NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s president, who is among mediators tasked with brokering peace in Sudan, has called for an end to the fighting in the country, warning it could destabilize the region. President William Ruto also urged Sudan’s rival parties Wednesday to allow access to humanitarian aid and cooperate with a mission from a
Continue ReadingTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The driver of a car that hit a group of Southern California high school students, killing one and injuring three, has been arrested for investigation of murder and other crimes, including an earlier stabbing. The students were struck on a sidewalk Tuesday near Westlake High School in the city of
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management approved a plan this month to acquire about 4,000 acres of private land along the John Day River in north-central Oregon to increase public access to recreation opportunities and restore healthy landscapes. The land is located on the west side of the John Day River, about
Continue ReadingBy Alexis Dominguez Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO, KTVK) — You may have seen it around the Valley and thought it was a wildflower, but Globe Chamomile, or ‘stinknet,’ is an invasive plant. Over the years, more and more Arizonans have been complaining about how much there is, given that when
Continue ReadingBy Kendall Brandt Click here for updates on this story TALLAHASSEE, Florida (WTXL) — Leon County Sheriff’s Office aims to give inmates a fresh start with a new, agriculturally focused reentry program starting with teaching beekeeping skills. Inmate Dustin Nixon said this beekeeping training is something that will not only help him in the long-term,
Continue ReadingBy Kelly Broderick Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — The Mayors of Nashville, Knoxville, Shelby County and Chattanooga have come together to write a letter to state leaders calling for a reduction in gun violence. The letter was addressed to Governor Bill Lee, Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lt. Governor Randy
Continue ReadingBy Madison Goldbeck Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WTMJ) — A charcoal grill might have caused a massive fire that killed a woman and her baby and damaged four homes on Milwaukee’s south side. According to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office (MCMEO), a preliminary investigation reveals that a tenant might have
Continue ReadingBy Russell Shellberg Click here for updates on this story EAST LANSING, Michigan (WSYM) — Michigan State University has selected a partner to run an independent review of the university’s response to the mass shooting on Feb. 13. This review will evaluate not only the immediate response to campus but also take a broader look
Continue ReadingFelipe Monforte (CNN Español) — Para los inmigrantes indocumentados en Florida, la vida diaria podría convertirse en una pesadilla si un controvertido proyecto de ley que se promueve en el estado sale adelante. Aquí, lo que debes saber. Estados Unidos es el país con el mayor número de inmigrantes del mundo. Según el último censo
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story DORCHESTER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A dog was shot at by police in Dorchester Wednesday afternoon after police said the dog bit an officer. It happened on Michigan Avenue. Police said one officer was bitten by the dog and another officer opened fire. According to police,
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Robinson Click here for updates on this story GILBERT, Arizona (KPHO, KTVK) — Many people are inspired by art or to create art, and a Gilbert artist is creating her unique works against the odds. She’s finding beauty and working through imperfections. Now, she has an entire community of people cheering her on
Continue ReadingBy JACOB WYCOFF Click here for updates on this story FALMOUTH, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Six months after being placed on the endangered species list, scientists at Woods Hole are now working to save the emperor penguin by studying and protecting the flightless Arctic birds. In October 2022, emperor penguins were listed as an endangered species
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN The Foo Fighters are learning to fly without their drummer Taylor Hawkins. A little over a year after Hawkins’ death in Colombia while on tour with the band, the Foo Fighters announced on Wednesday that they will release a new album titled “But Here We Are” this summer. Their first single,
Continue ReadingBANJA LUKA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic had to rally from a set down to beat 18-year-old Luca Van Assche 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-2 at the Srpska Open. Coming off an early exit at Monte Carlo, Djokovic was also down an early break in the decider before advancing to the quarterfinals at the clay-court
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Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — An attempted kidnapping of a 16-year-old girl this week remains under investigation in Frederick County, Maryland State Police said. The victim’s mother, Patricia Heffner, said a stun gun she gave her daughter for protection may have saved her. Heffner reported the
Continue ReadingBy MADDIE BURAKOFF AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Last year, sea urchins in the Caribbean started getting sick — shedding their spines, dying off and throwing reef ecosystems into chaos. Now, scientists think they’ve caught the killer in this marine murder mystery. A tiny single-celled parasite is to blame for the massive die-off,
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy, CNN Facebook parent Meta on Wednesday began its latest round of layoffs focusing on technical workers, who are often thought of as more immune to job cuts in Silicon Valley. Meta spokesperson Nkechi Nneji confirmed to CNN that some previously announced layoffs were taking place Wednesday, and pointed to CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s
Continue ReadingBy Chelsea Gilliam Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WMAR) — A transgender woman is suing the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSCS) over alleged mistreatment while being held in custody. Back in 2021 Chelsea Gilliam was arrested in Baltimore City on an assault charge. Gilliam claims the department refused to
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — A lawsuit filed in federal court Tuesday calls a transgender woman’s pre-trial detention in Maryland cruel and unusual after she was allegedly housed with male inmates, harassed, sexually assaulted, held in solitary confinement and denied hormone medication. Chelsea Gilliam was held
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