Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other traditions, has died. He was 92. Tanikawa, who translated the “Peanuts” comic strip and penned the lyrics for the theme song of the animation series “Astro Boy,” died Nov. 13, his son Kensaku
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will once again offer free day-use parking the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29, to encourage Oregonians to enjoy the outdoors. Popularly known as “Green Friday,” the day after Thanksgiving, which falls on Nov. 29 this year, has become a tradition for many families. State parks will waive day-use parking fees in the 23 parks
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Holmes, Annie Grayer, Sarah Ferris and Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his efforts to ensure former Rep. Matt Gaetz is confirmed as attorney general, calling some senators directly to discuss the Florida Republican and ask for their support, two sources familiar with the outreach told CNN.
Continue ReadingBy Arit John and Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Just two weeks after a bruising presidential election, the race to lead the Democratic Party has begun in earnest, with Minnesota Democratic party chair Ken Martin and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley entering the race this week. Martin and O’Malley have kicked off a roughly three-month
Continue ReadingBy Tori Mason Click here for updates on this story ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (KCNC) — Caring for a senior pet is no walk in the park, especially when the pet can’t walk at all. A Colorado woman was shocked to find her dog’s wheelchair missing from the porch Tuesday morning. Who would steal from an old,
Continue ReadingKCNC By Tori Mason Click here for updates on this story ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (KCNC) — Caring for a senior pet is no walk in the park, especially when the pet can’t walk at all. A Colorado woman was shocked to find her dog’s wheelchair missing from the porch Tuesday morning. Who would steal from an
Continue ReadingGULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi Gulf Coast restaurant and its co-owner have been sentenced on federal charges of mislabeling inexpensive imported seafood as local premium fish. Mary Mahoney’s Old French House was sentenced Monday to five years of probation and ordered to pay nearly $1.5 million. The Justice Department says that includes a criminal
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is back again this year with its popular the “Shop with a Cop” program, at the Bend Walmart. The program is meant to help less fortunate families make the holidays a little brighter. Here’s a news release from sheriff’s Lt. Bryan Husband: This year we will
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said Monday she is willing to work with Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration on border security issues like fentanyl interdiction. But that’s not the case in areas that she said could harm Arizona families like mass deportation. Hobbs traveled to the Arizona border with
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN) — El elegido del presidente electo Donald Trump para presidir la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones (FCC, por sus siglas en inglés), Brendan Carr, no perdió tiempo en exponer sus prioridades el domingo por la noche. Apenas una hora después de agradecer al presidente su designación, Carr escribió en X: “Debemos
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates was the heralded fireballer who equaled the hype, to the point he started the All-Star Game just two months after making his big league debut. Luis Gil was an afterthought for the New York Yankees, earning a spot in their rotation only when ace Gerrit Cole
Continue ReadingLOGAN, Utah (AP) — A Louisiana-based rap artist pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that operated out of his multimillion-dollar home in Utah. Rapper NBA YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, walked into a courtroom in Logan, Utah, with his head hung low as he entered the
Continue ReadingBy John Blake Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota (WCCO) — He was found wandering the streets of south Minneapolis, but now this down-on-his-luck pup is thriving with a new family. Lenny, an 8-year-old chihuahua-terrier mix, was a city stray with no collar and no chip. “We had no intention
Continue ReadingAP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — There was House Speaker Mike Johnson walking behind President-elect Donald Trump’s entourage into Saturday night’s UFC fight at Madison Square Garden, his stature overcome by the enormity of the scene around him. And Johnson mugging with musicians Kid Rock and Jelly Roll. And there was Johnson on Trump’s airplane,
Continue ReadingBy Doug Myers Click here for updates on this story ARLINGTON, Texas (KTVT) — A piece of metal and small debris fell onto the field while AT&T Stadium’s retractable roof was being opened Monday before the Cowboys-Texans game. No injuries were reported, according to the Cowboys. “We can confirm a piece of metal came loose
Continue ReadingBy Joe Holden, Alan Wheeler Click here for updates on this story YEADON, Pennsylvania (KYW) — For 80 years, the grave of U.S. Army Private Joseph Cocco at Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, has been empty. Cocco, who grew up in Overbook, was killed in September 1943 in combat in Italy. He was 22.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed provocative scenes for a music video was stripped of his duties Monday after church officials said an investigation revealed other instances of mismanagement. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was relieved of “any pastoral oversight or governance role”
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia appeals court on Monday canceled oral arguments that were scheduled for next month on the appeal of a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against President-elect Donald Trump. Trump and other defendants had
Continue ReadingBy Morgan Rynor Click here for updates on this story NORTH MIAMI (WFOR) — It started with a trip to a farm with her 4-year-old twins six months ago. “They happened to have a litter of homeless puppies just at the front of the farm in a box, and they were all overheated, and they
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee for transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet. Duffy is a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable news
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