WBZ, VIEWER HANDOUTS, CNN By Tammy Mutasa Click here for updates on this story PEABODY, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Three men from the same family were rushed to the hospital after an RV exploded into flames in Peabody, Massachusetts Tuesday afternoon. A grandfather, father and son were preparing the vehicle for a family vacation to the
Continue ReadingAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Georgia State professor Moraima “Mo” Ivory is known for bringing celebrities like Steve Harvey and Ludacris into her law class. But now she’s taking her Atlanta law students on a free trip to the Paris Olympics this summer in hopes of creating real-life teachable moments. Primarily funded by
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer MILAN (AP) — The European Commission has approved Lufthansa’s takeover of Italian airline ITA with conditions to protect competition. Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti on Wednesday called the deal “historic,” and said it would bring an end to a long period of state help. Lufthansa will invest 325 million euros ($350 million)
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed a senior Hezbollah commander as tensions between the two sides continue to boil, a Hezbollah official told The Associated Press. The strike near the southern coastal city of Tyre took place as global diplomatic efforts have intensified in recent weeks to
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. One year later a spontaneous celebration in Philadelphia marked the anniversary of American independence. But observations
Continue ReadingBy Melissa Alonso and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Thousands have been ordered to evacuate in Northern California due to a wildfire burning in Butte County, as an “exceptionally dangerous and lethal” heat wave in the West ramps up. Soaring temperatures – which will continue into next week – have dried out already-parched vegetation, increasing
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Lee Click here for updates on this story PAHOA, Hawaii (KITV) — A Monday night fire in the Puna district may be connected to a history of squatters at the unattended home, according to a report by the Hawaii County Fire Department. Neighbors describe a situation in which a series of squatters had
Continue ReadingAP Music Writer As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 40 concerts during the first half of 2024. Here are some picks for the best shows … so far, excluding any one-off performances that cannot be repeated, and where you too can catch these artists. AP’s picks include Bad Bunny,
Continue ReadingBy Adam Rife Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Milwaukee civil rights attorney says criminal charges should be filed in the death of Dvontaye Mitchell, the man who died Sunday afternoon, June 30, after he was restrained by four security guards outside the downtown Hyatt Regency hotel. Hyatt ignored
Continue ReadingGonzalo Zegarra (CNN Español) — Millones de venezolanos convocados a votar el 28 de julio en las elecciones presidenciales votarán con la esperanza de que el país se encamine en una senda de crecimiento tras varios años de profunda crisis económica y social. Entre las 10 candidaturas destacan la del actual presidente, Nicolás Maduro, y
Continue ReadingBy Michele Fiore Click here for updates on this story WALWORTH COUNTY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — One man is hospitalized and the house he was in, gone, after an explosion in Walworth County. It happened Tuesday afternoon in the Town of Lafayette between Elkhorn and East Troy. A large tree line outside the house, which neighbors
Continue ReadingBy Priscilla Alvarez and Jeff Zeleny, CNN Washington (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ camp is digging in and dismissing calls for her to replace President Joe Biden on the ticket amid escalating calls for the president to step aside and new polling showing the vice president outpacing Biden in a hypothetical race against Donald
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) — Daniel Montañez cuenta que traer abrochado el cinturón de seguridad los salvó a él y a su esposa de resultar heridos este lunes, cuando el vuelo de Air Europa en el que viajaban de Madrid a Montevideo experimentó una “turbulencia severa”, que dejó lesionadas a más de 30 personas. “Yo
Continue ReadingBy A.J. Bayatpour Click here for updates on this story GLENDALE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Conservative election observers tied to an ongoing lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s absentee ballot laws, as well as past efforts to overturn the 2020 election, caused disruptions at multiple polling places and ballot processing sites in Glendale and Milwaukee, according to officials in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Media reports say South African police have discovered the body of former high jump world champion Jacques Freitag after he went missing last month. The reports said the 42-year-old, who won the 2003 world title in Paris and competed at the 2004 Olympics, had been shot. His
Continue ReadingAssociated Press OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Officials in a Northern California community have canceled an annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration as thousands of residents remain displaced while crews battle a growing wildfire amid extreme heat. California State Parks made the announcement, citing public safety concerns. The Thompson Fire sent up a huge plume of
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week, but remain at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest rates. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that jobless claims for the week ending June 29 rose by 4,000 to 238,000 from 234,000 the previous week. The total number
Continue ReadingBy Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A Michigan man was accused of being involved in an international crime organization after a scammer told him his credit card had been fraudulently used at a Costco location in China, police said. The Troy Police Department said the man reported
Continue ReadingAssociated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Authorities say a Russian missile and drone attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed five civilians and injured 47 others. The blasts and debris affected a shopping mall, schools and hospitals. Dnipro is Ukraine’s fourth largest city. The United Nations says the war has killed more than
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s increasingly authoritarian leader has scheduled the next presidential election for October without saying whether he will seek a second term. President Kais Saied has had five tumultuous years at the head of the North African nation once seen as a model of democracy for the Arab world. Saied
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