By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors say attorneys for a former student accused of killing 17 people at a Florida high school should not be allowed to use any failures by his therapists, school officials or campus security guards as mitigating factors during the death penalty phase of his trial.
Continue ReadingBy CBSDFW.com Staff Click here for updates on this story HIDALGO, Texas (KTVT) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Hidalgo and Pharr International Bridges intercepted $933,000 in cocaine and methamphetamine in two incidents over the Labor Day holiday weekend. “Drug smuggling organizations sometimes use the large volumes of traffic
Continue ReadingBy JOHN SEEWER Associated Press BERLIN HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — One week has gone by since the 20-year war in Afghanistan came to an end. But the harsh reality of war is still hitting home as Americans now are beginning to honor and bury the last casualties to come back. In Ohio and Missouri, thousands
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The Cougar Peak Fire about 15 miles northwest of Lakeview kept growing quickly Thursday until wetting rains slowed its progress early Friday, after the estimated size nearly tripled, to more than 83,000 acres. Authorities are seeking tip on this and other apparently human-caused wildfires in Lake County.
Continue ReadingZURICH (AP) — Olympic high jump champion Mariya Lasitskene has soared above her gold medal leap to clear a world-leading 2.05 meters at the Diamond League finals. Another stellar three-way contest was sealed by Lasitskene going one centimeter beyond her title-winning clearance from the Tokyo Olympics. Olympic bronze medalist Yaroslava Mahuchikh placed second at 2.03,
Continue ReadingBy Tara Molina Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, IL (WBBM) — Vacancies and boarded up shops across the city, a reminder of how tough the pandemic has been on local business. But CBS 2’s Tara Molina learned about a brand new city program that’s making it easier for business owners to move
Continue ReadingBy LINDSAY WHITEHURST and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Foes of the new Texas law that bans most abortions have been looking to the Democratic-run federal government to swoop in and knock down the most restrictive abortion law in effect in the country. But it’s nowhere near that simple. Known as SB8, the
Continue ReadingBy ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress’ two top Democrats seem like they’re leaving the door open to ultimately reducing the $3.5 trillion price tag of President Joe Biden’s plan to boost social and environment programs. The remarks by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer illustrate the party divisions
Continue ReadingBy LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has affirmed the conviction of one of ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top aides for fraud and accepting bribes. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in the case of Joseph Percoco on Wednesday. A three-judge panel wrote that the public
Continue ReadingBy Sonia Moghe, CNN Nancy Salzman, who created Nxivm alongside Keith Raniere, was sentenced Wednesday to 3 1/2 years in prison. Prosecutors said Salzman was an enabler who helped Raniere remain the leader of a criminal enterprise and gain access to victims, but Salzman’s attorneys say she was a victim herself — and possibly one
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns will start their 2021 season where 2020’s ended — in Kanas City. Cleveland will open a season with Super Bowl hopes at rowdy Arrowhead Stadium and against the AFC champion Chiefs, who edged the Browns in last year’s playoffs. The 22-17 loss stuck
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN For fully vaccinated Americans, the risk of being hospitalized or dying from Covid-19 is low — much lower than the risk for unvaccinated people. But in those rare cases when a fully vaccinated person gets infected, data suggests it’s older adults and those with multiple underlying medical conditions who are most
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Stocks are closing lower on Wall Street Wednesday following a Federal Reserve report that shows U.S. economic activity slowed this summer amid rising worries over resurgent coronavirus cases and mounting supply chain problems and labor shortages. The S&P 500 index, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq composite all fell. Technology
Continue ReadingCNN By Christina Carrega, CNN The FBI has released new video footage of a suspect accused of planting two pipe bombs near the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, DC, the night before the US Capitol riot. The new information includes a virtual map that highlights the route the suspect walked
Continue ReadingBy Christina Carrega, CNN The FBI has released new video footage of a suspect accused of planting two pipe bombs near the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, DC, the night before the US Capitol riot. The new information includes a virtual map that highlights the route the suspect walked while
Continue ReadingBy RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Two years after a cargo ship overturned along the Georgia seacoast, the heavy lifting to remove the wreckage is nearly done. But months of cleanup remain. The South Korean freighter Golden Ray capsized on Sept. 8, 2019, soon after leaving the Port of Brunswick. Wednesday marked
Continue ReadingBy RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Two years after a cargo ship overturned along the Georgia seacoast, the heavy lifting to remove the wreckage is nearly done. But months of cleanup remain. The South Korean freighter Golden Ray capsized on Sept. 8, 2019, soon after leaving the Port of Brunswick. Wednesday marked
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Tuesday marked three years since the death of Pittsburgh native Mac Miller when he overdosed in his apartment in Los Angeles. His legacy lives on across the world, but especially at Blue Slide Park in Frick Park – which was the title
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Sherwin-Williams, PulteGroup fall; Perrigo, Kadmon rise.
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More than a month after abuse and assault charges were dropped against the owner of Hop in the Spa in downtown Sisters, Michael Boyle has been indicted on 21 counts after a total of 11 alleged victims came forward, Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel said Wednesday.
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