WTVF By Aaron Cantrell Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — Animal hoarding is an issue communities across the mid-state are grappling with, and it’s placing significant strain on rescue organizations. Recently, 40 parrots were rescued from deplorable conditions in Kentucky and brought to Nashville. “We’ve seen some bad stuff, but
Continue ReadingBy Aaron Cantrell Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — Animal hoarding is an issue communities across the mid-state are grappling with, and it’s placing significant strain on rescue organizations. Recently, 40 parrots were rescued from deplorable conditions in Kentucky and brought to Nashville. “We’ve seen some bad stuff, but this
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — The mother of a prominent Egyptian rights activist has said that she has started a hunger strike to pressure authorities to release her son Alaa Abdel-Fattah, who rose to prominence with the 2011 pro-democracy uprisings that swept the Middle East and in Egypt toppled long-time President Hosni Mubarak. Laila Soueif, mother of
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story KILL DEVIL HILLS, North Carolina (WTKR) — The single-engine plane that crashed Saturday evening at the Wright Brothers National Memorial First Flight Airport in Kill Devil Hills, killing all five of its occupants, hit a tree on its second landing approach before the crash, the
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WTKR By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story KILL DEVIL HILLS, North Carolina (WTKR) — The single-engine plane that crashed Saturday evening at the Wright Brothers National Memorial First Flight Airport in Kill Devil Hills, killing all five of its occupants, hit a tree on its second landing approach before the crash,
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story September 30, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a stunning display of cutting-edge technology and teamwork, SpaceX has launched a high-stakes rescue mission, further solidifying its leadership in space travel. This weekend, SpaceX’s Dragon capsule soared into orbit, tasked with bringing home two NASA
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball jersey sales for the second straight season while becoming the first player to reach 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in the same year. The Los Angeles Dodgers star was followed by Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper, the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge and the Dodgers’ Mookie
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jackson Chourio is looking forward to more champagne-soaked clubhouse celebrations, even if he still isn’t old enough to partake fully. When the Brewers sealed the NL Central title, the 20-year-old Chourio found a collection of non-alcoholic drinks inside a stroller in front of his locker. The
Continue ReadingBy Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border remain at their lowest levels since 2020, according to new federal data obtained by CNN, as Republicans and Democrats spar over border security. Immigration remains among the top issues for voters and former President Donald Trump has made it a cornerstone of his
Continue ReadingBy David W. Marshall Click here for updates on this story September 30, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — It is refreshing to see a leader like Vice President Kamala Harris who understands the wide generational gap we have in our nation. There will always be situations where older and younger people maintain different perspectives on
Continue ReadingWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Coach Ryan Walters hired Graham Harrell to put his stamp on Purdue’s trademark offense. He lasted just 16 games as offensive coordinator. Less than 24 hours after announcing Harrell had been fired, Walters told reporters at his weekly news conference that Jason Simmons will take over the play-calling duties for
Continue ReadingSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A judge has rejected a request to throw out the conviction of a movie armorer in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust.” The request to dismiss the conviction or retry Hannah Gutierrez-Reed came in response to allegations that prosecutors
Continue ReadingThe full impact of Hurricane Helene won’t be known for weeks, but groups from both the public and private sector are mobilizing efforts to help those affected by the Category 4 storm that has killed at least 120 people and already caused billions in damage. Many groups providing aid will only accept cash donations because
Continue ReadingAP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have hired former All-Star catcher Buster Posey as president of baseball operations and fired Farhan Zaidi. Team chairman Greg Johnson made the announcement Monday after the Giants finished 80-82 in manager Bob Melvin’s first season — with one more victory than in 2023. San
Continue ReadingAssociated Press GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says a top Hamas commander killed in Lebanon Monday was one of its employees but had been suspended since allegations of his ties to the militant group emerged in March. Fatah Sharif’s connection to Hamas appeared set to ratchet up pressure on UNRWA, already
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle division will pay a $1.5 million penalty after the unit failed to fully report a crash involving a pedestrian, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday. The crash on Oct. 2, 2023 prompted Cruise to suspend driverless operations nationwide after California regulators said that its cars
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle division will pay a $1.5 million penalty after the unit failed to fully report a crash involving a pedestrian, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday. The crash on Oct. 2, 2023 prompted Cruise to suspend driverless operations nationwide after California regulators said that its cars
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — A California man was sentenced Monday to 35 years in prison for shooting and wounding two Jewish men as they left synagogues in Los Angeles last year, federal prosecutors said. Jaime Tran, 30, pleaded guilty in June to two counts of hate crimes with intent to kill and two counts of
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California man was sentenced Monday to 35 years in prison for shooting and wounding two Jewish men as they left synagogues in Los Angeles last year, federal prosecutors said. Jaime Tran, 30, pleaded guilty in June to two counts of hate crimes with intent to kill and two counts of
Continue ReadingANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A judge in Alaska has set aside a federal agency’s action designating an area the size of Texas as critical habitat for two species of threatened Arctic Alaska seals. U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason last week ruled the National Marine Fisheries Service did not explain why the entire 174-million-acre area
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