By Sam Fossum and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden on Friday said the high-profile summer hearings of the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection are “about democracy itself,” stressing that it’s important for Americans to understand what transpired. “It’s important the American people understand what truly happened and to understand that
Continue ReadingBy Clare Foran, CNN GOP Rep. Liz Cheney wore a pin to honor US Capitol Police and had a “protector” figurine with her during Thursday’s high-profile hearing convened by the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, serves as vice chair of the committee and played a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting Saturday, June 18, Cascades East Transit will resume a Regional Community Connector Saturday service for Routes 20, 22, 24, and 26, which serve the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the cities of Madras, Redmond, Prineville and Bend. “We are pleased to announce a return to Saturday service for our
Continue ReadingBy Peter Nickeas and Ray Sanchez and Laura Ly, CNN A police officer was “justified in his use of force” and not guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Patrick Lyoya, the officer’s lawyer said at an arraignment Friday. Lyoya, a Black man, was shot to death on April 4 by Christopher Schurr, a
Continue ReadingBy Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business General Motors and Lockheed announced last year they were teaming up to work on a new lunar rover that would carry astronauts and their gear on the moon. Now the companies say they could develop a whole lineup of vehicles for work on the moon and that these could be
Continue ReadingCNN By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business General Motors and Lockheed announced last year they were teaming up to work on a new lunar rover that would carry astronauts and their gear on the moon. Now the companies say they could develop a whole lineup of vehicles for work on the moon and that these could
Continue ReadingBy Theresa Waldrop, CNN A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to charges he sold $2.7 million in pesticides he falsely claimed were effective against the coronavirus which causes Covid-19, federal prosecutors said. Paul Andrecola, 63, of Maple Shade, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to one count of “knowingly distributing or selling an unregistered pesticide in
Continue ReadingBy John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story CARVER, Minnesota (WCCO) — We’re all doing what we can to stay young. For seniors at the Carver Ridge Senior Living Facility, that means racing remote-controlled forklifts. “We’ve got huge crowds coming in to watch. We’ll cram about 30 people into that room,” said Jenna
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Post has fired reporter Felicia Sonmez, who has triggered a vigorous online debate this past week over social media policy and public treatment of colleagues. In a copy of a termination letter, published on Mediaite, Sonmez was accused of insubordination and violating the
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Post has fired reporter Felicia Sonmez, who has triggered a vigorous online debate this past week over social media policy and public treatment of colleagues. In a copy of a termination letter, published on Mediaite, Sonmez was accused of insubordination and violating the
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By WBZ Staff Click here for updates on this story AMHERST, Massachusetts (WBZ) — An Amherst gas station is pushing back against the recent spike in gas prices. Ren’s Mobil Service has been serving the community of Amherst for roughly five decades, but with fuel close to $5 a gallon, its owner decided to pump
Continue ReadingTEMPLE HILLS, Md. (AP) — Police say three people have been shot and wounded at a shopping mall in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. Prince George’s County Police tweeted Friday that the shooting happened around 12:45 p.m. near the entrance of The Shops at Iverson in Temple Hills, about a mile southeast of the
Continue ReadingBy Trish Christakis Click here for updates on this story PARKLAND, Florida (WFOR) — March For Our Lives rallies are happening across South Florida this weekend. One taking place in Parkland was organized by a high schooler named Zoe Weissman. She says planning this event has helped her heal from the trauma she experienced the
Continue ReadingNOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Top-seeded Dan Evans has kept alive the home challenge at the Nottingham Open. The British player reached the semifinals of the grass-court tournament by beating Marc-Andrea Huesler 6-4, 6-4. Two other British players bowed out in the quarterfinals as Liam Broady lost 7-6 (1), 1-6, 6-4 to Jack Sock of the
Continue ReadingBy TIM DAHLBERG AP Boxing Writer The International Boxing Hall of Fame might have to build a new wing to host all the new inductees after this weekend’s ceremonies. Floyd Mayweather Jr. alone makes Sunday’s event one of the most anticipated in years. Among the other inductees are Roy Jones Jr., Andre Ward, Bernard Hopkins
Continue ReadingJACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — A woman accused of intentionally providing wrong information in the search for a missing Irish hiker in Grand Teton National Park has been banned from the park and ordered to pay restitution. Heather Mycoskie, 40, must stay out of the park in northeastern Wyoming for five years and pay $17,600 under
Continue ReadingJACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — A woman accused of intentionally providing wrong information in the search for a missing Irish hiker in Grand Teton National Park has been banned from the park and ordered to pay restitution. Heather Mycoskie, 40, must stay out of the park in northeastern Wyoming for five years and pay $17,600 under
Continue ReadingBy BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to appear before a conservative Jewish leaders in New York City, despite efforts by gay rights advocates to get the event canceled. LGBTQ groups still raw over the “Don’t Say Gay” law DeSantis championed in his home state are
Continue ReadingBy MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government is buying more monkeypox vaccine as a surprising international outbreak continues to grow, health officials said Friday. As of Friday, the U.S. had identified 45 cases in 15 states and the District of Columbia. More than 1,300 cases have been found in
Continue ReadingTYLOSAND, Sweden (AP) — Australia’s Jason Scrivener shot 8-under 64 to lead by two strokes at the halfway point of the Scandinavian Mixed event. Among the three players tied for second place were female players in Italian amateur Carolina Melgrati and home favorite Linn Grant. Scrivener’s bogey-free round at Halmstad Golf Club in southern Sweden
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