By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — A lead box believed to have been placed in the base of a West Point monument by cadets almost two centuries ago yielded no bombshells when unsealed during a livestreamed event, just silt. An audience at the U.S. Military Academy were primed to see military
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole, CNN Washington (CNN) — The federal judge overseeing Peter Navarro’s contempt of Congress criminal case on Monday called his defense arguments “pretty weak sauce,” injecting last-minute uncertainty into how the former Donald Trump adviser will be able to defend himself during his upcoming trial. Navarro, Trump’s one-time trade adviser, testified Monday in
Continue ReadingBy Rob McCartney Click here for updates on this story Nebraska (KETV) — In Nebraska, as in many states with major Division 1 teams, football is a religion. I asked several fans if they think football in Nebraska is basically a religion. The responses were unanimous. “Um, yeah I do.” “Yeah, I think it is
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Bandur Click here for updates on this story MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii (KCRA) — A Sacramento woman moved to Maui three months ago to build a life on the island and now she’s starting over after losing everything. Taeyla Washington, 24, needed a fresh start and was ready to begin her new life in
Continue ReadingHIGHLAND, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas community college that was accused of discriminating against Black student-athletes has agreed to a settlement. The Justice Department announced Monday in a news release that the agreement requires Highland Community College to make its disciplinary proceedings more fair, to provide more training and to improve its procedures for responding
Continue ReadingBy Joanna Wilson Click here for updates on this story SHERMAN COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — Interstate 84 westbound will be closed for several hours Monday morning at Biggs Junction while crews remove two semi-trucks and four trailers from the Columbia River after the semis crashed at the same spot – hours apart on Friday night,
Continue ReadingBy Marc Cota-Robles Click here for updates on this story IRVINE, California (KABC) — Every year, thousands of soldiers transition from military to civilian life. Many of them choose to go back to school, but this transition can be difficult for veterans. Fortunately, there are resources available to help veterans navigate their new lives as
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According to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 40% of children and teens recently interviewed said they were bullied on school campuses in the past year.
Continue ReadingBy JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The retired federal judge who has been leading Georgia’s State Election Board during a time when it debunked false claims of 2020 election fraud is stepping down effective Friday. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that William “Bill” Duffey Jr. would be departing shortly. Duffey says he wants
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — As Ariana Grande continues her week-long celebration of the 10th anniversary of her debut album “Yours Truly,” the singer is looking back on her good times – and the bad. Since Thursday, Grande has released a series of newly taped live performances of “Yours Truly” tracks, a new digital
Continue ReadingBy EVENS SANON Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The director of Haiti’s National Police is vowing to hold accountable those who encouraged hundreds of parishioners to take up machetes and sticks over the weekend to rid a community of gang members, only to be fatally shot by them. Police Chief Frantz Elbé says the
Continue ReadingBy Gregory Wallace (CNN) — American Airlines is facing the largest-ever fine for keeping passengers waiting on board airplanes during hours-long delays. The Department of Transportation is levying the $4.1 million fine, “the largest civil penalty that the Department has ever assessed” it said in a statement, for lengthy tarmac delays of 43 flights that
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish security authorities are investigating multiple cases of disruption to railway traffic, after unauthorized radio signals stopped several trains over the weekend. On some of the signals, the Russian national anthem could reportedly be heard in the background. Poland’s railway is the main transport route for international military support going to
Continue ReadingBy Jaclyn Schultz Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — Residents of the storm-battered Mt. Charleston are stepping up to help volunteer fire fighters, as their station and life-saving equipment suffered extensive damage. Neighbors said these firefighters have not stopped helping residents in need, as their own homes face damage.
Continue ReadingBy FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As worker actions continue from Hollywood to Detroit, and new labor unions crop up nationally, the White House on Monday was highlighting its effort to bolster worker organizing throughout the U.S. President Joe Biden is counting on critical labor support as he campaigns for a second term
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Two Central Oregon students were among 13 third- through fifth-graders honored during a reception held at the Oregon State Fair on Friday, August 25. Their artwork was selected among 1,722 entries submitted to the AITC Calendar Art Contest, sponsored by Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation.
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By Caitlin Lilly Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — Way to go, Dina! A hard-working TSA dog who serves at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas has been named the winner of the agency’s “Cutest Canine” contest. According to TSA, Dina is a three-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer who
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– Un miembro del personal de la Universidad de Carolina del Norte en Chapel Hill murió este lunes durante un tiroteo en el campus y hay un sospechoso bajo custodia, dijo Kevin Guskiewicz, alto funcionario de la institución en una rueda de prensa. El tiroteo ocurrió alrededor de la 1:00 p.m. en los Laboratorios
Continue ReadingBy Cornell Barnard Click here for updates on this story SANTA ROSA, California (KGO) — A Santa Rosa woman is in Maui helping survivors of the wildfires rebuild their lives and futures. As a survivor of the North Bay Wildfires herself, the mission is a labor of love. “I tend to see the challenges. I
Continue ReadingBy Tara Campbell Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A Bay Area mom’s grief and determination is leading the way helping combat the drug overdose crisis. “There are two doses in each box,” explained Michelle Leopold as she opened a box of Narcan in front a roughly a dozen people
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