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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Tommy Franks, retired four-star Army General. Personal Birth date: June 17, 1945 Birth place: Wynnewood, Oklahoma Birth name: Tommy Ray Franks Father: Ray Franks, mechanic Mother: Lorene “Pete” (Parker) Franks Marriage: Cathryn (Carley) Franks (1969-present) Children: Jacqueline Education: University of Texas, Arlington,
Continue ReadingBy Esme Murphy Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Some local business owners say President Trump’s immigration crackdown is impacting their bottom line. Latino business owners at the Midtown Global Market say sales have dropped and they think fear is the driver. Despite the acclaim and even a big presence at
Continue ReadingWCCO By Esme Murphy Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Some local business owners say President Trump’s immigration crackdown is impacting their bottom line. Latino business owners at the Midtown Global Market say sales have dropped and they think fear is the driver. Despite the acclaim and even a big presence
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Thompson Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The upcoming forecast is looking towards heavy rain and potential flooding over the next few days, which can strike fear for residents who immediately relate that back to Hurricane Helene. News 13’s meteorologist Meghan Danahey spoke on how the storm
Continue ReadingBy Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Thousands are without power Wednesday morning as wintry weather and ice are reported around western North Carolina. According to Duke Energy’s outage map, more than 1,300 people in Buncombe County and more than 1,200 in Mitchell County are without
Continue ReadingBy Julie Parr Click here for updates on this story TEXARKANA, Texas (KTBS) — A Texarkana, Texas boy battling a rare genetic disease is preparing to head to Arkansas Children’s Hospital for a stem cell transplant. While the procedure will not end Austin Taylor’s medical journey, family members say it will increase his quality of
Continue ReadingBy Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The next stage of the Trump administration’s efforts to slash the federal workforce is underway. Agency leaders have been told to begin preparations for large-scale layoffs, known as reductions in force, or RIFs, under an executive order President Donald Trump signed Tuesday. They will work with Elon Musk’s Department
Continue ReadingBy Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the so-called cop on the beat protecting Americans from financial abuse, is now under strict orders to do nothing. “Please do not perform any work tasks,” Russell Vought, the acting director, wrote on Monday to CFPB staff in an email obtained by CNN that
Continue ReadingBy Brenda Teele Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — The mother of a non-verbal autistic child will have to wait until Wednesday to find out why her son was never escorted to the bus after school. For two hours Tuesday evening, the three-year-old was left unattended in a dark classroom.
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Por Natasha Bertrand y Haley Britzky, CNN El secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, Pete Hegseth, dijo este miércoles que la guerra entre Ucrania y Rusia “debe terminar”, que la incorporación de Kyiv a la OTAN no es realista y que Estados Unidos ya no priorizará la seguridad europea y ucraniana, dado que la administración
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Joann, the fabrics and crafts retailer, is closing more than half of its 800 stores in the coming months as it continues to navigate the bankruptcy process. Approximately 500 stores across the United States are closing, the retailer said in a statement to CNN, saying that “right-sizing
Continue ReadingCNN By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — It’s not just eggs. Many commonly purchased goods and services got more expensive in January, driving inflation in the wrong direction and to its highest rate since June of last year. Consumer prices rose 0.5% from December — the fastest pace since August 2023 — resulting in an
Continue ReadingBy Kayli Pascal-Martinez Click here for updates on this story KILAUEA, Hawaii (KITV) — Kilauea began its 9th episode of volcanic activity on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at approximately 10:16 a.m. The ongoing Halema’uma’u began with lava fountains that produced lava flow on the Halema’uma’u crater floor, according to USGS. Officials state that the episode
Continue Reading Por Ana María Cañizares y Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español La Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) pidió este martes al Gobierno de Ecuador que traslade de prisión al exvicepresidente Jorge Glas, quien se encuentra en el penal de Guayas cumpliendo condenas por actos de corrupción, y también que se le realice una evaluación médica
Continue ReadingBy Paul Drewes Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Makee Ailana, along Kapahulu Avenue, is a small condo building with 48 units. “Residents here are close knit and always looking out for one another. Everyone is cordial and polite,” said Mark Sammon, the building’s assistant property manager. Which means many knew
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — Elon Musk acknowledged Tuesday that there might not have been a federal plan to spend $50 million on condoms for Gaza — two weeks after the White House press secretary told the false story at an official briefing and more than a week after the president baselessly doubled
Continue ReadingBy Michele Fiore Click here for updates on this story RACINE COUNTY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The year’s first major snowstorm’s got area farmers feeling happy. The winter drought’s been cause for concern. While crops like corn, soybeans and alfalfa hay have become more weather resistant over the years, a drought still can play a role
Continue ReadingBy Gail Levy, Aaron Page Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WSVN) — Authorities said they have recovered over 3,500 pairs of sunglasses following the arrest of three Miami men connected to a multi-state organized retail theft ring. Miami Police Chief Manny Morales said Alexander Trujillo Gomez, 48, Xavier Perez, 52, and Lazaro
Continue ReadingBy Sheldon Fox, Kevin Boulandier Click here for updates on this story MIAMI BEACH, Florida (WSVN) — A Miami Beach Police Officer is suing the City of Miami Beach after a fellow officer accidentally shot him last year. Fabio Bolanos said the city is to blame for his injuries after he became the victim of
Continue ReadingCNN Analysis by Clare Sebastian, CNN (CNN) — Wednesday’s meeting at the NATO headquarters in Brussels was, on paper, about coordinating military aid for Ukraine and welcoming the new US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth into the international fold. In practice, it was a day that saw the Trump administration upend the alliance’s approach to
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