Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Congo’s President announced a national commission will be set up next year to draft a new constitution for the central African country, raising concern among the opposition over possible altering of the presidential term limit. Felix Tshisekedi was reelected in December with results questioned by the opposition. Congo’s current
Continue ReadingBy Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Blood tests of several people who were in contact with a patient in Missouri who caught H5N1 bird flu without any known exposure to infected animals reveal that at least one of them — a person who lived in the same house and had symptoms at the same time
Continue ReadingAP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan. New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined the
Continue ReadingBy Kelly McCleary and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Arizona investigators surveilling the man accused of shooting at the Democratic National Committee office in a suburb of Phoenix saw him posting political signs with bags of a white, powdery substance attached, officials said. Investigators in Tempe began surveilling Jeffrey Michael Kelly, 60, as a suspect in
Continue ReadingBy Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The Kennesaw State Owls picked up their first ever FBS victory on Wednesday night, beating the Liberty Flames 27-24 and ending what was the longest active regular-season winning streak in college football. The Owls, who were 0-6 and 27-point underdogs coming into the game, have lost all 10 of
Continue ReadingTALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A father and son from Ukraine have been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment each in Belarus after being convicted of preparing terrorist acts. A court in the city of Gomel decreed the conviction and sentencing on Wednesday of Serhiy Kabarchuk and his son Pavlo. Both were arrested in February for allegedly
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan man has been released from prison after 22 years after Detroit-area prosecutors acknowledged that his murder conviction was tainted by the key testimony of a rogue police officer. The officer turned out to be a serial bank robber. Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worthy says no one knew the
Continue ReadingBy Lacey Beasley Click here for updates on this story CARROLL, Texas (KTVT) — It’s not Texas without some good BBQ. The exploding high school competition sport is gaining the nation’s attention. The Carroll High School Dragons were featured on Magnolia Network for their skills behind the grills. “We want to win state!” said coach
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Most people have accumulated a pile of data — selfies, emails, videos and more — on their social media and digital accounts over their lifetimes. What happens to it when we die? It’s wise to draft a will spelling out who inherits your physical assets after you’re gone, but
Continue ReadingMAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Moazmbique’s ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election amid claims of rigging by the opposition. According to the national election commission Thursday, Chapo won by 70,67% of the national vote, followed by independent candidate Venancio Mondlane with 20,32% of the vote. The candidate of
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — El Ejército de Turquía atacó 32 objetivos en Iraq y Siria, luego de un ataque contra una empresa estatal aeroespacial cerca de la capital, Ankara, informó este miércoles por la noche el Ministerio de Defensa de este país. Ningún grupo reivindicó el ataque contra la sede de Turkish Aerospace Industries
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Desserts and sweets are a traditional part of the South Asian holiday Diwali. For some, it marks the start of the Hindu New Year, and cooking blogger Hetal Vasavada says everyone wants to start the year with something sweet. The hope is that the rest of year will be sweet, too. In her
Continue ReadingBy Brian Maass Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — Stephen Matthews, a former cardiologist who was convicted over the summer of drugging 11 women and sexually assaulting nine of them, faces sentencing Friday afternoon in a Denver courtroom. Prior to that sentencing, one of the women he was convicted of drugging
Continue ReadingBy Adam Duxter, Stephen Swanson Click here for updates on this story MAPLE GROVE, Minnesota (WCCO) — One year into the Minnesota Free School Meals Program, the state’s DFL leaders are defending the decision to go millions of dollars over budget to serve nearly 150 million meals to students. A handful of leaders, including Lt.
Continue ReadingCLEVELAND (AP) — Federal agents searched the Ohio home of a prominent real estate developer who owns affordable housing properties and senior living centers across 26 states. Agents with the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture descended Wednesday on the Cleveland-area home of Millennia Companies owner Frank Sinito. The raid
Continue ReadingBy John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story DURAND, Wisconsin (WCCO) — Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you’d expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork. “I was really surprised once we took all the electrical plate
Continue ReadingWCCO By John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story DURAND, Wisconsin (WCCO) — Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you’d expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork. “I was really surprised once we took all the electrical
Continue ReadingVIENNA (AP) — A lawmaker from the far-right Freedom Party has been elected as the new speaker of Austria’s parliament, weeks after the party won a national election for the first time. Walter Rosenkranz becomes the first member of the Freedom Party to be elected as speaker, one of the country’s highest-ranking positions in protocol
Continue ReadingBy Elle McLogan Click here for updates on this story QUEENS, New York (WCBS) — Rudy’s Pastry Shop in Ridgewood, Queens has been serving up cookies, cakes and more for nearly nine decades. CBS News New York’s Elle McLogan paid a visit to find out what keeps the regulars coming back. For Rudy’s Pastry Shop
Continue ReadingSKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has told North Macedonia it needs to make progress on constitutional changes if it’s to advance its bid to join the European Union. Von der Leyen praised North Macedonia’s reform efforts but stressed the need for progress after a dispute with neighbor and
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