December 2023

New York’s College of Saint Rose will close in May 2024 amid financial woes

December 1, 2023 10:50 am Associated Press

By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, will close in May 2024 after years of financial…

Dead longhorn found on Oklahoma State fraternity lawn the day before championship game with Texas

December 1, 2023 10:50 am Associated Press

By KEN MILLER Associated Press Police say a dead longhorn cow was found on the lawn of an Oklahoma State University fraternity in Stillwater. The…

One of the country's largest book publishers has sued the state of Iowa over a law that limits the kinds of books that are available in school libraries and classrooms.

Bestselling authors join Penguin Random House lawsuit over Iowa’s new book ban law

December 1, 2023 10:44 am CNN Newsource

By Paradise Afshar and Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) — Penguin Random House, one of the country’s largest publishers, filed a federal…

More than 30 people are trapped under rubble after collapse at a mine in Zambia, minister says

December 1, 2023 10:43 am Associated Press

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — A government minister says more than 30 people are trapped under rubble at an open-pit mine in Zambia after part of a waste…

European gymnastics federation rejects return of athletes from Russia and Belarus to competition

December 1, 2023 10:40 am Associated Press

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — The governing body of gymnastics in Europe voted against allowing Russian and Belarusian gymnasts to return to international…

‘Broken window’ stickers for Tesla Cybertruck quickly sell out

December 1, 2023 10:36 am CNN Newsource

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN New York (CNN) — Back In 2019, Tesla designer Franz von Holzhausen tried to show off the Cybertruck’s…

Tony winner Audra McDonald to serve as grand marshal of 2024 Rose Parade

December 1, 2023 10:35 am Associated Press

By BETH HARRIS Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Audra McDonald will serve as grand marshal of the 135th Rose Parade next year. The actor…

Death toll from Alaska landslide hits 5 as authorities recover another body; 1 person still missing

December 1, 2023 10:32 am Associated Press

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of one of two people who had been missing following a deadly landslide last week in the…

The city of Albuquerque banned New Mexico Crusaders for Justice from participating in this year's Twinkle Light Parade.

City of Albuquerque bans NM Crusaders for Justice float at Twinkle Light Parade

December 1, 2023 10:30 am CNN Newsource

By Faith Egbuonu Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — The city of Albuquerque banned…

Jussie Smollett arrives at the BET Awards on June 26

Illinois appeals court affirms Jussie Smollett’s convictions for 2019 hate crime hoax

December 1, 2023 10:29 am CNN Newsource

By Brad Parks, Bill Kirkos and Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — An Illinois appeals court on Friday affirmed “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s…

Chair of this year’s Bend Christmas Parade stops by NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise

December 1, 2023 10:18 am Bola Gbadebo

Mike Sipe, chair of this year’s Bend Christmas Parade, paid a visit Friday morning to NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise to sit down with Bola Gbadebo and…

A world away from the West Bank, Vermont shooting victims and their families face new grief and fear

December 1, 2023 10:17 am Associated Press

By LISA RATHKE Associated Press BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Nearly a week after three college students of Palestinian descent were shot and seriously…

Walmart is pausing its advertising on X.

Walmart is the latest advertiser to pull ads from Elon Musk’s X

December 1, 2023 10:12 am CNN Newsource

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, Parija Kavilanz and Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN New York (CNN) — Walmart confirmed on Friday that it is not advertising…

Union Township police body camera footage released shows Monte Cecil

Body camera video shows man walked off the job during arrest on child sex charges

December 1, 2023 10:11 am CNN Newsource

By Jatara McGee Click here for updates on this story UNION TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WLWT) — A Clermont County man is on suicide…

How each US House member voted on George Santos

December 1, 2023 10:06 am CNN Newsource

By Matt Stiles, CNN (CNN) — The US House on Friday voted to oust disgraced former Rep. George Santos, who has been under fire since his…

Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, December 1st

December 1, 2023 9:59 am KTVZ News Team

Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, December 1st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday…

Illinois appeals court affirms actor Jussie Smollett’s convictions and jail sentence

December 1, 2023 9:57 am Associated Press

By ED WHITE Associated Press An appeals court has upheld the disorderly conduct convictions of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a…

Parents can fight release of Tennessee school shooter’s writings, court rules

December 1, 2023 9:57 am Associated Press

By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Parents of school shooting victims in Tennessee can seek a court order to keep the…

WATCH: Northern Kentucky teen bowls perfect game while playing for high school team

December 1, 2023 9:57 am CNN Newsource

By Emily Sanderson Click here for updates on this story EDGEWOOD, Kentucky (WLWT) — A northern Kentucky teen…

New England’s decades-old shrimp fishery, a victim of climate change, to remain closed indefinitely

December 1, 2023 9:51 am Associated Press

By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Regulators voted on Friday that New England’s long-shuttered shrimp business, which…

Month: December 2023