Flood-hit Brazil braces for more chaos under a weekend of heavy rain
By Lianne Kolirin, Michael Rios, Vasco Cotovio and Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — People in southern Brazil, already reeling from deadly floods,…
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Brian Wilson, Beach Boys co-founder, to be placed under conservatorship, judge rules
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Brian Wilson, musician and founding member of the hit ’60s rock band The Beach Boys, has been placed under…
Continue ReadingTarget to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year’s backlash
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Target confirmed Friday that it won’t carry Pride Month merchandise at all stores…
Continue ReadingSuspected pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden raises concerns about growing Somali piracy
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A European naval force has detained six suspected pirates after they opened fire on an oil tanker…
Continue ReadingJustin Bieber’s mom Pattie Mallette is thrilled to become a first-time grandmother
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Justin Bieber’s mother Pattie Mallette can finally celebrate his big news. Mallette on Thursday posted a…
Continue ReadingLa junta escolar de Virginia vota para restaurar los nombres de generales confederados en dos escuelas
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Los miembros de la junta escolar del condado de Shenandoah en Virginia votaron temprano el viernes para restaurar los…
Continue ReadingSylvester shaken by arrest of church deacon on child molestation, incest charges
By Alan Mauldin Click here for updates on this story SYLVESTER, Georgia (Albany Herald) — The reaction of Worth County…
Continue ReadingPresidente electo de Panamá anuncia proceso de repatriación para frenar la migración irregular por el Darién
Paulina Nares (CNN) — El presidente electo de Panamá, José Raúl Mulino, anunció este jueves durante su proclamación por parte de la Junta…
Continue ReadingEnvironmentalists attack a case holding a copy of the Magna Carta in London but document unscathed
LONDON (AP) — Two environmental activists have attacked a glass case containing an original copy of the Magna Carta at the British Library. Minor…
Continue Reading“Red Dress Day” calls attention to missing & murdered Indigenous women
By Jeremy Lee Click here for updates on this story HILO, Hawaii (KITV) — Advocates and survivors lined Kanoelehua…
Continue ReadingJapan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s defense chief has called for the bolstering of its anti-drone capability after a drone…
Continue ReadingMichigan program will allow incarcerated mothers to send breastmilk to infants
By Elle Meyers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — Inmates at Michigan’s Huron Valley…
Continue ReadingJust Stop Oil supporters, including 82-year-old priest, smash glass surrounding Britain’s historic Magna Carta
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN London (CNN) — Two supporters of the climate activism group Just Stop Oil have smashed the glass protecting the…
Continue ReadingSpending on home renovations slows, but high remodeling costs mean little relief in sight for buyers
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homeowners have been spending more for renovations in recent years, as high interest rates and…
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Hyundai and Kia models topped US auto theft rankings last year
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Two Hyundai models and one Kia were the three most-stolen vehicles last year, according to a report from…
Continue ReadingThe Latest | Prosecutors likely to call just 2 more witnesses in Trump’s hush money case
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s hush money case say they expect to call just two more witnesses, laying the ground to possibly…
Continue ReadingInside a makeshift shelter saving hundreds of dogs from floods in southern Brazil
By MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press CANOAS, Brazil (AP) — Hundreds of volunteers have set up a makeshift dog shelter in an abandoned, roofless…
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Summer-like feel today through the weekend
Happy Friday everyone! It may feel more like summer than spring today. A ridge of high pressure continues to dominate over the region. We can expect…
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Encampments cleared from at least 3 university campuses early Friday as pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue
By Isabel Rosales, Paradise Afshar and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Pro-Palestinian encampments were cleared from at least three college campuses…
Continue ReadingUkraine says Russia is trying to break through its defenses in the northeastern Kharkiv region
By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has rushed reinforcements to its northeastern Kharkiv region to hold off a Russian…
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