CNN By Omar Jimenez and Holly Yan, CNN Chicago (CNN) — Newly released bodycam footage reveals the mayhem that unfolded in a residential neighborhood when Chicago police fired as many as 96 bullets toward a man during a traffic stop, killing the 26-year-old and raising questions about whether officers used excessive force. While a preliminary
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The new film “Civil War” is an ominous attempt to turn widely held American anxieties into a violent, unsettling big-screen reality. Alex Garland’s film opens Friday — the anniversary to the day the Civil War began in 1861. It’s landing in movie theaters just months
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona Supreme Court decision that would end virtually all abortions in the state puts the issue front and center in a critical 2024 battleground. Democrats immediately pounced on the ruling Tuesday, blaming former President Donald Trump for the loss of abortion access after the U.S.
Continue ReadingBy TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A state audit has found that California spent $24 billion to tackle homelessness over the past five years but didn’t consistently track whether the spending actually helped alleviate the problem. The report released Tuesday attempts to assess how effective the state and municipalities have been spending
Continue ReadingBy Caleb Wethington Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A man is facing charges after police say he allegedly knocked a woman unconscious after she slapped him for allegedly touching her inappropriately at a downtown Nashville bar last year. Police said officers responded to Jason Aldean’s Bar on April 30,
Continue ReadingBy Brendan Tierney Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — An investigation is underway after country music star Morgan Wallen was arrested Sunday night for throwing a chair off the top of a six-story Broadway bar. The Metro Nashville Police Department said the 30-year-old singer almost hit two officers who were
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has released security camera video of the moments when Ecuadorian authorities forced their way into Mexico’s embassy, pushed a Mexican diplomat to the ground and carried out Ecuador’s former vice president who had been holed up there. The action Friday night greatly escalated tensions between the two countries, which had
Continue ReadingBy John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — From central banks to Costco customers, it seems everyone is buying gold these days. The price of spot gold reached $2,364 per ounce Tuesday after hitting record highs for seven straight sessions and trading at $2,336 per ounce Monday. Year on year, gold is up 16.5%. Investors
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend announced Tuesday that its water customers can now receive a Turf Removal Rebate to convert lawns into a low-water use landscape. The City Water Conservation program is providing another innovative way to help customers save water and money, officials said. Beginning this month, city water customers can
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — El presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador presentó este martes un video del momento en el que la Policía de Ecuador entró por la fuerza a la embajada de México en Quito para detener al exvicepresidente de ese país, Jorge Glas, un episodio ocurrido el pasado viernes y calificado
Continue ReadingBy JORGE RUEDA and REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government says the country’s former oil minister has been arrested on allegations of corruption. The Ministry of Communications released images of Tareck El Aissami being handcuffed. The attorney general says El Aissami will make his first court appearance Tuesday on charges
Continue ReadingBy JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Prosecutors say a Texas woman whose execution was delayed in 2022 amid growing doubts she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter had evidence suppressed at her murder trial. Prosecutors and attorneys for Melissa Lucio say an agreement on findings in her case concludes “she would not have
Continue ReadingBy EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A public hospital in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi has laid off 100 doctors who are taking part in a nationwide strike for almost one month. The Kenyatta Referral Hospital management said Tuesday that new doctors had been hired in place of those striking. Doctors in Kenya have
Continue ReadingBy PATRICK WHITTLE and RODRIQUE NGOWI Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Myrtle, an ancient green sea turtle that has delighted visitors to the New England Aquarium in Boston for more than 50 years, is in good physical shape. Veterinarians performed Myrtle’s checkup Tuesday after the 500-pound reptile was hoisted from the aquarium’s Giant Ocean Tank
Continue ReadingBy Noor Shami Click here for updates on this story SALEM, Oregon (KPTV) — A Powerball ticket worth $1.326 billion was sold in Portland, the Oregon Lottery announced Sunday. The lucky ticket was sold Saturday at the Plaid Pantry at 6060 NE Columbia Boulevard in Portland. Oregon Lottery said that store will receive a bonus
Continue ReadingBy Laura Leslie Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — A new six-week abortion ban in Florida could make it harder to get an abortion in North Carolina. When Florida’s new law takes effect on May 1, North Carolina will be the last southeastern state to allow abortion until 12
Continue ReadingBy Eva McKend, CNN (CNN) — Independent presidential candidate Cornel West will announce his vice presidential running mate on Tavis Smiley’s radio program Wednesday, according to his campaign. On the show, slated to air at noon ET, West will discuss why his West Coast-based vice presidential pick – who, like him, has never held elected
Continue ReadingBy WRAL Staff Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — A passenger on Sunday landed a private plane at Raleigh-Durham International Airport after the pilot suffered a medical issue. According to an RDU spokesperson, around 5 p.m., the small aircraft, a Cirrus SR-20, landed on a secondary runway near the
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The Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce has launched a new discount program in a bid to draw tourists in from Bend and other Central Oregon communities, and so far it’s drawing a lot of interest and support.
Continue ReadingBy Jada Williams Click here for updates on this story TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — The 22-year-old woman accused of pretending to be a 14-year-old girl in order to sexually assault teen boys will remain in jail while she awaits her trial. Alyssa Zinger appeared in a Hillsborough County courtroom for her pre-trial detention hearing on
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