By Oliver Briscoe, CNN (CNN) — A police investigation has been launched after a chopped finger was sent to the official residence of the French president, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. The package delivered to the Elysee palace contained “a piece of a finger, a fingertip it seems,” the prosecutor’s office told CNN on
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Ozaki Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (KETV) — An incredible update on a Lincoln woman’s battle to continue her life-saving cancer treatments. We first told you about Cathy Martinez, the autism advocate diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer three years ago. But on June 12 her insurance company, Medica,
Continue ReadingBy Claire Metz Click here for updates on this story HOLLY HILL, Florida (WESH) — A Holly Hill police officer protected and served in a different way this weekend when she helped deliver a baby in a Walgreens parking lot. Officer Kristin McCorkle was just a few blocks away when the call came in. Good
Continue ReadingBy Addie Meiners Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Annie Smith was living on the streets in 2018, addicted to drugs, and sitting at rock bottom. Then, she found the St. Vincent de Paul Women’s Recovery program, and the rest is history. “I was broken,” Smith said. “I went into
Continue ReadingWIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Lyudmyla Kichenok hopes her Wimbledon mixed doubles title gives a boost to her fellow Ukrainians. Kichenok and Mate Pavic of Croatia beat Xu Yifan and Joran Vliegen 6-4, 6-7 (9), 6-3 in the final. Kichenok says “I hope it’s going to help them a little bit because they are fighting for
Continue ReadingBy Martha Alexander (CNN) — After decades of banishment from mainstream wardrobes, one of fashion’s most divisive garments — the men’s swimming brief — is making a tentative return across the globe. Some would argue the garment has never gone away. Beaches and pools in Europe (in France in particular) has long been a safe
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Oregonians have two growing options when it comes to jackpot games: Powerball, which now stands at $875 million and Mega Millions, which has climbed to $560 million.
Continue ReadingBy Paula Reid, Alayna Treene and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Investigators from the House Ethics Committee have begun reaching out to witnesses as part of a recently revived investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, focused on allegations that he may have engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use or other misconduct. At least
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The cast of director Christopher Nolan’s hotly anticipated war-era drama “Oppenheimer” is standing united in the effort to support the SAG-AFTRA strike. Stars of the film appeared on the red carpet of the film’s UK premiere on Thursday before the strike was officially announced, but they ended up walking
Continue ReadingBy Sydney Kashiwagi, CNN (CNN) — As Republican lawmakers have pushed restrictions on abortion and gender-affirming care in recent months, Democratic-led states have increasingly responded by passing so-called shield laws to protect people who undergo such care against the possibility they could one day face prosecution. Nearly a dozen states – including Washington state, Colorado,
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — A woman seriously injured in the Jan. 15 car crash that killed Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and an athletics staffer has sued the school’s athletics association and former Bulldogs defensive tackle Jalen Carter for damages. Victoria S. Bowles was riding in the backseat of the rented Ford Expedition driven by fellow
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN Español) –– La candidata a la presidencia de Guatemala Sandra Torres anunció este jueves que su partido político Unidad Nacional de la Esperanza (UNE) suspenderá su campaña política a pesar de “ser ya confirmados para participar en la segunda vuelta”. Tribunal de Guatemala suspende la personería jurídica del Movimiento Semilla, el partido del candidato
Continue ReadingBy Ashlyn Mitchell Click here for updates on this story GULF SHORES, Alabama (WALA) — A local teen is still in shock after experiencing the unthinkable. “The lifeguards told me I pulled back and said ‘I just got shocked’ and then I started hyperventilating. And the next thing I know for sure is I was
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — A yearslong court civil suit involving sexual assault allegations against former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John Hyten has been settled for $975,000, according to court records. The sum will be paid out by the US government to Col. Kathryn Spletstoser, who alleged sexual assault
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The only new coaches in the Big 12 are the coaches of the conference’s four new teams. Gus Malzahn is back in a Power Five league with UCF getting ready to play in the Big 12. Houston’s Dana Holgorsen is leading a team into the
Continue ReadingBy Josh Jackson Click here for updates on this story JACKSON COUNTY, Missouri (KCTV) — A Jackson County homeowner living on a fixed income says he might have to move out soon if his property taxes aren’t lowered. He said the latest increases could force him out of the home he’s lived in for more
Continue ReadingBy Gabe Swartz Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A Shawnee man was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay a little less than $20,000 in restitution to victims during sentencing in federal court Thursday. The man, 47-year-old Richard B. Smith III, pleaded guilty on July
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is welcoming the pressure that comes with his new five-year contract. The two-time All-Star says his plan was to always remain in Pittsburgh, one of the reasons he signed the deal just a few hours into free agency. Jarry struggled with
Continue ReadingBy Soyoung Kim Click here for updates on this story OREGON (KPTV) — A 5-year-old girl has overcome so many obstacles to get to where she’s at today. She has special needs and her family said the next challenge they’re determined to help her achieve is gaining some independence. Joanna Ellenbeck said her only child,
Continue ReadingBy JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer The legal headaches could only be starting for ex-Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald and West Virginia’s Bob Huggins. Fitzgerald was fired this week following hazing allegations in the program. He originally was suspended for two weeks before the school changed course. West Virginia considers Huggins to have resigned after
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