By Phil Mattingly, Jeff Zeleny, Arlette Saenz, Betsy Klein, Kaitlan Collins, Kevin Liptak and MJ Lee, CNN White House chief of staff Ron Klain, the powerful force at the center of Joe Biden‘s first two years in office, is expected to step down in the weeks after the president’s State of the Union address, according
Continue ReadingBy CARLA BRIDI Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fired Brazil’s army chief Saturday just days after the leftist leader openly said that some military members allowed the Jan. 8 uprising in the capital by far-right protesters. The official website of the Brazilian armed forces said Gen. Julio Cesar
Continue ReadingBy KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has kicked off his second term, promising to focus over the next four years on improving aging transportation systems, advocating for better conservation efforts and protecting the state’s most vulnerable children. The Republican took the oath of office Saturday in front of
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN) — Una mujer de 76 años está bajo custodia luego de dispararle a su esposo en la cabeza, quien padecía una enfermedad terminal, en lo que la policía dice que fue un intento de asesinato-suicidio en un hospital en Daytona Beach, Florida, el sábado. El hombre con enfermedad terminal, de 77 años, fue
Continue ReadingFARMINGTON, Mo. (AP) — Authorities are piecing together how five inmates escaped from a Missouri jail. The inmates escaped from the the St. Francois County Jail in Farmington, about 75 miles (121 kilometers) south of St. Louis on Tuesday evening, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. Chief Sheriff’s Deputy Gregory Armstrong told the newspaper that the
Continue ReadingRENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada judge has granted subpoenas sought by Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve to force a private investigator to identify who hired his firm to secretly install a tracking device on her vehicle. Washoe County District Judge David Hardy approved the subpoenas on Friday to be served on David McNeely and his
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By Kristy Kepley-Steward Click here for updates on this story FLETCHER, North Carolina (WLOS) — The body of a man wanted in connection with a carjacking last month in Fletcher has been found in a watery culvert under Howard Gap Road. Fletcher police say on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, members of the police department located
Continue ReadingBy Sharif Paget and Kristina Sgueglia, CNN Diners at a Kentucky restaurant were outraged to see and hear what they believe was video footage showing the killing of Breonna Taylor at an event featuring John Mattingly, one of the officers involved in the 2020 raid, according to the local NAACP chapter and witnesses. Patrons weren’t
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By Lauren Trager Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A local cab driver said she barely survived a fire that engulfed her cab. She spoke exclusively to News 4, wanting to warn anyone who might take a ride in one local company’s cabs. It’s important because, while a lot of
Continue ReadingTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis are gathering in Tel Aviv to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government to overhaul the judicial system. Opponents say the measures imperil the country’s democratic foundation. Saturday’s protest has drawn about 100,000 demonstrators, and it follows another demonstration last week that also
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Brewitt, CNN The NFL Playoffs are well underway. After last week’s exciting Super Wild Card Weekend, eight teams remain. This weekend’s Divisional Round will whittle it down to the final four. The action kicks off on Saturday with the No. 1 seeded Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars and
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By La’Nita Brooks and Hannah Mose Click here for updates on this story BAY CITY, Michigan (WNEM) — The business and property of St. Laurent Brothers in downtown Bay City are up for sale. The historic and unique candy shop has been a “must-stop” for visitors for generations, and the owner said he hopes that
Continue ReadingBy James Felton and Hannah Mose Click here for updates on this story MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) — General Motors has made a major investment in mid-Michigan, with $579 million headed to the Flint Engine Operations plant and $216 million to the Bay City GPS plant. The lion’s share of that money will go toward building Small
Continue ReadingBy Zac Summers Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, Georgia (WANF) — A Paulding County School bus driver claims she was trying to get students onboard her bus to a “safe location” following an incident that’s since gone viral online. The driver, who asked not to be identified, said she was not trying
Continue ReadingPESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani authorities say militants attacked a police checkpoint in northern Pakistan late Saturday, killing two officers and wounding another. Officials say the attack happened late Saturday in Zardad Dahri, which is in the Charsadda district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The shooting came two days after a similar attack in Khyber district
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — La estrella de “Avengers”, Jeremy Renner, dijo que se rompió más de 30 huesos en el accidente con un quitanieves que lo envió al hospital durante más de dos semanas. Renner, quien interpreta al superhéroe ‘Hawkeye’ en las películas de Marvel, publicó una foto en Instagram con mensaje que decía: “Los
Continue ReadingBy COSTAS KANTOURIS Associated Press FERES, Greece (AP) — An official in Greece says the country has prevented around 260,000 migrants from entering illegally in 2022 and arrested 1,500 traffickers. A Greek minister was speaking Saturday to ambassadors from other European Union countries plus Switzerland and the United Kingdom Saturday as he guided them to
Continue ReadingBy FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in an Associated Press interview Saturday she expects Congress will ultimately vote to raise America’s debt limit, but demands by House Republicans for spending cuts in return for backing an increase are “a very irresponsible thing to do” and risk
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — La entrada de turistas a la Ciudadela de Machu Picchu y a la Red del Camino del Inca se suspendió hasta nuevo aviso debido a los disturbios en curso en Perú, dijeron el sábado funcionarios del país. La Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura a y la Dirección del Santuario Histórico de Machu Picchu
Continue ReadingBy Jay Croft, CNN “Avengers” star Jeremy Renner says he broke more than 30 bones in the New Year’s Day snowplow accident that sent him to the hospital for more than two weeks. Renner, who plays superhero archer Hawkeye in the Marvel movie and TV “Universe,” posted a photo on Instagram with a caption that
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