Right-wing activist and influencer Laura Loomer has joined Republican nominee Donald Trump in New York and Pennsylvania as he commemorated the anniversary of the attacks. Last year, Loomer shared an unfounded conspiracy theory that 9/11 was an “inside job.” The 31-year-old influencer has become one of Trump’s biggest advocates on social media and has traveled
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Hurricane Francine made landfall Wednesday. It rapidly strengthened over oceans that were warmer than average. Warm water helps fuel these storms, increasing evaporation and producing more rainfall. Right now, heat stored in deeper parts of the ocean is as intense as it has been in the last decade, providing good conditions for strong
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the process of impeachment, a misconduct charge that leads to a trial to determine whether a public official is guilty of abuse of power or other offenses. A conviction leads to removal from office. Process in the United States Article I of the Constitution gives the
Continue ReadingBy John King, CNN (CNN) — Joan London knew when Tuesday’s debate began she would not vote for Donald Trump. But when it ended, she was in a most unfamiliar place: ready to cast her first vote for a Democrat for president. In battleground Pennsylvania, by the way. “Harris clearly won,” said London, an attorney who
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court says it would hear a lawsuit that could determine whether the state’s top elections official can remain in her post. This comes after Republicans who controlled the state Senate sought to fire her last year. The liberal-controlled court says it would hear the case but
Continue ReadingKENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of a diver who went missing while exploring a Lake Michigan shipwreck. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department says authorities recovered the body of 72-year-old Patrick Kelly of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, from the area around the S.S. Wisconsin on Wednesday morning. The agency says Kelly had been
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The words “Titanic moment” are probably the last thing you want to hear on a boat, but that was
Continue ReadingCNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The words “Titanic moment” are probably the last thing you want to hear on a boat, but that
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A singer who achieved success in bands put together by Sean “Diddy” Combs has sued the music producer, describing years of psychological and physical abuse, including groping, that she says she suffered as he helped launch her career. With her lawsuit filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, Dawn Richard
Continue ReadingAP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey heads into the week of practice preparing to play for the San Francisco 49ers even if the sore calf and Achilles tendon that held him out of the opener is still an issue. McCaffrey was listed as limited in practice on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Authorities say severe flooding in northeastern Nigeria has left 30 people dead and affected more than a million others. The collapse of a major dam in the state of Borno on Tuesday caused some of the state’s worst flooding since the same dam collapsed 30 years ago, and prompted
Continue ReadingLOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man has been charged with arson after an investigation into a wildfire that burned 15 square miles, destroyed 29 homes and caused more than $30 million in property damage. Larimer County officials say 49-year-old Jason Alexander Hobby was arrested Tuesday. He appeared in court Wednesday where his bail was
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Marvin Harrison Jr. had grandiose plans for his first professional football game, one he hoped would be filled with amazing catches, touchdowns and a victory for the Arizona Cardinals. But as many players have found out over the decades, the NFL is rarely a fairy tale. Harrison’s pro
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Kevin Long, who played running back at South Carolina before getting drafted by the New York Jets, has died at age 69. The university said Long died Tuesday. Curtis Frye, the former track coach at South Carolina who was a close friend of Long, spoke with Long’s wife and informed the
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The Palm Springs Police Department is sharing helpful advice to protect ride-hailing app drivers should they ever encounter situations with unruly or aggressive passengers. Uber and Lyft, two popular ride-hailing companies, offer information on their websites that pertain to a variety of situations, including emergency situations and safety incidents. News Channel 3 is speaking with
Continue ReadingDENVER (AP) — Authorities say a small plane crashed and landed upside down on a Denver-area golf course, but both people on board walked away safely. South Metro Fire Rescue said one person had minor injuries but refused hospital treatment. The second person didn’t suffer any injuries. The Cessna 172 crashed Wednesday shortly after taking
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — A government investigation into Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic’s securities trades and investments has found he violated several of the central bank’s ethics policies. The violations created the appearance that Bostic acted on confidential Fed information and that he had a conflict of interest. But according to a report issued Wednesday,
Continue ReadingLEVITTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia man is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting women he met online over the past 15 months. Police said Wednesday in filing rape and other charges against 40-year-old Andrew J. Gallo of Levittown that he met the women through a website that connects women with “sugar daddy” men.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NAPA, Calif. (AP) — With so much controversy in the media and among fans following his being named to the American team for the Presidents Cup, Max Homa is looking forward to getting a bit of respite at this week’s Procore Championship at Silverado Country Club. A two-time winner at this event, Homa
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Frankie Beverly, who with his band Maze inspired generations of fans with his smooth, soulful voice and lasting anthems including “Before I Let Go,” has died. He was 77. His family said in a post on the band’s website and social media accounts that Beverly died Tuesday. In the
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