NEW ROADS, La. (AP) — A Louisiana sheriff says he’s investigating after three children riding on tubes on a waterway were struck and injured by a pontoon boat. Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux tells WBRZ-TV the occupants of the boat all fled after the Aug. 8 crash. Two of the children required hospital treatment.
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Brendan Fraser feels the love. The actor appeared on TikTok with video from a virtual meet and greet. Lindley Key, who has shared videos of her cosplaying Rachel Weisz as Evelyn O’Connell in Fraser’s hit film “The Mummy,” posted video of a conversation she had with Fraser. “The internet is
Continue ReadingBy Jeremiah Rodriguez, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — With cases of COVID-19 on the rise across Canada after a summer drop, doctors say the country has entered a fourth wave of the pandemic. Canada’s seven-day average for new COVID-19 cases is nearing 1,300, up 60 per
Continue ReadingBy WEB STAFF Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (KCTV) — WARNING: parts of this story might be disturbing to some readers. When Erin Bulfin talks about her dog Daisy, it’s clear how much she meant to their family. “She was just an amazing and loving dog,” Bulfin said. “She
Continue ReadingBy Jackie Dunham, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Canada (CTV Network) — From taking phone calls to listening in on virtual meetings, many Canadians who are using earbuds more than ever may be increasing their risk for developing ear infections. Dr. Allon Mordel, the medical director at K Health, a
Continue ReadingBy JANET McCONNAUGHEY and JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal narcotics agent known as the “white devil” has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for several corruption counts. Chad Scott was found guilty of stealing money from suspects, falsifying government records and committing perjury during a federal trial. His sentencing
Continue ReadingBy FOX 12 STAFF Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — A record 665 people were in the hospital with COVID-19 in Oregon Wednesday as the state enacts new measures to curb rising case counts and keep hospital beds free. The Oregon Health Authority reported eight new deaths related to COVID-19
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Germany’s governing parties made an unusual show of solidarity with their main challengers Thursday by denouncing an advertising campaign targeting the environmentalist Greens. The ads that appeared in dozens of cities less than two months before the country’s national election feature a wilted version of the Green party’s sunflower symbol, phrases such
Continue ReadingBy FOX 12 STAFF Click here for updates on this story HILLSBORO, OR (KPTV) — A fire that ignited in an attic at a Hillsboro home Wednesday night, fortunately, didn’t burn precious personal items. According to Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, residents of a home in the 800 block of Southeast 32nd Avenue reported smoke coming
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Answer: This person not being selected to host “Jeopardy!” has caused a bit of outrage. Who is LeVar Burton? Burton fans are not happy that he didn’t snag the gig to replace beloved longtime host Alex Trebek who died in November 2020 at the age of 80 after battling pancreatic
Continue ReadingCNN, CNNBUSINESS By Lisa Respers France, CNN Answer: This person not being selected to host “Jeopardy!” has caused a bit of outrage. Who is LeVar Burton? Burton fans are not happy that he didn’t snag the gig to replace beloved longtime host Alex Trebek who died in November 2020 at the age of 80 after
Continue ReadingBy TERRANCE KELLY Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — Another metro Atlanta hospital will require employees to undergo a COVID-19 vaccine shot. Grady Memorial Hospital is joining the list of hospitals requiring staffers to vaccinate against the COVID-19 virus. On Wednesday, Grady’s CEO said the required COVID-19 vaccination roll-out will
Continue ReadingBy ROB POLANSKY Click here for updates on this story PLAINFIELD, CT (WFSB) — A teenager was arrested on a slew of weapons and drug charges after police investigated a gunshot noise complaint in Plainfield. Joshua Griffin, 18, was arrested on Wednesday. Police said they responded to an address on Center Street around 8:20 a.m.,
Continue ReadingBy TERRANCE KELLY Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — A man is recovering in the hospital after his adult stepson shot him during an argument. The incident happened late Wednesday night in the 200 block of Richardson Street in southwest Atlanta. A police spokesperson said medics rushed the man to
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell for a third straight time last week, the latest sign that employers are laying off fewer people as they struggle to fill a record number of open jobs and meet a surge in consumer demand. Thursday’s report from
Continue ReadingBy RYAN BRESLIN, ZACH GILCHRIEST Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, TN (WSMV) — After the Williamson School Board meeting on Tuesday, a video shows parents heckling each other. The Williamson County Schools board voted 7 – 3 to reinstate masks for elementary schools. Williamson County Schools brought back their mask mandate after
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Rand Paul, US senator from Kentucky. Personal Birth date: January 7, 1963 Birth place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Birth name: Randal Howard Paul Father: Ron Paul, former presidential candidate and retired US representative from Texas Mother: Carol (Wells) Paul Marriage: Kelley (Ashby) Paul Children: Robert; Duncan; William
Continue ReadingNEWLAND, N.C. (AP) — Court documents say a woman whose body was found buried in concrete in the basement of her western North Carolina home had fired her caretaker in June, but neighbors said the former caretaker was still living in the woman’s home until late July. WSOC-TV reports that search warrants state Elizabeth Carserino
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Personal Birth date: August 30, 1954 (some sources say August 31) Birth place: Kopys, Belarus Full name: Alexander Grigorievich Lukashenko Father: name unavailable publicly Mother: Yekaterina Lukashenko, milkmaid Marriage: Galina (Zhelnerovich) Lukashenko (1975-present) Children: with Galina (Zhelnerovich) Lukashenko: Viktor and Dmitry;
Continue ReadingBy RYAN BRESLIN, ZACH GILCHRIEST Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Multiple independent music venues across Nashville will now be requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from anyone wanting to enter for a show. On Thursday, those new requirements go into effect at Exit/In. Owner Chris Cobb
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