By Alexis Mathews Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A Louisville woman seriously injured when she was hit by a car near Fairdale is speaking for the first time in an effort to find the driver. Robin Anthony, who had just got off the bus from work the night of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press/Report for America MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say a police officer in northern Alabama allegedly shot and killed a 68-year-old man who had dementia and was wielding a kitchen knife. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is launching an investigation into the shooting that happened Sunday evening in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The deceased has
Continue ReadingBy Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Four more health-care workers who tended to a person hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu have revealed that they had respiratory symptoms after their exposures, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One health-care worker who had symptoms had what investigators consider high-risk contact with the patient,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Days of torrential rain in North Carolina culminating with tropical downpours from what was Hurricane Helene have officials keeping a close eye on a major dam. More than a foot of rain has fallen across much of the region in the past several days. The two main interstates in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a Tennessee law that bans transgender students and staff from using school bathrooms or locker rooms that match their gender identities. The lawsuit was filed nearly two years ago by a transgender student, identified only as D.H., whose school initially agreed
Continue ReadingTUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s parliament has amended a law to strip power from courts over decisions made by an embattled election authority whose members are appointed by President Kais Saied. Nine days before the presidential election, a majority of members of parliament voted in favor of amending the young democracy’s first election law as
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story BELTON, Missouri (KMBC) — The Cass County Prosecutor’s Office has charged twin sisters in connection with an armed carjacking in Belton, Missouri, on Tuesday. Police said the incident happened around 6 p.m. on southbound Interstate 49 at the 163rd Street exit. The victim called the
Continue ReadingBy Krista Tatschl Click here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KMBC) — Thousands of metro kids are jumping, running and kicking their way back into the full swing of fall sports. The stats on the scoreboard this school year will not show one sobering statistic: Sudden cardiac arrest takes the lives of
Continue ReadingBy Royale Da Click here for updates on this story VAUGHN, New Mexico (KOAT) — A controversial decision in a tiny New Mexico school district once sparked a heated debate about educational freedom and curriculum standards. In 1997, Patsy and Nadine Cordova were fired from the Vaughn Municipal School District after they refused to teach
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s former top gambling regulator says gambling regulations need to be toughened to protect young adults from developing addictions. David Rebuck, the recently retired director of New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement, proposes a uniform age of 21 for all forms of gambling. This includes buying lottery
Continue ReadingBy Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — What do you get when you combine lower interest rates and a viral baby pygmy hippo? Moo Deng crypto. Given the sudden popularity of Moo Deng, the Thai national treasure whose name roughly translates as “bouncy pork,” it was only a matter of time before someone turned
Continue ReadingBy Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has agreed to pay $375 million to settle a class-action antitrust lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices against its fighters, according to a filing seen by CNN. The agreement was disclosed in a filing by TKO – UFC’s parent company – to
Continue ReadingColdplay’s 10th studio album, Charlie Puth starring as himself in Roku’s mockumentary series “The Charlie Puth Show” and EA Sports’ NHL 25 are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases. Sarah Paulson plays a mother in fear of a sinister presence in “Hold Your Breath” and NBC’s hit series “Found” starring Shanola Hampton returns.
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Uber is cashing in on spooky season. The ridehailing company will now deliver costumes, makeup, and even decorations from Spirit Halloween, the largest Halloween retailer in North America, Uber announced in a press release Friday. Big-box retailers are getting into Halloween earlier and earlier, suggesting American consumers
Continue ReadingBy Anthony Johnson Click here for updates on this story TOTOWA, New Jersey (WABC) — A man was charged on Thursday after a stockpile of firearms was found in his Totowa, New Jersey home, police say. Kyle Arena, 35, is accused of multiple firearm and weapons violations. Police say they received an anonymous tip on
Continue ReadingBy WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story WEST BABYLON, Long Island (WABC) — A 17-year-old girl who was on life-support after a driver blew through a red light, striking her and 4 other teens inside a car, has died. Bella Trezza, 17, was driving the group of teens home from a party
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The City of Minneapolis has some brand new police officers, and one of them is making history. Officer Ikran Mohamed is a member of the city’s most recent graduating class of recruits. When she was sworn in on Thursday night, she became
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story ST. CLOUD, Minneapolis (WCCO) — The St. Cloud Area Family YMCA faces a lawsuit which accuses the organization of discriminating against a group of female employees by subjecting them to sexual harassment by a manager. The civil lawsuit was filed by the U.S. Equal Employment
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Friday it is increasing its camping, parking and reservation fees to keep pace with the rising cost of utilities, operations and maintenance. Most of the increases range from $2 to $5 depending on the fee. The park system has experienced record visitation as well as
Continue ReadingBy Tim Fang Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KPIX) — Two women were arrested for alleged human trafficking after police said they found a brothel operating at a home in East San Jose earlier this month. According to officers, the department’s Human Trafficking Task Force received multiple tips from the
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