By Nancy Laflin Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — On the steps of city hall Monday, Tryna Verbeck didn’t hold back. “My family and what I now know to be my countless brothers and sisters in blue hold you both equally accountable for the nightmare my family will never
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This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense to keep our kids safe while they surf online.
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Faulk Click here for updates on this story PLACERVILLE, California (KCRA) — Some volunteers are hoping to bring a little joy to children affected by the Caldor Fire affecting many communities in the Sierra. “Ashlee’s Toy Closet” on Monday stopped by the Green Valley Community Church in Placerville with a truck full of
Continue ReadingBy STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council has approved new ballot language that aims to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new Department of Public Safety after a judge struck down the previous wording. Judge Jamie Anderson declared the old language was misleading and unworkable. She issued the order
Continue ReadingBy COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday ordered a state mental health evaluation for the man accused of killing 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in March to determine whether he is competent to proceed with the case. Judge Ingrid Seftar Bakke ordered that one or more state psychiatrists
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El líder de los Proud Boys, Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, se entregó en una prisión de Washington este lunes, para comenzar a cumplir su sentencia de más de 5 meses por quemar la pancarta de Black Lives Matter de una iglesia y traer cargadores de rifles a la capital estadounidense días
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — Health authorities in Spain are blaming human error for the switching of two baby girls in a maternity ward almost 20 years ago. The mix-up came to light after one of them discovered by chance through a DNA test as a teenager that she wasn’t the daughter of her presumed parents. The
Continue ReadingBy LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer COVID-19 booster shots may be coming for at least some Americans but there’s still important science to be worked out about who really needs them and when. The Biden administration’s initial plan was to offer Pfizer or Moderna boosters starting Sept. 20. While real-world data shows the vaccines used
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WLWT) — A Butler County judge has denied a preliminary injunction request that would have ordered West Chester hospital to treat a COVID-19 patient with Ivermectin, despite a CDC warning against it. Butler County Judge Michael Oster issued the ruling Monday, saying
Continue ReadingPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt will be available when the defending AFC North champions open the season in Buffalo. The three-time Pro Bowler is entering the final year of his contract and negotiations on a possible extension are ongoing. Watt didn’t play during the preseason
Continue ReadingBy Paul LeBlanc, CNN Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said Monday evening that law enforcement needs to take the upcoming right-wing rally in support of jailed January 6 rioters “very seriously” as concerns mount about more potential violence on Capitol Hill. “I think they should take it very seriously. In fact, they should take
Continue ReadingBy Anneken Tappe, CNN Business As abortion rights advocates scramble to fight a Texas law that effectively bans abortion in the state, economists are drawing attention to the financial hardships — and subsequent economic downsides — that can occur when women’s reproductive rights are restricted. The effects having children can have on a woman’s career
Continue ReadingCNN By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business As abortion rights advocates scramble to fight a Texas law that effectively bans abortion in the state, economists are drawing attention to the financial hardships — and subsequent economic downsides — that can occur when women’s reproductive rights are restricted. The effects having children can have on a woman’s
Continue ReadingCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson starting safety Landen Zanders will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury suffered in loss to Georgia last week. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says Zanders needs surgery and won’t be able to return until next year. Swinney says Zanders will use this as a redshirt season and
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Spain’s top sports authority has accepted the Spanish league’s request to postpone a pair of weekend matches involving teams with players on international duty with South American nations. The games between Barcelona and Sevilla and Villarreal and Alavés will be played at later dates. The Spanish
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at violence against UN peacekeeping forces. This is a selected list of incidents from 1990 to present. Facts Since 1948, the United Nations has authorized more than 70 peacekeeping missions around the globe. There are currently 12 peacekeeping operations. Since 1948, at least 4,128 peacekeepers have been killed in
Continue ReadingBy PAUL J. WEBER and LM OTERO Associated Press TYLER, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law an overhaul of the state’s election rules following months of protests by Democrats. The sweeping bill signed Tuesday by the two-term Republican governor further tightens Texas’ strict voting laws. Texas joins more than a
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Green Bay’s Elgton Jenkins has spent his NFL career demonstrating he can thrive at just about every spot on the offensive line. Now the Pro Bowl left guard looks forward to his biggest test yet as he fills in for injured All-Pro selection David Bakhtiari at left tackle and
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Jacob Zuma, former president of South Africa. Zuma survived at least half a dozen no-confidence votes during his presidency. Personal Birth date: April 12, 1942 Birth place: Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa Birth name: Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma Father: Gcinamazwi Zuma, police officer Mother: Nobhekisisa Bessie,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the September 11, 2012, attack on the US mission in Benghazi, Libya. Facts September 11, 2012 – The US mission in Benghazi is attacked and burned. An attack later that night involves mortar and rocket fire against a US diplomatic annex in the city. US Ambassador Christopher
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