January 2024

The Kataib Hezbollah militia group's flag flies at a protest outside the US Embassy in Baghdad

Powerful Iran-backed militia in Iraq to suspend military ops against US forces in region

January 30, 2024 2:54 pm CNN Newsource

By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Oren Liebermann and Aqeel Najim, CNN (CNN) — In a surprise move, the most powerful Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Kataib…

Taylor Drift and Clark W. Blizzwald take top honors in Minnesota snowplow-naming contest

January 30, 2024 2:46 pm Associated Press

By TRISHA AHMED Associated Press/Report for America RICHFIELD, Minn. (AP) — Travelers in northwestern Minnesota can shake off their trepidation…

Missouri Senate Republicans filibuster in hopes of making it harder for voters to amend constitution

January 30, 2024 2:46 pm Associated Press

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A faction of the Missouri Senate has ended a roughly 16-hour filibuster that was…

Tennessee chancellor rips the NCAA as a ‘failing’ group pursuing untrue allegations

January 30, 2024 2:37 pm Associated Press

By TERESA M. WALKER and RALPH D. RUSSO AP Sports Writers The University of Tennessee chancellor ripped the NCAA president in a scathing letter…

Oregon lawmaker suggests non-Christians are unfit for elected office

January 30, 2024 2:36 pm Associated Press

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Republican Oregon lawmaker has suggested that “you don’t want” Muslims, atheists and other non-Christians to serve in…

Elon Musk's 2018 pay package from Tesla that made him the world's richest person has been thrown out by a Delaware judge.

Judge strikes down Elon Musk’s massive, multi-billion-dollar pay package

January 30, 2024 2:27 pm CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — A Delaware state court judge has thrown out the 2018 pay package that helped to make Tesla CEO Elon Musk…

Teachers strike in Boston suburb enters its eighth day, with tensions fraying

January 30, 2024 2:23 pm Associated Press

NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — A teachers strike in a Boston suburb entered its eighth day Tuesday with both sides still unable to agree on salaries and…

Indiana man agrees to plead guilty to killing teenage girl who worked for him

January 30, 2024 2:21 pm Associated Press

RUSHVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A man accused of strangling and killing a 17-year-old central Indiana girl who worked for him has agreed to plead guilty to…

4 NHL players have been charged with sexual assault in a 2018 case in Canada, their lawyers say

January 30, 2024 2:21 pm Associated Press

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer NHL players Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers, Michael McLeod and Cal Foote of the New Jersey Devils and…

Elon Musk cannot keep Tesla pay package worth more than $55 billion, judge rules

January 30, 2024 2:16 pm Associated Press

By RANDALL CHASE AP Business Writer DOVER, Del. (AP) — Elon Musk is not entitled to a landmark compensation package awarded by Tesla’s board of…

2 Arkansas escapees were captured after days on the run. Jail staff had not noticed they were gone for 36 hours, officials say

January 30, 2024 2:15 pm CNN Newsource

By Christina Maxouris and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — The second of two detainees who escaped an Arkansas jail last week was captured Monday,…

Biden will go to Michigan to meet with United Auto Workers members

January 30, 2024 2:12 pm Associated Press

By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will visit Michigan to meet with members of the United Auto Workers,…

Colorado police chief on leave pending criminal case after reported rapes during party at his house

January 30, 2024 2:11 pm Associated Press

OURAY, Colo. (AP) — A police chief in southwestern Colorado has been placed on paid administrative leave after charges were filed against three men…

Greek court acquits aid workers who helped rescue migrants crossing in small boats

January 30, 2024 1:58 pm Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek court has acquitted a group of 16 aid workers and volunteers of charges linked with their efforts to rescue migrants…

Celine Dion says new doc will detail her life with stiff person syndrome and her road back to performing

January 30, 2024 1:57 pm CNN Newsource

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — While Celine Dion’s performing career remains on hold as she lives with stiff person syndrome, a rare…

Correction: NRA Trial story

January 30, 2024 1:52 pm Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — In a story published Jan. 29 about National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre ’s testimony at a civil trial, The Associated…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has made requests in at least two states for the private medical records of transgender youth.

Texas attorney general targets Georgia clinic in another attempt to obtain private medical records of transgender youth

January 30, 2024 1:49 pm CNN Newsource

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — In another attempt to obtain the private medical records of transgender youth, Texas Attorney General Ken…

Demonstrators gathered on the steps to the Texas Capitol to speak against transgender-related legislation debated in the Texas Senate and House on May 20

Texas Supreme Court hears oral arguments in challenge to ban on gender affirming care for youth

January 30, 2024 1:45 pm CNN Newsource

By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on the challenge to the state’s near-total ban…

Jennifer Crumbley has pleaded not guilty to four counts of involuntary manslaughter related to the mass shooting at Oxford High School in November 2021.

Former dean says there was no reason to search Michigan school shooter’s backpack for gun

January 30, 2024 1:44 pm CNN

CNN By Eric Levenson and Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — The former dean of students at Oxford High School testified in a Michigan court Tuesday…

Ex-NBA star Rajon Rondo arrested in Indiana on misdemeanor gun, drug charges, police say

January 30, 2024 1:42 pm Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Indiana State Police arrested two-time NBA champion Rajon Rondo on Sunday in southern Indiana on misdemeanor gun and drug…

Month: January 2024