By Averi Kremposky Click here for updates on this story DELTONA, Florida (WESH) — A Volusia County teacher was arrested on Saturday after deputies say she used her legs to put a 3-year-old in a headlock during class. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by WESH 2, Vilma Otero, 59, is facing child abuse charges
Continue ReadingBy Tierney Sneed, Hannah Rabinowitz, Marshall Cohen, Katelyn Polantz and Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday filed a superseding indictment in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump, slimming down the allegations against the 2024 presidential nominee in light of the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling. Prosecutors have not
Continue ReadingBy Jon Paepcke Click here for updates on this story SELMA, Alabama (WVTM) — Caden Tellier was kicking off his junior season as the starting quarterback Friday for Morgan Academy in Selma. During a play against Southern Academy, he suffered a severe head injury and later died. “I was devastated. I said a prayer for
Continue ReadingBy Lynne Keenum Click here for updates on this story BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — Caden Tellier’s mother said she is grateful for all the support the family has received after her son died from a brain injury. The Morgan Academy football quarterback was injured during Friday night’s game in Selma. The 16-year-old junior was flown
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump keeps lying that “everybody,” including Democrats, wanted the Supreme Court to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision that had guaranteed abortion rights around the country since 1973. “Every Democrat, every Republican, everybody wanted Roe v. Wade terminated and brought back to the states,” Trump,
Continue ReadingBy Jake Anderson Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, Iowa (KETV) — Officials are investigating after a “bright blue liquid” was found near the West Nishnabotna River in Pottawattamie County last week. On Aug. 22, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources field office in Atlantic received reports of the blue liquid in an
Continue ReadingBy Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KMBC) — A 92-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle backing out of a garage near 96th Terrace and Foster in Overland Park. The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. Monday when the vehicle hit the woman, who was standing in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that a Florida law banning gender-affirming care can be enforced while a legal challenge plays out. The decision handed down on Monday cleared the way for Florida to prohibit transgender minors from being prescribed puberty blockers and hormonal treatments, even with
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Republican officials in 24 states asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to halt a Biden administration effort to reduce emissions of the planet-warming gas methane, adding to a series of emergency appeals challenging environmental regulations. Led by Oklahoma, the states are asking the high court to pause an Environmental
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — In the final grand slam of her career, No. 11 seed Danielle Collins suffered a surprise first-round loss to fellow American Caroline Dolehide at the US Open on Tuesday. Collins was up a set and a break of serve, but Dolehide, the world No. 49, was able to fight
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A little-known disease spread by insect bites has turned deadly, and health officials are sounding the alarm. More than 8,000 cases of Oropouche virus have been reported this year as of August 1. Most have been in South America, but infections are also spreading in countries where it hasn’t
Continue ReadingBy Alyssa Munoz Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Indigenous families searching for their missing loved ones say it’s an emotional roller coaster, but it can also be a financial burden. KOAT spoke with four women who all face the same problems as they look for their missing siblings.
Continue ReadingBy Alejandra Jaramillo, Hadas Gold and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced on Truth Social that he has “reached an agreement” to participate in a September 10 debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, noting that “the rules will be the same as the last CNN debate, which seemed to work out
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Glen Powell is giving credit where credit is due. The “Twisters” actor on Tuesday responded to a report quoting an unnamed Hollywood producer who said that Powell appeals to both male and female audiences compared Hollywood heavyweight Ryan Gosling, “whose appeal is mostly limited to female audiences.” “Gosling is
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A federal judge has extended a temporary order for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while considering arguments for a longer-term order and a possible trial as the teen and another student challenge a New Hampshire ban. The families of Parker Tirrell and Iris
Continue ReadingBy Carolina Estrada Click here for updates on this story ROCKLIN, California (KCRA) — It took 45 seconds for burglars to steal thousands of dollars worth of sports cards from the True Sports Cards and Collectibles store in Rocklin on Monday. “It’s disheartening,” store manager Tim Shepler told KCRA 3. “I felt violated, and I
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted Tuesday to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the battleground state’s presidential ballot, despite his request to be removed, and also rejected a Democratic attempt to oust independent candidate Cornel West. A move by Democratic elections commissioners to keep Green Party candidate Jill Stein
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer The National Labor Relations Board says Chipotle may have violated federal labor law in its treatment of employees at its only unionized store. The board said late Monday that its Detroit regional director found merit to allegations filed against Chipotle by the Teamsters union. The union alleges that Chipotle unlawfully disciplined an
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Kentucky man who was the first rioter to enter the U.S. Capitol during a mob’s attack on the building has been sentenced to more than four years in prison. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly sentenced Michael Sparks on Tuesday to four years and five months of imprisonment. A police
Continue ReadingBy Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — An environmental group is calling for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be investigated over a recently resurfaced incident described by his daughter in which he beheaded a whale carcass that had washed ashore near his home, the latest in a series of revealing anecdotes highlighting his bizarre personal life.
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