HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say a man fleeing police caused the Alabama car crash that injured Gayle Manchin, head of an economic development partnership of the federal government and 13 state governments and the wife of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, along with a colleague of hers. Gayle Manchin, the co-chair of the Appalachian Regional
Continue ReadingBy Karin Johnson Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI (WLWT) — A Metro bus driver who was involved in a crash that killed a retired Princeton school teacher earlier this month was previously involved in another serious crash, according to a WLWT investigation. Beverly Kinney, 87, was killed on Jan. 11 after being
Continue ReadingBy MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker behind a new law that allows public money to go to private school tuition is now targeting the petition referendum process that could see it repealed. Omaha Sen. Lou Ann Linehan’s new bill would allow people who sign a referendum petition to
Continue ReadingBy Jonathan Greco Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — An Oklahoma City family got to fill up its grocery cart for free and received a few more surprises along the way. The Glover family was chosen through the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation After-School Program and got to go on
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Macht Click here for updates on this story SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA (KCRA) — A Heavenly Mountain Resort executive said Tuesday that an investigation found a breakdown in protocols was responsible for a woman being left on a gondola overnight in frigid conditions. He said he was grateful that snowboarder Monico Laso was
Continue ReadingBy JACK DURA Associated Press South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says her administration is considering boosting its support for Texas’ efforts to deter immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. In a speech to a joint session of the Legislature on Wednesday, she mentioned sending more razor wire and exploring legal and personnel options for the border
Continue ReadingBy KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada’s attorney general has launched a go-it-alone legal fight accusing TikTok, Snapchat and Meta of creating what one lawsuit calls “an addiction machine” that exploits children too young to have self-control. Three lawsuits filed Tuesday in state court allege the platforms put children at risk of
Continue ReadingBy SARA CLINE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has hinted that the state may explore expanding its methods of executing people on death row. He says he is committed to upholding “contractual obligations” between the state and victims’ families after a death sentenced has been handed down in court.
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE, South Carolina (WYFF) — An amazing find by the city of Greenville Public Works crew after a woman lost her wedding ring while dropping off her recycling. This happened on Sunday. Melanie Harper said she lost her diamond wedding band while tossing her recyclables
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An extensive collection of costumes, masks, posters, videos and other theater memorabilia that represent more than 30 years of Central Oregon Community College plays and musicals are the focus of “Magic Circle Theatre: Ephemera 1987-2003,” an art exhibition being held from Feb. 7 to March 8 in the Pinckney Gallery. A
Continue ReadingBy FRANKLIN BRICEÑO Associated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s government has backtracked on plans to outsource the sale of entry tickets to Machu Picchu to a private company. The decision Wednesday comes one week after protesters blocked access to the site and rail service to the area was suspended. Despite the resolution, the streets,
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LA GRANDE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A pneumonia outbreak was detected in bighorn sheep in northern Hells Canyon in mid-December and is ongoing, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday. Potentially affected bighorn sheep populations are located along the Snake River and its tributaries. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Washington Department of Fish and
Continue ReadingBy HALELUYA HADERO and ALI SWENSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A graphic video from a Pennsylvania man accused of beheading his father that circulated for hours on YouTube has put a spotlight yet again on gaps in social media companies’ ability to prevent horrific postings from spreading across the web. Police said Wednesday
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story FOREST ACRES, South Carolina (WYFF) — A young child found a grenade buried in a backyard in South Carolina. The Forest Acres Police Department said they were called to a home on Dalloz Road about 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday after a 911 call. The caller
Continue ReadingBy Sam Fossum, Manu Raju and Haley Talbot, CNN Republican Rep. Richard McCormick of Georgia admitted Wednesday to doing pull-ups while with his staff at the top of the US Capitol Dome, insisting his actions were safe and that the story has been “overblown.” “I’m saying I did pull-ups on some metal structure,” McCormick told CNN,
Continue ReadingBy Jusolyn Flower and Trent Bennett Click here for updates on this story FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) — A man is now in custody after snatching a beloved 3.5-foot Snoop Dogg bobblehead from a south Fort Myers restaurant lobby on Monday night. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Rocco John Benedetto, 50, is now
Continue ReadingBy JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix became Heisman finalists after heading to other schools. Cody Schrader went from Division II to Southeastern Conference stardom. They’re far from alone at the Senior Bowl, where a number of NFL prospects transferred at least once to enhance
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter isn’t finished with us yet, but it’s time to plan ahead for blooming daffodils and mowing lawns. Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for spring recreation and programs and sports leagues on Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 5, Feb. 6 and Feb. 7. Available activities include programs held in
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Mark Zuckerberg, CEO de Meta, pidió perdón a familias presentes en el Congreso de Estados Unidos durante una polémica audiencia este miércoles ante la Comisión Judicial del Senado, en la cual varios directores ejecutivos de las grandes empresas de redes sociales testificaron sobre los riesgos que sus productos representan para los jóvenes.
Continue ReadingBy Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — Regional bank stocks are back in the hotseat thanks to a truly horrific financial report from New York Community Bancorp. On Wednesday, the regional lender reported a surprise loss of $252 million last quarter compared to a $172 million profit in the fourth quarter of 2022. The
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