By Gabbii King Click here for updates on this story ST. TAMMANY PARISH, Louisiana (WDSU) — An inmate at the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Facility was transported to a local hospital Tuesday after police said he suffered from an unknown medical condition. Jacorey Clark, 39, was pronounced dead after being treated at the hospital. A
Continue ReadingDULLES, Va. (AP) — Authorities say a passenger in a car driven by Washington Football Team safety Deshazor Everett was killed when the vehicle slammed into several trees and rolled over. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office says the passenger — 29-year-old Olivia S. Peters of Las Vegas — died at a hospital after Thursday night’s
Continue ReadingDULLES, Va. (AP) — Authorities say a passenger in a car driven by Washington Football Team safety Deshazor Everett was killed when the vehicle slammed into several trees and rolled over. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office says the passenger — 29-year-old Olivia S. Peters of Las Vegas — died at a hospital after Thursday night’s
Continue ReadingCNN Staff If you’re planning to travel to New Zealand, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic. The basics New Zealand was a poster child early on for how to deal with Covid-19. Its early lockdown and strict border measures meant it suppressed the virus
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Seed to Table said Friday they are excited to announce the launch of their 2022 produce share. With sign-ups opening on Jan. 20, this season will feature a longer-than-ever availability of fresh veggies, sliding-scale payment options and SNAP/EBT payment options.
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The International Ice Hockey Federation has canceled the under-18 women’s world championship for the second straight year over COVID-19 concerns, drawing sharp criticism with the men’s world junior hockey championship opening this weekend. The IIHF says tournaments scheduled to begin in January have been canceled because of the rapid spread of
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 5 UCLA’s men’s basketball home games against No. 6 Arizona on Dec. 30 and Arizona State on Jan. 1 have been postponed because of an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak within the program. The Bruins have not been played since a Dec. 11 victory at Marquette. Five games have been called off
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press Prosecutors say a North Carolina man awaiting trial on charges he assaulted two police officers during the Capitol riot had an assault rifle and ammunition in his vehicle when he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving earlier this month. The Justice Department on Thursday asked a federal judge to
Continue ReadingBy SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In preparation for freezing temperatures, snow and ice in the Pacific Northwest this holiday weekend and next week, state officials in Oregon have declared an emergency and shelters are being opened throughout the region to help the homeless. At least five severe weathers shelters
Continue ReadingBy SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In preparation for freezing temperatures, snow and ice in the Pacific Northwest this holiday weekend and next week, state officials in Oregon have declared an emergency and shelters are being opened throughout the region to help the homeless. At least five severe weathers shelters
Continue ReadingBy SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In preparation for freezing temperatures, snow and ice in the Pacific Northwest this holiday weekend and next week, state officials in Oregon have declared an emergency and shelters are being opened throughout the region to help the homeless. At least five severe weathers shelters
Continue ReadingBy NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica. He went ahead with the service despite the resurgence in COVID-19 cases that prompted a new vaccine mandate for Vatican employees .A maskless Francis processed down the central aisle of the
Continue ReadingBy Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden made a Christmas Eve call to North American Aerospace Defense Command on Friday at the White House, updating children on Santa’s progress across the globe as part of what NORAD Commander Gen. Glen VanHerck on the call called “DOD’s largest outreach program.” The first call was plagued by
Continue ReadingBy Carma Hassan and Jason Hanna, CNN A Carnival cruise ship that departed Miami has “a small number” of people aboard who have tested positive for Covid-19, and it has been denied entry to ports at two Caribbean islands, the cruise line said. However, the Carnival Freedom ship was granted access to visit Amber Cove
Continue ReadingCNN, GETTY IMAGES By Carma Hassan and Jason Hanna, CNN A Carnival cruise ship that departed Miami has “a small number” of people aboard who have tested positive for Covid-19, and it has been denied entry to ports at two Caribbean islands, the cruise line said. However, the Carnival Freedom ship was granted access to
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — An Uber driver is charged with raping a female passenger who police say fell asleep before waking up as she was attacked during a ride in metro Las Vegas. Clark County jail records say 30-year-old Dawed Oumer Mekonene was arrested Tuesday and remained in jail Friday pending a Thursday court hearing
Continue ReadingBy W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Maxx Crosby wasn’t popular in high school, struggled with his focus while in college at Eastern Michigan and checked himself into rehab for alcoholism after a disappointing rookie season with the Las Vegas Raiders. Now, in his third year, it’s all coming together for the 24-year-old
Continue ReadingBy Sonia Moghe, CNN Prosecutors in a filing say the parents of alleged Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley are at a “greater risk of flight” now than when they were arraigned on involuntary manslaughter charges earlier this month and allege the couple “willfully ignored the needs and well-being of their son and the threat
Continue ReadingBy Kayla James Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A Des Moines woman is pleading for help in finding the person responsible of her mother’s death. Johnita Clemons was shot and killed on Christmas Eve back in 2013. Des Moines Police say someone fired several rounds from the street
Continue ReadingBy Alan Shope Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — A former patient returned to talk with the staff that helped him recover from a devastating motorcycle accident. Marcus Smith wasn’t going to let anything stop him from this reunion. On Nov. 2, 2020, Smith, a father of three, was
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