Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — Los dos primeros partidos de la selección de fútbol femenino de Colombia han provocado un revuelo en el país. Con su capacidad, disciplina y el fútbol exquisito que practican, las jugadoras han despertado un gran sentimiento de patriotismo entre los aficionados, quen ha vivido la primera fase de la Copa
Continue ReadingBy Rob Polansky and Dylan Fearon Click here for updates on this story NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut (WFSB) — The brother of a troubled late NFL star faced a judge in New Britain on a threatening charge Tuesday. Dennis “DJ” Hernandez, brother of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, was arrested last week by
Continue ReadingDHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A court in Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s son and heir apparent to nine years in prison after finding the opposition leader guilty in a corruption case filed by the government in 2007. Judge Mohammed Asaduzzaman delivered the sentence in absentia to Tarique Rahman. He also gave a
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no shaking it. Your chances of winning the lottery are extremely slim. After no big winner Tuesday night, the Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.25 billion. If someone wins it all on Friday, when the next Mega Millions drawing takes place, the prize would one
Continue ReadingBy Illi-Anna Martinez Click here for updates on this story CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — A German bakery in Corpus Christi is paying it forward. Back in April, KRIS 6 told you about the outpouring community support for JB’s German Restaurant and Bakery after the owner suffered a stroke. Now, the owners want to give
Continue ReadingBy Ben Tinker, Meg Tirrell and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo will be the next director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the National Institutes of Health announced Wednesday. Marrazzo is expected to begin her role in the fall, the NIH said. She will take over from Dr. Hugh
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By Evan Sobol and Susan Raff Click here for updates on this story CROMWELL, Connecticut (WFSB) — A Cromwell man is facing charges after he allegedly left his elderly girlfriend in a chair for about two weeks and without food for several days. Police said Steven Donen, 66, was charged with cruelty to persons, abuse
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith said Tuesday that the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol was “fueled by lies” told by former President Donald Trump. The indictment of Trump on four new federal criminal charges, all related to the former president’s effort to overturn his defeat in
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Seligson, CNN (CNN) — While there might not be any truly undiscovered parts of the Mediterranean, luckily there are still places that have not quite landed on the 21st century American traveler’s radar. One of those destinations is Marbella – which once drew Hollywood royalty such as Brigitte Bardot, Grace Kelly and Cary
Continue ReadingBy PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Santino Iamunno was born without most of his right hand, and the 11-year-old tends to keep that hand in his pocket when around new people, just to avoid the questions. But that’s not something he worries about at Camp No Limits, where all the young campers
Continue ReadingBy JEFF AMY Associated Press DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Four district attorneys in Georgia are asking a judge to strike down a law creating a commission to discipline and remove prosecutors, arguing it violates the U.S. and Georgia constitutions. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Atlanta comes after Republicans pushed through a law creating the panel
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Barela Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — A dozen dogs from an Atlanta animal welfare organization died after the air conditioning failed while they were being taken to an adoption event. LifeLine Animal Project said over the weekend, several dogs were taken to an out-of-state adoption event. The
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By Web staff Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — A 23-year-old woman has been charged after police said on Tuesday that she nearly killed a baby in her custody. The Gainesville Police Department charged Elizabeth Chosewood with cruelty to children and aggravated assault, both felonies, after allegedly suffocating and/or strangling
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Russia’s Ministry of Defense says it has opened live-fire naval exercises in the Baltic Sea. Russia last carried out mass military exercises in the sea in June, two months after Finland became NATO’s newest member. The drills took place at the same time NATO was holding its own Baltic Sea exercises.
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By Harry Samler Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — Aayliya Dyer went seven months without a car, so it was a celebration and a relief when she and her boyfriend saved enough for a down payment on a used Honda Accord. They’ve regretted the decision ever since. The couple loves
Continue ReadingBy Sana Noor Haq, Josh Pennington, Niamh Kennedy, Darya Tarasova, Jessie Gretener and Yulia Kesaieva, CNN (CNN) — Poland will deploy more troops at the border with Belarus after it accused Minsk of violating its airspace, raising tensions between the NATO member and a key Kremlin ally in an increasingly volatile security landscape in Europe.
Continue ReadingBy Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Before Blair Waldorf wore Oscar de la Renta to her high school prom, Marissa Cooper — the sun-kissed It Girl of “The O.C.,” which turns 20 on August 5 — was wearing Chanel to second period. Cooper, played by Mischa Barton, defined aspirational fashion for Millennial girls everywhere when
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jamie Foxx credits his sister with saving his life. Foxx, who in April was hospitalized after he experienced an undisclosed “medical complication,” posted a birthday message to his sister, Deidra Dixon, in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “You are magical you are beautiful you are the courageous lionesses
Continue ReadingBy PETER SMITH and MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — The gunman who stormed a synagogue in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community and killed 11 worshippers will be sentenced to death for perpetrating the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history, a jury decided Wednesday. Robert Bowers spewed hatred of Jews and espoused white
Continue ReadingLUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) — The operators of a historic ferry that carries traffic across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin say it is out of service for the rest of the season after its ramp system was damaged in July. The S.S. Badger’s daily crossings between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, were suspended indefinitely by
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