By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Family members of slain journalist James Foley testified that his Islamic State captors never made serious attempts to negotiate a ransom before brutally executing him in 2014. Foley’s brother and mother took the witness stand at federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, at the terror trial of
Continue ReadingJERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police have arrested several Palestinians accused of throwing rocks and other objects at officers outside the contested Old City of Jerusalem as tensions flare during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Police say officers arrested eight people suspected of throwing rocks, bottles and fireworks at officers during Ramadan revelries Monday outside
Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN A CNN affiliate station in Minneapolis stumbled upon a rare gem — archival footage of the late, great icon Prince at 11 years old, supporting public school teachers on strike. Staffers at WCCO were combing through the station’s archives for old clips from a local teachers’ strike in 1970 to include
Continue ReadingBy Brendan Kirby Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A woman who admitted helping a convicted felon file a fraudulent application under the Paycheck Protection Program will not do jail time, a federal judge ruled Monday. Chief U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Beaverstock sentenced Tyanna Latoya Vionne Earl, 29, of Mobile,
Continue ReadingBy Amir Vera and Raja Razek, CNN The Dallas concert that left one dead and 16 injured did not have a permit, according to Dallas Police Chief Edgardo “Eddie” Garcia. “This crime is a prime example that non-permitted and promoted events can lead to violence,” Garcia said. “This, of course, can happen at any event,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man who swilled wine and swiped a book while storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail. Jason Riddle, of Keene, pleaded guilty in November to two misdemeanors, theft of government property and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in
Continue ReadingBy MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A new study finds that people who live with handgun owners in the U.S. are shot to death at a higher rate than people who live in homes without such firearms. Past studies have found guns in the home are tied to a higher risk
Continue ReadingJACK MAGRUDER Associated Press MESA, Ariz (AP) — For the remade Oakland Athletics, there are opportunities all over the roster. After trading Matt Chapman, Matt Olson, Chris Bassitt and Sean Manaea, the A’s could begin the season with rookies at third base and in center field, two rookie starting pitchers, and a group of new
Continue ReadingBy DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — AC Milan missed the chance to pull three points clear at the top of Serie A as it was held to a 0-0 draw by Bologna. The result leaves Milan just one point clear of second-placed Napoli with seven matches remaining. Defending champion Inter Milan is
Continue ReadingBy MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Victims of landmine explosions have rallied outside Colombia’s peace tribunal to demand an investigation of rebel groups that have placed the explosives around the country, injuring thousands of civilians and troops. The small group of victims was led Monday by Colombian congressman Jose Jaime Uscategui, who
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The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests reminded the public Monday that overnight permit reservations will begin for Central Cascades Wilderness Permit System Tuesday morning. Wilderness permits are required for all overnight use within the Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington and Three Sisters wilderness areas.
Continue ReadingBy Casey Tolan and Audrey Ash, CNN Photographs by Rachel Woolf for CNN The steel mill that looms over low-slung neighborhoods in Pueblo, Colorado, is a rare bright spot for American manufacturing. Once part of the state’s largest private employer, pumping out steel that was used to build rail lines across the Western US, it
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Una semana después de la famosa bofetada en los Oscar, Will Smith definitivamente estuvo en la mente de algunos asistentes a los Grammy. Denzel Washington habla públicamente sobre la bofetada de Will Smith en los Oscar: “¿Quiénes somos nosotros para condenar?” Durante la ceremonia preliminar de la 64ª edición de los premios,
Continue ReadingBy MIKE SCHNEIDER and COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Majority-Black Detroit has become the largest city to challenge its figures from the 2020 census following a national head count in which the U.S. Census Bureau acknowledges African Americans were undercounted. Leaders of Michigan’s largest city, which is more than three-quarters Black, had questioned
Continue ReadingBy TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee inmate scheduled to be executed this month is asking the courts to reopen his case after DNA from an unknown person was detected on one of the murder weapons. Oscar Smith is scheduled to die by lethal injection on April 21. He was convicted
Continue ReadingBy Kate Bennett, CNN President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host a wedding reception at the White House this November for their eldest granddaughter, Naomi Biden, the first lady’s communications director Elizabeth Alexander confirmed to CNN. The White House reception is set for November 19; there is no word yet on where
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The campaign season is ramping up for the May 17 primary election, and NewsChannel 21’s Decision 2022 coverage also hit high gear Monday evening with a live, 60-minute debate featuring the five Republican candidates for the newly drawn 5th Congressional District seat.
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder/first baseman Danny Santana, pitcher Richard RodrÃguez and infielder José Rondón were suspended for 80 games each Monday in the first discipline since the major league drug testing program resumed March 11 following a 99-day suspension during the lockout. The three, all free agents, tested
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz says his confidence hasn’t wavered even during an offseason in which Oklahoma transfer Caleb Williams’ name got mentioned as his potential replacement. Mertz is now working with a new receiving corps and new offensive coordinator as he attempts to gain consistency
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: Twitter, Hertz rise; Starbucks, Alnylam fall.
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