January 2024

Trial postponed for man charged with 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

January 3, 2024 12:18 pm Associated Press

By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The New Jersey man charged with stabbing author Salman Rushdie is allowed to seek…

Oklahoma’s next lethal injection delayed for 100 days for competency hearing

January 3, 2024 12:16 pm Associated Press

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The lethal injection of an Oklahoma man set to die next month has been paused for 100 days so…

Penguins line up to be counted while tiger cub plays as London zookeepers perform annual census

January 3, 2024 12:15 pm Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — A sign directed the animals to line up to be counted and several of the 74 Humboldt penguins did just that, waiting patiently…

New report details grisly discoveries at Colorado funeral homes, recommends tougher regulation

January 3, 2024 12:14 pm CNN Newsource

By Shaun Boyd Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — A newly released report by the Colorado Department…

NWSL’s Portland Thorns purchased by Bhathal family; Previous owner faced persistent calls to sell

January 3, 2024 12:14 pm Associated Press

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the…

House Speaker Mike Johnson knocks Biden for ‘catastrophe’ at border during Texas visit

January 3, 2024 12:02 pm CNN Newsource

By Jeremy Herb, CNN House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized President Joe Biden on Wednesday for the “mayhem” he witnessed at the US-Mexico…

Portland Thorns new owner; Bend High boys and Mountain View girls basketball lose to 6A schools

January 3, 2024 11:57 am Dylan Anderman

BEND, Or. (KTVZ) — The Portland Thorns have a new owner. RAJ Sports paid $63 million to buy the club, setting a league record. RAJ Sports is also a…

Firefighters put out large fire at the home of Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill

January 3, 2024 11:56 am Associated Press

By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill and his family are safe after fire rescue crews…

Michigan state lawmaker enters crowded U.S. House race as Democrats aim to defend open seat

January 3, 2024 11:53 am Associated Press

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press Michigan state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet has announced that she will seek a U.S. House seat in Michigan being…

Madras Police wrap up busy 2023 with string of arrests; new police chief, more officers help improve safety

January 3, 2024 11:49 am Jillian Fortner

It’s been a busy 2023 for the Madras Police Department, including a new police chief and new officers joining the ranks. And the last week of the…

Michigan detectives interview convicted murderer before his death, looking into unsolved slayings

January 3, 2024 11:39 am Associated Press

By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press Authorities in western Michigan are looking into missing persons cases and unsolved homicides after interviewing a…

New York governor pushes for overhaul of reading education as test scores lag

January 3, 2024 11:31 am Associated Press

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for schools to reemphasize phonics in…

A pedestrian passes a gate to Harvard Yard on Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge

Does the secretive board running Harvard get a failing grade?

January 3, 2024 11:26 am CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The past few months have been an absolute nightmare for Harvard University. Lawmakers and regulators are…

A hiker is rescued after falling down an Adirondack mountain peak on a wet, wintry night

January 3, 2024 11:20 am Associated Press

By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press Forest rangers successfully rescued an upstate New York hiker who survived a frigid night on a rugged Adirondack…

Federal Reserve minutes: Officials saw inflation cooling but were cautious about timing of rate cuts

January 3, 2024 11:15 am Associated Press

By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s policymakers concluded last month that inflationary pressures were…

Kelly Clarkson explains why she needed a ‘fresh start’ in New York

January 3, 2024 11:14 am CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Kelly Clarkson’s big move is working out well for her. The singer and talk show host, who is mom to daughter…

Michelle Obama Fast Facts

January 3, 2024 11:12 am CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Michelle Obama, wife of 44th US President Barack Obama. Personal Birth date:…

Dolly Parton Fast Facts

January 3, 2024 11:09 am CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Dolly Parton, the Grammy Award-winning singer, song writer, producer, actress and…

An apparent Israeli strike killed a top Hamas commander. How might it impact the Gaza conflict?

January 3, 2024 11:09 am Associated Press

By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The killing of a top Hamas commander in an apparent Israeli airstrike on a Beirut…

Fed officials discussed rate cuts last month and hinted at end of hikes, minutes show

January 3, 2024 11:03 am CNN Newsource

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Federal Reserve officials during their December policy meeting broached the subject of reducing…

Month: January 2024