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By Steve Maugeri Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek stunned fans when he revealed two weeks ago that he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at just 47 years old. And, statistics show more people under 50 are getting the diagnosis, including one woman who
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A computer expert who stole bitcoin worth billions of dollars at current prices — and then spent years laundering some of the hacked cryptocurrency with help from his wife — was sentenced on Thursday to five years in prison. Ilya Lichtenstein masterminded one of the largest-ever thefts from a virtual
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A computer expert who stole bitcoin worth billions of dollars at current prices — and then spent years laundering some of the hacked cryptocurrency with help from his wife — was sentenced on Thursday to five years in prison. Ilya Lichtenstein masterminded one of the largest-ever thefts from a virtual
Continue ReadingBy Beth Germano Click here for updates on this story FITCHBURG, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A man was seriously hurt Thursday morning when a bus filled with passengers slammed into a terminal in Fitchburg. “I was in disbelief on what had happened. It happened very quickly,” said Ariana Paine, who was on the Montachusett Regional Transit
Continue ReadingAssociated Press President-elect Donald Trump has picked a prominent vaccine skeptic to lead the nation’s sprawling public health apparatus. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promoted claims about vaccines that contradict the overwhelming consensus of scientists. Even before Trump was elected, Kennedy said he would recommend water agencies stop adding fluoride to drinking water. Fluoride strengthens
Continue ReadingBy Neal Riley Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Court hearings for alleged high-profile customers of a Massachusetts brothel network will be open to the public, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled Thursday. Last November, three people were arrested and accused of running the sex ring out of upscale apartment buildings in
Continue ReadingBy Kaicey Baylor, JT Moodee Lockman Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore woman is heartbroken after she said her cats were inside her car that was stolen from the Canton neighborhood on Tuesday. Officers responded to S Chester Street around 8:20 p.m. where a woman reported that she had
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Lev and Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James found yet another way to make history on Wednesday night, setting the record for the oldest player to record three consecutive triple-doubles as the Los Angeles Lakers came from behind to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-123. After the game, the NBA superstar put a
Continue ReadingSeattle (4-5) at San Francisco (5-4) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 6 1/2. Against the spread: Seahawks 2-6-1; 49ers 4-5. Series record: Seahawks lead 30-23. Last meeting: 49ers beat Seahawks 36-24 in Seattle on Oct. 10. Last week: Seahawks had bye last week, lost 26-20 in OT to Rams on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil has launched what it calls a social summit ahead of next week’s Group of 20 meeting of the top economies. It’s the first such event focused on drawing civil society input ahead of annual summit. Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira says 40,000 people from G20 countries are expected
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A parade in downtown New Orleans marked the 64th anniversary of the day four Black 6-year-old girls integrated New Orleans schools. The celebration was in stark contrast to the tensions and anger that roiled the city on Nov. 14, 1960. Federal marshals were needed then to escort Tessie Prevost
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A program that incentivizes West Virginia families to pull their children out of K-12 public schools by offering them government-funded scholarships to pay for private school or homeschooling is expanding to cover military families that temporarily relocate out of state. The Hope Scholarship Board has to approve a policy
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Eva Longoria has chosen to live her life outside of the US. The “Desperate Housewives” star told Marie Claire in an interview published Wednesday that she and her husband José Bastón, along with their six-year-old son Santiago, no longer call Los Angeles home base. For years, her family has
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A parade in downtown New Orleans marked the 64th anniversary of the day four Black 6-year-old girls integrated New Orleans schools. The celebration was in stark contrast to the tensions and anger that roiled the city on Nov. 14, 1960. Federal marshals were needed then to escort Tessie Prevost
Continue ReadingAP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The giant balloons may be flying at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but the stars will be on street. Organizers revealed Thursday that actor-singer Jennifer Hudson, dance music icon Kylie Minogue and Broadway and “Pose” star Billy Porter will all perform, an upping of the star wattage over
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Julia Hernández (CNN) — Mike Tyson entra al ring. Su apariencia juvenil oculta el poder que posee. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp Channel Es 1985, y el peso pesado está a punto de hacer su debut profesional en el boxeo. Un minuto y 47 segundos después, el joven de 18 años ya ha obligado a su
Continue ReadingInfielder Kevin Newman and the Los Angeles Angels agreed Thursday to a $2.75 million, one-year contract. Newman gets a $2.5 million salary next season, and the deal includes a $2.5 million club option for 2026 with a $250,000 buyout. A 31-year-old veteran of seven major league seasons, Newman hit .278 with three homers, 28 RBIs
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Look up at the night sky this weekend for a celestial double feature. November’s full moon will shine bright today as the last supermoon of the year. Sky-gazers may also be able to see the Leonid meteor shower as it reaches its peak on Saturday night into early
Continue ReadingBy Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that interest rates are still expected to decline further, but suggested they might not be that much lower over the next few months. Powell said more rate cuts are likely underway because the economy’s current trends and dynamics are expected to
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Israel ha gestionado el desplazamiento forzoso masivo de palestinos en Gaza en una campaña deliberada y sistemática que equivale a un crimen de guerra y un crimen contra la humanidad, según un nuevo informe de Human Rights Watch. El informe de 154 páginas, publicado el jueves por el grupo de defensa con
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