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By Dacia Johnson Click here for updates on this story BREVARD COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — Bystanders helped rescue the driver of a truck that crashed into a body of water over the weekend, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. BCSO said it received multiple 911 calls about a vehicle that hit the center median
Continue ReadingBy Gladys Bautista Click here for updates on this story BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — There was a tearful reunion Wednesday inside Children’s Hospital after a bone marrow transplant recipient met her donor. “These are the days that keep us going through the rough parts,” physician and associate professor at UAB, Hilary Haines, said. Eight-year-old Sophie
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — There are chemicals in cookware, food, water, clothes and furniture that could cause problems for people’s health. These PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — sometimes called “forever chemicals” because they don’t fully break down in the environment — have been used in consumer products since the 1950s. As
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Author-playwright Jessica Hagedorn, “Yellowface” novelist R.F. Kuang and poet Monica Youn are among this year’s recipients of the 45th annual American Book Awards, which honor “outstanding literary achievement from the entire spectrum” of the country’s artistic and cultural community. The awards were announced Monday by the nonprofit Before Columbus Foundation, which
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Author-playwright Jessica Hagedorn, “Yellowface” novelist R.F. Kuang and poet Monica Youn are among this year’s recipients of the 45th annual American Book Awards, which honor “outstanding literary achievement from the entire spectrum” of the country’s artistic and cultural community. The awards were announced Monday by the nonprofit Before Columbus Foundation, which
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kathy Bates says starring in the reboot of the procedural drama “Matlock” will be her swan song. In an interview with the New York Times, the Oscar-winning actress said she was ready to step out of the spotlight but was drawn to the series after she read the
Continue ReadingBy John Atwater Click here for updates on this story NEEDHAM, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Surveillance video shows the scary moment when a red-tailed hawk swooped down at a mother and her 2-year-old daughter while they were playing outside in Needham, Massachusetts this week. “I was just playing with my daughter and then I saw this
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Torrential downpours hit North Africa’s normally arid mountains and deserts over the weekend. They caused flooding that killed nearly two dozen people in Morocco and Algeria and destroyed homes and critical infrastructure. Officials in Morocco said the two days of storms surpassed historic averages and in some cases exceeded
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NABLUS, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian Authority held a funeral procession Monday for an American activist who a witness says was shot and killed by Israeli forces last week following a demonstration against settlements in the occupied West Bank. Dozens of mourners — including several leading officials of the Western-backed Palestinian Authority
Continue ReadingU.S. auto safety regulators are investigating reports that the engines can catch fire on some Jeep SUVs and pickup trucks with the ignition turned off. The probe covers more than 781,000 Wranglers and Gladiators from the 2021 through 2023 model years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has nine complaints of engine fires
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The Country Music Association announced the nominees for the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Monday, with one artist leading the nominees and one notable absence. Morgan Wallen garnered the most nods with seven, followed by Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five nominations, and Post Malone and Lainey Wilson with four
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — A long-awaited report on how to rescue Europe’s economy from weak growth and red tape is in. The question is, how much of its recommendations will actually be enacted by the often slow-moving politics of the European Union? The report stands out from other recipes for improvement because of its
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries are buying too much of their defense equipment abroad, much of it U.S.-made, and failing to invest in joint military projects, a landmark report is warning. The report comes as the EU struggles to find enough weapons and ammunition to help Ukraine survive the full-scale Russian invasion.
Continue ReadingBy Arielle Mitropoulos Click here for updates on this story HAMPTON, New Hampshire (WMUR) — New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu sprang into action Sunday after a contestant at the Hampton Beach Lobster Roll Eating Competition began to choke. “The gentleman at the far end, who I was kind of watching — I glanced over, I
Continue ReadingBy Maddie Augustine Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Frankie Osborne, 2, smiling ear-to-ear, playing with her three siblings — it’s a sight parents Rachel and Keenan Osborne weren’t sure they’d have the chance to see every day. “You have no idea that she’s been through what she’s been through
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer TORONTO (AP) — When the British filmmaker Mike Leigh was 6, his father, a doctor who opposed his son becoming an artist, told him to quit drawing pictures of people. In a way, Leigh never stopped. In his six decades making movies, the 81-year-old Leigh has made some of the most humanistic
Continue ReadingAP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — He had some help: Morgan Wallen tops the 2024 Country Music Association Awards nominations with seven. For a third year in a row, Wallen is up for both the top prize — entertainer of the year — and the male vocalist categories. Rounding out the entertainer of the
Continue ReadingBy Ben Kaplan Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — Every year, our nation’s heroes at VA Healthcare Systems from all over the country take part in the Creative Arts Festival. The veterans can submit work in several mediums and have a chance to move on to the national festival.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — In his heyday, Apollo Carreon Quiboloy was one of the most influential religious leaders and televangelists in the Philippines. Proclaiming himself as the “appointed son of God,” he also was a political kingmaker who backed former President Rodrigo Duterte. An expanded U.S. indictment in 2021 charged him with having
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — More than a month after the Olympic Games got underway in the pouring rain, it seemed fitting that the Paralympics came to a close in similar fashion at a wet closing ceremony in Paris. Thousands braved the soggy conditions inside the Stade de France on Sunday, with athletes from
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