US firearm homicide rate ticks down from pandemic peak, but remains elevated
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — After years of increases, the rate of firearm-related homicides in the United States decreased in 2022, according…
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Louisiana teen finds giant quartz crystal at Hot Springs mine
By Brittany Breeding Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A Shreveport teen got the find…
Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court keeps a Missouri law on hold that bars police from enforcing federal gun laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is keeping a Missouri law on hold that bars police from enforcing federal gun laws, rejecting an emergency…
Continue ReadingPolice: Driver, 17, killed in rollover crash after fleeing police, slamming into Florida home
By ELITSA BIZIOS, MARISELA BURGOS Click here for updates on this story FLORIDA CITY, Florida (WSVN) — A chaotic chain…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court says Missouri can’t bar local police from helping to enforce federal gun laws
By Ariane de Vogue and Devan Cole, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Supreme Court declined to revive a controversial Missouri law on Friday that…
Continue ReadingJudge rules Alex Jones can’t use bankruptcy to avoid paying $1.1 billion to Sandy Hook families
By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — A federal bankruptcy judge ruled Thursday that bankruptcy proceedings will not shield Infowars host Alex Jones…
Continue ReadingTrump announces Florida rally as he prepares to skip yet another GOP debate
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Florida as counter-programming to the third…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania governor’s office settles for $295K a former staffer’s claim senior aide harassed her
By BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press/Report for America HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Documents show the office of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has…
Continue Reading‘I just want to bury my son’: Tennessee mom looks for answers in son’s cold case
By Marissa Sulek Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — For three years, parents of a…
Continue Reading‘Toddler milk’ has no nutritional benefits, American Academy of Pediatrics reports
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — Good parents want their baby to grow up strong and healthy. So, when Kelly Henchel’s child was close to…
Continue ReadingMobile police chief addresses viral videos showing controversial arrests
By Ariel Mallory Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — We’re now hearing from the man in…
Continue ReadingOwner of California biolab that fueled bio-weapons rumors charged with mislabeling, lacking permits
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — The Chinese owner of an unauthorized California lab that fueled conspiracy theories about COVID-19 and bio-weapons was…
Continue ReadingProtests across Mideast as US’ Arab allies warn against pushing Palestinians out
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Protests erupted around the Arab world on Friday as the Gaza war raged and an Israeli ground operation with the…
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Changing pattern this weekend, rainy and cooler Sunday
The run of well above normal temperatures is coming to an end this weekend. The ridge of high pressure migrates to the east, opening the door for a…
Continue ReadingUS warns of a Russian effort to sow doubt over the election outcomes in democracies around the globe
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press The U.S. is warning other democracies that Russia appears to be opening up a new front in its covert campaign…
Continue ReadingMust-see highlight: Omaha high school football player unselfishly gives ball to lineman for a touchdown
By Jake Anderson Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — An unselfish act leads to a must-see…
Continue ReadingFlorida man convicted of stealing sports camp tuition funds from hundreds of families
BOSTON (AP) — A Florida man has been convicted in federal court of stealing tuition and other monies from hundreds of families and spending the…
Continue ReadingKentucky pet rescue asking for help after saving neglected dog from eastern Kentucky
By Jennifer Baileys Click here for updates on this story CRESTWOOD, Kentucky (WLKY) — Adopt Me Bluegrass Pet Rescue in…
Continue ReadingIncident involving US warship intercepting missiles near Yemen lasted 9 hours
By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — A US warship that intercepted drones and missiles near the coast of Yemen on Thursday encountered a larger and…
Continue ReadingAbout half of children share their location on Twitch, research shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Do you know who is watching your kids on Twitch? You probably don’t — nor do your kids — and often…
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