Associated Press SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia’s Interior Ministry says police have arrested a Macedonian national suspected of intending to join the Russian army and fight in Ukraine. It is the first case of a Macedonian national being hit with the specific charge. The man, identified only by his initials as J.K. was
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Fire officials say a house has exploded in Missouri’s capital city, injuring six people. The explosion happened at 2:44 a.m. Saturday. A statement from the Jefferson City Fire Department says the cause of the explosion is under investigation. Authorities say the home was so damaged that the fire department’s Special
Continue ReadingDALLAS (AP) — California starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza was unexpectedly out for the Bears’ regular-season finale Saturday at ninth-ranked SMU because of illness. Chandler Rodgers started in place of Mendoza, the sophomore who has thrown for 3,004 yards and 16 touchdowns this season. Mendoza last week became the seventh player in school history with a
Continue ReadingBy Dave Carlin Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Shirley Chisholm, New York’s pioneering congresswoman from Brooklyn, is being honored today on what would have been her 100th birthday. Nov. 30 is Shirley Chisholm Day in New York City, and special events are planned for the centennial celebrating the first
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Shoppers across the Coachella Valley are supporting local entrepreneurs for Small Business Saturday. The day, nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, highlights the importance of shopping small to bolster local economies. Small Business Saturday, started by American Express in 2010, has become a national movement encouraging consumers to think locally during the holiday shopping
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CNN By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — For Eduardo Sanchez, it is “difficult to vote for a candidate you can’t stomach as a Latino.” But the independent voter cast a ballot for Donald Trump this year, after voting for Joe Biden in 2020, pointing to the sharp rise in the cost of living since
Continue ReadingBy Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — For Eduardo Sanchez, it is “difficult to vote for a candidate you can’t stomach as a Latino.” But the independent voter cast a ballot for Donald Trump this year, after voting for Joe Biden in 2020, pointing to the sharp rise in the cost of living since Biden
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Ben Wedeman, CNN (CNN) — “Our leader forever” was a slogan one often saw in Syria during the era of President Hafez al-Assad, father of today’s Syrian president. The prospect that the dour, stern Syrian leader would live forever was a source of dark humor for many of my Syrian friends when I
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — Activists say Mexican immigration authorities have broken up two small migrant caravans headed to the U.S. border. They said Saturday that some migrants were bused to cities in southern Mexico and others were offered transit papers. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to slap 25% tariffs on Mexican products
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By Shardaa Gray Click here for updates on this story MONEE, Illinois (WBBM) — A 19-year-old pilot on Thursday gave eight young kids a gift they will never forget. Pilot Zaire Horton took the youngsters for a special holiday flight—teaching them all about aviation and flying. Two years ago, CBS News Chicago told Horton’s story.
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WBBM By Shardaa Gray Click here for updates on this story MONEE, Illinois (WBBM) — A 19-year-old pilot on Thursday gave eight young kids a gift they will never forget. Pilot Zaire Horton took the youngsters for a special holiday flight—teaching them all about aviation and flying. Two years ago, CBS News Chicago told Horton’s
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Your child has been asking for one for so long, and the holiday season might be the time –– especially if the gift will make this Christmas or Hanukkah magical. It’s not a puppy this time though. It’s a smartphone or tablet. This holiday season, many families may be
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named pardoned real estate developer Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as his intended nominee for ambassador to France. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post Saturday afternoon, calling Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker.” The elder
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By Jason Rantala Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — This Thanksgiving, wild turkeys are serving up trouble for Minneapolis mail carriers. “We just came home one day, and there was one sitting on our front stoop,” said Ben Katz. For Ben and Maggie Katz, seeing turkeys outside their door was quite
Continue ReadingBy Marisa Sardonia Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Samaritan’s Purse is launching its new Hurricane Helene Rebuild Program in the aftermath of Helene, the nonprofit organization announced on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The organization says it is now taking applications to rebuild homes for those in need. Samaritan’s
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By Dean Hensley Click here for updates on this story FAIRVIEW, North Carolina (WLOS) — A large group of volunteers from Ohio is bringing everything from food and shelter to clothes and musical instruments to the victims of Helene who were impacted in Western North Carolina. Jeff Ross is heading up the effort that’s brought
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By Mauricio Maldonado, Nikiya Carrero Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — A community of motorcycle riders gathered Friday afternoon for “Bikers Against Gun Violence,” an event held to bring attention to the fatal shooting of 9-year-old Antavious Scott, who was gunned down in Florida City earlier this month. The Cutler Bay
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. His threat was directed at countries in the so-called BRIC alliance, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the
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Two people are dead after a traffic collision in Desert Hot Springs. According to DHSPD, the crash happened just after 6:00 a.m. Saturday along Palm Drive just north of Varner road. Authorities say they arrived on scene and found two vehicles in the southbound lanes of Palm Drive. The drivers of each vehicle were pronounced
Continue ReadingBy Patrick Chalvire, Nicole Linsalata, Rubén Rosario Click here for updates on this story HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (WSVN) — An overnight shooting on the balcony of a Hallandale Beach condo that triggered a double homicide investigation was a murder-suicide involving a woman who shot and killed her husband before she turned the gun on herself,
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