By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian Foreign Ministry says it could renew a visa for a BBC journalist to let her resume work in Moscow if British authorities give a visa to a Russian journalist. Moscow has refused to renew a visa for BBC correspondent Sarah Rainsford in an effective expulsion
Continue ReadingCNN By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Over the last week, the Taliban has made significant gains across Afghanistan and now control over half of the country’s provincial capitals. Cities like Kandahar, Herat and Kunduz are among those now under control of the Taliban, whose fighters are circling ever closer to the capital, Kabul. CNN spoke to
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Over the last week, the Taliban has made significant gains across Afghanistan and now control over half of the country’s provincial capitals. Cities like Kandahar, Herat and Kunduz are among those now under control of the Taliban, whose fighters are circling ever closer to the capital, Kabul. CNN spoke to Afghans
Continue ReadingBy Erin Gretzinger Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) — A UW-Madison student evicted from university housing for dating a Black man. Others expelled amid an administrative campaign to systematically seek out and remove homosexual male students from campus. Abusive conduct by a UW-Madison police officer who led the
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge has ruled that part of a ballot question that will soon be before Minneapolis voters on the future of the city’s police department must be rewritten. The proposal has become a key issue in the November elections and has drawn national attention and money as citizens decide the future of
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story LINVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Seven hikers were struck by lightning at Grandfather Mountain State Park on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Four of the seven were hurt, but all were able to hike out on their own. There’s no word yet on
Continue ReadingBy BOUBCAR BENZABAT Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Thousands of people, from families to far-right sympathizers, marched in cities across France for a fifth straight Saturday to denounce a COVID-19 health pass that is now needed to enter restaurants and long-distance trains. Some 1,600 police were deployed for three separate marches in Paris, a week
Continue ReadingBy BOUBCAR BENZABAT Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Thousands of people, from families to far-right sympathizers, marched in cities across France for a fifth straight Saturday to denounce a COVID-19 health pass that is now needed to enter restaurants and long-distance trains. Some 1,600 police were deployed for three separate marches in Paris, a week
Continue ReadingBy Vickie Welborn Click here for updates on this story BENTON, Louisiana (KTBS) — A Bossier City man scheduled for trial later this year for allegedly killing and dismembering the body of a business associate wants to meet with the judge overseeing his case because he says he knows a lot about the goings-on in
Continue ReadingWATFORD, England (AP) — Watford record signing Ismaila Sarr has starred on his Premier League return as the Hornets held off a late challenge from Aston Villa to secure a 3-2 win. Sarr had already set up Emmanuel Dennis for his first club goal for Watford’s opener in the 10th minute before he found the
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Baumer Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A father of four and a grandfather to three calls not getting the COVID-19 vaccine the “biggest regret of his life,” according to his son. Mike Prinzi’s son, Eric, shared the story with Mercy. Eric disclosed that his dad and mom
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Lowrey Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — When Cheekwood launches its first ever celebration of African American culture on August 14th, it will include an exhibit featuring the artistry of a Nashville mother-daughter duo. The exhibit focuses on three paintings featuring strong, black women at different phases of
Continue ReadingBy Priscilla Alvarez and Tierney Sneed, CNN A federal judge in Texas has ordered the Biden administration to revive a Trump-era border policy that required migrants to stay in Mexico until their US immigration court date. Shortly after President Joe Biden took office, he ended the policy known as “remain in Mexico” that resulted in
Continue ReadingBURNLEY, England (AP) — Neal Maupay and Alexis Mac Allister scored late goals as Brighton came from behind to beat Burnley 2-1 away in their Premier League opener. Burnley took the lead via a second-minute header by James Tarkowski, which stood after a VAR check amid Brighton claims that the defender had fouled Maupay. Burnley
Continue ReadingBy Crystal Bui Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Atlantans are turning to at-home covid-19 testing kits at a rapid rate. But actually finding one is nearly impossible. Stores across the metro are having trouble keeping up with demand, and the rise in cases has people rushing to stock up. It
Continue ReadingLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez’s controversial tenure at Everton got off to a strong start as his team came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 in the Premier League. The Spaniard has plenty of work to do to convince the doubters he can ever be accepted at Goodison Park but this
Continue ReadingBy Libby McManus Click here for updates on this story MERIDEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — On Friday night, Meriden Police responded to reports that a car crashed into a house on 365 Yale Ave. Police discovered that a White Chevrolet Equinox had crashed through a house, into a bedroom, where a man was sleeping. He was
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN Business Tesla CEO Elon Musk got $0 in pay in 2020, according to a company filing, but he did receive stock options during the year that are now worth $22 billion. The filing is accurate — Musk received no base pay during the year. That’s in keeping with past practice at
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden is facing multiple August crises with Afghanistan on the verge of collapse, Covid-19 patients overwhelming hospitals in some states, persistent inflation concerns, an uncertain path forward for his sweeping infrastructure agenda and surging attempted border crossings. It’s a far cry from the celebrations of July, where the White
Continue ReadingCNN By Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden is facing multiple August crises with Afghanistan on the verge of collapse, Covid-19 patients overwhelming hospitals in some states, persistent inflation concerns, an uncertain path forward for his sweeping infrastructure agenda and surging attempted border crossings. It’s a far cry from the celebrations of July, where the
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