CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of award-winning screen legend Sophia Loren. Personal Birth date: September 20, 1934 Birth place: Rome, Italy (grew up in Pozzuoli, outside of Naples) Birth name: Sofia Villani Scicolone Father: Riccardo Scicolone Mother: Romilda Villani Marriages: Carlo Ponti (April 9, 1966-January 10, 2007, his death;
Continue ReadingBy JACK DURA Associated Press South Dakota regulators have denied a permit application for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline project. Monday’s vote dealt a fresh setback to Summit Carbon Solutions for its proposed pipeline network across five states. The proposed network would carry planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from more than 30 Midwest ethanol plants for
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of best-selling author Stephen King, who has written more than 50 books. He is best known for his works in the horror and fantasy genres, many of which have been adapted into films and television programs. Personal Birth date: September 21, 1947 Birth place:
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story South Carolina (WYFF) — A trooper in South Carolina was a woman’s hero when a snake slithered its way into her car along the interstate. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety said Mary Alice Simmons was driving to a car maintenance appointment when she
Continue ReadingBy SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer The deadly firestorm in Hawaii and Hurricane Idalia’s watery storm surge helped push the United States to an annual record for the number of weather disasters that cost at least $1 billion. And there’s still four months to go on what’s looking more like a calendar of calamities. The
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each year, the Oregon Department of Education announces income guidelines that are used to determine eligibility for free or reduced price meal benefits. The guidelines are determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Eligible sites that do not participate in the School Breakfast Program and/or National School Lunch Program may
Continue ReadingBy Angela Williams Click here for updates on this story JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — Two Mississippians were among those killed in the Sept. 11 attacks at the Pentagon. Lt. Col. Jerry Don Dickerson Jr., 41, was inside the Pentagon when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into it. Joe Ferguson, 39, who grew up with Dickerson
Continue ReadingBy WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Sports betting company DraftKings apologized Monday after using the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks to entice people to bet on baseball and football games on the anniversary of the tragedy that killed nearly 3,000 people. The Boston-based company offered users a 9/11-themed promotion that required
Continue ReadingBy Julian Paras Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Steven Garrett is one of many New Mexicans outraged by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s emergency order. Part of it is imposing restrictions on firearms in public for the next 30 days. “We all agree that the governor has overstepped his
Continue ReadingKOAT By Julian Paras Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Steven Garrett is one of many New Mexicans outraged by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s emergency order. Part of it is imposing restrictions on firearms in public for the next 30 days. “We all agree that the governor has overstepped
Continue ReadingBy Connor Hills Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — A Kansas school honored a well-known sports photographer’s legacy. Linda Gregory was the photographer for Northwest High School’s football team in Wichita, Kansas. About a week ago, she fell on the sidelines during a game. The 69-year-old woman had fallen
Continue ReadingBy Josh Kristianto Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — A joy to be standing. That is what the man who survived a torrent of steel and concrete is saying after a massive awning came crashing down on top of his car at a Scooter’s drive-thru in Omaha Thursday. That 74-year-old
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. dio luz verde este lunes a las dosis de refuerzo actualizadas de la vacuna contra el covid-19 de Moderna y Pfizer/BioNTech. Cada una de las vacunas actualizadas se aprobó para personas mayores de 12 años y tiene la autorización de uso de emergencia en
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — D’oh! “The Simpsons” are returning with new episodes. In honor of the 35th season of the animated series, Fox released an extended trailer Monday. “Feeling worthless at work, Homer volunteers to be a school crossing guard,” reads a description of the new season’s first episode. “But when his
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In celebration of National Lifeline Awareness Week, the Oregon Public Utility Commission is reminding Oregonians about Lifeline, a federal and state government program that provides discounted or free phone or high-speed internet service to qualifying low-income households. Oregon Lifeline is currently offering a monthly discount up to $15.25 for phone service or $19.25
Continue ReadingBy Tianna Morimoto Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO) — It was a heartwarming reunion months in the making for a soldier and his one-year-old dog, thanks to the help of the Arizona Humane Society. Army Sgt. Brayden Powell was deployed overseas to Europe last October. Powell’s original plans to care for
Continue ReadingBy Micaela Marshall Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO) — A north Phoenix couple said they feel violated after someone stole their truck from right in front of their home. The bold thieves used a tow truck in the dead of night to make off with the expensive pickup and everything inside.
Continue ReadingBy Marlon Sorto, CNN (CNN) — A hiker struggling in brutal weather in an Alaska national park was rescued after being spotted asking for help on a webcam used to livestream bears, Explore.org said in a new release. The sighting of the hiker on Dumpling Mountain in Katmai National Park and Preserve was reported last
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN Español) — La coalición opositora Juntos por el Cambio se impuso en las elecciones para gobernador de Santa Fe, el tercer distrito con más electores en Argentina. Según el escrutinio provisorio, Maximiliano Pullaro obtuvo el 58,4% de los votos, mientras que el peronista Marcelo Lewandowski logró el 30,8% y el candidato de
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — The fashion designer who created the wedding dress of Kate, the Princess of Wales, is stepping down as creative director at Alexander McQueen after two decades at the brand, luxury group Kering said Monday. Designer Sarah Burton had led the fashion house since 2010 and previously worked with the brand’s founder, Lee
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