UC Davis hazing case suspends fraternity from all operations
By Esteban Reynoso Click here for updates on this story DAVIS, California (KOVR) — A fraternity at UC Davis is under…
Continue ReadingMonth: April 2024
Two shootings, two different responses — Maine restricts guns while Iowa arms teachers
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Six months after a deadly mass shooting by an Army reservist, Maine lawmakers this week passed a wide-ranging…
Continue ReadingHeat caused record-high rates of health emergencies in some parts of the US last year, CDC report shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Last summer was the hottest ever recorded in the United States, and heat-related health emergencies also…
Continue ReadingMinnesota shelters ask for help after taking in hundreds of cats from hoarders around the state
By David Schuman Click here for updates on this story MINNETONKA, Minnesota (WCCO) — Minnesota animal shelters say they…
Continue ReadingChad’s government threatens to kick out US troops as Russia expands influence in Africa
By Haley Britzky, Oren Liebermann and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US risks losing its military presence in another African country as the…
Continue ReadingA former Maldives president is freed after a high court throws out his 11-year sentence
MALE, Maldives (AP) — A court in the Maldives has thrown out former President Abdulla Yameen’s 11-year prison sentence on money laundering and…
Continue ReadingThomas Lane, ex-Minneapolis officer involved in George Floyd’s murder, completes federal prison sentence
By Stephen Swanson Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Thomas Lane, one of the former Minneapolis…
Continue ReadingPalestinian American poet Fady Joudah receives $100,000 prize
NEW YORK (AP) — Fady Joudah, a Palestinian American poet who has said he writes for the future because “the present is demolished,” has…
Continue ReadingMulino y Carrizo, candidatos ausentes en el último debate presidencial de Panamá
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — Dos de los ocho candidatos a la Presidencia de Panamá no asistieron al último de los tres…
Continue ReadingTrump hush money trial judge scolds press after juror is dismissed over fears she had been identified
By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — The judge in former President Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial in Manhattan scolded the press on Thursday…
Continue ReadingMakeshift home pops up along side of 110 Freeway in Highland Park
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL) — A large and well-built homeless encampment…
Continue ReadingUN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases
The Associated Press The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a widely used cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in…
Continue ReadingPoland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prosecutors say that a Polish man has been arrested on allegations of being ready to assist an alleged plot by…
Continue ReadingA magnitude 5.6 quake hits central Turkey, damaging some homes. No serious injuries are reported
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake struck central Turkey on Thursday, the country’s disaster management agency said, causing…
Continue ReadingStolen puppy returned to Frisco pet store by disguised man, Petland says
By S.E. Jenkins Click here for updates on this story FRISCO, Texas (KTVT) — The Frisco stolen puppy has been returned,…
Continue ReadingAllman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
By STEVEN WINE and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press Dickey Betts, who died Thursday at age 80, really was born a ramblin’ man. He left home at 16 to…
Continue Reading
US Department of Justice creates carjacking task forces in Oregon, 10 other districts across nation
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The Justice Department announced Thursday that 11 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, including the District of Oregon, have now…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the disappearance of Wisconsin toddler Elijah Vue
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — It’s been nearly two months since 3-year-old Elijah Vue was reported missing in Wisconsin while in the care…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the disappearance of Wisconsin toddler Elijah Vue
WLUK By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — It’s been nearly two months since 3-year-old Elijah Vue was reported missing in Wisconsin while in the…
Continue ReadingAverage long-term US mortgage rate climbs above 7% to highest level since late November
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prospective homebuyers are facing higher costs to finance a home with the average long-term…
Continue Reading