By Esteban Reynoso Click here for updates on this story DAVIS, California (KOVR) — A fraternity at UC Davis is under fire after a student said he was hazed so badly, he had to go to the emergency room. The fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, can no longer participate in any activities until the investigation into
Continue ReadingBy DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Six months after a deadly mass shooting by an Army reservist, Maine lawmakers this week passed a wide-ranging package of new gun restrictions. Three months after a fatal school shooting, Iowa lawmakers this week passed legislation allowing trained teachers and staff to carry guns on school property. Two states.
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Last summer was the hottest ever recorded in the United States, and heat-related health emergencies also reached record-high levels in some parts of the country. In the United States, the vast majority of emergency department visits for heat-related emergencies — such as heat stroke, heat cramps and sunburns —
Continue ReadingBy David Schuman Click here for updates on this story MINNETONKA, Minnesota (WCCO) — Minnesota animal shelters say they need help after being forced to take in hundreds of cats from hoarders around the state. Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February. Around 50 of them will
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky, Oren Liebermann and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US risks losing its military presence in another African country as the government of Chad sent a letter threatening to end a critical security agreement, according to four US sources, a move that threatens to cede more US influence in the region to
Continue ReadingMALE, Maldives (AP) — A court in the Maldives has thrown out former President Abdulla Yameen’s 11-year prison sentence on money laundering and bribery and ordered a retrial. The ruling Thursday was broadcast on the court’s YouTube channel. Yameen’s release comes two days ahead of parliamentary elections in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation known as
Continue ReadingBy Stephen Swanson Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Thomas Lane, one of the former Minneapolis police officers convicted in the murder of George Floyd, has completed his federal prison sentence, but still remains in federal custody. Lane, 41, was convicted in 2022 of violating Floyd’s civil rights when he was
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Fady Joudah, a Palestinian American poet who has said he writes for the future because “the present is demolished,” has received a $100,000 award from Poets & Writers. Joudah is this year’s winner of the Jackson Poetry Prize, which is given to an American writer of exceptional talent. He was chosen
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — Dos de los ocho candidatos a la Presidencia de Panamá no asistieron al último de los tres debates oficiales que se realizó este miércoles en Ciudad de Panamá, lo que provocó que a último momento se eliminara uno de los bloques dedicado a preguntas cruzadas entre aspirantes. Los
Continue ReadingBy Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — The judge in former President Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial in Manhattan scolded the press on Thursday for reporting information that could potentially identify jurors assembled for the high-profile case. New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing the trial, told news outlets to watch how they report on the jurors
Continue ReadingBy Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL) — A large and well-built homeless encampment recently popped up alongside the 110 Freeway in Highland Park, drawing the attention of drivers and residents in the area. The true feat of craftsmanship, which appears to be two structures made out of wood,
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a widely used cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile. In a decision last week, WHO authorized a new vaccine by EuBiologics, the only maker of the oral cholera vaccine for a
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prosecutors say that a Polish man has been arrested on allegations of being ready to assist an alleged plot by Russia’s military intelligence to assassinate Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The office of Poland’s National Prosecutor said in a statement the man, identified only as Pawel K., was accused of being
Continue ReadingANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake struck central Turkey on Thursday, the country’s disaster management agency said, causing damage to some buildings. There were no immediate reports of any deaths or serious injuries. The 5.6 magnitude quake hit in the town of Sulusaray, in Tokat province, some 450 kilometers (280 miles) east of
Continue ReadingBy S.E. Jenkins Click here for updates on this story FRISCO, Texas (KTVT) — The Frisco stolen puppy has been returned, but the suspect remains at large. Petland Frisco said the 11-week-old Shiba Inu stolen from the store over the weekend was returned healthy and safe by a man wearing a disguise. The puppy was
Continue ReadingBy 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 join the circus and became a renowned guitarist touring the world with the Allman Brothers Band. He wrote the group’s biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” and remained on
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The Justice Department announced Thursday that 11 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, including the District of Oregon, have now established a carjacking task force to focus efforts and resources on this important public safety threat. “The Justice Department has no higher priority than keeping our communities safe. We do so by targeting the most
Continue ReadingBy 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 of a man who was in a relationship with his mother. Since then, investigators have been steadfast in their search and rescue efforts, providing almost daily updates on Facebook; reviewing more
Continue ReadingWLUK 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 of a man who was in a relationship with his mother. Since then, investigators have been steadfast in their search and rescue efforts, providing almost daily updates on Facebook; reviewing
Continue ReadingBy ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prospective homebuyers are facing higher costs to finance a home with the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate moving above 7% this week to its highest level in nearly five months. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 7.1% from 6.88% last week, mortgage
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