The White House is backing off a May 25 deadline to pass police reform legislation, leaving timing up to lawmakers who are still engaged in bipartisan negotiations in both chambers of Congress. “We are in close touch and we certainly defer to the expectations of the key negotiators,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A 14-year-old is dead after crashing his dirt bike into a car in Valley Station, police said. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of Winding Stream Drive and Winding Stream Way. LMPD said the boy was westbound on Winding
Continue ReadingAlmost exactly 20 years to the day after Apple opened its first retail store, Google is finally following suit. The company announced Thursday that it is opening its first physical retail store, called Google Store, this summer in New York City. The store will be located under its offices in the Chelsea neighborhood, where it
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ROSEVILLE, California (KCRA) — A cold case mystery in Roseville is getting some new attention. Eight years ago, a Roseville woman disappeared without a trace, never to be heard from again. Susan Jacobson reportedly left her home May 1, 2013, and headed for the Raley’s grocery store up
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KOAT) — The U.S. Border Patrol agents responded with Sunland Park Fire Department to the border wall Tuesday morning after reports of a female falling off of the barrier. The female is a migrant from Mexico and according to officials, she was illegally trying
Continue ReadingOne person is confirmed dead after an incident involving a suspected smuggling vessel off the coast of San Diego Thursday morning. At least 15 migrants are in custody after US Customs and Border Patrol agents rescued them from their panga-style smuggling boat, according to CBP. The San Diego Police Department reported one dead but details
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story BEAVERTON, Michigan (WNEM) — Some families affected by the flooding were forced to find any means of housing, whether that meant a hotel or a camper. Last year, TV5 talked to a family who was forced to live in an RV. “It’s terrible. It is. It’s very sad.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — A husband accused of shooting and killing his wife in northwest Harris County is charged with murder. Their children were the ones who called 911 for help. Dakari Lenear, 46, has been identified as the suspect in the shooting, which happened in the 9500 block
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ALBANY, Georgia (Albany Herald) — An assessment of the Albany Police Department identified the obvious — a shortage of officers on the streets — as one of key findings, but also suggested that the shortfall is greater than previously thought. The report from BerryDunn presented on Tuesday to
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Get ready for fun at every turn, because Summer with the Library is back! Starting June 1, readers and adventurers of all ages can sign up for the free Summer with the Library program, and open the door to a whole season of possibilities.
Continue ReadingJustin Amash, a former Republican congressman, argued that propping up GOP Rep. Liz Cheney as “some sort of hero” for breaking with her party about former President Donald Trump “is a bit misguided,” criticizing her for not speaking up sooner. “We had four years where she could have stood up and said, ‘There’s a problem
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The Oregon Public Utility Commission said Thursday it has approved temporary rules for use during the 2021 wildfire season on public safety power shutoffs and fire-related reporting requirements for investor-owned electric utilities, including Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and Idaho Power.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department has released a photo of a tattoo in hopes of identifying a man in critical condition. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He has several tattoos on his body, with the most distinct being a cassette tape with
Continue ReadingThe BBC has offered an unconditional apology after a report found a prominent journalist used “deceitful” methods to secure a landmark interview with Princess Diana as her marriage broke down. BBC journalist Martin Bashir conducted the career-defining interview with Diana in 1995, in which she detailed the breakdown of her relationship with Prince Charles. BBC
Continue ReadingHave you ever wanted to take a photo with Mickey Mouse, even when he’s not around? How about adorning Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle with your family photos? A new partnership between Disney and Snap will make that possible. Disney Parks and Snap announced Thursday that they’re teaming up to bring augmented reality to the Walt
Continue ReadingAuthorities in Belgium are still hunting for a far-right extremist who had threatened one of the country’s top doctors and had a rocket launcher in his car. The man, identified by police as 46-year-old former soldier Jurgen Conings, was last seen after leaving for work on Monday. Officers describe him as being 1.80 meters (5
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Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked rivers, as well as on BLM-administered lands along Lake Billy Chinook.
Continue ReadingWhen Snap took on TikTok, it didn’t just release a copycat product. It distributed $1 million every day to those who submitted the most entertaining short-form videos to its Spotlight product. But soon Snap will dial back that perk, prompting a question of whether the platform will continue to attract creators who could go elsewhere.
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The city of Portland says it will increase the number of urban homeless camps they remove because of public health and safety risks, beginning Monday.
Continue ReadingVaccinated shoppers and workers can ditch their masks at Walmart, Target and Home Depot, except where local laws require masks in stores. At Starbucks, CVS, Walgreens and Macy’s, vaccinated customers no longer need to wear masks unless there are local mandates. But all employees will still need to mask up. Gap, Ulta and others, though,
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