By Alanne Orjoux, CNN Two high school students, a man who was trying to save his fiancée and a 9-year-old boy are among 10 people who died after a crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival tragedy in Houston, authorities said. Rapper Travis Scott, who was performing November 5, has said he will pay for the
Continue ReadingAMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts has fired coach Walt Bell after he went 2-23 over three seasons with the Minutemen. The 37-year-old Bell took over one of the toughest jobs in major college football in 2019, but showed few signs of turning it around. UMass fell to 1-8 on Saturday, losing 35-22 to FCS school
Continue ReadingBy JILL COLVIN Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Republicans this weekend projected newfound confidence about their chances of retaking control of Congress in 2022 at the first large party gathering since they claimed major victories in Tuesday’s off-year elections. The mood was jubilant at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual leadership meeting in Las Vegas,
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call about a lost hiker near Hanauma Bay on Saturday afternoon. HFD responded to the emergency call at 3:34 PM and the first unit arrived at the trailhead at 3:42 PM and used
Continue ReadingBy DREW MARINE Click here for updates on this story MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — Two people died, including a teenager, after being hit by fallen branches from trees in a strong storm that passed through the metro area on Saturday morning. The Portland Police Bureau said it was called to a homeless camp at
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story OIL CITY, Louisiana (KTBS) — Blue skies isn’t always the best for fishing, but that didn’t stop anglers from hitting Caddo Lake for a great cause on Saturday. Jasper Fud McCormick, 5, is dealing with leukemia and couldn’t attend the event that was held for
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “Eternals,” one of Marvel’s most ambitious efforts to expand its superhero universe, arrived in theaters over the weekend with an estimated $71 million in ticket sales. By most studios’ box-office standards, the opening was enviable. Only three other films have debuted better during the pandemic.
Continue ReadingBy KONSTANTIN TESTORIDES Associated Press SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Police in North Macedonia say they have discovered 42 migrants packed in a truck in the southeastern part of the country near the border with Greece. The driver of the truck and a passenger bolted out of the vehicle while it was moving and escaped,
Continue ReadingBy KENDALL KEYS, JAMES PAXSON Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — A local daycare for special needs children is under pressure to leave by the church where they operate. They’re fighting for time to stay, until they find a new facility. It is an answered prayer for parents that have
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story FLORISSANT, Missouri (KMOV) — There’s a big event to help a local young girl with a rare nerve disorder Sunday afternoon. Ten-year-old Lyla’s story has gone viral after a non-profit, Charlie Rocket’s Dream Machine, made a stop in St. Louis. Lyla has a passion for
Continue ReadingBy NICK SLOAN, ABBY DODGE Click here for updates on this story LEE’S SUMMIT, Missouri (KCTV) — Police in Lee’s Summit are investigating a fatal shooting in the 3700 block of NE Ralph Powell Road. A body was discovered outside of the Sonic at around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. Police identified the victim as
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Cincinnati held on to the No. 2 ranking by just four points over No. 3 Alabama in The Associated Press college football poll, and Oregon passed Ohio State to move up to No. 5. Georgia is a unanimous No. 1 for the fifth straight week in the
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Cincinnati held on to the No. 2 ranking by just four points over No. 3 Alabama in The Associated Press college football poll, and Oregon passed Ohio State to move up to No. 5. Georgia is a unanimous No. 1 for the fifth straight week in the
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Mackenzie Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — More than 100 people gathered outside Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville on Saturday to protest President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. In August, Pardee UNC Health Care announced they would require all staff to be vaccinated by Nov. 12, 2021 or
Continue ReadingBy LACEY BEASLEY Click here for updates on this story TILLMAN’S CORNER, Alabama (WALA) — A big scare the Alabama Pecan Festival in Tillman’s Corner, left a lot of people shaken up. A child was rushed to the hospital after falling off a carnival ride. The “Super Shot” towered high above the festival. All riders
Continue ReadingBy JOSEPH WENZEL Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — One of Nashville’s most popular honky tonks is responding to an autopsy report about a man who died at a bar after reports of a fight. The medical examiner says Dallas Barrett died from asphyxia. And his death has now been
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: No. 2 Cincinnati narrowly holds off No. 3 Alabama in AP Top 25; No. 5 Oregon jumps No. 6 Ohio St.
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — West Ham ended Liverpool’s 25-match unbeaten run in all competitions with a 3-2 victory that dislodged the team from third place in the Premier League. Alisson flapped in the air to allow Aaron Cresswell’s inswinging corner to go through his hands in the fourth minute. After Trent Alexander-Arnold equalized at the end
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has told its players, coaches and referees that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus, with particular urgency for those who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The league and the National Basketball Players Association says those who received Johnson & Johnson
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business Marvel’s “Eternals” opened with a $71 million domestic box office launch this weekend, Disney announced, making it the 4th highest opening of the pandemic despite less than favorable reviews from critics. The number comes close to “Shang-Chi’s” $75.3 million Labor Day weekend opening, but the next few weekends will give
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