ATLANTA (AP) — The father of a man who was fatally shot by an Atlanta police officer said he is grateful for the indictment of the now-retired officer. Sung Kim was indicted Friday on charges including felony murder and involuntary manslaughter in the 2019 death of Jimmy Atchison. Atchison’s father, Jimmy Hill, said in a
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Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission and state leaders must focus more urgently on student performance at community colleges, student support, and the colleges’ financial stability amid persistent enrollment declines, according to an audit released Monday by the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office.
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer St. John’s is ranked in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll for the first time since 2015. The Red Storm is No. 25 after winning its first 11 games to match a school record. South Carolina remains a unanimous No. 1, receiving all 28 first-place votes from a national
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By Alicia Vitarelli Click here for updates on this story WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) — Ten years ago, a local cancer survivor started a mission to help children stricken with life threatening illnesses – and their families too. This week, he surprised a very strong little boy with an emotional gift: the trip of a lifetime.
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Dryden Hunt from the Colorado Avalanche for fellow forward Denis Malgin. Hunt has put up 14 goals and 42 points in 193 regular-season games in parts of six NHL seasons with the Florida Panthers, Arizona Coyotes, New York Rangers and Avalanche.
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By Beccah Hendrickson Click here for updates on this story PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — First responders in Montgomery County will donate close to 10,000 toys Sunday to children in area hospitals. This is the 13th year Plymouth Community Ambulance has organized “Operation Kids Christmas Kids Toy Run.” It’s a cause near and dear to
Continue ReadingANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Navy has promoted efensive coordinator Brian Newberry to head coach. Newberry replaces Ken Niumatalolo, the winningest coach in school history who was fired a week ago. Newberry has led the Midshipmen defense for the last four seasons but has never been a head coach since starting his college coaching career in
Continue ReadingBy RAMI MUSA BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Libya’s top prosecutor says a court has sentenced 17 former members of the Islamic State group to death. The statement Monday from the country’s Tripoli-based prosecutor said the death sentences were for those convicted of participating in the killing of 53 people in the western city of Sabratha
Continue ReadingBy Kristina Sgueglia and Nicki Brown, CNN New York City unveiled the “Gate of the Exonerated” in Central Park Monday to honor the group of Black and Hispanic teens known as the “Central Park Five” who were wrongfully convicted of beating and raping a White female jogger in the park more than 30 years ago.
Continue ReadingBy Kristy Kepley-Steward, Madison Smith Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — An investigation is underway in Buncombe County after authorities say two people were found dead early Monday morning. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, just before 7 a.m., two people were found
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Police say a serial burglar has been caught attempting to poach Christmas presents from actor Robert De Niro’s Manhattan home. Officers had been tracking the real-life Grinch amid a string of recent robberies and saw her bust into “The Godfather” and “Goodfellas” star’s townhouse around 2:45 a.m. Monday. Inside, police say
Continue ReadingFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU quarterback and Heisman Trophy runner-up Max Duggan will head to the NFL draft after the College Football Playoff. Duggan has started 41 games during his four seasons at TCU. The senior could have returned for another season because all players were granted an extra year of eligibility after the
Continue ReadingBy John Miller, CNN Police in New York City arrested a woman who broke into Robert De Niro’s home early Monday, according to a law enforcement source. The woman did not interact with the actor, who was on another floor, the source said. The suspect is known to the New York Police Department from previous
Continue ReadingBy Caroll Alvarado, CNN Francis “Cadillac Frank” Salemme, the former Mafia boss of the New England Family of La Cosa Nostra who was serving life in prison for the 1993 killing of a Boston nightclub owner, has died at the age of 89, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Salemme died on December 13
Continue ReadingBy LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci is excited by the prospect of next-generation coronavirus vaccines but worried about health misinformation as he prepares to step down at the end of the month. Fauci, who turns 82 on Christmas Eve, has been director of the National Institute of Allergy and
Continue ReadingMarysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) – Los miembros de la agrupación mexicana RBD llegaron este lunes con un anticipado regalo de Navidad para sus seguidores. Dulce María, Maite Perroni, Anahí, Christopher von Uckermann y Christian Chávez dejaron sus perfiles de Instagram en blanco, los integrantes de la banda cambiaron su foto de perfil al logo
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By Greg Payne Click here for updates on this story JACKSON COUNTY, Missouri (KCTV) — A Kansas City family with Argentinian ties celebrated the country’s huge World Cup victory against France. “For me it was the second best day of my life,” says Joaquin Fernandez Campo. That day was today, when Fernandez Campo was watching
Continue ReadingBy MARK PRATT Associated Press The highest court in Massachusetts has ruled that allowing doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to mentally competent patients with terminal illnesses is not protected by the state constitution. The Supreme Judicial Court in Monday’s decision said it recognized the importance and significance of end-of-life decisions, but concluded
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Ray Liotta’s fiancée, Jacy Nittolo, celebrated the late actor over the weekend on what would have been his 68th birthday. Nittola posted a slideshow set to The Beatles’ tune, “In My Life.” Her caption began with the quote, “The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something
Continue ReadingBy Em Steck and Chandelis Duster, CNN Republican Rep.-elect George Santos may have misrepresented parts of his resume, a CNN review of his public statements confirms. The New York Times on Monday, citing public documents and court records, first reported that key parts of Santos’ biography were either contradicted or not supported by evidence. A
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