By Web staff Click here for updates on this story NATCHITOCHES, Louisiana (KTBS) — Natchitoches Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested a Natchitoches man on traffic and weapons charges Sunday after he threw an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle from his vehicle on Interstate 49 just south of Natchitoches, Sheriff Stuart Wright said. Khalil B. Wadood, 20, of Natchitoches,
Continue ReadingCNN By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Democratic Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, whose recent reelection denied Republicans the chance to control the Senate, said Democrats cannot take any community for granted moving forward. “We can’t take any community for granted, and we have to not only constantly outreach, but we have to follow up and we
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices at the wholesale level rose 8% in October from a year ago, the fourth straight decline and the latest sign that inflation pressures in the United States are easing from painfully high levels. The annual figure is down from 8.4% in September. On a monthly
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Amazon is stepping back into virtual care with a new service that uses secure messaging to connect patients with doctors for help with nearly two dozen conditions. The retail giant said Tuesday it will launch “Amazon Clinic” in 32 states to provide medication refills and care for conditions like allergies, erectile disfunction,
Continue ReadingBy Hafsa Khalil, CNN Foraging for fungi may not only mean mushrooms are on the menu. New research has shown that mushroom skins could provide a biodegradable alternative to some plastics used in batteries and computer chips, making them easier to recycle. Researchers from the Johannes Kepler University in Austria were working on flexible and
Continue ReadingCNN By Hafsa Khalil, CNN Foraging for fungi may not only mean mushrooms are on the menu. New research has shown that mushroom skins could provide a biodegradable alternative to some plastics used in batteries and computer chips, making them easier to recycle. Researchers from the Johannes Kepler University in Austria were working on flexible
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Chelsea has hired another member of Brighton’s technical staff to continue the overhaul under its new ownership. Two months ago Chelsea hired manager Graham Potter from Brighton and now has gone back to its Premier League rival to entice the person who built a strong reputation at the south-coast club for finding
Continue ReadingBy Kari Barrows, Charles Perez Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — An investigation is underway after police say a man from out of town was “violently assaulted and robbed” while in downtown Asheville. A press release from the Asheville Police Department (APD) says officers responded to the area of
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Otis Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — The risk of developing heart inflammation is two to three times higher with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine when compared to Pfizer, according to a new Canadian study. Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the study found that
Continue ReadingCNNEE Nota del editor: Cristina Moreno es profesora de Ciencia Política en la Universidad de Murcia. Tiene un doctorado en Gobierno y Administración Pública por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Es codirectora del Grupo de Estudios Cívicos e Innovación Social (GECIS) de la Universidad de Murcia. Geovanny Vicente-Romero es abogado, politólogo y estratega político con
Continue ReadingBy John Vennavally-Rao Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — At this year’s Fashion Art Toronto event there was a lot of buzz about one young model in particular. Monika Myers became the first with Down syndrome to rock the runway. “I like to do this because I know I can
Continue ReadingFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The superintendent of Florida’s second largest school district was fired after a late-night motion brought up by a board member appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis following a grand jury report into the Parkland school massacre. The board voted 5-4 to fire Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright, after Broward school
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business When Apple announced at its closely-watched September product launch event that it would soon introduce an Emergency SOS feature powered by a network of satellites orbiting above Earth, Brooklyn probably wasn’t the secluded location most had in mind for using it. But on a rainy afternoon last week, I
Continue ReadingCNN, CNN BUSINESS By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business When Apple announced at its closely-watched September product launch event that it would soon introduce an Emergency SOS feature powered by a network of satellites orbiting above Earth, Brooklyn probably wasn’t the secluded location most had in mind for using it. But on a rainy afternoon
Continue ReadingJonathan Hawkins, CNN In the Emilia Romagna region, on Italy’s Adriatic coast, summers are languid, sultry, and full of opportunities to dine, drink, dance, swim, relax and replenish. For a few days at the end of July, however, this scenic corner of one of the world’s most beautiful countries experiences an invasion. From all over
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The family of imprisoned Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah says they received a letter from him on Tuesday saying he’s called off his hunger strike. The family said in a statement that Abdel-Fattah’s mother Laila Soueif received a short note from the political activist via the prison authorities in
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes. On Tuesday, the organization released its annual “report card” on maternal and infant health, which involves a newly updated calculation system. Taking an in-depth look at premature births, the
Continue ReadingISLAMABAD (AP) — A Taliban official says Afghanistan regrets a deadly shooting incident that killed a Pakistani border guard over the weekend. Chaman, in Pakistan’s southwestern Baluchistan province, is the most important border point for trade between the two countries. The gunfire also wounded two others. A Taliban-appointed spokesman said Tuesday a committee is being
Continue ReadingBy ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart reported strong third quarter profits and revenue as more Americans seek to cut spending in face of high inflation. Also on Tuesday, Walmart agreed to pay $3.1 billion to settle lawsuits nationwide over the impact of prescriptions its pharmacies filled for powerful prescription opioid
Continue ReadingBy Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Wealthier customers pinched by inflation are switching to Walmart for groceries, boosting sales at America’s largest retailer. Walmart on Tuesday reported annual US sales growth of 8.2% last quarter at stores open for at least a year. The results beat Wall Street analysts’ expectations, pushing Walmart’s stock up around 6%
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