By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson described to the House Jan. 6 committee a wide-ranging pressure campaign from Donald Trump’s allies aimed at influencing her cooperation with Congress and stifling potentially damaging testimony about him. In extraordinary closed-door testimony made public Thursday, Hutchinson recounted how those in
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — A newly elected New York Republican whose life story has come under question since his election to the U.S. House of Representatives says he plans to respond to the concerns. In a statement on Twitter, Rep.-elect George Santos says he is planning to talk next week. Questions have been raised this
Continue ReadingSMITHFIELD, R.I. — Led by Sherif Kenney’s 16 points, the Bryant Bulldogs defeated the Towson Tigers 69-59 on Thursday. The Bulldogs are now 9-4 on the season, while the Tigers moved to 8-5.
Continue ReadingBy Rebekah Riess and Emma Tucker, CNN The new sexual assault charges filed against the delivery driver suspected of kidnapping and killing 7-year-old Athena Strand in Texas earlier this month date back to three separate incidents in 2013, charging documents show. An investigation by the Fort Worth Police Department determined Tanner Lynn Horner allegedly sexually
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By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Freezing rain, ice pellets and snow began falling on parts of the Pacific Northwest late Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service said, as a winter storm bolstered by strong winds arrived on the heels of a cold front that plunged temperatures below zero (minus
Continue ReadingBy CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Freezing rain, ice pellets and snow began falling on parts of the Pacific Northwest late Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service said, as a winter storm bolstered by strong winds arrived on the heels of a cold front that plunged temperatures below zero (minus
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After eight years serving as Deschutes County’s district attorney, John Hummel says he’s grateful for the positive changes he was able to help make happen and the many challenges he’s overcome.
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have acquired reliever Gregory Santos from the San Francisco Giants for minor league pitcher Kade McClure. Santos has made five appearances over the past two years for San Francisco. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 4.63 ERA over 35 appearances between Triple-A Sacramento and the Arizona Complex League Giants
Continue ReadingBy Alex Cooper Click here for updates on this story KENTUCKY (Advocate Channel) — Trans rights activist Henry Berg-Brousseau, who worked to oppose anti-transgender legislation in his home state of Kentucky before going on to work with the Human Rights Campaign, died Friday at the age of 24. His mother, Kentucky Democratic state Sen. Karen
Continue ReadingBy JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have bolstered their defense again, agreeing to a contract with Gold Glove-winning catcher Tucker Barnhart. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to the AP on condition of anonymity because it was pending a successful physical. Barnhart’s deal includes a $3.25
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN Ardent fans of “The Witcher” might welcome any related content to pass the time between seasons, and there’s certainly been no shortage of big fantasy prequels this year, including “House of the Dragon” and “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” Nevertheless, “The Witcher: Blood Origin” basically feels like
Continue ReadingBy Alex Cooper Click here for updates on this story UNITED STATES (Advocate Channel) — A new study from the Trevor Project has highlighted the comfort some LGBTQ+ youth find in religion and spirituality. The Trevor Project is an organization that provides crisis services to LGBTQ+ young people and also conducts research on queer youth
Continue ReadingBy FATIMA HUSSEIN and MEG KINNARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday voted to release former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, raising the potential of additional revelations in the coming days related to the finances of the longtime businessman who broke political norms by refusing to voluntarily
Continue ReadingBy FATIMA HUSSEIN and MEG KINNARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday voted to release former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, raising the potential of additional revelations in the coming days related to the finances of the longtime businessman who broke political norms by refusing to voluntarily
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Continue ReadingBy Alicia Vitarelli Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A Philly Special Christmas, featuring three Philadelphia Eagles football players, will be released in its entirety on Friday. You can call it another gift from the team this season, with proceeds going to a number of local charities. Our Alicia Vitarelli spoke
Continue ReadingBy WPVI Staff Click here for updates on this story HAMILTON TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) — A fifth-grade teacher in Mercer County, New Jersey is facing charges for allegedly endangering the welfare of a child. Jennifer Debiec, 39, of Bordentown, is a teacher at Mercerville Elementary School in Hamilton Township. Police say Debiec provided a
Continue ReadingHEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Led by Darlinstone Dubar’s 23 points, the Hofstra Pride defeated the SUNY-Old Westbury Panthers 96-48 on Thursday. The Pride are now 7-6 on the season
Continue ReadingBy LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan center Olu Oluwatimi lost three friends and former teammates at Virginia and four days later, his father had surgery to remove a brain tumor. Oluwatimi endured the heartache and finished off a college football season that was better than his dreams. The graduate
Continue ReadingBy WPVI Staff Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Police are investigating an ATM explosion in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. It happened outside the Wells Fargo bank on the 7700 block of Crittenden Street near Mermaid Lane just after 4 a.m. Thursday. The blast blew the machine apart, though
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