By Claire Galt Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — During her junior year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel, Caitlyn Kumi launched Miss EmpowHer, a brand she says promotes self-confidence, inclusion and empowerment of women of all shapes and shades, anywhere and everywhere. “I really wanted to
Continue ReadingBy ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s unemployment rate declined slightly in August as the state added 104,300 new jobs for the month. New data from the Califonria Employment Development Department shows that nearly 45% of all job gains in August came from government jobs. The agency said that’s likely because public
Continue ReadingBy ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s unemployment rate declined slightly in August as the state added 104,300 new jobs for the month. New data from the Califonria Employment Development Department shows that nearly 45% of all job gains in August came from government jobs. The agency said that’s likely because public
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The mayor of San Francisco was spotted dancing and singing at an indoor nightclub without a mask, despite a strict city order to wear masks when inside. Mayor London Breed has promoted restrictive measures aimed at curbing the coronavirus, frustrating business owners who have had to shut down or limit customers.
Continue ReadingBy Julian Grace Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — On Thursday night, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in the case of a man impersonating a deputy earlier in the day. A former Wake County deputy, Chris Balgowan, spotted the imposter driving around in a car that
Continue ReadingBy Tal Yellin and Janie Boschma, CNN Employees in five industries will especially feel the effects of the new vaccine mandate — management, utilities, information, finance and insurance, and administration and waste management services. More than 80% of the workforce for those five industries are employed by businesses with a staff of at least 100
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — La Corte Constitucional de Colombia ordenó este jueves al Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) reconocer la personería jurídica del movimiento político Colombia Humana, liderado por el senador Gustavo Petro. La decisión del tribunal se selló tras una votación a favor de 8 magistrados y una abstención y allana el camino
Continue ReadingBy Briana Whitney Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO) — It’s been two months since the City of Phoenix started closing their most popular hiking trails at Camelback and Piestewa Peak anytime there’s an excessive heat watch. The goal was to protect hikers and firefighters. The pilot program was put into place
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota legislative leaders are distributing a petition to lawmakers asking them to support a special session to consider impeaching Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg for a car crash last year that killed a pedestrian. House Speaker Spencer Gosch released the text of the petition. Two-thirds
Continue ReadingBy BOUBACAR DIALLO and KRISTA LARSON Associated Press CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guinea’s ruling junta says that deposed President Alpha Conde won’t be leaving the country into exile. The military leaders behind this month’s coup said late Friday they wanted to dismiss rumors that an exit was being negotiated for the former president. A visiting
Continue ReadingBy MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Tom Cruise is getting a sneak preview of what it’s like to circle Earth in a SpaceX capsule. Representatives for SpaceX’s first privately chartered flight revealed Friday that the actor took part in a private call with the four space tourists orbiting more than
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer The back issue that bothered Green Bay outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith throughout the preseason will now force the Packers to play without their Pro Bowl pass rusher for the next few weeks. The Packers have placed Smith on injured reserve. That means Smith will miss at least three games.
Continue ReadingBy DAN GELSTON Associated Press Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament spent his time off during the pandemic recording a solo album, painting and he even contributed to Olympics coverage with his friend Kenny Mayne. He’s ready to hit the stage again with Pear Jam, who play Saturday in front of a live crowd for the
Continue ReadingBy GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina judges have struck down the state’s latest photo voter identification law. Two of the three trial judges hearing a lawsuit declared on Friday that the December 2018 law is unconstitutional. The judges barred its enforcement, agreeing with minority voters that Republicans rammed through
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have placed starting offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga on injured reserve. Bulaga was battling groin and back injuries throughout training camp. He started at right tackle during last Sunday’s opener at Washington, playing 45 snaps before being sidelined early in the
Continue ReadingWPTV, LISA WILSON, CNN By Maggie Fox, CNN A head-to-head study of all three authorized coronavirus vaccines in the United States finds the Moderna vaccine is slightly more effective than Pfizer’s in real-life use in keeping people out of the hospital, and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine comes in third, but still provides 71% protection.
Continue ReadingBy Maggie Fox, CNN A head-to-head study of all three authorized coronavirus vaccines in the United States finds the Moderna vaccine is slightly more effective than Pfizer’s in real-life use in keeping people out of the hospital, and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine comes in third, but still provides 71% protection. Pfizer’s vaccine provided 88%
Continue ReadingBy Diksha Madhok, CNN Business China has applied to join a major Asia-Pacific trade partnership that the United States ditched several years ago, as the world’s second largest economy tries to bolster its relationships in the region. Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao applied for membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP),
Continue ReadingBy Cameron Taylor Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The woman who captured video of a Smyrna man being held to the ground by security guards at a downtown Nashville bar is speaking up. She told us, the night out on Lower Broadway from a month ago now replays in
Continue ReadingBy Justina Latimer Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Lyft passenger was left on the side of Briley Parkway and is now going viral after sharing his shocking story. “The app asked me if I wanted to upgrade my ride experience for an extra couple of bucks. I was
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