Student Academy Awards — a launching pad into Hollywood — celebrate 50 years
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The Student Academy Awards may not be as glitzy or high profile as the Oscars, but in its 50 years it has proven to be…
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Mississippi drops charges in killing of former state lawmaker but says new charges are possible
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi prosecutors have dismissed indictments against a man in the shooting…
Continue ReadingThe NFL, Washington Post, and Walmart: Here are the major companies still advertising on X despite Elon Musk’s antisemitic endorsement
By Oliver Darcy and Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — Some of the world’s most recognizable brands have opted to continue their advertising…
Continue ReadingPolice say some 70 bullets fired in North Philadelphia shooting that left 2 dead, 5 wounded
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left two men dead and five wounded, but no arrests have been made.…
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Sources: Deadly crash at US-Canadian border bridge involved husband and wife in a Bentley, investigators believe
By Celina Tebor, John Miller, Evan Perez and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Investigators think a deadly crash Wednesday morning at the Rainbow…
Continue Reading‘Top Gear’ comes to a stop at BBC
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — The BBC is halting production of the car show “Top Gear,” the network announced. The move comes after host…
Continue ReadingSusan Sarandon, Melissa Barrera dropped from Hollywood companies after comments on Israel-Hamas war
NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and “Scream” star Melissa Barrera were each dropped by Hollywood companies after making…
Continue ReadingHere are the dozen brands that have paused ads on X amid ongoing crisis for Elon Musk’s platform
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — At least a dozen major brands have halted ad spending on X, formerly Twitter, since its latest advertiser…
Continue ReadingMaryland hate crime commission member suspended for anti-Israel social media posts
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Maryland Attorney General has suspended a member of the state’s new commission aimed at addressing hate crimes after she…
Continue ReadingNative American boy forced to cut hair to comply with school hair policy, ACLU says
By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — An 8-year-old Native American boy in Kansas was forced to cut his hair to comply with his elementary…
Continue ReadingDespite new law to reduce class size, 300K students in oversized classrooms: UFT
By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — Despite a new law to reduce class sizes, the…
Continue ReadingGermany and Italy agree on joint ‘action plan’ including energy, technology, climate protection
BERLIN (AP) — Germany and Italy have agreed to work closer together in the fields of energy, technology, climate protection, security and cultural…
Continue ReadingNYCHA residents fed up over constant elevator issues in Bronx building
By Sonia Rincón Click here for updates on this story WEST FARMS, The Bronx (WABC) — The only two elevators in a NYCHA…
Continue ReadingKISS cancels Ottawa show moments before opening
By Ted Raymond Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA (CTV Network) — Rock and roll band KISS has cancelled its…
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire voters take note as Haley rises in the polls
By Arit John, CNN Hooksett, New Hampshire (CNN) — Kathy Rice had yet to attend any 2024 campaign stops before this week, but when former South…
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Smoke alarm awakens NE Redmond residents to early-morning fire; cause traced to improperly vented pellet stove
A smoke alarm awakened northeast Redmond residents to a fire that heavily damaged their manufactured home early Wednesday and was spreading to a…
Continue ReadingRobbery suspect’s colorful underwear helped police arrest him, authorities say
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a pair of multicolored briefs peeking out above a robbery suspect’s low-slung trousers helped police arrest him.…
Continue ReadingInvestigators believe 4 men found dead in suburban Denver home were killed in a murder-suicide
DENVER (AP) — Police say investigators believe four men found dead inside a suburban Denver home on Tuesday died as the result of a murder-suicide.…
Continue ReadingOHSU patient one of region’s longest-living heart transplant recipients, reflects on thriving
By Soyoung Kim Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A Vancouver woman has a lot to be…
Continue ReadingOregon prosecutors say recent court decision is making it harder to charge drug dealers
By Ezra Kaplan Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — Since 1988, the standard in Oregon has…
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