By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Hit country duo The Judds are reuniting to perform on the CMT Music Awards, their first major awards show performance together in more than two decades. The mother-daughter duo are hitting the high note with their song “Love Will Build a Bridge” on the
Continue ReadingBy Jake Tapper, Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent The Biden administration on Friday secured the release of Safi Rauf, 27, an Afghan-American Naval reservist who was doing humanitarian work in Kabul and who had been in captivity under the Taliban since December. Rauf and his brothers, all former Afghan refugees, founded the Human First Coalition,
Continue ReadingBy Steve Pickett Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — A prestigious Dallas prep school agreed to provide financial compensation, issue an apology, and create a memorial as part of a settlement in a sex abuse lawsuit filed by nine former students. Jesuit College Prep – commonly known for decades as Jesuit
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Sisters Alexis Jones and Arin Jackson’s desire for more diverse children’s music has led to a Grammy nomination. The duo, known as “The Magic Jones,” contributed to the 1 Tribe Collective, whose “All One Tribe” is up for best children’s album. Neither Jackson nor Jones are new to the music
Continue ReadingBy Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business The “apes” bullish on GameStop may soon be able to buy their favorite stock at a much lower price. The meme darling of the Reddit crowd wants to initiate a stock split, a move that will drastically reduce the cost of one share, the company said late Thursday
Continue ReadingBy Steve Large Click here for updates on this story FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — A man was arrested after he struck an SUV while driving 157 mph on I-20 in Fort Worth, killing one and injuring two others. On March 15 at about 11 p.m., Bryce Abernathy, 22, was speeding down westbound I-20 near
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey Alcohol has always been a central character on reality TV. Tables have been flipped, torches in the Hamptons have been tossed, and plenty of fists thrown by cast members under the influence. Many reality stars have encountered the law, have been arrested and sat in jail cells after imbibing. It’s become so
Continue ReadingBy Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business Amazon warehouse workers at a facility in New York City have voted to form the first US union in the tech giant’s 27-year history, marking a stunning victory for a bootstrapped effort led by a fired employee. In a closely watched election, workers at a Staten Island, New York,
Continue ReadingBy Gerry May Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A woman’s battle with her apartment management over living conditions and the rent ended with her eviction order in Shreveport City Court. “It’s time for you to move,” Judge Pamela Lattier told Ella Strawbridge to close a brief hearing. Strawbridge refused
Continue ReadingBy TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average at least 40 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2026 under new rules unveiled by the government. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday its fuel economy requirements will undo a rollback enacted under President
Continue ReadingBy TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average at least 40 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2026 under new rules unveiled by the government. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday its fuel economy requirements will undo a rollback enacted under President
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The 2030 World Cup hosting race is taking shape and South American soccer officials are still working on a four-nation bid that would celebrate the tournament’s 100th birthday in its first home in Uruguay. South American soccer president Alejandro Dominguez says the emotional pull of
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Russian officials say their demand that natural gas be paid for in rubles doesn’t mean supplies will be immediately interrupted. Gas used for heating and electricity is still flowing from Russia to Europe on Friday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says “payments on shipments in progress right now must be made not this
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Russian officials say their demand that natural gas be paid for in rubles doesn’t mean supplies will be immediately interrupted. Gas used for heating and electricity is still flowing from Russia to Europe on Friday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says “payments on shipments in progress right now must be made not this
Continue ReadingBy Steve Large Click here for updates on this story WEST SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — People in an upscale West Sacramento community are on edge after a prowler was caught on a home surveillance camera creeping through a backyard, hopping onto a roof and breaking a window. It happened in a gated community called “The
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopian journalist Amir Aman Kiyaro, who is accredited to The Associated Press and has been imprisoned for four months without charges, has been released on bail. Kiyaro, a 30-year-old video journalist, was freed on bail Friday after the country’s Supreme Court upheld the ruling to grant him
Continue ReadingBy Troy Washington Click here for updates on this story MARSHALL, Texas (KTBS) — Police in Marshall are looking for the suspects who shot and killed a man found in a historic cemetery in the city. The victim has been identified as Akeivyon McMillan, 20, of Jefferson. The body was found at Powder Mill Cemetery
Continue ReadingBy Laura Haefeli Click here for updates on this story WOODLAND, California (KOVR) — Another viral TikTok challenge has gone wrong, but this time in Woodland. Police say the “Orbeez Challenge” encourages young people to shoot gel beads out of toy guns. “It can get really out of hand,” said one Woodland High School student.
Continue ReadingCAIRO (AP) — A top Sudanese general has ordered the use of military force to prevent further tribal violence in the province of South Darfur, after fighting there left at least 45 people dead in recent days. In a statement carried by state news, he authorized the implementation of emergency law and dispersal of any
Continue ReadingBy JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The rape trial involving Celta Vigo forward Santi Mina and another Spanish soccer player has closed with both men maintaining their innocence. A state prosecutor is asking for eight years of prison for Mina. The alleged victim’s own lawyers are seeking 9 1/2 years. Ibiza player
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