By Marisa Sardonia & Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals involved in recent incidents where Orbeez-style water pellet guns were used to target pedestrians. In the past week, APD responded to several reports of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Officials in Haiti say at least three people have died and up to 40 remain missing after a boat in the waters off northern Haiti caught fire with up to 80 Haitians on board trying to escape to the Turks and Caicos Islands. A Haitian government official said Friday that
Continue ReadingPIERRE, S.D. (AP) — An anti-abortion group in South Dakota is appealing a judge’s dismissal of its lawsuit to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot. Life Defense Fund filed an appeal Wednesday, asking for an expedited order from the court as the November election nears. In May, Dakotans for Health submitted tens
Continue ReadingAP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A swath of Americans watching President Joe Biden is seeing something beyond debate-stage stumbles and prime-time miscues: Themselves. Debate about the 81-year-old Democrat’s fitness for another term is especially resonating with other older Americans who, like him, want to stay on the job. “People were telling me I
Continue ReadingBy VANESSA MEDINA, JULIAN QUINTANA, KEVIN BOULANDIER Click here for updates on this story PLANTATION, Florida (WSVN) — Police on Wednesday arrested a woman in Plantation, accused of leaving her three kids alone at her home while she went to work. Linda St. Leger, 36, was charged with three counts of child neglect. St. Leger
Continue ReadingWSVN, BROWARD COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT, PLANTATION POLICE DEPT., CNN By VANESSA MEDINA, JULIAN QUINTANA, KEVIN BOULANDIER Click here for updates on this story PLANTATION, Florida (WSVN) — Police on Wednesday arrested a woman in Plantation, accused of leaving her three kids alone at her home while she went to work. Linda St. Leger, 36, was
Continue ReadingBy Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — While tourists in Barcelona risk being squirted with water pistols, those in the town of Calpe on Spain’s Mediterranean coast face another threat: a hefty fine for reserving space on the beach for themselves. The town council reminded beachgoers in a news release Wednesday that under the Municipal Ordinance
Continue ReadingCNN staff (CNN) — Many flights across the world have been delayed or canceled Friday because of a major IT system failure. All flights for US carriers United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines were grounded early on Friday before operations started ramping up again. American Airlines has confirmed that is has resolved the
Continue ReadingWall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been convicted of espionage and sentenced to 16 years in prison. He, his employer and the U.S. government say all the charges against him are fabricated. The 32-year-old journalist appeared after the verdict in court in Yekaterinburg on Friday in a glass defendants’ cage, his head shaved. The
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Years ago, Matthew McConaughey shared that while he and Kate Hudson were filming “Fool’s Gold” in 2008, she made a hygienic request of him. “She always brings a salt rock, which is some natural deodorant, and says, ‘Would you please put this on?,’” he reportedly said at the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan President William Ruto has appointed the first 11 members of his Cabinet. Ruto on Friday retained six former ministers in the key portfolios of defense and interior. The president last week dismissed all but one minister and said he would form a broad-based government that would help him
Continue ReadingBy SHELDON FOX, KEVIN BOULANDIER Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WSVN) — A local soccer fan is filing a lawsuit against Hard Rock Stadium after she was injured when fans stormed the gates of the arena. Isabel Quintero and her father were excited to attend the Copa America Final on Sunday
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, Louisiana (KTBS) — Barksdale Air Force Base welcomed Curtis Jackson, known as “50 Cent,” today for a visit aimed at deepening his understanding of the base’s mission and fostering community relationships. This visit is part of Jackson’s ongoing commitment to invest
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — To borrow a favorite phrase from the man himself, President Joe Biden is at an inflection point. Is his on-the-ropes reelection campaign about public service or his ego? About securing his legacy or shaping the future? Such opposing forces of American politics have been clashing with each other since his
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Former Trump Organization Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg was released from jail after serving 100 days for lying during an investigation into Donald Trump’s real estate business. Weisselberg, the former right-hand man to Trump, was released Friday, according to New York City’s Department of Corrections website and confirmed by
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) — Carlos Ahumada Kurtz es un empresario argentino naturalizado mexicano que ha incursionado en diversos rubros y negocios, y se convirtió en el más importante el de la construcción. Ganó notoriedad en 2004 en México por los llamados “videoescándalos”, grabaciones en las que se veía a importantes políticos del país recibir
Continue ReadingBy CNN Staff (CNN) — Unexpected tech outages have been impacting airlines and airports across the world. Major hotel brands have also reported outages. Here’s what to know if you’re planning to travel this weekend. What’s going on? Widespread IT problems are impacting global travel. It’s believed the issue stems, at least in part, from
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Take a look at how U.S. men’s soccer player Kevin Paredes feels about making his Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games and how his Dominican heritage has impacted his career.
Continue ReadingBy Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Department of Education will pause student loan payments for 8 million borrowers after a federal appeals court temporarily blocked a repayment plan that the Biden administration launched last year. The fate of the plan, known as SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education), is in flux as courts
Continue ReadingBy Priscilla Alvarez and MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris has spent much of the year traveling around the country, tackling the Republican party and its leader, former President Donald Trump. But now she’s throwing her political punches at another opponent: Sen. JD Vance. Mounting concerns over President Joe Biden and his viability as a candidate have
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