April 2023

Deputy attorney general says surveillance law that’s about to expire is vital to holding Russia accountable

April 19, 2023 12:10 pm CNN Newsource

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said Wednesday that the United States government has gained “vitally important” intelligence about the war in Ukraine from a surveillance law that allows the government to collect foreign communications without a warrant. The law, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, enables the US government

Exclusive: Inside the historic settlement talks between Fox News and Dominion

April 19, 2023 12:09 pm CNN Newsource

CNN By Marshall Cohen and Oliver Darcy, CNN Veteran mediator Jerry Roscoe was on a relaxing river cruise from Budapest to Bucharest celebrating his 70th birthday on Sunday when he received an urgent phone call. The voice on the other end asked Roscoe if he would serve as an eleventh-hour mediator in the massive defamation

UCLA’s Adem Bona declares for NBA draft, won’t hire agent

April 19, 2023 12:04 pm The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adem Bona has become the fifth UCLA player to declare for the NBA draft, although the Pac-12 freshman of the year could still return to Westwood. The forward-center from Nigeria averaged 7.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks while starting 32 of 33 games as a freshman last season. Coach Mick

Police: Naked man baptized himself in Arizona church, punched 2 officers

April 19, 2023 12:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Peter Valencia Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO, KTVK) — A man from Tempe is accused of criminal trespass and indecent exposure after he allegedly baptized himself while naked at a fountain in a Mesa church over the weekend. According to arrest records, Mesa police say that Jeremiah Sykes, 20, exposed

Florida bans teaching of gender identity and sexual orientation through 12th grade

April 19, 2023 12:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno, CNN Florida’s state education board voted Wednesday to ban teaching students about sexual orientation and gender identity through high school, expanding the scope of a contentious state law that last year thrust Gov. Ron DeSantis to the forefront of the cultural clash over classrooms. The law DeSantis signed last year prohibited the

Deschutes County approves funding for revived shelter operation at Bend’s former Rainbow Motel

April 19, 2023 11:59 am KTVZ

Shelter space soon will become available again at the former Rainbow Hotel in Bend. It previously opened last July to serve the homeless, but only operated for a brief period of time.

City councilwoman pushes for gun-free zones in downtown Detroit

April 19, 2023 11:58 am CNN Newsource

By Peter Maxwell Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN (WXYZ) — On Wednesday, Detroit’s top leaders will come together to announce a sweeping plan to fight gun violence. This comes after five shootings happened in just 24 hours in downtown Detroit. Many agree that enough is enough. “I’m all for gun-free zones where

Empowering lives through literacy: Adult tutoring program in Grand Rapids seeking volunteers

April 19, 2023 11:56 am CNN Newsource

By Jamie Sherrod Click here for updates on this story GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WXMI) — An adult tutoring program in Grand Rapids is working to empower lives through literacy. It’s a mission made possible with the help of volunteers wanting to help strengthen literacy levels in our community. Around 85,000 adults in Kent County cannot

Juventus appeal verdict on 15-point penalty set for Thursday

April 19, 2023 11:55 am The Associated Press

ROME (AP) — Juventus and the rest of Serie A will have to wait until Thursday at the earliest for the verdict of the Bianconeri’s appeal against a 15-point penalty for false accounting. Italy’s highest sports court has adjourned without announcing a decision after a three-hour hearing. It seems increasingly likely Juventus will be given

Gov. Kotek marks 100 days in office, seeks $1.3 billion; vows to help tackle homelessness in Central Oregon

April 19, 2023 11:53 am KTVZ

Wednesday marked Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s 100th day in office. NewsChannel 21 had a chance to ask her about money on the way to Central Oregon to deal with the housing and homelessness crises, as she made a $1.3 billion request from state lawmakers now in session to tackle those very issues.

Italian minister sparks fury for saying immigration leads to ‘ethnic replacement’

April 19, 2023 11:53 am CNN Newsource

By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN The brother-in-law and close political ally of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned that Italy’s low birth rate and an increase in irregular immigration could lead to “ethnic replacement,” sparking anger from the country’s opposition. Francesco Lollobrigida remarks comes in response to a recent report which found Italy has

2 people killed after UTV hits tree in Antioch

April 19, 2023 11:53 am CNN Newsource

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Two people are dead after UTV smashed into a tree Tuesday night. The Lake County Sheriff said a man was driving and a woman was in the front passenger seat, headed west on Dressel Road just west of Douglas Avenue around 9:45

‘Awesome’ solar eclipse wows viewers in Australia, Indonesia

April 19, 2023 11:53 am The Associated Press

By EDNA TARIGAN and MADDIE BURAKOFF Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Under a cloudless sky, 20,000 eclipse chasers crowded a tiny outpost to watch a rare solar eclipse plunge part of Australia’s northwest coast into brief midday darkness Thursday while temporarily cooling the tropical heat. The remote tourist town of Exmouth, with fewer than

Homeowner who shot Black teen Ralph Yarl pleads not guilty

April 19, 2023 11:52 am The Associated Press

By MARGARET STAFFORD and JIM SALTER Associated Press LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — The 84-year old man who shot Ralph Yarl when the Black teenager went to his door by mistake pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a case that has shocked the country and renewed national debates about gun policies and race in America. Authorities say

Colorado gun control bills progress; semi-auto ban unlikely

April 19, 2023 11:51 am The Associated Press

By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers have pushed forward a slew of aggressive gun control bills that are nearing the governor’s desk for signatures. If the measures being debated Wednesday pass, the once purple state that only recently saw a Democratic takeover will be more closely aligned with the

Trump, DeSantis compete for support from congressional GOP

April 19, 2023 11:50 am The Associated Press

By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ron DeSantis has yet to enter the 2024 presidential race, but former President Donald Trump is aiming to drum up support in the Florida governor’s backyard. Trump already has the backing of about one-third of the Republican’s in Florida’s congressional delegation. Endorsements rarely have a dramatic

Eagle who thought rock was egg gets orphaned eaglet

April 19, 2023 11:49 am CNN Newsource

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Remember Murphy? He’s the bald eagle in Missouri who found a rock in his enclosure last month and mistook it for an egg. Murphy has been caring for his rock ever since and the internet thought he’d make a great real dad.

North Macedonia: Migrant fatally shot during border scuffle

April 19, 2023 11:49 am The Associated Press

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Authorities in North Macedonia say a migrant woman was accidentally shot and killed by police during a struggle that broke out as an officer tried to arrest a suspected smuggler. The fatal shooting occurred Wednesday during an inspection of two vehicles outside the town of Gevgelija, close to the country’s

They help crime victim’s families. Now they’re getting help of their own.

April 19, 2023 11:47 am CNN Newsource

By Cameron Thompson Click here for updates on this story RICHMOND, Virginia (WTVR) — Richmond city leaders touted a line item in Mayor Levar Stoney’s proposed FY2024 budget Tuesday to maintain criminal justice reform and victim/witness support programs in the Commonwealth Attorney’s office (CAO) after a drop in federal funding. “We hope this investment is

McDonald’s is just going to offer the Big Mac sauce by itself now

April 19, 2023 11:46 am CNN Newsource

By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN McDonald’s announced changes to its signature burgers earlier this week, including adding more Big Mac sauce. Now, it’s giving fans a way to get even more sauce. Starting next week, for a limited time, customers who order through the app will be able to get Big Mac sauce in a dip

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