By Clare Foran, Ted Barrett and Haley Talbot, CNN Washington (CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has taken steps that will give the Senate the option to set up a vote next week on a government funding extension as the threat of a shutdown looms at the end of the month. After the House failed on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Hours before a gunman opened fire at an entrance to a Yellowstone National Park employee dining hall, authorities had been warned he planned to carry out a mass shooting at the facility. The revelation came Thursday as authorities released new video and other details about the July 4 shooting
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A broad group of civil rights organizations are calling on the CEOs and board members of major companies to maintain their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. An open letter issued on Thursday by 19 organizations and directed at Fortune 1000 companies said companies that abandon DEI
Continue ReadingBy Bob Mayo Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — A 4-month-old baby who suffered severe injuries at the hands of his father, according to police, has died. Police say the 4-month-old was initially taken toUPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in grave condition with multiple traumatic injuries to the head. The
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By Nick Catlin Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE (KOAT) — A student was taken into custody after firearms were found at Volcano Vista High School. A student reported this concern to staff. School principal Melissa Sedillo wrote to the school community and said one of the firearms was loaded. That weapon was
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By Josh Campbell and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Witty banter and rivalrous trash talk are commonplace in fantasy football leagues, but one Philadelphia man’s online beef has resulted in an international investigation and federal charges after he falsely accused a fellow player of intending to carry out violent attacks, prosecutors say. Matthew Gabriel, 25,
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Hunt Click here for updates on this story SALINAS, California (KSBW) — A Salinas couple has reunited with their beloved house cat after losing him in Yellowstone National Park. The couple, Benny and Susanne Anguiano, said they have gone on many camping trips with their cats before. However, this trip to Yellowstone ended
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court has reinstated a murder charge against a New York state trooper in the death of an 11-year-old girl during a high-speed chase. The ruling came Thursday in the case against retired officer Christopher Baldner. He also faces manslaughter and other charges stemming from the December 2020
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By Zoie Henry, Mariana La Roche Click here for updates on this story HIPPEWA COUNTY, Wisconsin (WISN) — At least 25 people, including children, were injured when two hay wagons being pulled by a tractor rolled over during a field trip at an apple orchard near Chippewa Falls Wednesday morning. The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN) –– Un exdirector científico de OceanGate dijo que el sumergible Titán había sufrido un mal funcionamiento seis días antes de implosionar en junio de 2023. En el accidente murieron las cinco personas que iban a bordo. Steven Ross, científico marino y miembro de la tripulación de la inmersión 87 en la cuarta
Continue ReadingAssociated Press An Ohio sheriff is under fire for a social media post in which he said people with Kamala Harris yard signs should have their addresses recorded so that immigrants can be sent to live with them if Harris wins. Good-government groups called it a threat and urged him to remove the post. Portage
Continue ReadingBy Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY (KMBC) — The Kansas City Fire Department identified the firefighter who died in the line of duty. Kyle Brinker, 33, died after suffering a medical emergency during a training exercise on Tuesday. Brinker, an 11-year veteran of the department, leaves behind a wife
Continue ReadingBy Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The father of an American hostage still being held in Gaza by Hamas criticized the deadly attacks in Lebanon that caused pagers and walkie-talkies to explode killing dozens, stating “this pager, mission-impossible action, it’s like treating agony with more agony.” Adi Alexander, whose son Edan Alexander is being held, said in an interview on “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” that “this vicious cycle
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CNN By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The father of an American hostage still being held in Gaza by Hamas criticized the deadly attacks in Lebanon that caused pagers and walkie-talkies to explode killing dozens, stating “this pager, mission-impossible action, it’s like treating agony with more agony.” Adi Alexander, whose son Edan Alexander is being held, said in an interview on “The Lead with
Continue ReadingBy Marcus McIntosh Click here for updates on this story FORT DODGE, Iowa (KCCI) — Bonnie Barnett was a hard worker who lived a modest life in Fort Dodge. Few knew she had saved a small fortune by often working two jobs until after her death last fall at the age of 80. Now, several
Continue ReadingBy Senait Gebregiorgis Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — Residents of the Shadowbay Boulevard community in Longwood called for action to address ongoing flooding, which they said worsened after a neighbor plugged a drain pipe with concrete. A recent code enforcement hearing in Seminole County concluded with an order for
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By Riley Conlon Click here for updates on this story TUSCALOOSA, Alabama (WVTM) — A feathered firefighter in Alabama is proving that ducks may be better than Dalmatians when it comes to keeping a crew company. This is Howard, the beloved pet of Tuscaloosa Fire & Rescue’s Fire Station 2. Howard made his way to
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini’s first official practice with the San Jose Sharks provided a needed bit of optimism for a franchise that has had little success in recent years. The absence of captain Logan Couture was a reason for concern as he has no
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