By JACK DURA Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Tuesday called a special session of the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature to address a major budget bill struck down by the state Supreme Court last month, leaving a hole in state government operations lawmakers are rushing to fill. The special session
Continue ReadingBy Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — Victoria’s Secret, for the first time, has introduced a collection of bras and panties specifically designed to meet the needs of women with disabilities. The retailer announced the launch of the VS & PINK Adaptive line on Tuesday and said the merchandise is now available to customers
Continue ReadingBy RIO YAMAT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas police officer has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for stealing nearly $165,000 in a trio of casino heists starting almost two years ago. Caleb Rogers also was found guilty Tuesday at trial of using a loaded police department-issued weapon during
Continue ReadingBy GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Democratic governor is suing Republican lawmakers over a new law that strips him of his authority to appoint state elections board members. Gov. Roy Cooper filed his lawsuit on Tuesday, the same day voter advocacy groups submitted what marks the third federal lawsuit
Continue ReadingBy GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jada Pinkett Smith is feeling free these days. She’s no longer hiding that she’s been separated from megastar husband Will Smith for seven years. “It’s a weight off my shoulders, honestly,” said Pinkett Smith whose new memoir, “Worthy,” is out now. “Ever since the Oscars,
Continue ReadingBy Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Teresa Lee Scalf’s family has searched for the name of the person who killed their loved one for over three decades. Now, thanks to new DNA analysis, Scalf’s family has an answer – and some semblance of closure – because investigators say they have solved the 1986 murder case.
Continue ReadingBy Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — Americans overwhelmingly side with unionized autoworkers in their ongoing strike against major car companies, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, even as most say that elected officials should steer clear of labor disputes. Asked about the current United Auto Workers union strike against General Motors, Ford and
Continue ReadingBy Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — A New Mexico grand jury will soon decide whether Alec Baldwin should once again face criminal charges over the 2021 death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. “After extensive investigation over the past several months, additional facts have come to light that we believe show Mr. Baldwin has criminal culpability
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have for the first time detected tiny quartz crystals containing silica — a common mineral on Earth — within the atmosphere of a blazing hot exoplanet. It’s likely that the nanoparticles of silica, which on Earth appears in beach sands and is
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After former Crook County Commissioner Jerry Brummer resigned from his position earlier this month, the county has been operating with only Judge Seth Crawford and Commissioner Brian Barney at the helm. But one Powell Butte is looking to fill the open third spot.
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There have been outdoor shooting sports facilities in the area for many years, but now you have the option to experience an indoor shooting range at Redmond’s Liberation Firearms Training.
Continue ReadingBy Clare Foran, Haley Talbot and Kristin Wilson, CNN Washington (CNN) — Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio has so far failed to clinch the House speakership in two rounds of voting. On Tuesday, 20 Republicans voted against his candidacy – far more than the handful he could afford to lose given the party’s narrow
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN Español) –– Las autoridades de Estados Unidos detuvieron este lunes a Armando Escárcega, presunto jefe del grupo criminal que en diciembre de 2022 atentó contra el periodista mexicano Ciro Gómez Leyva, informó la Fiscalía General de México (FGR) en un comunicado. Se espera que Escárcega comparezca en corte esta semana y allí la
Continue ReadingBy TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The leader of the Universities of Wisconsin has decided to close two more branch campuses due to declining enrollment. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced Tuesday that he has decided to shutter UW-Milwaukee’s Washington County campus and UW-Oshkosh’s Fond du Lac campus. He says in-person
Continue ReadingBy LAURIE KELLMAN, DANICA KIRKA, JOCELYN NOVECK and LORI HINNANT Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The families of Israel’s missing after Hamas’ Oct. 7 massacre say they’re stuck in a limbo of pain and numbness, and without much information. The Associated Press has documented more than 250 people who disappeared during the attacks, which killed
Continue ReadingBy Nick Beres Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Tennessee (WTVF) — A Madison teen is lucky to be alive Monday after being shot in the head while trying to sell his scooter on Facebook Marketplace. Currently, Metro Nashville Police Department officers are looking for the shooter. It was supposed to be a
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Billionaire Ronald Lauder, a powerful financial backer of the University of Pennsylvania, is threatening to cut off donations if the school doesn’t do more to fight antisemitism, CNN has learned. The threat from Lauder, one of the heirs to the Estee Lauder cosmetics company, marks the latest
Continue ReadingBy SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press The mayor of Connecticut’s largest city has denied under oath ever discussing absentee ballots with the campaign volunteer resembling a woman on surveillance video stuffing papers into a drop box multiple times ahead of the mayoral primary. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim also testified Tuesday that he did not talk to
Continue ReadingBy Forrest Sanders Click here for updates on this story COLUMBIA, Tennessee (WTVF) — If you come to play music in Nashville, you know life can take you in some unexpected directions. Well, one group of guys have taken the unexpected and embraced it to become a new tradition. Micah Moskowitz, Cooper Traveler, and Sean
Continue ReadingBy HARM VENHUIZEN Associated Press/Report for America MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate have voted to fire eight appointees nominated to state boards by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The votes carry the effect of firing Evers’ picks, which include a majority of the state Natural Resources Board, a Democratic elections commissioner
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