By Akanksha Sharma, Mayumi Maruyama, and Sana Noor Haq, CNN McDonald’s Japan is temporarily limiting the sale of french fries due to delays in shipments of potatoes to the country, the company said in a press release Tuesday. The supply issues were caused by floods in Canada, a major transit point for shipments, as well
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Florida authorities say they found cocaine and methamphetamine wrapped around a man’s penis during a traffic stop, but the man denied the drugs were his. Pinellas County sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle driving without its lights on at 4 a.m. last Saturday. WFLA-TV reports the driver was arrested on
Continue ReadingCNN By Chloe Melas, CNN Tom Holland is a man of his word. He promised a little boy who saved his sister from a dog attack in 2020 that the young Spider-Man fan could visit the “Spider-Man: No Way Home” set and he did just that. Bridger Walker was just 6 years old when he
Continue ReadingBy Terry Bulger Click here for updates on this story MURFREESBORO, Tennessee (WSMV) — The Christmas spirit is a never-ending one for a carrot cake making man in Murfreesboro. His grandmother’s recipe and a big heart keep making them happen year-round. He delivers them around Middle Tennessee, but mostly to assisted living centers. Mike Gann
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization is warning that blanket booster programs in rich countries risk prolonging the world’s battle with COVID-19. He says that “no country can boost its way out of the pandemic.” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the priority must be to reduce deaths and help all
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization is warning that blanket booster programs in rich countries risk prolonging the world’s battle with COVID-19. He says that “no country can boost its way out of the pandemic.” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the priority must be to reduce deaths and help all
Continue ReadingBy Annette Weston Click here for updates on this story WINTERVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A local nonprofit is providing a Christmas miracle for a medically fragile Winterville boy, presenting a check to the family of Greyson Ausbon to help make their home more accessible for the toddler’s special needs. Greyson’s grandma Alice Stancil Huggins
Continue ReadingBy FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have addressed the need for experienced depth at running back by signing former All-Pro Le’Veon Bell. Bell, who was released this season after appearing in five games with the Baltimore Ravens, joins the Bucs as the reigning Super Bowl champions deal
Continue ReadingBy JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Researchers studying the wreckage of the last U.S. slave ship on the Alabama coast have made a surprising discovery. A recently released report shows that most of the wooden schooner remains intact, including the pen that was used to imprison African captives during the journey across
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Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, Dec. 22. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays.
Continue ReadingThis storm system that is building in will make mountain driving a serious challenge, but it will be a boon for the resorts. Mt. Bachelor is expecting to receive 25-36″ of fresh snow by Christmas morning, with more snowfall continuing through the middle of next week. Holiday travelers should pay close attention to road reports
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The Cleveland Browns got their coach back on the sideline. The New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles might be without theirs this weekend. Browns second-year coach Kevin Stefanski cleared COVID-19 protocols Wednesday and returned to the team after missing Monday’s home loss
Continue ReadingBy Amy Woodyatt, CNN The UK’s advertising regulator has labeled two promotions for fan tokens by Arsenal as “irresponsible,” ruling they were misleading customers over the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies and warned the English Premier League club that they mustn’t appear again. The UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) ruled that the ads — a
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GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… Today we’ll feel the initial effects of a storm system that will stay with us through the Christmas weekend. Highs will be scattered through the 40’s today and thickening clouds will deliver a chance of rain showers. Gentle southerly breezes in the morning will ramp up to a gusty 10-15 mph.
Continue ReadingBy Kay Jones and Tina Burnside, CNN Two people died after a small plane collided with a paraglider outside of Houston on Tuesday, the Fort Bend County constable told CNN on Wednesday. The single-engine Cessna 208 crashed Tuesday morning shortly after colliding with a paraglider outside of Fulshear, just west of Houston, a statement from
Continue ReadingBy Caitlin Lilly Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A woman is accused of shooting her boyfriend Sunday night in the central Las Vegas Valley, according to police. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday that at approximately 10:05 p.m. Sunday, dispatch received a
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett is dealing with a groin injury that could keep the Browns’ star defensive end out of Saturday’s game at Green Bay. Garrett has a career-high 15 sacks this season. Garrett got hurt in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s loss to Las Vegas. He
Continue ReadingBy Caitlin Lilly Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A Las Vegas man was sentenced Monday to 111 months in prison for using skimming devices to steal victims’ identities and credit card account information to buy luxury items. According to court documents, from Jan. 1, 2013 to Jan. 3, 2017,
Continue ReadingBy Kristen DeSilva Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — The Southern Nevada Health District said they will distribute fentanyl test strips to the public and provide information to community partners to distribute them as well. Overdoses in general increased by 34% in Clark County, the agency said. The strips are
Continue ReadingBy Caitlin Lilly Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A Las Vegas rideshare driver has been arrested after he was accused of sexually assaulting a passenger, according to police. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said in a news release that on Dec. 18 at approximately 1:16 a.m., officer responded
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