October 2023

Ukraine’s parliament advances bill seen as targeting Orthodox church with historic ties to Moscow

October 19, 2023 12:21 pm The Associated Press

By PETER SMITH Associated Press Ukraine’s parliament voted overwhelmingly Thursday to advance legislation seen as effectively banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church over its ties to Moscow, despite the church’s insistence that it is fully independent and supportive of Ukraine’s fight against Russian invaders. The Verkhovna Rada, or parliament, voted 267-15 on the measure, which requires

US military shoots down missiles and drones as it faces growing threats in volatile Middle East

October 19, 2023 12:21 pm The Associated Press

By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With tensions spiking in the Middle East, U.S. forces in the region are facing increasing threats as a Navy warship shot down missiles appearing to head toward Israel Thursday and American bases in Iraq and Syria were repeatedly targeted by drone attacks. Later,

The Supreme Court refuses to speed the drawing of a new congressional map in Louisiana

October 19, 2023 12:19 pm The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from Black voters in Louisiana to speed the process of drawing new congressional districts in the state. The justices on Thursday declined to overrule a federal appeals court, which last month blocked a district judge’s plan to hold hearings for a new map with

Look of the Week: Julia Fox outdoes herself in a dry-cleaning bag

October 19, 2023 12:14 pm CNN Newsource

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Julia Fox’s press tour for her tell-all memoir “Down the Drain” has been in full swing this month, which means ample opportunity for the actor, model and newly christened author to go full on, well, Julia Fox. It takes restraint to not dedicate our Look of the Week title

A 19-year-old was charged in the death of a fellow Mississippi college student

October 19, 2023 12:14 pm The Associated Press

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Authorities say a 19-year-old has been arrested and charged with killing a fellow college student in Mississippi. Joshua Brown of Columbia, Mississippi, was arrested Wednesday in the death of 21-year-old Jaylen Burns. Arrest records show Brown was charged with murder and illegal possession of a firearm on school property. The shooting

Common contaminants linked to accelerated weight gain in children

October 19, 2023 12:05 pm CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Children exposed to higher levels of pesticides, fungicides and synthetic chemicals while in the womb are more likely to have a higher body mass index during childhood than those exposed to lower levels of such chemicals, a new study found. “This is important knowledge given that accelerated growth during

Laura Bush Fast Facts

October 19, 2023 12:01 pm CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Laura Bush, wife of former US President George W. Bush. Personal Birth date: November 4, 1946 Birth place: Midland, Texas Birth name: Laura Lane Welch Father: Harold Welch, real estate developer Mother: Jenna (Hawkins) Welch Marriage: George W. Bush (November 5, 1977-present)

Kansas is poised to boost legislators’ pay by $28,000 in 2025, nearly doubling it

October 19, 2023 11:57 am The Associated Press

By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is poised to nearly double its lawmakers’ pay in 2025 in hopes of attracting more diverse members. A commission created by the Republican-controlled Legislature to study lawmakers’ pay approved a proposal Thursday to increase the compensation for rank-and-file members by nearly $28,000 a year.

Scott Walker Fast Facts

October 19, 2023 11:56 am CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Scott Walker, former Republican governor of Wisconsin. Personal Birth date: November 2, 1967 Birth place: Colorado Springs, Colorado Birth name: Scott Kevin Walker Father: Llewellyn Walker, Baptist preacher Mother: Patricia (Fitch) Walker, bookkeeper Marriage: Tonette (Tarantino) Walker Children: Matt; Alex Education: Attended

Michigan AG drops charges against fake GOP elector after he agrees to cooperate

October 19, 2023 11:53 am CNN Newsource

By Marshall Cohen (CNN) — One of the pro-Donald Trump fake electors charged in Michigan has agreed to cooperate with state prosecutors in exchange for getting his case dismissed. James Renner, 76, is the first defendant to strike a deal with prosecutors. Attorney General Dana Nessel, a Democrat, charged the group of 16 fake electors

Supreme Court declines to intervene in Louisiana congressional map dispute

October 19, 2023 11:52 am CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to intervene in a Louisiana congressional map dispute, potentially delaying the implementation of a new map that could create a district that boosts the power of Black voters in the state. The brief order will come as a disappointment

‘Drop in the ocean’: UN-backed aid could soon enter Gaza from Egypt, but only at a trickle for now

October 19, 2023 11:51 am The Associated Press

By JAMEY KEATEN and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — U.N. officials and their partners are ramping up efforts to take advantage of a possible window for Israel and Egypt to allow humanitarian aid shipments into Gaza, whose people have been stripped of deliveries of fuel, food, water and medical supplies from the outside

Florists hand out bouquets at Pittsburgh-area shopping center as part of nationwide campaign

October 19, 2023 11:51 am CNN Newsource

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MCCANDLESS, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Imagine you’re out and about trying to get errands done when you’re surprised with a free and gorgeous bouquet of flowers. Local florists are looking to bring moments of peace and calm to their neighbors today as part of a nationwide

Senate passes bipartisan resolution affirming support for Israel

October 19, 2023 11:49 am CNN Newsource

By Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — The Senate passed a resolution affirming their support for Israel, its right to self-defense and condemning Hamas’s attacks on civilians. The final vote count was 97-0. An initial copy of the resolution put out by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee listed ninety-nine of the 100 senators co-sponsored the resolution,

Hero husky saves kitty with blood transfusion at Nebraska Humane Society

October 19, 2023 11:48 am CNN Newsource

By Kevin Cole Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (Omaha World-Herald) — Who says dogs and cats can’t get along? A 6-year-old husky mix named Bret Michaels donated blood Monday at the Nebraska Humane Society to a kitten with flea anemia, likely saving the feline’s life. Pam Wiese, a spokeswoman for the

Michigan Republican charged in false elector plot agrees to cooperation deal

October 19, 2023 11:46 am The Associated Press

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Attorney General’s office says a Michigan Republican accused of participating in a fake elector plot had his case dismissed Thursday after a cooperation agreement was reached. James Renner had eight criminal charges related to the fake elector plot. In July, Michigan Attorney General Dana

Oregon, Idaho lawmakers discuss ‘Greater Idaho’ movement progress in closed-door Baker City meeting

October 19, 2023 11:45 am KTVZ

Lawmakers from Oregon and Idaho are meeting at the Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City Thursday to get updates about the Greater Idaho movement and discuss potential next steps.

Baby on Broad: Mom, daughter reunite with Temple officers who helped with delivery 10 years ago

October 19, 2023 11:41 am CNN Newsource

By AZIZA SHULER, JIM MCHUGH Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — More than half of all calls that Temple University police officers respond to are off campus and actually do not involve students. Ten years ago, one of those calls changed the lives of two Temple officers who happened to be

South Florida dentist Ahmed Elkoussa fired after video shows him with ripped posters of kidnapped, murdered Israelis

October 19, 2023 11:38 am CNN Newsource

By ALFRED CHARLES Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — A South Florida dentist has been fired after he was seen on a video that has gone viral of him walking in Brickell, apparently with crumpled posters of photos of Israelis who have been kidnapped and murdered. Ahmed Elkoussa, 31, was

First on CNN: US Navy warship near Yemen intercepts multiple missiles, US officials say

October 19, 2023 11:33 am CNN Newsource

By Jim Sciutto, Oren Liebermann and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — A US Navy warship operating in the Middle East intercepted multiple projectiles near the coast of Yemen on Thursday, two US officials told CNN. One of the officials said the missiles were fired by Iranian-backed Houthi militants, who are engaged in an ongoing conflict

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