By Adam Sexton Click here for updates on this story CONCORD, New Hampshire (WMUR) — Some convicted first-degree murderers in New Hampshire’s prison system could get a chance at freedom under a new bill being drafted at the State House. The bill would create a pathway to grant them eligibility for parole. The list of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press A trial has begun for a man charged in the killing of a University of Mississippi student who was well-known in the local LGBTQ+ community. Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr. of Grenada, Mississippi, is charged with capital murder in the death of Jimmy “Jay” Lee. The 20-year-old Lee was last seen July 8, 2022,
Continue ReadingBy Janice Limon Click here for updates on this story CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (WYFF) — A man who fled to Australia when his multimillion-dollar financial scheme in North Carolina collapsed is headed to prison, officials said on Monday. Gustavo Guzman, 61, previously of Fullerton, California, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for orchestrating
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ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel was named Big Ten offensive player of the year after leading the top-ranked Ducks to their first perfect regular season since 2010, the conference announced Tuesday. Penn State’s Abdul Carter was named defensive player of the year and Indiana’s Curt Cignetti coach of the year in voting by
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Beyoncé has been named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard, the music charting site announced on Tuesday as part of an ongoing series. “Beyoncé tops our staff-chosen editorial list based on her full 25 years of influence, impact, evolution,” Billboard’s Andrew Unterberger wrote. In their
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Attorneys for a transgender athlete have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to allow her to compete in the women’s division at powerlifting events, saying she’s protected against discrimination by the Minnesota Human Rights Act. USA Powerlifting rejected JayCee Cooper’s application in 2018 to compete in the women’s division
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The League of Oregon Cities’ Board of Directors has unanimously adopted nine legislative priorities for cities for the 2025 and 2026 sessions. The priorities were identified through a committee process this spring and a vote by the LOC’s 241 member cities this summer. The following nine issues received the most votes and were adopted by
Continue ReadingBy WLKY Staff Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Each year, Jack Harlow’s “No Place Like Home” tour is different than the year before, but none have been quite as unique as this. For year four, he played with the Louisville Orchestra, conducted by the renowned Teddy Abrams, for a
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Elon Musk isn’t getting the $101 billion windfall he so desperately wanted. But he’s still among the richest people on the planet and poised to get much richer in the coming years. Delaware Chancery Court Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick again threw out a 2018 pay package from Tesla
Continue ReadingBy Karin Johnson Click here for updates on this story MASON, Ohio (WLWT) — A brazen burglary is under investigation in Mason. Ladarrius Gaston, 39, is accused of trying to steal a stranger’s home. Since the homeowners moved to Florida, the home doesn’t get as much love as it used to, and Mason police said
Continue ReadingBy Quanecia Fraser Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (KETV) — Nebraska’s governor said he’ll be focused on a variety of issues, including property taxes and agriculture, when the unicameral convenes in 2025. “I’m focused on kids, taxes, agriculture, values,” Gov. Jim Pillen said. For Pillen, part of that means “making sure
Continue ReadingBy Addison Kliewer Click here for updates on this story FORT WORTH, Texas (KOCO) — Joseph Maldonado, who is known as “Joe Exotic” from Netflix’s “Tiger King,” said President Joe Biden should pardon anybody who has filed for a clemency application, including himself. Maldonado released an audio recording from a Fort Worth, Texas, prison, discussing
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California man has been charged with illegally shipping weapons and ammunition to North Korea. Federal authorities in Los Angeles say 41-year-old Shenghua Wen is charged with conspiring to violate federal law barring the shipments. Wen is expected to appear in court later on Tuesday. Authorities say Wen came
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By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek just made one last plea to President Joe Biden to protect a stunning stretch of the state known as “Oregon’s Grand Canyon” before he leaves office. Kotek wrote to Biden on Nov. 22, asking that he invoke the Antiquities Act of 1906 and designate
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Brady Corbet’s 3 1/2-hour postwar epic “The Brutalist” won best film from the New York Film Critics Circle on Tuesday, while its lead, Adrien Brody, also won best actor. The win notches an early awards-season victory for one of the fall’s most-talked about films. “The Brutalist” Brody as László Toth, a
Continue ReadingBy Sean Lyngaas, CNN Washington (CNN) — US officials are still trying to help major telecom providers evict Chinese government-backed hackers from their networks and don’t have a timeline for when that will be done, officials said Tuesday. “We’re still figuring out just how deeply and where they’ve penetrated, so until we have a complete
Continue ReadingBy Sam Fossum and Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday acknowledged how the horrific history of slavery has connected the United States and Angola while delivering a hopeful vision for the future in a major speech from a country that was the point of departure for millions of enslaved Africans. “Our
Continue ReadingAssociated Press QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — As global warming fills the plankton-rich waters of New England with death traps for sea turtles, the number of stranded reptiles has multiplied over the last 20 years, filling one specialized animal hospital with the endangered creatures. The animals enter areas such as Cape Cod Bay when it is
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new year is ahead and there are plenty of recreation offerings to welcome in 2025. The Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for winter recreation programs and winter/spring sports leagues on Dec. 9, Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. Available activities include programs held in January through March and
Continue ReadingNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A disgraced 93-year-old New Orleans priest pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges involving the sexual assault of a teenage boy in 1975. Lawrence Hecker had been scheduled to stand trial on Tuesday. Multiple media outlets report Hecker entered his plea before Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Judge Nandi Campbell moments before jury
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