By Chris Isidore, CNN Business America’s freight railroads have already stopped accepting shipments of hazardous and other security-sensitive materials because of the looming threat of a strike Friday. Union Pacific, one of the major national railroads whose operations would be halted by a strike, said the move is meant to “protect employees, customers, and the
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has lost starting linebacker Mohamed Kaba and backup defensive end Jordan Strachan for the season to ACL injuries. Both were hurt in Saturday’s 44-30 loss at Arkansas. Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer announced the status of the two players on Monday. Kaba started the first two games of the season
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — William Klein, an American photographer whose innovative portraiture style strongly influenced fashion and street photography in the 20th century, has died in Paris. His son said Klein died Saturday at 96. A New York City native, Klein served in Europe with the U.S. Army during World War II. He moved to Paris
Continue ReadingANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Joseph Hazelwood, the captain of the Exxon Valdez oil tanker that ran aground more than three decades ago in Alaska, causing one of the worst oil spills in U.S. history, has died, the New York Times reported. He was 75. He died in July after struggling with COVID-19 and cancer, his
Continue ReadingATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Defending national champion Georgia needed only two games to convince voters it should return to the top of the AP Top 25. Coach Kirby Smart says September rankings are “never a big deal.” He says the poll only matters at the end of the season. The Bulldogs are winning with defense.
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Freight railroads and their unions are facing increasing pressure from business groups and the White House to settle their contract dispute before Friday’s looming strike deadline. The pressure stems from concerns that halting railroad deliveries of raw materials and finished products that so many companies
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Freight railroads and their unions are facing increasing pressure from business groups and the White House to settle their contract dispute. They face a looming strike deadline on Friday and business groups say a stoppage halting deliveries of raw materials and finished products that so
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An army of firefighters from across the nation is helping battle the 6-week-old Cedar Creek Fire that exploded in weekend heat and winds to nearly 87,000 acres and forced evacuations, power outages and highway and forest closures. But cooler, calmer weather has improved conditions, officials said Monday as evacuation levels were lowered and thick smoke poured into communities east and west of the fire.
Continue ReadingBy KETV Staff Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Families of the Stolen held a dedication ceremony for a new mural in north Omaha on Saturday. The mural is called “Say their names.” The artist said it’s dedicated to the 48 women who have been killed in the community. The
Continue ReadingBy KOCO Staff Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — The Oklahoma County Jail reported a detainee death. At approximately 3:52 Sunday morning, an officer discovered detainee John Basco unresponsive in his cell. The officer called for medical and other officers to respond and they immediately began life-saving efforts. Emergency
Continue ReadingBy Gracyn Gordon Click here for updates on this story Mississippi (WAPT) — While repairs are making way for improvements at the OB Curtis Water Plant, a boil water notice is still in place until two rounds of testing show clear results. Many residents impacted said this experience has been a nightmare. “It’s been a
Continue ReadingBy KTRK Staff Click here for updates on this story DAYTON, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway after a 3-year-old boy died in north Liberty County on Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office. At about 5:30 a.m., investigators said the child’s mother’s boyfriend called the dispatcher and reported that the child was in distress
Continue ReadingBy KTRK Staff Click here for updates on this story LEAGUE CITY, Texas (KTRK) — A League City man allegedly threatened two Chambers County judges and sent bomb threats, according to deputies. Officials said on Thursday, at about 9:16 p.m., the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a suspicious call from an unknown man. Authorities
Continue ReadingBy Charly Edsitty Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A standoff involving a suspect, who had his 8-month-old baby with him, ended peacefully early Monday morning in northeast Houston, according to police. The standoff ended at about 5 a.m. in the 8800 block of JC Oaks Circle, which is also
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Utility companies said Monday they have restored power to tens of thousands of customers after shutting down service over the weekend to try to prevent wildfires during high winds, low humidity and hot temperatures. Both Portland General Electric and Pacific Power enacted planned power shutoffs Friday as high, gusting winds and
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Utility companies said Monday they have restored power to tens of thousands of customers after shutting down service over the weekend to try to prevent wildfires during high winds, low humidity and hot temperatures. Both Portland General Electric and Pacific Power enacted planned power shutoffs Friday as high, gusting winds and
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge is keeping his special season going. Judge entered this week with 55 homers through the Yankees’ first 141 games, and he still has 21 games to go. Judge towers over everyone else this season. Kyle Schwarber is second in
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Protesters including brothel owners and sex workers have demonstrated in front of the Spanish Parliament over a bill that would penalize prostitution customers and sex club owners or pimps with sentences up to 4 years in prison. The bill backed by the ruling left-wing PSOE party proposes broadening the
Continue ReadingBy JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — The early part of the 2022 schedule was supposed to be West Virginia’s best opportunity at putting together only the second winning football season under fourth-year coach Neal Brown. Instead, fans are in an uproar over the Mountaineers’ first 0-2 start since 1979. Many are
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Nearly 3 1/2 months after the Oregon DMV temporarily closed its Redmond office due to staffing issues, it’s still closed – and there’s still no word when it might reopen.
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