ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal jury on Friday convicted a former star of the St. Louis-based reality TV show “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s” of arranging the shooting death of his nephew. The jury deliberated about 17 hours over three days before reaching its verdict in the murder-for-hire case against James “Tim” Norman, the St.
Continue ReadingBy Terri Parker Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WPBF) — Retired Indian River County Sheriff Office’s Capt. Darin Jones and his wife Lisa Jones keep an anxious watch in the hospital over their 7-year-old adopted daughter Maci. The little girl underwent brain surgery at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital following complications from a severe
Continue ReadingBy Forrest Brown, CNN Need more proof it’s been a crazy summer for weather and travel? Look no further than Death Valley National Park. The poster child of US parks for excessive heat and extreme aridity has had to close many of its roads yet again — not because of high temperatures or dust storms.
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After years of planning, the Arnold Irrigation District has won federal government approval of plans for its canal-piping Infrastructure Modernization Project. But the legal fight with opposing neighbors isn’t over yet.
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Londres (CNN Business) — Durante años, el rey Carlos se preparó para asumir el papel de monarca tras el histórico reinado de su madre, la reina Isabel. Mientras tanto, mantenía otro trabajo: era propietario de un negocio rentable. Carlos, apasionado defensor de las causas medioambientales, fundó Duchy Originals en 1990, cuando era príncipe
Continue ReadingGUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Rory McIlroy and U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick are getting quite comfortable on next year’s Ryder Cup course. But Europe captain Luke Donald made a novice’s error after hitting into the thick rough at the Marco Simone club outside Rome and then hitting the wrong ball for a two-stroke penalty.
Continue ReadingCNN By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Tropical Storm Fiona‘s center is approaching Guadeloupe and tropical storm conditions (winds 39 mph or higher), heavy rain and strong waves are expected in the Leeward Islands by Friday evening, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm, packing winds of 50 mph with even higher gusts, was only about
Continue ReadingBy Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Tropical Storm Fiona‘s center is approaching Guadeloupe and tropical storm conditions (winds 39 mph or higher), heavy rain and strong waves are expected in the Leeward Islands by Friday evening, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm, packing winds of 50 mph with even higher gusts, was only about 75
Continue ReadingKristen Rogers, CNN When photographer Marc Schlossman held an extinct, dead bird in his hand, he had what he called a “conversion moment.” Standing in the birds division of Chicago’s Field Museum with his two young sons in 2008, he realized that the specimen drawer from which the bird was retrieved was the only place
Continue ReadingBy Tim Tooten Click here for updates on this story FALLSTON, Maryland (WBAL) — Students in Harford County took a project took to heart, and it all started with a true story that came to life from a book. Many Americans may not consider clean drinking water a luxury, but it is for people who
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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency extended an air quality advisory Friday for Deschutes, northern Klamath, Lake, and eastern Lane counties through Monday, due to smoke primarily from the Cedar Creek fire near Oakridge.
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — France sent a message on its way to grabbing a spot in the EuroBasket championship game. Guerschon Yabusele scored 22 points, and France rolled past Poland 95-54 in the semifinals of the European championships. Next up for France: either Spain or host Germany, who were meeting in the late semifinal. The gold-
Continue ReadingBOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percent to 2.7% in August but remained below 3% for the seventh consecutive month, state officials said Friday. The Idaho Department of Labor said that more than 930,000 Idaho workers have jobs while about 26,000 are seeking work. The agency said the state’s labor
Continue ReadingBy Brian Hamrick Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI (WLWT) — A shootout between moving cars on I-75 leaves two people injured and a driver who just happened to be in the middle of it all, thankful to be alive. “I saw that fire from the guns, like you can see the fire
Continue ReadingBy LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Republican Gov. Jim Justice has signed into law a ban on abortions at all stages of pregnancy. West Virginia is now the second state to enact a law prohibiting the procedure since the U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling to end the constitutional protection of the procedure.
Continue ReadingFrancesca Perry, CNN There is a natural product we grow ourselves which can be used to make clothing, ropes and even building materials — and much of it goes to waste on a daily basis. But perhaps not for long. An emerging wave of designers is harnessing the power of human hair to tap into
Continue ReadingBy DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Organizers of European LGBTQ events held in Belgrade this week have said they will hold a planned Pride march on the streets of the Serbian capital Saturday despite a police ban and threats from anti-gay groups. Serbia’s police have banned the Euro Pride parade, citing a
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Rogers, CNN Falling asleep or coming down from anxiety might never be as easy as 1-2-3, but some experts believe a different set of numbers — 4-7-8 — comes much closer to doing the trick. The 4-7-8 technique is a relaxation exercise that involves breathing in for four counts, holding that breath for
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said that the concerns of China and India about Russia’s war in Ukraine are reflective of the global apprehension about the months-long conflict, and said he believes “it increases the pressure on Russia to end the aggression.” “I think what you’re seeing is
Continue ReadingLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a Louisville police officer violated a Black teenager’s constitutional rights during a 2018 traffic stop. The teen was handcuffed and frisked for weapons. Tae-Ahn Lea was pulled over by former Louisville Detective Kevin Crawford for allegedly making a wide right turn. Lea, who was 18
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