VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Several members of a state commission tasked with conducting an independent investigation of a 2019 mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia, have stepped down in recent months. The panel began with 21 members. A spokesperson for the state office that oversees the panel told The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk that 10
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Several inches of heavy, wet snow blanketed the High Desert Sunday – the deepest, most widespread snowfall in some time – knocking out power to thousands and causing slippery roads that led to slide-offs and jackknifed trucks, but also making for picture-postcard scenery around the region.
Continue ReadingLEWISTON, N.Y. — Noah Thomasson had 20 points in Niagara’s 67-60 win over Eastern Michigan. Thomasson shot 7 for 14 and 5 of 7 from the free throw line. Aaron Gray added 12 points and David Mitchell 11 for the Purple Eagles. Noah Farrakhan led Eastern Michigan in scoring, finishing with 21 points and four
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Lee Click here for updates on this story HAWAII COUNTY, Hawaii (KITV) — Mentioned during a morning briefing this week for the Big Island, cultural practices are underway among the native Hawaiian community in the site between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. KITV4 spoke with Paul Neves of the Royal Order of Kamehameha.
Continue ReadingORLANDO, Fla. — Taylor Hendricks scored 16 points as UCF beat Tarleton State 75-49. Hendricks had nine rebounds for the Knights. Jayhlon Young added 15 points and five rebounds. Ithiel Horton also recorded 15 points. Shakur Daniel led the Texans in scoring, finishing with 15 points. Shamir Bogues added eight points for Tarleton State.
Continue ReadingHONOLULU (AP) — The eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island continues to ease, scientists said Sunday, reinforcing an earlier pronouncement that the mountain’s first flare-up in nearly 40 years might soon end. “We have good news to report,” Ken Hon, the scientist in charge of the U.S. Geological Survey at the
Continue ReadingBy Danielle Jackson Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A man is accused of stealing more than 4,000 gallons of diesel from a gas station in Hendersonville on East Main Street. Javier Rodriguez-Denis, 25, is seen on dash camera video taken into custody by Hendersonville Police. They’ve been investigating his
Continue Readingurielblanco Nota del editor: La Dra. Peggy Drexler es psicóloga investigadora, productora de documentales y autora de dos libros sobre género y familia, y el próximo “Mean”, un libro sobre mujeres que se comportan mal, que publicará Simon & Schuster en 2024. Su última película, “King Coal”, se estrenará en el Festival de Sundance en
Continue ReadingBy Jamarlo Phillips Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WANF) — Atlanta police are working an apparent stabbing investigation at a residence in Buckhead. According to police, just before 6 p.m. Saturday, officers were called to a home at 6 Paces West Terrace NW and discovered an unresponsive female who appeared to have
Continue ReadingHAVANA (AP) — A delegation of at least three U.S. lawmakers has visited Havana and met with Cuba’s government this week. Reps. James McGovern (D-MA), Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Troy Carter (D-LA) met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, leaders in Cuba’s congress and its foreign minister, the U.S. Embassy in Cuba told The Associated Press
Continue ReadingBy Maeve Reston, CNN Karen Bass was sworn in as the first female mayor of Los Angeles on Sunday, marking another historic achievement in her career. Kamala Harris — the first woman and first woman of color to become vice president — administered the oath of office at Los Angeles City Hall. Bass focused her
Continue ReadingBy Dylan Fearon Click here for updates on this story NIANTIC, Connecticut (WFSB) — We’re learning more about what it’s like living with Stiff-Person Syndrome. Singer Celine Dion announced she was diagnosed with that rare disorder, and that’s raising awareness about the condition. A woman from Niantic spoke with us exclusively about her battle. Susan
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW LOGUE Associated Pess AMES, Iowa (AP) — Ashley Joens scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as No. 10 Iowa State rolled past Jacksonville 84-50 on Sunday. It was the 53rd double-double of Joens’ career, helping the Cyclones bounce back from Wednesday’s loss at Iowa. Stephanie Soares added 20 points and had eight
Continue ReadingZoe Sottile, CNN If you’ve logged on to any social media app this week, you’ve probably seen pictures of your friends, but re-imagined as fairy princesses, animé characters, or celestial beings. It is all because of Lensa, an app which uses artificial intelligence to render digital portraits based on photos users submit. Lensa’s highly stylized,
Continue ReadingBy JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Croatia has already ended Neymar’s World Cup dream by beating Brazil in the quarterfinals. Now it hopes to do the same to Lionel Messi in the semifinals on Tuesday. The 2018 runner-up Croatia is the next obstacle for Argentina to overcome as Messi bids
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look back at the events of 2022. Notable US Events January 3 – The US Food and Drug Administration expands the emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine boosters to children ages 12 to 15. On January 5, the CDC updates its recommendations for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster.
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks will be without top two running backs Kenneth Walker III and DeeJay Dallas after both were inactive for Sunday’s game against Carolina. Both Walker and Dallas suffered ankle injuries last week against the Los Angeles Rams. Walker seemed a longshot to play all week, while coach Pete Carroll said
Continue ReadingBy JIMMY ROBERTSON Associated Press BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Taylor Soule scored 21 points to lead No. 7 Virginia Tech to an 86-48 victory over UNC Asheville. Soule connected on 7 of 10 from the floor and added five rebounds for the Hokies. They improved to 10-0 for the third time in coach Kenny Brooks’
Continue ReadingBy Chandler Watkins Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — What started in 2020 as an idea to give away a few Christmas trees has turned into what many consider a holiday tradition as they help deliver hundreds of trees locally and across the country. Chad Barker, the founder of The
Continue ReadingBy BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have scratched leading scorer Devin Booker from their game against the New Orleans Pelicans because of tightness in his left hamstring. Booker played 36 minutes during Friday night’s 128-117 loss in New Orleans. He scored 14 points in that game. That’s about
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