By Stefano Pozzebon and Jorge Engels, CNN Brazil soccer great Pelé’s general health is gradually improving after he was hospitalized last week in Sao Paulo after contracting a lung infection, according to a statement from the hospital treating him. “The patient continues to evolve with progressive improvement of his general condition, especially the respiratory infection,”
Continue ReadingBy Kayla James Click here for updates on this story NEWTON, Iowa (KCCI) — Noah Kimmel was driving to his parents’ home in Newton on Oct. 15 when his life was changed in a blink of an eye. The 24-year-old paramedic, who is also in the Army Reserve, doesn’t remember much about that morning as
Continue ReadingBy Martin Augustine Click here for updates on this story INDEPENDENCE, Missouri (KMBC) — A somber reminder is going up Monday at a church in Independence, Missouri, of families suffering in the Kansas City community. Over 150 crosses are up on the lawn of The Gathering Baptist Church on Noland Road. Each one is a
Continue ReadingJERUSALEM (AP) — Israel will have to wait to deport a Palestinian lawyer and activist to France for at least several weeks. Saleh Hammouri appeared at a court hearing near Tel Aviv on Tuesday. His lawyer says no decisions were made and another hearing was set for Jan. 1. Hammouri has been held since last
Continue ReadingBy SCOTT BAUER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed local election officials in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania, asking for communications with or involving former President Donald Trump, his 2020 campaign aides and a list of allies involved in his efforts to try to overturn the
Continue ReadingBy Carlos Cristian Flores Click here for updates on this story WOODFIN, North Carolina (WYFF) — A bear activist is speaking out after three black bears were found dismembered in western North Carolina. On Thursday, the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission reported that three bear carcasses were found on a private property in Woodfin, North
Continue ReadingBy JIM MUSTIAN, COLLEEN SLEVIN and BERNARD CONDON Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Anderson Lee Aldrich loaded bullets into a Glock pistol and chugged vodka, ominously warning frightened grandparents not to stand in the way of an elaborate plan to stockpile guns, ammo, body armor and a homemade bomb to become “the next
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Two-time Grand Slam finalist Karolina Pliskova is reuniting with coach Sascha Bajin ahead of the 2023 tennis season. Pliskova posted on her website and her Twitter account about the move, which comes about six months after she and Bajin stopped working together. The pair originally teamed up in November 2020. While
Continue ReadingCNN By AJ Willingham, CNN How was your 2022? Did you spend it going into full goblin mode, trying to distract yourself from the general feeling of permacrisis brewing about you? Perhaps you had to stave off gaslighting of some sort, or learned more about the theatrical (literally) origins of the term. Every year, the
Continue ReadingBy AJ Willingham, CNN How was your 2022? Did you spend it going into full goblin mode, trying to distract yourself from the general feeling of permacrisis brewing about you? Perhaps you had to stave off gaslighting of some sort, or learned more about the theatrical (literally) origins of the term. Every year, the top
Continue ReadingAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn’s top two pass rushers are leaving for the NFL. Defensive end Colby Wooden announced in a video on social media that he is skipping his senior season to enter the draft. Edge rusher Derick Hall also posted a video to announced his plans to leave. Hall is a senior who
Continue ReadingBy Addie Meiners Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Teacher shortages have been a problem across the country lately, which then creates a shortage of substitutes as well. After hearing about the shortages, Dr. Greg Ciliberti decided to help. “Much to my surprise, I found out you don’t actually have
Continue ReadingBy Greta Serrin Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — If you’re someone who loves a big bowl of cereal, there’s a new spot in Old Sacramento that is hoping to serve you up a bowl. Cerealism Cafe – a brand new cereal bar – had its grand opening on Saturday.
Continue ReadingBy WLWT Digital Staff Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI (WLWT) — The Cincinnati Zoo has a new electric train chugging through the zoo this year. The new train is powered by the solar panels that visitors park under when visiting the zoo. The train charges overnight and while loading and unloading. The
Continue ReadingBy Gabby Orr and Kristen Holmes, CNN Donald Trump’s Save America PAC has been footing the legal bills for additional Trump aides and allies whom federal investigators have subpoenaed for grand jury testimony as part of investigations surrounding the former president, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. The political action committee has paid more
Continue ReadingBy Josh Copitch Click here for updates on this story HOLLISTER, California (KSBW) — A “Dear Santa” letter written by a second grader in Hollister is melting hearts. Julie Neff is a second-grade teacher at Spring Grove School in Hollister. She told KSBW 8 that she’s taught for 27 years and has never seen a
Continue ReadingBy GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye is the unanimous choice as The Associated Press offensive player of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Pittsburgh tackle Calijah Kancey was named the league’s top defensive player. Duke’s Mike Elko, whose Blue Devils improved five games to 8-4 and earned a
Continue ReadingHafsa Khalil, CNN Marie Antoinette may be better remembered for her tragic demise than as a musician, but a guitar thought to have belonged to the ill-fated monarch is expected to sell for up to €80,000 ($84,000) when it’s auctioned later this week. French auction house Aguttes lists the late 18th-century “Trianon guitar” as a
Continue ReadingBy DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Jamaica’s prime minister has declared a widespread state of emergency to fight a surge in gang violence. The island has one of the Caribbean’s highest murder rates. The measure announced Tuesday applies to certain communities in the capital of Kingston as well as six
Continue ReadingBy Angel Salcedo Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — The New Mexico Crusaders for Justice are raising gun violence awareness throughout the holidays. The holidays hold a different meaning for people like Sally Sanchez, whose son Tony was shot and killed in 2020. Now, Sanchez and the New Mexico
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