Wednesday announced sanctions against an Israeli organization, Hashomer Yosh, allegedly responsible for supporting settler violence in the West Bank against Palestinians, according to a State Department spokesperson. “After all 250 Palestinian residents of [West Bank village] Khirbet Zanuta were forced to leave in late January, Hashomer
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Police Department has closed its investigation into the former owners of the Pulse nightclub without filing any charges. Victims’ families and survivors of the killing of 49 patrons at the LGBTQ-friendly club had asked law enforcement to investigate them for possible criminal culpability. No charges will be
Continue ReadingBy Haley Talbot, Morgan Rimmer and Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Many congressional Democrats are arguing that Vice President Kamala Harris does not need to focus on laying out a detailed policy agenda as election day looms and should instead highlight the contrast in values between herself and former President Donald Trump. Voters will be
Continue ReadingAP Health Writer Two U.S. House members who first pushed the Food and Drug Administration in 2023 to investigate the health risks of hair straighteners used primarily by Black women are now asking the agency why it has twice delayed its target date to propose a ban on products containing formaldehyde, which studies link to
Continue ReadingAP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian and actor Nikki Glaser has been picked to host the next Golden Globes, adding an edgy voice known for mercilessly teasing the rich and powerful. Glaser will make her Globe debut Jan. 5 live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. In a statement, she cited Tina Fey,
Continue ReadingBy Andrea Lucia, Kelsy Mittauer Click here for updates on this story ALLEN, Texas (KTVT) — In vape shops across the city of Allen, officers scooped up evidence and marched out business owners in handcuffs. In a coordinated raid, they struck nine locations simultaneously. If you happened to be driving down Main Street, you would
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KTVT By Andrea Lucia, Kelsy Mittauer Click here for updates on this story ALLEN, Texas (KTVT) — In vape shops across the city of Allen, officers scooped up evidence and marched out business owners in handcuffs. In a coordinated raid, they struck nine locations simultaneously. If you happened to be driving down Main Street, you
Continue ReadingBy Tyler Hatfield Click here for updates on this story PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (WPTV) — WPTV’s Tyler Hatfield obtained body cam footage, showing the moment a Port St. Lucie police officer found 53-year-old Michael Hronis at a fast food restaurant off Southwest Village Parkway. Police told WPTV that moments earlier, Hronis had taken an
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Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Al menos 170 personas han muerto y más de 200.000 han sido desplazadas tras semanas de inundaciones en el país más poblado de África, dijo a CNN el martes un portavoz de la agencia de gestión de desastres de Nigeria. El norte de Nigeria ha sido el más afectado
Continue ReadingBy Mahmoud Bennett Click here for updates on this story MARCO ISLAND, Florida (WFTX) — The Marco Island YMCA is set to expand with a new two-story, 17,000-square-foot facility. The non-profit organization says it is designed to cater to the island’s growing senior population. “We are bursting at the seams, and folks need a place
Continue ReadingBy Tim Kephart Click here for updates on this story LAKELAND, Florida (WFTS) — One person died after a train and pickup truck collided in north Lakeland Tuesday afternoon. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened around 3:25 p.m. on tracks parallel to Kathleen Road between Deeson and Spivey Roads. The driver of
Continue ReadingBy J.D. Miles Click here for updates on this story GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (KTVT) — It’s hard to describe one Grand Prairie man as anything other than a walking miracle. He took his own health for granted and it came close to costing him his life. As an active 47-year-old, there wasn’t a hill that
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