By Marianne Garvey, CNN “The Bachelorette” kicked off the first of its two-night Season 19 finale on Tuesday. Dual Bachelorettes Gabby Windey, an ICU nurse from Illinois, and Rachel Recchia, a flight instructor from Clermont, Florida, had the remaining men meet their families. But, first, Zach pulled Rachel aside before the rose ceremony and told
Continue ReadingBy Max Foster, Luke McGee and Toyin Owoseje, CNN When Queen Elizabeth II receives a state funeral at London’s Westminster Abbey on Monday, it will be one of the largest diplomatic occasions of the century. World leaders, politicians, public figures and European royals, as well as more than 500 dignitaries from around the world, will
Continue ReadingBy Dakin Andone, Denise Royal and Carlos Suarez, CNN The defense team in the trial of Parkland, Florida, school shooter Nikolas Cruz abruptly rested its case Wednesday, leading the judge to admonish his attorneys for what she described as a “level of unprofessionalism” she had never before experienced. The defense team planned to call 80
Continue ReadingBy Marybel Gonzalez Click here for updates on this story MAYWOOD, Illinois (WBBM) — A school board meeting grew tense in Maywood Tuesday night, as disgruntled parents confronted the Proviso Township High School District over classroom conditions. As CBS 2’s Marybel González reported, frustrated parents took to the podium at Proviso East High School after
Continue ReadingLeah Dolan, CNN Every September, the London Design Festival spotlights a new, up-and-coming name set to make waves in the industry with its Emerging Talent Medal. Previous winners of the design award include trailblazing menswear designer Grace Wales Bonner — whose work is currently displayed in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum — and color-obsessed artist
Continue ReadingGOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… Under mostly sunny skies, our air quality is going to suffer again today. Highs will be in the low to mid 70’s and calm winds this morning will turn northerly at 5-10 mph. An Air Quality Alert is in place until 1:00 pm today and may get extended. Clouds thicken tonight,
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken have promoted Alexandra Mandrycky to assistant general manager after three years as director of hockey strategy and research. Mandrycky was one of the first front-office hires by the Kraken after the expansion franchise was awarded by the NHL. She becomes the sixth female assistant general manager currently in the
Continue ReadingBy Eliza Kruczynski, Marcy Jones and Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story HAMDEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — Seniors at Hamden High School have been calling for change after they say they’ve discovered a problem with the grading system for gym class. It’s a problem that has been brought up before. Now, students said
Continue ReadingBy MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — It’s difficult to truly gauge the Southeastern Conference’s tight-end talent through two weeks of the season. There’s little chance the same will be said after two months. The powerhouse league has arguably its deepest and most skilled tight end group in years. The collection includes
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — For Rory McIlroy, it’s a flat-out “no.” U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick is open to having LIV Golf players on Europe’s team at next year’s Ryder Cup because he says “I just want to make sure that we win.” Europe captain Luke Donald is
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Britney Spears shared a birthday message for her estranged sons. On Tuesday, Spears posted photos of her with her sons on her verified Instagram account. “Happy birthday Preston and Jayden!!!,” the caption read. “Love you both so much!!! These photos are from last year!!!” Sean and Jayden turned 17 and
Continue ReadingCNN By Kate Sullivan, Chris Isidore, Phil Mattingly and Maegan Vazquez, CNN Railroad and union officials are currently meeting with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh at the Labor Department in Washington, according to the White House, as the Biden administration tries to help avoid a freight rail strike that could cause massive supply chain disruptions and
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW LEE and ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has picked a veteran foreign service officer with years of experience in Russian affairs as its nominee to be the next ambassador to Russia. Administration officials familiar with the matter say the nomination of Lynn Tracy, the current U.S. ambassador to
Continue ReadingBy Sean Lyngaas, CNN Three Iranian nationals carried out a scheme to hack hundreds of organizations in the US and around the world, in some cases extorting them for personal monetary gain, the Justice Department alleged in an indictment unsealed on Wednesday. The alleged victim organizations ranged from a domestic violence shelter in Pennsylvania, a
Continue ReadingBy TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz suddenly and surprisingly rested their case Wednesday after calling only a fraction of their expected witnesses, leading to a shouting match after the judge accused them of a lack of professionalism. Cruz’s attorneys had told the judge and
Continue ReadingBy AMY TAXIN and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press OAK GLEN, Calif. (AP) — Rescuers are searching for a person missing in a mudslide that swept boulders down fire-scarred slopes and damaged or destroyed 30 homes in Southern California mountains. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are ongoing Wednesday in the San Bernardino Mountains east of Los
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin Washington (CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden planea nominar a Lynne Tracy, una diplomática de carrera que actualmente sirve en Armenia, como la próxima embajadora de Estados Unidos en Rusia, según tres fuentes familiarizadas con el asunto. Tracy, que habla ruso y fue la diplomática número 2 en Moscú de 2014 a
Continue ReadingBy ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department says three Iranian citizens have been charged in the United States with ransomware attacks that targeted power companies, local governments and small businesses and nonprofits, including a Pennsylvania domestic violence shelter. The charges accuse the hacking suspects of targeting hundreds of victims in the
Continue ReadingBy ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department says three Iranian citizens have been charged in the United States with ransomware attacks that targeted power companies, local governments and small businesses and nonprofits, including a Pennsylvania domestic violence shelter. The charges accuse the hacking suspects of targeting hundreds of victims in the
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — The Premier League will pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II this weekend by having a minute’s silence before every game followed by the national anthem. The league says fans will also be invited to applaud at the 70-minute mark in recognition of the queen’s 70-year reign. Players will wear black armbands and
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