By EMILIO MORENATTI Associated Press Photographer Emilio Morenatti, who lost a leg in Afghanistan, set out to photograph and talk with Paralympic athletes disabled in war. At times, he says, he thinks he would give it all away — his life’s work, the prizes and recognition, including the Pulitzer he was awarded this year —
Continue ReadingBy SAM METZ Associated Press/Report for America CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Republican Adam Laxalt is raising fears of voter fraud and talking about preemptively mounting legal challenges more than 14 months before the 2022 midterm elections. Laxalt, who is running in Nevada’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, is one of many GOP candidates that
Continue ReadingBy Stephen Moody Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Tonice LaPierre says that her stay at the Quality Inn was anything but quality. And her attempts to contact the business have been unsuccessful. “When we opened up the doors to the room, the instant smell of stuffiness is what we
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Catriona Matthew is the only European to be captain of consecutive winning teams in the Solheim Cup. And now she’s ready to give someone else a try. Matthew left no doubt after Europe’s win over the Americans that she was ready to move on after two
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GOOD TUESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… While we are noting an improved air quality over yesterday, the AQI this morning does range from moderate to very unhealthy in Central Oregon. Mostly sunny skies will be marred by a smoky haze all day. Highs will be in the low 90’s, with light and somewhat variable winds. Skies will
Continue ReadingBy MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The commander of the British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth’ says the first port call in Japan by his strike group underscores Britain’s commitment to strengthening its military partnership with Japan. The visit comes as Japan is seeking to expand its military cooperation beyond its traditional alliance
Continue ReadingBy Brendan Kirby Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Jourdan Jones gave new meaning to Labor Day on Monday – going into labor and giving birth in her home before paramedics could arrive. Jones said her baby was due Friday, and she had given birth twice before. So she figured
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes (CNN) — La estructura de liderazgo de los talibanes ha sido un misterio durante mucho tiempo, y se sabe poco sobre cómo funciona más allá de las figuras más influyentes del grupo. Después de tomar el control de Afganistán, los talibanes avanzan para formar un nuevo gobierno, con promesas de inclusión y reforma.
Continue ReadingBy Ella Nilsen, CNN As Democratic lawmakers begin crafting a massive $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package this week, a coalition of prominent environmental groups is asking them to include between $577 billion and $746 billion for key climate provisions. In a letter delivered to members of Congress on Tuesday and shared exclusively with CNN, groups
Continue ReadingBy TIM SULLIVAN Associated Press FREMONT, Ind. (AP) — Twenty years after the attacks of Sept. 11, and just days after the Taliban took control of Kabul, a small group of American combat veterans competing in the Tokyo Paralympics — a corps of elite athletes who have triumphed over catastrophic injuries they suffered in Iraq
Continue ReadingBy TIM SULLIVAN Associated Press FREMONT, Ind. (AP) — Twenty years after the attacks of Sept. 11, and just days after the Taliban took control of Kabul, a small group of American combat veterans competing in the Tokyo Paralympics — a corps of elite athletes who have triumphed over catastrophic injuries they suffered in Iraq
Continue ReadingBy Katie Hunt, CNN Some warm-blooded animals are experiencing shifts in their body shapes, likely as a response to the pressures of climate change, according to a new review of existing research. Animals are getting larger beaks, legs and ears that allow them to better regulate their body temperatures as the planet gets hotter, with
Continue ReadingBy Megan Mellado Click here for updates on this story LAKELAND, Florida (WESH) — Neighbors who spoke to WESH 2 tell us it could’ve easily been them who were shot and killed. One neighbor in particular, Miguel Rivera, tells us he believes the suspect knocked on his door first. “Before all this happened, he had
Continue ReadingBy Sana Noor Haq, CNN A toddler was found three days after he went missing in the Australian wilderness, authorities confirmed on Monday. New South Wales (NSW) Police responded to reports just before 12.30 p.m. on Friday that three-year-old Anthony “AJ” Elfalak had gone missing from his family’s property in the rural area of Putty,
Continue ReadingBy Claire Metz Click here for updates on this story PORT ORANGE, Florida (WESH) — A Port Orange woman is back home after 10 days in ICU fighting COVID-19. “It is the most terrifying thing you will ever experience in your life, just laying there not being able to take a breath,” Donna Crane said.
Continue ReadingBy SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer National Weather Service chief Louis Uccellini says he will retire at the end of the year. Uccellini, who announced his retirement Tuesday, has been the director of the weather service for more than eight years. His tenure was marked by ever more extreme weather brought on by climate change
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Ramirez and Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Photographs by Edmund D. Fountain for CNN Milton Cayette Jr. was stuck in his home in St. James Parish after uprooted trees from Hurricane Ida blocked his driveway and damaged his front door. Cayette, who uses a wheelchair, called parish officials for help. They never came. Parish
Continue ReadingCNN, POOL, KATC, KPRC, WDSU, TROY HENRY PHOTOS By Rachel Ramirez and Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Photographs by Edmund D. Fountain for CNN Milton Cayette Jr. was stuck in his home in St. James Parish after uprooted trees from Hurricane Ida blocked his driveway and damaged his front door. Cayette, who uses a wheelchair, called
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — A man whom U.S. authorities have described as the world’s largest purveyor of child pornography would be sentenced to 21 to 27 years in prison under the terms of a new plea deal. Eric Eoin Marques is scheduled to be sentenced next week. His attorneys
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Kansas City Southern is in talks with Canadian Pacific to determine whether its $31 billion bid is the best offer on the table after regulators rejected a key part of Canadian National’s $33.6 billion offer last week. Kansas City Southern said Saturday that its board
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