Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors ’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court Thursday. Jabbari’s lawyer said Friday that the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Donald Trump assigned Doug Burgum a singular mission in nominating the governor of oil-rich North Dakota to lead an agency that oversees a half-billion acres of federal land and vast areas offshore: “Drill baby drill.” That dictate from the president-elect’s announcement of Burgum for Secretary of Interior sets the
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By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Eyad Kourdi and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Iran announced Friday it was activating new advanced centrifuges – which enrich uranium for the country’s nuclear program – after the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog criticized the country for not cooperating with the agency. Iran will activate “a noticeable number of new and advanced
Continue ReadingBy Elyssa Kaufman Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A man in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood made the most of the city’s first snowfall of the season. A photo of a snow-made Old Style beer igloo posted on X, formally known as Twitter, has been viewed over 1.4 million times Friday
Continue ReadingAssociated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur’s Trump-endorsed rival said he called the veteran Ohio congresswoman to concede defeat in the 2024 election. In a video posted Friday to X, formerly Twitter, state Rep. Derek Merrin did not rule out running for Kaptur’s seat again in two years, but he said
Continue ReadingBy Lori Bordonaro Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) — A 9/11 memorial was vandalized inside a church in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, and police say the suspect is seen on video walking out with a piece of the artwork. It happened at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell, CNN New York (CNN) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial has adjourned his sentencing, which was set for next week. Judge Juan Merchan also agreed to hold off on issuing his decision on presidential immunity until after he reviews the parties’ filings. Merchan granted Trump’s request to file
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CNN By Kara Scannell, CNN New York (CNN) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial has adjourned his sentencing, which was set for next week. Judge Juan Merchan also agreed to hold off on issuing his decision on presidential immunity until after he reviews the parties’ filings. Merchan granted Trump’s request to
Continue ReadingBy Hunter Geisel Click here for updates on this story FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WFOR) — A South Florida night nurse is being hailed as a hero after she saved a gas station attendant’s life earlier this month. Allison Seecoomore made a routine stop for gas following her night shift at HCA Florida Westside Hospital in
Continue ReadingWFOR, HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL, CNN By Hunter Geisel Click here for updates on this story FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WFOR) — A South Florida night nurse is being hailed as a hero after she saved a gas station attendant’s life earlier this month. Allison Seecoomore made a routine stop for gas following her night shift
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors ’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court Thursday. Jabbari’s lawyer said Friday that the
Continue ReadingBy Penny Kmitt Click here for updates on this story HAVERHILL, Massachusetts (WBZ) — There’s a man zipping around a city north of Boston on an electric unicycle and he’s hoping it’s the start of something big. Keegen MacRae will deliver anything at anytime to anyone in Haverhill, Massachusetts on his one wheel machine for
Continue ReadingBy Kathy Rose OBrien, CNN (CNN) — Not so long ago, if you wanted to spend Christmas with the royal family, the only way to get close was to press your nose up to the TV screen during the monarch’s Christmas speech. But times have changed and many royal residences are getting into the holiday
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — A judge confirmed Friday that President-elect Donald Trump won’t be sentenced this month in his hush money case, instead setting a schedule for prosecutors and his lawyers to expand on their ideas about what to do next. Amid a flurry of filings in the case since Trump’s election win this month,
Continue ReadingBy Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded the high stakes Pennsylvania Senate race to Republican Dave McCormick. “During my time in office, I have been guided by an inscription on the Finance Building in Harrisburg: ‘All public service is a trust, given in faith and accepted in honor,’” he
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By Cameron Thompson Click here for updates on this story HENRICO COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a new executive order aimed at addressing the dangers of social media and empowering parents to deal with them. The order was released the same day Youngkin hosted a “Reclaiming Childhood” summit in Henrico focused
Continue ReadingAmazon is investing an additional $4 billion in the artificial intelligence startup Anthropic as major technology companies rush to fund generative AI. This will bring Amazon’s total investment in Anthropic – which began last year – to $8 billion. Anthropic said the Seattle-based tech giant will maintain its position as a minority investor in the
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Chargers have played their way into another prime time appearance. Justin Herbert and company have had their Week 16 home game against the Denver Broncos flexed from Sunday, Dec. 22, to Thursday night, Dec. 19. Friday’s announcement makes this the first time a game has been flexed to the
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By Robert Boyd Click here for updates on this story BRANDON, Florida (WFTS) — There is a veterinary clinic in Brandon that combines artwork and animals into a new program that’s gaining popularity among kids. On an average day, Fetch Emergency and Specialty Centers will hospitalize between 12 and 20 pets. That means dogs and
Continue ReadingBy Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — An explosives disposal team was sent to London’s Gatwick Airport and one of its terminals evacuated after a “suspected prohibited item” was found in luggage on Friday. “A security cordon is in place around the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport following discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage,”
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