By Sawyer Buccy Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — There are reasons why Betty Lindberg pushes her body to its limits, she trains 6 days a week, at 98 years old. What those reasons are? She has no idea. “You know, if you could tell me then I can tell
Continue ReadingCNN Adam Pourahmadi, CNN The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday inaugurated the “Abrahamic Family House,” an interfaith complex housing a mosque, a church, and the Gulf Arab state’s first ever purpose-built synagogue. Designed by renowned Ghanaian-British architect David Adjaye, the project incorporates several architectural styles traditionally found in mosques, churches and synagogues around the world.
Continue ReadingBy RIO YAMAT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former “Dances With Wolves” actor pleaded not guilty Wednesday to state charges that he sexually abused Indigenous women and girls for a decade in Nevada. Nathan Chasing Horse, 46, appeared briefly in Clark County District Court following his indictment last week on 19 charges, including
Continue ReadingBy KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Four family members from Australia who were injured during a crash-landing of a sightseeing helicopter in December are suing a Las Vegas-based tour operator. Papillon Grand Canyon Tours and its parent company are accused of negligence and liability in the complaint filed Monday in Nevada state
Continue ReadingBy CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A firefighter died inside a burning commercial building in downtown Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday, where a fire and sudden blast sent flames and smoke billowing into the street. Video recorded by bystanders showed teams of firefighters outside the building being knocked over and enveloped in
Continue ReadingBy Andy Pierrotti Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — On the last day of school before Christmas, 13-year-old Celene Harris was having one of the best days of the semester with her classmates at the Newton County Theme School. Her teachers handed out hot chocolate and even Chick-fil-A. “Everything was
Continue ReadingCNN By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN A lot can change in two decades. Or… not. In 2022, US women on average earned about 82 cents for every dollar a man earned, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of median hourly earnings of both full- and part-time workers. That’s a big leap from the 65
Continue ReadingBy Jeanne Sahadi, CNN A lot can change in two decades. Or… not. In 2022, US women on average earned about 82 cents for every dollar a man earned, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of median hourly earnings of both full- and part-time workers. That’s a big leap from the 65 cents
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN Español) — La Asociación Nacional de Intérpretes (Andi) de México comunicó este miércoles el fallecimiento de su socia Irma Serrano, conocida como “La Tigresa”. La publicación no detalló el motivo de su muerte. Fue una reconocida cantante de rancheras y corridos, así como actriz. También incursionó en la política. (Crédito: Univision) Serrano, originaria de Chiapas,
Continue ReadingBy Caitlin Lilly Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — The city of North Las Vegas on Saturday will host the first-ever mariachi competition in Nevada. As part of the competition, over 20 middle and high school mariachi groups from across the Las Vegas Valley will showcase their talent. The
Continue ReadingBy Michael Bell Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — A North Las Vegas man faces charges of hate crimes after allegedly threatening to kill Black people with an AR-15 at a fitness center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Hunter Holman, 27, faces two counts of hate/bias crime after his arrest
Continue ReadingBy FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — Italy, France and other nations in western Europe are grappling with a second year of too little rain and snow. In Italy’s case, the upcoming growing season is expected to be the first time in more than 30 years that the country has faced back-to-back years of
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Here are the Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 1. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — La leyenda del fútbol francés Just Fontaine —quien todavía ostenta el récord de más cantidad de goles marcados por un jugador en una sola Copa del Mundo— murió a los 89 años, anunció la Federación Francesa de Fútbol (FFF). El exdelantero anotó 13 goles en la Copa del Mundo de 1958
Continue ReadingBy Christian Riley Dutcher Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Missouri (KOMU) — Former Missouri Rep. Patricia “Tricia” Derges has been sentenced to six years and three months in federal prison for exploiting her patients in fraud schemes totaling over $1 million. In addition to her sentence that will be served without parole,
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The Black Butte Ranch resort is appealing part of a $5,100 fine imposed earlier this year by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for exceeding ammonia limits in its wastewater discharge into Indian Ford Creek, noting that it self-reported the issue and resolved it as quickly as possible.
Continue ReadingBy Madison Richardson and Monica Garrett An outbreak of intense severe weather packing damaging winds and strong tornadoes looms over the Southern Plains and South on Thursday and into Friday. The storm system that brought several feet of snow to parts of California will move eastward Wednesday eventually triggering the severe outbreak expected on Thursday.
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Cualquier viaje en avión puede ser estresante, pero enfrentarte a un vuelo de larga distancia puede ser especialmente intimidante. ¿Debes dar prioridad a dormir o a comer, o a ambas cosas? ¿Debes intentar hacer ejercicio en el pasillo? ¿Es aceptable quitarte el calzado? Kris Major es un auxiliar de vuelo británico
Continue ReadingBy JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Lawmakers in Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada are considering allowing what are often called “safe injection sties” where people can use drugs under the supervision of trained staff who could reverse an overdose. Lawmakers in Colorado’s Democrat-controlled Legislature are set to discuss the controversial proposal
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer Former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is starting his new job as president of the NCAA this week. At the top of his to-do list is getting a handle on name, image and likeness compensation for college athletes. Like his predecessor, Mark Emmert, Baker says the NCAA needs
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