By Savannah Louie Click here for updates on this story EAST POINT, Georgia (WGCL) — New security systems in East Point will keep a 24/7 watch on the city’s highest-crime areas in an effort to clamp down on gun violence. Nearly 30 devices with cameras and microphones have been strategically placed throughout East Point this
Continue ReadingBy Chloe Melas, CNN Darren Criss is grieving is his older brother, Charles Criss. The actor shared a poignant tribute to his brother on Instagram, who Criss said died by suicide last week at age 36. Criss described Charles as his best friend growing up. “I loved my brother so much. And I know he
Continue ReadingBy MARY CLARE JALONICK and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol has previewed some of its findings in a federal court filing. Lawmakers on the committee said for the first time that they have enough evidence to suggest former President Donald Trump
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Foundation, a philanthropic organization established by Brooks-Scanlon, Inc. and shareholders of Brooks-Scanlon and Brooks Resources, is donating funds to support new public art in four Bend roundabouts. The Bend Foundation and the City of Bend are collaborating with a local nonprofit organization, Art in Public Places, to
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — A 70-year-old woman with a history of slipping past security at airports around the U.S. and sneaking onto flights has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for trespassing at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in 2019. The sentence imposed Thursday comes after Marilyn Hartman pleaded guilty to felony counts of
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has asked former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to resign from his posts at Russian state-owned companies. Schroeder is a longtime friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin — a relationship that has led to much criticism in Germany, especially since Russia invaded Ukraine. Schroeder is chairman of the supervisory board
Continue ReadingBy Mia Villanueva Click here for updates on this story BEAVERTON, Oregon (KPTV) — An ATM was stolen from a Mexican restaurant in Beaverton early Wednesday morning, and it was all caught on camera. Surveillance video shows at about 3 a.m. two thieves parking in the alleyway located behind Si Señor restaurant at 8220 Southwest
Continue ReadingCHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a pilot who appeared to be drunk was removed from the cockpit of a JetBlue flight as it was about to take off from Buffalo, New York. Transit police say tests showed the pilot had a blood alcohol level of 0.17. Federal rules set a 0.04 limit for flying.
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As part of the first phase of the city’s Wilson Avenue Corridor Project in Southeast Bend, the Wilson Avenue and Ninth Street intersection will be closed starting Monday, March 7. Improvements include a single-lane roundabout and separated bike lanes.
Continue ReadingBy Dakin Andone and Stella Chan, CNN Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez faces a charge of attempted murder after prosecutors say he shot one man while intending to kill another man who was recently charged with molesting one of Velasquez’s relatives. The shooting Monday afternoon occurred during an “11-mile, high speed chase through busy
Continue ReadingZURICH (AP) — Ukraine has asked FIFA to postpone its World Cup qualifying playoff against Scotland in three weeks’ time, amid a shutdown in domestic soccer during the invasion by Russia. FIFA says a decision has yet to be made on whether to reschedule the game, which is set for March 24 in Glasgow. The
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy opened with a 7-under 65 on Thursday and had reason to expect a score like this at Bay Hill, not so much because of the course but rather the day of the week. Good starts have not been a problem for McIlroy at
Continue ReadingBy JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Experts have warned for decades that a large swath of the central U.S. is at high risk for a devastating earthquake. They know that overcoming complacency is among their biggest hurdles. Hundreds of experts devoted to earthquake preparedness gathered Thursday in St. Louis to discuss risks,
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin officials have approved a nearly $3 million settlement for a local teen injured by police during 2020 protests over racial injustice protests. A city spokeswoman confirmed the total amount Thursday but declined further comment. Then 16-year-old Brad Ayala was seriously injured after being shot in the head with a beanbag
Continue ReadingBy Ariel Mallory Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Brave teams from a local organization are trying to get orphans safely out of war torn Ukraine. Prayers are going up along the Gulf Coast for the children’s safety as well as the adults with them. Joe Savage the founder of
Continue ReadingBy Tina Burnside and Dakin Andone, CNN Markeith Loyd, convicted of the murder of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton, was sentenced to death Thursday by a Florida judge. The sentence, handed down by Ninth Circuit Judge Leticia Marques, came nearly three months after a jury recommended the death penalty in Loyd’s case and more than
Continue ReadingBy Oliver Darcy, CNN Business RT America will cease productions and lay off most of its staff, according to a memo CNN obtained from T&R Productions, the production company behind the Russian state-funded network. Misha Solodovnikov, the general manager of T&R Productions, told staff in the memo that it will be “ceasing production” at all
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Amber Ramirez scored all 17 of her points after halftime, Makayla Daniels had 13 points and 14 rebounds for her first career double-double and No. 8 seed Arkansas used an 9-0 run in overtime to beat ninth-seeded Missouri 61-52 in the second round of the SEC tournament. Arkansas advances to face
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Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Nueva York (CNN Business) — A medida que entran en vigor las sanciones occidentales, los rusos se preparan para un cambio dramático en su nivel de vida a medida que sus ahorros disminuyen en valor y las importaciones de bienes cotidianos se reducen rápidamente. Durante la semana pasada, varias empresas occidentales abandonaron sus
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