By Greg Fox Click here for updates on this story BELLE ISLE, Florida (WESH) — Zachary Mathews is happy to be back on the road. He’s a Belle Isle police officer who nearly lost his life in the line of duty last year. “The best thing is just being back on the road getting back
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania judge has sided with Donald Trump’s campaign and agreed to extend an in-person voting option in suburban Philadelphia. The order came Wednesday after long lines on Tuesday caused voters to complain that they were being disenfranchised by an unprepared election office. Judge Jeffrey Trauger said in a
Continue ReadingBy Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — The United Kingdom is raising taxes by an eye-watering £40 billion ($52 billion), as the government seeks to plug a hole in its finances by targeting higher earners, wealthy foreigners and businesses. UK finance minister Rachel Reeves, the first woman to ever hold the position, unveiled the tax
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By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A Florida teenager has been arrested after he “brandished a machete in an aggressive, threatening posture over his head” at two women Tuesday outside an early voting location near Jacksonville, police said. Caleb James Williams, 18, joined by seven juveniles, approached sign wavers and antagonized the “opposing political side,”
Continue ReadingBy James Maloney Click here for updates on this story WOODSTOCK, Vermont (WPTZ) — A Vermont charity non-profit has been helping give residents a warm surprise this season. Split-the-ticket has been working with fuel providers to give free oil to home owners who are nominated by community members. On Tuesday, Senator Peter Welch helped to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — U.N. officials say more than 1,740 people were killed or injured in Haiti from July to September, a nearly 30% increase over the previous trimester. The surge in violence comes as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police to quell gangs that now control 85% of the capital of
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global have announced they will host a benefit to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. A news release says the one-hour special will air Saturday and include a wide range of celebrities. The special was taped Oct. 27-28 in Nashville, Tennessee. Proceeds
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A top United Nations human rights official has called for a thorough investigation of all killings and other rights violations during the violent unrest leading up to and after the fall of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The U.N.’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk concluded a
Continue ReadingAP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have discovered the oldest-known fossil of a giant tadpole that wriggled around over 160 million years ago. The new fossil, found in Argentina, surpasses the previous ancient record holder by about 20 million years. Imprinted in a slab of sandstone are parts of the tadpole’s skull and
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The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that “Emilia Pérez” is the recipient of the Vanguard Award. The Vanguard Award is a group honor distinguishing a film’s cast and director in recognition of their collective work on an exceptional film project. The award will be presented to director Jacques Audiard and actors Karla Sofia
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Andrea Gomez (CNN) — La economía estadounidense parece haber obtenido un logro notable e histórico. El producto interno bruto, que mide todos los bienes y servicios producidos en la economía, se expandió a una tasa anualizada del 2,8% en el tercer trimestre, dijo el miércoles el Departamento de Comercio. Ese es un ritmo ligeramente más
Continue ReadingBy Danny Freeman, Zachary Cohen and Majlie de Puy Kamp, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed two Pennsylvania counties are experiencing voter fraud despite both officials there maintaining they’re still investigating potential issues related to voter registration applications. A week from Election Day, the former president and the Republican National Committee appear to be laying the groundwork to challenge voting results if
Continue ReadingSMU’s move to the Atlantic Coast Conference hasn’t slowed down the Mustangs at all. SMU has won 13 straight league games – including all eight last year in its final American Athletic Conference season. Now in their new league, the Mustangs (7-1, 4-0) are one of four teams left with a perfect ACC record, a
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Donald Trump has Kid Rock, Waka Flocka Flame and Hulk Hogan. As the 2024 campaign whirls into its final week, Democrats are noticeably leaning on their star power advantage, calling on a diverse range of celebrities to endorse Harris, invigorate audiences
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CNN By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A Pennsylvania appeals court said Wednesday the requirement that mail-in voters handwrite the correct date on their ballot violates the state Constitution, but it is not yet clear how the ruling will apply going forward. The ruling comes in a dispute over ballots that were rejected in a previous election
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) — Prosecutors plan to argue that a Massachusetts Air National Guard member who pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine should serve nearly 17 years in prison. In a sentencing memorandum filed Tuesday, prosecutors said Jack Teixeira “perpetrated one of the most significant and consequential
Continue ReadingBy Jim Keithley Click here for updates on this story JAY, Maine (WMTW) — For decades, the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Jay teenager Kimberly Moreau has haunted the community. Psychic medium Laurencia Bourget, who has assisted in similar searches, found herself amidst a breakthrough just weeks ago. “This was so random, and I heard
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Millions of Indians began celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 million clay oil lamps at dusk on Wednesday on the banks of the river Saryu in a northern Indian city they believe to be the birthplace of the deity Lord Ram.
Continue ReadingGREENWOOD, Ark. (AP) — Three people have been killed in a house fire in western Arkansas. Greenwood Police say officers responded to the fire early Wednesday. A fourth person has been hospitalized from the fire with life-threatening injuries. The victims were a 46-year-old woman and two children, including a 5-year-old. The Greenwood Public Schools district
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Saudi startup airline Riyadh Air has ordered 60 Airbus aircraft. The European manufacturer said Wednesday the order is for A321neo aircraft, the largest among Airbus’ best-selling A320neo family. Riyadh Air plans to begin passenger flights next summer. Its creation by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund is part of a broader Saudi strategy
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