An off-duty Minneapolis firefighter who was rebuffed from rendering aid to George Floyd last May returned to the stand in Derek Chauvin’s trial on Wednesday, a day after her cross-examination grew contentious. Genevieve Hansen testified on Tuesday she was out for a walk on her day off and came upon Floyd in clear medical distress
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Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story WILSON’S CREEK, Caldwell County (WLOS) — A North Carolina man is jailed after deputies said he shot and killed a family pet and the de facto mascot of a popular country store. Caldwell County Sherriff’s Office officials said “Rocky,” a 120-pound Rottweiler, was laying on the porch at
Continue ReadingJeff Mosely’s job revolves around keeping students engaged in the classroom — but with many classrooms online only during the Covid-19 pandemic, that has become a challenge. And it’s a challenge he takes personally, as the executive director of academic programs for Marietta City Schools in the suburbs of Atlanta. “When you can’t find a
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden believes Americans “deserve better information” about the origin of Covid-19 and further steps from the global community, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday after the release of a World Health Organization report that said the pandemic is very likely to have started with transmission from one animal to another, and
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story VANCEBORO, Craven County (WLOS) — A jury has found Jeffrey Acker guilty of second degree murder for the 2018 killing of Carolyn Patterson. He has also been deemed guilty of felonious robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony larceny of a motor vehicle. Acker will face 30 to
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WLS) — A south suburban woman said she received a confirmation text message about a COVID vaccine shot, but said she has not yet signed up for one. The text appears to be a part of a scheme that the federal government has been warning the public
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story WAUKEGAN, Illinois (WLS) — Waukegan’s Board of Education met Tuesday night as it considers changing the names of two of its schools, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Daniel Webster Middle School. Jefferson, who was the nation’s third president, owned slaves. Webster was a former senator who supported slavery.
Continue ReadingMy Bloody Valentine have signed with Domino and the band’s music is now available to stream. The “dreampop” quartet’s most recent album was 2013’s “m b v,” which was a surprise release,. The group’s 1988 album, “Isn’t Anything” and 1991’s “Loveless” have also been made available widely for the first time ever. Domino will also
Continue ReadingAs governments across the globe scramble to secure Covid-19 vaccine doses for humans, Russia has registered the world’s first coronavirus vaccine for animals, state media outlet TASS reported Wednesday. The vaccine is named Carnivak-Cov, TASS said, citing Konstantin Savenkov, the deputy head of Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor.) “Carnivak-Cov, a sorbate
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Portland Public Schools will be heading back to class in just a few short days but it’s not the classrooms that have some parents worried. “As an adult, I feel uncomfortable over there at times as well, so I don’t know how kids could
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon announced a Portland man was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for a bank fraud scheme where he would recruit others, including minors, to deposit fraudulent checks into their personal bank accounts and withdraw cash. Marcus
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Michigan (WNEM) — Five inmates and five families want to give their loved ones a second chance at freedom. “They just sent him away forever,” Claudia Perkins-Milton said. “I just want him to come home,” Janice Murphy said. But most of these men are facing life sentences some
Continue ReadingPop superstar Britney Spears says she was reduced to tears by a documentary that explored her career and high-profile conservatorship battle with her father. “Framing Britney Spears,” which aired in February, profiled the singer’s traumatic life in the spotlight and delved into the court-sanctioned conservatorship that gives her father, Jamie Spears, power over her finances
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) — Proper Cannabis in St. Louis County is the first company in Missouri to be licensed to grow and manufacture medical marijuana under one roof. The company began production Tuesday. “Today we’re making gumdrops. Blood orange strawberry is the flavor,” said Proper’s Culinary
Continue ReadingRep. Matt Gaetz on Tuesday denied that he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old after the New York Times reported that, according to its sources, the Justice Department was investigating a possible sexual relationship with the girl and whether he paid for her to travel with him. The Florida Republican said in a statement
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story LIBERTY, Missouri (KCTV) — Making candles comes naturally for EJ Wood – owner of Untamed Supply in Liberty. But it was other issues, under the surface that was burning him up. He says in the past, if people would ask him his pronouns, he would get angry. Assigned
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — On Saturday night, James and Katelyn Martin woke up to the sound of rushing water in their home. With water quickly rising, the couple grabbed what they could and got out. In stormy weather, they swam to a neighbor’s where James pulled Katelyn on
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Lycoming Bakery in South Williamsport has halted all production of bread, leaving several restaurants and shops that rely on it stunned with sudden closure. That includes Humpty Dumpty Creek Side sandwich shop in Williamsport. Owner Bobbi-Jo Staver says this closure leaves her and others
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story HALLSTEAD, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Kyle Falkenberg grew up in Susquehanna County and just recently moved into his house along Susquehanna Avenue. Like many homeowners, he wanted to protect his home and property so he installed surveillance cameras. “I hate to say it but you’re usually looking out for
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