By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A prominent Polish minority activist has been released from custody in Belarus after the authorities dropped criminal charges against her. The Belarusian Prosecutor General’s office announced Tuesday that the criminal investigation against Andzelika Borys has been terminated, all charges against her have been dropped and she
Continue ReadingCNN By Tara John, CNN Finland officially became the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Tuesday, marking a major shift in the security landscape in northeastern Europe that adds some 1,300 kilometers (830 miles) to the alliance’s frontier with Russia. The Nordic nation’s accession was sealed during a formal ceremony at
Continue ReadingBy Nicky Robertson, CNN Embattled New York Rep. George Santos officially has his first primary challenger. Afghanistan war veteran Kellen Curry, a Republican, announced Monday that he is running for New York’s 3rd Congressional District. “With a passion for public service and a strong desire to restore honorable leadership back to our congressional representation, Kellen
Continue ReadingBy SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer A new National Academy of Science study says that 13 years after a massive BP oil spill fouled the Gulf of Mexico, regulators and industry have reduced some risks in deep water exploration in the gulf but some troublesome safety issues persist. Tuesday’s report says that federal inspectors are
Continue ReadingBy Russell Kinsaul Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A 37-year-old woman is facing possible charges after being arrested in a stolen St. Louis Fire Department ambulance Saturday night. According to police, around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday an ambulance from Engine House 31 was sent to City Foundry STL on
Continue ReadingBy Chuck Morris, Danielle Jackson Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Three state representatives were removed from their committees after they participated in last week’s gun control rallies at the Tennessee State Capitol and led a protest on the House floor, according to Speaker of the House of Representatives Cameron
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN Everyone knows how the courtship of Michael Jordan by an upstart shoe company named Nike ended, but the details of how that happened run up the score for “Air,” director/co-star Ben Affleck’s affectionate and fun ode to the pursuit of greatness. Capturing the nexus between sports and business in a
Continue ReadingBy WNEM Staff Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — Saginaw City Council members are considering whether to grant a 12-year tax abatement to turn the former Walgreens at Genesee and Hess into a grocery store. The building was deemed obsolete because of the amount of work required to return it
Continue ReadingBy Miles Montgomery Click here for updates on this story CLAYTON COUNTY, Georgia (WANF) — A Georgia man was arrested days after Clayton County police officials say he was involved in a robbery wearing the same clothes. Clayton County police officers responded to the 6100 block of Old Dixie Road in Forest Park after reports
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Times of London is reporting that the European tour has won a court case against LIV Golf. The newspaper says the European tour will be allowed to fine members for competing on the Saudi-funded rival circuit. The Sport Resolutions decision is not expected to
Continue ReadingBy Hector Molina, Evan Sobol, Jay Kenney, Olivia Schueller, Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story STORRS, Connecticut (WFSB) — Fifteen people were charged with various crimes and 16 others were hospitalized for injuries during a celebration of the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team’s NCAA championship. Of those arrested, most were UConn
Continue ReadingBy Bertha Ramos and AJ Davis, CNN Four people were found dead near a hotel in Cancun on Monday, according to Mexican officials, the latest bout of violence in the popular tourist destination. Two people have been arrested for their possible involvement in the deaths of four people, according to the attorney general of the
Continue ReadingBy Riley Blake Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — The Portland Police Bureau says nine people were taken into custody following a two-day retail theft operation in Northeast Portland. The operation took place March 31 and April 1 at the Cascade Station Shopping Center with police working alongside the Multnomah
Continue ReadingBy Greg Payne Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — It’s contract negotiation time for SEIU Local 1 Union, which represents many of the workers at Kauffman Stadium. From ushers to ticket takers and parking lot attendants, one of their sticking points the water inside The K. Luisangel Rodriguez, the
Continue ReadingBy Hal Scheurich Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Smoke from a boat fire was visible from both sides of Mobile Bay Sunday. The three people on board the sailboat were rescued by another boater, but not before having to jump overboard and watch their vessel burn. They credit their
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Welcome, Jaime Reyes. DC has dropped the trailer for “Blue Beetle,” featuring Xolo Maridueña as Reyes, a recent college graduate who becomes a superhero after he is asked to hold on to a box, but not open it. That’s because it contains an ancient relic known as “the Scarab,” which
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Juan Martín del Potro tells The Associated Press he wants to play at the U.S. Open this year if his body will allow it. That was the site of his biggest Grand Slam triumph — he beat Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer en route to the 2009 title in
Continue ReadingBy Kylie Atwood, CNN The Biden administration is preparing to officially declare Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich as wrongfully detained in Russia, two US officials told CNN, a move that will trigger new US government resources to work towards his release. The designation, which is expected in the coming days, follows an ongoing internal
Continue ReadingCNN By Kylie Atwood, CNN The Biden administration is preparing to officially declare Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich as wrongfully detained in Russia, two US officials told CNN, a move that will trigger new US government resources to work towards his release. The designation, which is expected in the coming days, follows an ongoing
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN “Grey’s Anatomy” actress Caterina Scorsone and her three children recently survived a harrowing house fire. Scorsone posted a photo of the devastation Monday on her Instagram account, writing, “A couple of months ago my house burned down.” “While getting my kids ready for bed and finishing bath time, smoke began
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