By Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — An undercover investigation by the Humane Society revealed the illicit sale of elephant ivory at stores in Connecticut. The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International released the results of their Nov. 2023 investigation on Wednesday. Connecticut lawmakers
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By Francesca Annio, Alex Stambaugh, Katie Hunt and Ashley Strickland, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Japan’s space agency said Thursday that its “moon sniper” robotic explorer landed 55 meters (165 feet) from its target on the lunar surface last week, calling it a “significant achievement” despite problems during the landing that put the mission in jeopardy.
Continue ReadingBy Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Steve Conradie was excited. It was July of 2022, and the co-founder of Discover Africa Safaris was out in the bush near the Khwai River in northern Botswana. For someone of Conradie’s experience, the setting wasn’t anything remarkable. Though not a professional guide, the South Africa native was first
Continue ReadingBy Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — The iconic cone graphic used by the National Hurricane Center to depict the potential path of tropical systems will undergo a noticeable change for the upcoming hurricane season. The cone will be deemphasized over land in the continental US, with more emphasis being placed on expected impacts by showing
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — TriMet honored a team of employees on Wednesday who helped drive a man suffering a medical emergency to the hospital on New Year’s Eve in a bus. According to Portland fire officials, crews responded in the early morning hours of New
Continue ReadingBy Colin McCullough and Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Maine Supreme Judicial Court declined to weigh in on whether former President Donald Trump should be removed from the state’s ballot, rejecting a request that they decide on the question now. The ruling leaves in place a prior judge’s decision that froze the state-level proceedings
Continue ReadingBy Soyoung Kim Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — After a woman allegedly stole a car with two children inside on Monday in north Portland, on Wednesday, the children’s father spoke about his family’s experience. The father, who wanted to remain anonymous for his family’s privacy, said it was a
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Eva Mendes has time for the haters. The actress and longtime love of Ryan Gosling posted Wednesday about public skepticism when he initially took on the role of Ken in the blockbuster film “Barbie.” Gosling earned best supporting actor Oscar nomination earlier this week for his performance in
Continue ReadingBy KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated press BERLIN (AP) — At least 1,259 people working for the Protestant Church of Germany have committed sexual abuse, claiming at least 2,225 victims. That’s according to an independent study of decades of church documents and files from regional churches and the Lutherans’ diaconal relief and social welfare organization, the Diakonie.
Continue ReadingCNN By Callum Sutherland, CNN (CNN) — From NFL quarterback greats locking horns to clashes between golf’s most notorious rivals, Capital One’s The Match series has delivered on a unique approach to entertainment in recent years. Next month, the ninth and latest edition is set to make even more history: for the first time, the
Continue ReadingBy Alex Love Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Losing someone to gun violence is never easy, especially when the person responsible remains free. That’s the tragic reality for every Kansas City family caught up in an unsolved murder case. It’s been seven years since 21-year-old Brandon Herring was
Continue ReadingBy JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Danish report says adoptions of children from South Korea in the 1970s and 1980s to Denmark was “characterized by systematic illegal behavior” in the Asian country. The report on Thursday says these violations made it “possible to change information about a child’s background and
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Motter Click here for updates on this story COLUMBIA, Missouri (KCTV) — A doctor in Columbia, Mo., has been federally charged with multiple counts of falsifying healthcare statements and forfeiture. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri says that on Tuesday, Jan. 23, a federal grand jury indicted Jerry J.
Continue ReadingBy GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A court in military-controlled Myanmar has ordered the family home of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, where she spent 15 years under house arrest, be put on auction in March following a decades-long legal dispute between her and her brother. The decision by a district court
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By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Some Robitussin Honey cough syrups sold nationwide are being recalled because of microbial contamination, according to an announcement posted Thursday. The consumer health-care company, Haleon, is voluntarily recalling eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult with expiration dates through 2025 and 2026. Immunocompromised people who use
Continue ReadingBy Brendan Kirby Click here for updates on this story ALABAMA (WALA) — Alabama’s controversial plan to execute a condemned prisoner using an untested method has drawn protests and calls for Gov. Kay Ivey and the courts to intervene. One activist organization, though, is taking aim at the death penalty supply chain. An organization called
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) – – “Agua así de fría… te golpea como mil cuchillos apuñalándote por todo el cuerpo”. Tal vez reconozcas la frase: es de “Titanic” y se la dice Jack a Rose para convencerla de no saltar al océano. Pero, en la vida real, un grupo de personas que se enfrenta a
Continue ReadingBy Joseph Buczek, Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT (WWJ) — Opening statements for the trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, will begin Thursday morning in an Oakland County court. Jury selection wrapped Wednesday, with a 17-person jury comprised of 10 women and seven men.
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — The bodies of the remaining victims of a landslide in southwestern China have been recovered, bringing the death toll to 44 after four days of searching through the rubble of dirt and crumbled homes. State broadcaster said the final body was found on Thursday evening. The landslide slammed into houses at the
Continue ReadingSTOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish media say Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has agreed to meet with his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán, who invited Kristersson to Budapest to discuss Sweden’s accession into NATO. Kristersson said in a letter to Orbán he agrees more dialogue between the countries would be beneficial. Orbán’s invitation comes as Hungary and Turkey
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