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By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Basketball sensation Caitlin Clark has featured on the list of the highest-paid female athletes for the first time while Coco Gauff tops the standings for the second year in a row, according to Sportico’s 2024 rankings. The US tennis sensation had a successful year both on and off the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press FAIRVIEW, N.C. (AP) — Vice President-elect JD Vance on Friday assured residents of western North Carolina still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene that they haven’t been forgotten as he surveyed storm wreckage and talked to first responders in one of his first public appearances since the election. Vance said he was visiting because
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy and Brian Fung, CNN New York (CNN) — TikTok has lost its bid to strike down a law that could result in the platform being banned in the United States. A US appeals court upheld the law in a ruling Friday. Denying TikTok’s argument that the law was unconstitutional, the judges found
Continue ReadingCNN By Clare Duffy and Brian Fung, CNN New York (CNN) — TikTok has lost its bid to strike down a law that could result in the platform being banned in the United States. A US appeals court upheld the law in a ruling Friday. Denying TikTok’s argument that the law was unconstitutional, the judges
Continue ReadingAssociated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague Friday. The case, though not binding, is expected to spell out what countries are legally required to
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By Kathy Rose O’Brien, CNN London (CNN) — Britain’s royals are getting into the Christmas spirit after attending the Princess of Wales’ annual carol concert at Westminster Abbey on Friday evening. It was Catherine’s fourth “Together at Christmas” carol service, which was themed around love and empathy this year. Kate, 42, was joined by her
Continue ReadingBy Andres Valle Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Nightlife businesses across Sacramento had the chance to learn how to save a life Thursday afternoon. The city of Sacramento hosted a “stop the bleed” training for those working in hospitality and nightlife. The Office of Nighttime Economy organized the training
Continue ReadingBy Kendall Keys Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WISN) — The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office identified a 40-year-old woman found dead in a garbage cart behind a Milwaukee church. Investigators say Monday morning a stranger found Myeshia Moore of Milwaukee shot to death in the alley behind Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Couples who look awkward on skates have gotten a chance to celebrate their cute clumsiness in a Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest at Philadelphia’s RockyFest. The Friday evening event at the University of Pennsylvania’s 1923 Ice Rink was meant to echo the pair’s first date in “Rocky.” In the classic 1976 film,
Continue ReadingBy Jon Paepcke Click here for updates on this story CENTREVILLE, Alabama (WVTM) — Brandon Kendrick marched into court for the first time in his capital murder case Thursday. The Bibb County man is accused of gunning down five family members, including four kids. They include wife Kelse, son Kaleb, daughter Kynli, nephew Colten Daniels
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — The Southeastern Conference championship game will not feature another mascot showdown. The league says there’s not enough space on the sideline at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for No. 2 Texas to bring along its 1,700-pound longhorn Bevo XV for the game against No. 5 Georgia. The teams have two of college football’s
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The 25th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament is underway at the Indian Canyons Golf Resort. This year, the golf tournament is honoring Community Service Officer Nick Griego, who was killed in a motorcycle crash Thanksgiving Day. All proceeds from the event will be dedicated to supporting the Griego family. The Palm Springs Police Officer’s Association hosts
Continue ReadingBy Brian Maass Click here for updates on this story ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — Shannon Lofland, a 21 year veteran of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, resigned this week in the midst of a department internal investigation into her performing in adult videos, jobs she says she took “out of desperation.” The veteran deputy
Continue ReadingBy John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story SARTELL, Minnesota (WCCO) — One family’s creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year. In Sartell, an afternoon stroll around the Downare property turns up all kinds of creative, repurposed gems. From a tree house
Continue ReadingAKRON, Ohio (AP) — The mayor and police chief in an Ohio city where a 15-year-old boy was fatally shot by police on Thanksgiving night said the bodycam video raises questions that must be addressed. Police have said Jazmir Tucker was carrying a loaded weapon. They chased him and one officer shot him about seven
Continue ReadingBy ShaCamree Gowdy Click here for updates on this story TARRANT COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — Fort Worth cannibal serial killer Jason Thornburg received the death penalty on Wednesday. In November, jurors convicted Thornburg of capital murder for dismembering and burning the bodies of three people in what he called “human sacrifices.” When will Jason Thornburg
Continue ReadingKTVT By ShaCamree Gowdy Click here for updates on this story TARRANT COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — Fort Worth cannibal serial killer Jason Thornburg received the death penalty on Wednesday. In November, jurors convicted Thornburg of capital murder for dismembering and burning the bodies of three people in what he called “human sacrifices.” When will Jason
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge has upheld the consideration of race in admissions at the U.S. Naval Academy, ruling that military cohesion and other national security factors mean the officer training school should not be subjected to the same standards as civilian universities. The group behind the case, Students for Fair Admissions,
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Ferris, Annie Grayer and Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced on Friday that she is jumping into the race to be the top Democrat on the influential House Oversight Committee. The New York Democrat wrote in a letter to colleagues, “I write to you today to seek your support to
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer Chipotle is raising its U.S. prices to offset inflation and to compensate for a promise to increase portion sizes. Chipotle’s chief corporate affairs officer, Laurie Schalow, confirmed Friday that the Mexican restaurant chain was implementing a 2% price increase nationally. Schalow said it’s the first time the California-based company has raised its
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