John Legend wants us all to fight for democracy
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — John Legend’s children are still too young to be full on activists, but he and his wife Chrissy Teigen…
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Harris praises 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces for ‘grit and determination’ on and off court
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has praised the 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces for showing…
Continue ReadingProminent Lebanese journalist Talal Salman dies at age 85 after long illness
BEIRUT (AP) — Prominent Lebanese journalist Talal Salman who founded one of the country’s largest Arabic-language independent newspapers has died…
Continue ReadingProtest this way, not that way: In statehouses, varied rules restrict public voices
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, JEFF AMY and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Shaking violently between sobs, parent Sarah Shoop…
Continue ReadingMissouri death row inmate who claims innocence sues governor for dissolving inquiry board
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri death row inmate is suing Gov. Mike Parson over the governor’s decision to dissolve a…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, August 25th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, August 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…
Continue ReadingThe conflict in Sudan is fueling a humanitarian emergency of ‘epic proportions,’ UN aid chief says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. humanitarian chief is warning that the conflict in Sudan is fueling “a humanitarian emergency of epic…
Continue ReadingEl presidente de Ecuador ordena a las Fuerzas Armadas velar por la seguridad de los candidatos presidenciales de cara a la segunda vuelta electoral
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — El presidente de Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, ordenó a las Fuerzas Armadas que velen por la seguridad de los…
Continue ReadingTrump and all 18 others charged in Georgia election case meet the deadline to surrender at jail
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and the 18 people indicted along with him in Georgia on charges that…
Continue Reading‘I will not resign,’ says defiant Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales following week of fierce criticism for unwanted kiss on star player
CNN By Patrick Sung and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales has refused to resign from his position as Royal Spanish…
Continue ReadingBritish Museum’s director resigns, says he didn’t take warning about possible theft seriously enough
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The director of the British Museum says he’s stepping down amid investigations into the theft…
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Rob Weisberg hikes Appalachian Trail to raise money for Paws of War
By JENNIFER MCLOGAN Click here for updates on this story NESCONSET, New York (WCBS) — Hiking the Appalachian Trail is…
Continue ReadingRangers hire Hall of Fame U.S. women’s star Angela Ruggiero as a hockey operations adviser
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have hired Hockey Hall of Famer Angela Ruggiero as a hockey operations adviser. The team announced the…
Continue ReadingWoman tells CBS New York she made an “unforgivable mistake” before 5-year-old daughter was kidnapped in Queens
By DAVE CARLIN Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — Franz Vila, a 75-year-old man from Queens…
Continue ReadingMarathon Petroleum refinery fire in Louisiana under control, evacuation order lifted
By Raja Razek and Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — Fire crews have contained a large fire at a refinery storage tank in Garyville, Louisiana, about 40…
Continue ReadingGood Samaritan helps clear fallen trees on Rt. 381 in Fayette County
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Good Samaritan jumped…
Continue ReadingNASA moves a step closer to supersonic passenger flights
Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — Oh for the glory days of travel, when the seats were bigger, the food was better, and you could jet across the…
Continue ReadingDining in the dark: The Twisted Tail serving up blindfolded meals
By ASHLEY HARDER Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — The Twisted Tail puts a new perspective on…
Continue ReadingConsumers are growing slightly more cautious about the economy
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — Americans’ attitudes toward the US economy appear to be growing more tepid. The University of…
Continue Reading“Pilots are crying out for help”: Pilots criticize FAA for outdated, prohibitive mental health policies
By KATI WEIS Click here for updates on this story COLORADO (KCNC) — Some pilots say it’s an issue many are afraid…
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