By Emily Tencer Click here for updates on this story PAYSON, Utah (KSTU) — The Payson community came together to help a third-grader who wanted to be there for his older brother’s big achievement in the U.S. Army. Conner Cook was told he could be at his brother’s Army Ranger graduation in Columbus, Georgia, if
Continue ReadingBy Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies — the coalition of the world’s top oil producers known as OPEC+ — said Thursday that it is extending oil production cuts once again as crude and fuel prices continue to slump. The countries making up the
Continue ReadingBy Jesse Zanger Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — That’s one giant snake. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said it recovered a massive Burmese python from a Central New York home. The snake was 13’2″ long and weighed 80 pounds, and was living in a 4′-5′ tank,
Continue ReadingBy Olivia Acree Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) — The Chief’s Kingdom is filled with fans all over the world, dying to meet Patrick Mahomes. Kayren Spain is a Chiefs fan from Georgia who made it happen. “Okay folks this is my 76th video to meet Patrick Mahomes before
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — UConn and South Carolina are headed to the White House to celebrate their latest NCAA basketball titles. The schools announced the visits, where they will be honored by President Joe Biden, on Thursday. UConn men’s basketball, which won back-to-back NCAA Tournament titles for the first time since Florida did it in
Continue ReadingBy Renee Anderson Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — It will likely come as no surprise to New Yorkers, but the public bathrooms in city parks are indeed a mess, according to a new report. While the New York City Parks Department maintains hundreds of public restrooms, a City Council
Continue ReadingFLINT, Mich. (AP) — Police say a groom struck a groomsman with a vehicle and killed him after a wedding in Flint, Michigan. Investigators say Terry Taylor Jr. was hit by an SUV following an argument Aug. 30. The 22-year-old groom, James Shirah, is charged with second-degree murder. He’s being held in the Genesee County
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon is joining the nationwide effort to Clear the Shelters by drastically reducing adoption fees through Saturday, Sept. 7. If you have considered adding a new family member, now is the time. Adopters will spin the ‘wheel of fortunate’ for a percentage off the regular adoption fee,
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Hemness Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) — One of the coolest things about going to a Kansas City Chiefs game is thinking about the tens of thousands of stories each fan represents. First-game memories, I-met-my-future-husband-in-the-stands memories — they’re all hidden behind screams, red jerseys and face paint.
Continue ReadingBy Christopher Lamb, CNN Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) — Pope Francis has repeated his divisive comments that in some countries people prefer having pets to children, a message that has struck a chord with many conservatives around the world. The idea has re-entered the American political dialogue in the wake of a resurfaced clip of now-Republican
Continue ReadingBy David González and Tim Caputo Click here for updates on this story SANTA ANA, California (KABC) — A Placentia barber has been charged with murder and torture for allegedly beating a 6-year-old boy to death with a piece of lumber, prosecutors announced Wednesday. Ernest Lamar Love, 41, has been charged with one felony count
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has widened its indictment of Russians in the so-called ‘WhisperGate’ malware attack aimed at destroying computer systems in Ukraine and 26 NATO allies including the United States. A superseding indictment announced Thursday adds five Russian military intelligence officers as defendants. A previous indictment named a Russian
Continue ReadingBy Denise Dador Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Besides the elderly, the young and people with chronic conditions, another vulnerable population during extreme heat are pets. An estimated 5.3 million dogs and 5.7 million cats live in Los Angeles County. Keeping them cool and safe in a heat wave
Continue ReadingBy Tom Ignudo Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — An artist has appeared to take credit for hanging fake posters of the Eagles endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president in several locations across Philadelphia. On Wednesday night, Winston Tseng, a street artist, posted a photo of one of the posters
Continue ReadingBy KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A powerful heat wave has moved into Southern California this week, with temperatures hitting the triple digits in many areas for several days. An excessive heat warning is in effect through Saturday night, covering much of the region except for parts
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts U.S. Sens. Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren are among several political leaders who are attacking the leader of a troubled health care system for refusing to comply with a subpoena to appear before a Senate committee. Lawyers for Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre said Wednesday that
Continue ReadingBy Katherine Worsham Click here for updates on this story California (KSBY) — A group of women from the Central Coast on a recent girls’ trip to Bass Lake had a close encounter with some bear cubs. Cathy Lee Jordano of Arroyo Grande shared video of the chaotic moment when the two cubs wandered into
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network said it has received $2,000 from the Pacific Power Foundation to provide the support Central Oregon children need to thrive in and outside of the classroom. As we enter the new school year, FAN advocates are eager to assist children and their family members. According to the KIDS
Continue ReadingALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Officials say three people who tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease have died after an outbreak at an assisted living facility in upstate New York. Albany County health officials became aware of a cluster of cases at Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker in Albany on Friday. County officials say 10 people tested
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina judge has refused to take Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name off the state’s presidential ballots. Superior Court Judge Rebecca Holt on Thursday rejected the request from Kennedy’s lawyers. State law directs the first absentee ballots for the November elections be mailed Friday to the more than
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