Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior U.S. defense official says satellite imagery shows that China’s newest nuclear submarine sank while under construction. The official said Thursday that the submarine sank likely between May and June, when satellite images showed cranes that would be necessary to lift it off the bottom of the river. China
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s Supreme Court will consider questions about issues that threaten to thwart a $4 billion settlement in last year’s devastating Maui wildfires. A Maui judge last month agreed to ask the state high court questions about how insurance companies can go about recouping money paid to policyholders. The Supreme Court
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Update: Emergency closure area reduced) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crews were pulled off the Little Lava Fire on Wednesday before a windy cold front moved through, bringing safety risks, more smoke and 40 mph wind gusts that downed trees, but little growth was seen, officials said Thursday. With containment at 50%, Forest Service Road 40
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Justin Johnson was found guilty of murder in the death of rapper Young Dolph on Thursday after the jury heard testimony from a co-defendant that the killing was part of a feud between rival record labels. Jurors deliberated for just under four hours before finding Johnson guilty of murder,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Launchpad Strategies, incorporated less than a year ago, has received $15 million from Donald Trump’s election fundraising machine. Campaign finance experts say it was built for anonymity and is the latest example of how the Trump campaign has used secretive businesses to obscure its spending from the public. An Associated
Continue ReadingREADING, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman has been convicted of killing her two young children, who were found hanging in the basement of their home five years ago. Lisa Snyder was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder in the September 2019 deaths of 4-year-old Brinley and 8-year-old Conner in Albany Township, northwest of
Continue ReadingBy Seth Ratliff Click here for updates on this story ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) — The Caribou-Targhee National Forest experienced a significant increase in bear activity throughout the summer in the Ashton-Island Park area. In the most recent case, Local News 8 was sent video from Island Park where of a grizzly bear attacking a
Continue ReadingBy Tim Johns Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KGO) — For Kenyetta Gentry, the Oakland A’s are a part of her family’s DNA. “My grandfather was security here in the 80s – that I know of. If not, even longer. And my auntie, Auntie Pat, she worked here as security as
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley announced Thursday the introduction of new legislation to protect consumers’ privacy from companies who collect and sell Americans’ car data. Currently, he said, there is a troubling trend of collecting, storing, and selling data from Americans’ vehicles – largely without drivers’ knowledge. Recent reporting has even documented automakers selling the
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Martinez Click here for updates on this story PLEASANTON, California (KGO) — A dog died on a Pleasanton apartment balcony on Tuesday as neighbors watched and helplessly waited. It shows the dog in distress at Galloway Apartments as neighbors called for help. Lisa Hanson lives around the corner and came as soon as
Continue ReadingKGO By Lauren Martinez Click here for updates on this story PLEASANTON, California (KGO) — A dog died on a Pleasanton apartment balcony on Tuesday as neighbors watched and helplessly waited. It shows the dog in distress at Galloway Apartments as neighbors called for help. Lisa Hanson lives around the corner and came as soon
Continue ReadingBy Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — All nine members of the Tufts University men’s lacrosse team who were hospitalized this month with the rare muscle injury rhabdomyolysis have been discharged, and the university says it has hired experts to investigate what led to so many serious injuries after a training session. “We want to express
Continue ReadingBy Mackenzie Stafford Click here for updates on this story EL PASO COUNTY, Colorado (KRDO) — Community members from around the Pikes Peak Region gathered at the Pikes Peak National Cemetary Wednesday to lay a veteran to rest. Sergeant Leroy Abbott served during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968. Pikes Peak National Cemetary said
Continue ReadingAP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Chemena Kamali’s sophomore collection for Chloé was a luminous exploration of femininity, blending the house’s heritage with a fresh, sensual energy for spring. At Thursday’s Paris Fashion show, Casey Cadwallader delivered a striking show for Mugler, equal parts theatrical and innovative. The hair, sculpted into harsh fringes like a
Continue ReadingBy Fletcher Keel Click here for updates on this story FRANKFORT, Kentucky (WLWT) — The countdown is on: Starting next month, Kentucky will host a lottery for medical marijuana licenses. It’s a big step toward making Kentucky’s medical cannabis program a reality. Earlier this month, the state said nearly 5,000 applications were submitted by businesses
Continue ReadingBy Andy Alcock Click here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KMBC) — A 17-year-old Overland Park high school student is nearing the completion of an extraordinary bike ride to raise research funds and awareness for his exceptionally rare metabolic disorder. Carson Hunt is legally blind and has minimal vision. He was born
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Thousands of Ethiopians have gathered in the capital city to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of the local Orthodox Christian faithful. National celebrations of the festival, known as Meskel, traditionally happen in a square by the same name
Continue ReadingBy Jonathan Ayestas Click here for updates on this story LOCKEFORD, California (KCRA) — A man is accused of embezzling funds during his tenure as a fire chief in San Joaquin County, the sheriff’s office said on Wednesday. Frank Ramirez III is a retired fire chief for the Mokelumne Rural Fire District. The sheriff’s office
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Parents and guardians who profit from social media posts featuring their children will soon be required to set aside some earnings for the starlets. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed two measures to expand state laws protecting child performers from financial abuse. The laws entitle child influencers to a
Continue ReadingBy Zakir Jamal Click here for updates on this story September 26, 2024 (LAPost.com) — Angeleños looking for a unique night out now have an unexpected option: watching polo in Griffith Park. The Los Angeles Equestrian Center will be hosting a “challenge” — or polo tournament at the site’s Equidome on October 4th. In addition
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