CNN, POOL, TWITTER @MERRITTFORTEXAS By Lisa Respers France, CNN N.O.R.E., co-host of “Drink Champs,” is expressing regret over allowing Kanye West to make controversial comments during the podcast. The rapper called “The Breakfast Club” radio show Tuesday to address what happened with West on the Revolt.TV show. “I just want to be honest, I support
Continue ReadingBy John Ramos Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — Protesters pitched tents outside Oakland City Hall Tuesday morning in solidarity with residents recently forced out of the Wood Street homeless encampment. The activists are demanding an end to the red tape that is keeping unhoused people on the run throughout
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — A union says aircraft maintenance workers at Georgia-based UPS have approved a three-year contract that provides raises and pension improvements for more than 1,600 union members nationwide. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters says wage hikes of 3.3% and increases in pension benefits will begin in November 2023. The union says more than
Continue ReadingBy Kiet Do Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KPIX) — The past three years have been the driest on record in California and officials warn that streak could continue. Most of the state is under severe-to-exceptional drought conditions, fueling risks for wildfires and putting Central Valley farmers in an even
Continue ReadingGOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… The ridge of high pressure that brought us such a nice day yesterday will be staying with us today. That means another day of sunshine and warm temperatures. Highs will be in the mid 70’s and breezes will be light and variable. Breezes will stay light and variable tonight. Under mostly
Continue ReadingMANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials say they have shut down at least 214 illegal Chinese offshore gambling operations and deported the first six of nearly 400 Chinese workers who have been detained under a renewed crackdown. A spate of crimes victimizing Chinese workers at illegal online gambling businesses, including kidnappings and sexual abuses, sparked
Continue ReadingBy KOVR Staff Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — City council members in Sacramento have voted to ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of any K-12 school. The vote, which happened Tuesday, adds schools to the city’s list of “critical infrastructure.” The classification means the city does not have to
Continue ReadingBy KFSN Staff Click here for updates on this story MERCED, California (KFSN) — Funeral services will be held Saturday for the Merced County family who was kidnapped and killed. Now, loved ones have a touching tribute created by an artist with her own story of struggle. Elizabeth O’Reilly of Louisiana created an image of
Continue ReadingBy CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Top-ranked defending national champion Georgia is far from assured of a return trip to the Southeastern Conference championship game. The SEC East is making its biggest AP Top 25 power move since Florida’s Steve Spurrier and Tennessee’s Phillip Fulmer ruled the division 25 years ago. And
Continue ReadingBy KFSN Staff Click here for updates on this story FRESNO, California (KFSN) — A Fresno State coach has been put on administrative leave after breaking a window during last night’s game, injuring some fans. Terry Tumey, the Fresno State Director of Athletics, confirmed in a statement that, “a member of the coaching staff broke
Continue ReadingBy Elisa Navarro Click here for updates on this story VISALIA, California (KFSN) — “With a case like this, it’s a case that sticks with you.” Four years ago, Angelica Castro was a 21-year-old mom who faced murder charges for the death of her baby girl, who was less than six months old. Sean Sangree,
Continue ReadingBy ALEX DANIELS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced Wednesday that it is making grants of more than a $1 billion as part of a sweeping national plan to improve math education over the next four years. Its goal: to help students succeed in school and
Continue ReadingBy Kirsten Mitchell Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota (WCCO) — A St. Louis Park business says the city is making it difficult to protect themselves following a series of robberies over the past two years. Sakya Dama and his wife bought Texas Tonka Liquor in October of 2020. Within
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — Netflix informó este martes que decidió descontinuar en cinco países de América Latina la función “agregar una casa”, que con un costo extra permitía añadir un nuevo lugar para ver contenido fuera del hogar. Según la compañía, estas funciones ya no estarán disponibles en Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras y República
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Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Mayerle Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Avivo Village opened as a first-of-its-kind shelter in the country last year. It features 100 tiny homes inside a building in the North Loop. A former resident told WCCO he felt safer living on the street. But the nonprofit says their model
Continue ReadingBy Jamiel Lynch and Tina Burnside, CNN The parents of a 15-year-old accused of killing five people in North Carolina last week say they’re devastated by the loss of innocent lives. “Words cannot begin to describe our anguish and sorrow,” Alan and Elise Thompson said in a statement through their attorneys, which was obtained by
Continue ReadingBy Julia Falcon Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has pledged to give away at least half of her wealth – and this time, her pledge is going towards a North Texas organization. On Oct. 18, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas said they received a surprise $3.8
Continue ReadingBy Nick Starling Click here for updates on this story FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — Homeless shelters in Fort Worth are having to turn away families because there’s just simply not enough room. That’s the stark warning from city officials as they are seeing a record number of families out on the streets. During a
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN The director of “Knives Out” is revealing the sexuality of Daniel Craig’s character in the hit film. Rian Johnson says super sleuth Benoit Blanc, a wacky detective, does have male lovers, Johnson confirmed at a BFI London Film Festival press conference. Johnson was discussing “Glass Onion,” the sequel to the 2019
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