By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is standing by Shawn Carter, known as Jay-Z, amid allegations the rapper and businessman assaulted a 13-year-old in 2000 with Sean “Diddy” Combs. Jay-Z has denied what he called “heinous” accusations. “We are aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z’s really strong response to that,”
Continue ReadingAssociated Press/Report for America NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A southeast Louisiana official allegedly committed perjury by failing to disclose information related to a controversial grain terminal, according to a motion filed as part of a federal lawsuit brought by a prominent local climate activist. The dispute is part of a broader clash pitting officials eager
Continue ReadingBy Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Bill Belichick is on to UNC. The long-time NFL coach was named the next head football coach at the University of North Carolina, the school announced on Wednesday. Belichick and the school agreed to a five-year deal pending approval of the University’s Board of Trustees and Board of Governors.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina House Republicans have enacted legislation that erodes some powers of several statewide offices newly-elected Democrats are slated to hold next month. Lawmakers overrode Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto. One of the most significant changes shifts the power to appoint state elections board members from the governor to
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Comedian and “Babes” star Michelle Buteau is still reveling in the fact that rockstar Lenny Kravitz follows her on Instagram. While Buteau has seen the musician in concert several times, she has yet to meet him in person, but that may soon change at Thursday’s Billboard Music Awards, which
Continue ReadingBy Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — When the Franklin Fire broke out in Malibu this week, students at Pepperdine University were told to stay put — even as those in neighboring communities fled for their lives. Two hours after the wildfire started, the university announced a
Continue ReadingBy Joseph Buczek Click here for updates on this story TAYLOR, Michigan (WWJ) — A former Target worker posing as a rehired seasonal worker robbed a Detroit-area Target and crashed his car while fleeing, police said. The incident happened around 6 a.m. Tuesday at the Target location at 14099 Pardee Road in Taylor. The man
Continue ReadingBy Marvin Hurst, Steven Rosenbaum Click here for updates on this story NORTH TEXAS (KTVT) — The federal government is now involved in the case of Jorgie Boy, the spider monkey at the center of a custody battle in North Texas. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service demanded that the monkey be surrendered, just a
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — A former Florida-based TD Bank employee was arrested for his alleged role in a massive money-laundering scheme by drug cartels for which the US government previously fined the bank $3 billion. The US attorney’s office in the District of New Jersey announced that Leonardo Ayala, 24, was
Continue ReadingPor Ana DeOliva, CNN La inteligencia artificial está transformando nuestro modo de vida, convirtiéndose en una parte cada vez más familiar de nuestra cotidianidad y nuestros lugares de trabajo. Según una encuesta mundial de la consultora McKinsey & Company, el 72% de las empresas utilizan IA. Pero, según Renata Dwan, el acceso a la tecnología
Continue ReadingPor Emma Tucker y Celina Tebor, CNN Hannah Kobayashi fue “encontrada a salvo”, dijo su familia este miércoles, más de una semana después de que la policía la declarara “desaparecida voluntariamente” en medio de temores de un posible secuestro. “Estamos increíblemente aliviados y agradecidos de que Hannah haya sido encontrada a salvo”, dijeron la hermana
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — As the Biden administration winds down, the US Food and Drug Administration has submitted a proposed rule that could significantly lower the amount of nicotine in tobacco products and potentially prompt more people to quit smoking. The FDA has been signaling its intentions to limit nicotine levels at least
Continue ReadingAP Baseball Writer DALLAS (AP) — Juan Soto gets free use of a luxury suite and up to four premium tickets behind home plate for regular-season and postseason New York Mets home games as part of his record $765 million, 15-year contract that was finalized Wednesday. The Mets also agreed to provide personal team security
Continue ReadingDANBURY, Conn. (AP) — A woman serving time at a federal prison in Connecticut managed to escape for about 45 minutes before being captured. Federal prison officials said Wednesday that the FBI is investigating the episode. The 30-year-old woman is a Chinese national who was serving time for a gun charge and setting fire to
Continue ReadingVICTORIA, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a twin-engine propeller plane has crashed onto a Texas highway and split in two, damaging cars and sending four people to hospitals. The Federal Aviation Administration says the only person aboard the small Piper plane Wednesday afternoon was the pilot. Victoria Police Deputy Chief Eline Moya says three people
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The leaders of Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to hold “technical talks” to resolve a dispute sparked by Ethiopia’s deal with Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland. A joint declaration by the two was released in Turkey on Wednesday after the leaders had separate meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip
Continue ReadingAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backing the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has moved to ban. The votes Wednesday culminated two days of speeches overwhelmingly calling for an end to the 14-month war between Israel and the militant Hamas group
Continue ReadingBy Mauricio Maldonado Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — A Florida man is facing serious charges after admitting to police he fatally shot his father and wounded his mother over video games. Joseph Voight, 23, told Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies that his father was upset with him about spending the
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The day-use parking fee will increase from $5 to $10 per day at the 25 Oregon State Parks that currently charge for parking, starting Jan. 2, Oregon State Parks announced recently.
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