Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 398 firms across Russia, India, China, and more than a dozen other nations — accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russia’s war effort and aid its ability to evade sanctions. The effort spearheaded by the Treasury and State Departments is
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Kamala Harris called Wednesday for Americans to “stop pointing fingers at each other” as she tried to push past comments made by President Joe Biden about Donald Trump’s supporters and “garbage ” and keep the focus on her Republican opponent in the closing days of the race. “We know
Continue ReadingAP Medical Writer As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains. “It’s a feeling of panic, fear, anxiety and dread all in one,” said Germaine Pataki, 63, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She’s among the millions of people estimated to have seasonal affective disorder,
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By Chantal Cook, Lynn Martinez Click here for updates on this story DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (WSVN) — A woman being held hostage made a clever call to 911 that ultimately saved her life. When people have an emergency, three numbers are commonly dialed. But the way a victim uses the emergency line is anything but
Continue ReadingBy Robbin Simmons, Jordan Segundo, Patrick Chalvire, Kevin Boulandier Click here for updates on this story CUTLER BAY, Florida (WSVN) — A box of ballots was found Monday evening in Cutler Bay, just feet away from the South Dade Government Center, according to a video posted on social media. In the video, a man says
Continue ReadingBy Rachael Perry Click here for updates on this story STUART, Florida (WPBF) — A man in Stuart is recovering after being bitten by a shark Friday afternoon while surfing. WPBF 25 News sat down with Cole Taschman just hours after he was released from the hospital. Taschman says he was out surfing near Bathtub
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Reddit has turned a profit for the first time as a public company. The social platform claimed a profit of $29.9 million, or 16 cents per share, for the period ending in September, and reported sales of $348.4 million, an amount surpassing the $312.8 million analysts had projected. Reddit also grew
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Reddit has turned a profit for the first time as a public company. The social platform claimed a profit of $29.9 million, or 16 cents per share, for the period ending in September, and reported sales of $348.4 million, an amount surpassing the $312.8 million analysts had projected. Reddit also grew
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Emert Click here for updates on this story UNION, South Carolina (WLOS) — Former South Carolina 16th Judicial Circuit Solicitor and current Representative Tommy Pope said there is “truth in sentencing” as News 13 sat down to discuss the Susan Smith case 30 years later. Susan Smith, a Union S.C. mom, falsely claimed
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Whelan Click here for updates on this story BOCA GRANDE, Florida (WBBH) — A woman is facing fraud and grand theft charges after allegedly stealing $100,000 from her employer. Teresa Lessa is accused of writing fake checks to herself at Scarpas Costal Fine Dining Restaurant on Boca Grande. Scarpas’ staff say she started
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Wednesday allowed Virginia to resume its purge of voter registrations that the state says is aimed at stopping people who are not U.S. citizens from voting. The high court, over the dissents of the three liberal justices, granted an emergency appeal from Virginia’s Republican
Continue ReadingBy Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Private sector hiring blew past expectations in October, another sign that the US labor market remains on solid footing, payroll processor ADP reported Wednesday. Non-governmental employers added 233,000 jobs in October, a sharp acceleration from the 159,000 net increase reported for September, according to ADP’s latest National Employment Report.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The United States and other mediators are ramping up efforts to halt the wars in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, circulating new proposals to wind down the regional conflict during the Biden administration’s final months. Negotiations on both fronts have been stalled for months and none of the warring parties
Continue ReadingBy Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — The trading card industry has gone to the dogs — literally. Topps, Fanatics’ trading card company, is partnering with the Westminster Kennel Club to release a line of inserts named “Stars of the Show,” which feature champion pooches from Sage the Miniature Poodle to Trumpet the Bloodhound. Included in
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By Ed DiOrio Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — When Helene first came through Asheville, it was places like the Veteran’s Restoration Quarters that had to be evacuated. In the weeks that followed, the focus turned to search and rescue. That made for a hectic stretch for all first
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CNN, KATU, KPTV, PORTLAND POLICE BUREAU, CLARKE COUNTY NEVADA, GETTY IMAGES By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of ballots were destroyed or damaged in fires set Monday at two ballot drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest – and investigators are searching for a person they believe is responsible for both incidents. Almost all the ballots
Continue ReadingISTANBUL (AP) — State media say a mayor from Turkey’s main opposition party has been detained on suspicion of being a member of a banned Kurdish militant group. Ahmet Ozer, mayor of Istanbul’s Esenyurt district for the Republican People’s Party, or CHP, was arrested by anti-terrorist police on Wednesday over alleged connections to the Kurdistan
Continue ReadingBy Johnette Magner Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — The brightly colored packaging of mushroom-infused gummies and candy bars lining convenience store shelves promises a high, but what is really inside these products remains a mystery. With names like “Road Trip” and “Magic Mushroom Gummies,” customers might assume they contain
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Beimfohr Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — It’s election season. And we’re inundated with political polls. But as we head down the stretch to election day a new method of statistical sampling has originated in Shreveport that could change the face of political polling forever. Vantage Data House
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Rogers and Matt Villano, CNN (CNN) — Megan walked the halls of her suburban Houston junior high in shame. It was the first time she had to attend school with bruises on her face from the abuse by her father, who was an alcoholic. “I was really frustrated about that and just how
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