By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WABC) — A train operator is in critical condition after he was stabbed several times in Crown Heights, Brooklyn on Tuesday, police say. It happened just before 11 a.m. inside the Crown Heights-Utica Avenue Station. Police say Mryan Pollack, 60, was
Continue ReadingBy Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Driving on highway shoulders, gas shortages and booked up hotels. Those are some of the complications Floridians are facing as they make and execute plans to leave their homes under the largest evacuation order they’ve seen since 2017. They’re bracing for Hurricane Milton less than two weeks after Hurricane
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — The Brazilian Supreme Court’s Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Tuesday authorized the restoration of social media platform X´s service in Brazil, over a month after its nationwide shutdown, according to a court document that was made public. Elon Musk’s X was blocked on Aug. 30 in the highly online
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The hunt for gasoline is among the many stresses for Floridians preparing for Hurricane Milton, regardless of whether they plan to ride it out or evacuate. Motorists waited in long lines Tuesday, and some said gas stations had no fuel. Despite that, Gov. Ron DeSantis said during a news
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Bills aimed to reduce West Virginians’ income tax burden are headed to the desk of Gov. Jim Justice. One would reduce the state personal income tax by 2%. Another would provide a tax credit to help families pay for child care. Cuts to the state personal income tax have
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN) –– Los palestinos que huyen de los sitios de la renovada operación militar de Israel en el norte de Gaza están recibiendo disparos mientras evacúan, según dijeron los residentes que están allí y se muestra en las imágenes compartidas con CNN que documentan su viaje. Mohammad Sultan, de 28 años, dijo que
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Dietz and Karin Johnson Click here for updates on this story OWENTON, Kentucky (WLWT) — Three people have died after a medical helicopter crashed in Owen County on Monday night. The crash happened around 5:34 p.m., near State Route 22, about two miles north of Owen County High School in Owenton. The helicopter
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — College football is on high alert for players flashing make-believe guns at an opponent. That happened at least twice Saturday when South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart and Minnesota defensive back Justin Walley were both called for unsportsmanlike conduct for using fake gun imagery in their celebrations. Stewart
Continue ReadingBy Jamy Pombo Sesselman Click here for updates on this story TAUNTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Police in Taunton, Massachusetts, are searching for ATV riders who tore up the lawn on the town green Saturday night. Officials said people two- and four-wheel ATVs intentionally tore up the manicured lawn on the historic Taunton Green by doing
Continue ReadingBy Chelsea Robinson Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — Orlando International Airport has announced the suspension of operations ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival in Florida. The Great Orlando Aviation Authority announced on Monday that Orlando International Airport (MCO) will cease commercial passenger operations at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Continue ReadingBOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Electoral authorities in Colombia have ruled in favor of investigating financial misconduct allegations against the 2022 campaign that got President Gustavo Petro elected. The investigation approved Tuesday by the National Electoral Council will focus on whether the campaign exceeded financing limits. The electoral body had delayed deciding on the inquiry which
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HANOVER, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — A homecoming dance at a high school in York County ended early after bad behavior and rumors of a weapon. Keith Downs, the principal of South Western High School, said “a small number of students” engaged in inappropriate behavior and were
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Officials say four mayors in Mexico have asked federal authorities for protection after a colleague was beheaded last week in the southern state of Guerrero. Mayor Alejandro Arcos had been sworn into office less than a week before. The requests for protection came from Guerrero and another violence-plagued state, Guanajuato. Gangs
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a tentative $4.2 settlement with a firm that owned and operated a major East Coast refinery that was shuttered after a 2019 explosion and fire. The deal with Philadelphia Energy Solutions was announced Tuesday. There will now be a 30-day public comment period before it
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Tuesday the five finalist companies advancing in the Growth Stage competition for the 21st annual Bend Venture Conference, which will take place on Thursday and Friday, October 17–18. In just a few days, these finalists will present on the Tower Theatre stage in downtown Bend.
Continue ReadingBy McKenna Alexander Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — Since the start of 2024, nearly a dozen Susquehanna Valley school districts have contacted the Independence Law Center – a religious rights law firm that helps school boards write policies many find controversial. The ILC’s growing presence and the increasing divide
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) –– La Major League Baseball anunció este martes la muerte de la leyenda cubana Luis Tiant a los 83 años. “El Tiante” nació en Marianao, Cuba. Durante su carrera fue All-Star en tres oportunidades y consiguió temporadas con 20 victorias o más en cuatro campañas distintas. Tiant ganó dos títulos ERA
Continue ReadingBy Arian Fulcher and Lisa Robinson Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WBAL) — The Ravens are volunteering to help military families and service organizations across Baltimore. The team helped get much-needed supplies to 30 military families in partnership with Operation Homefront’s Star-Spangled Babies baby shower in Baltimore on Saturday. Families received
Continue ReadingBy Andy Alcock Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MIssouri (KMBC) — A baby is now home after spending the first five weeks of his life in the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, following a problem reaching Kansas City Police 911. Wells Brown’s parents brought him home from the hospital Saturday.
Continue ReadingBy Bill Schammert Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Hundreds of people in Douglas County didn’t want to wait the 29 days until the general election to vote in person. “It’s an honor to vote,” said Douglas County voter Richard McWilliams. “It’s great to be part of a great democracy.”
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