By Caroline Goggin Click here for updates on this story COLLINGDALE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Residents in Collingdale, Delaware County, expressed their outrage on Tuesday night over local leaders trying to make a controversial hire for the town’s police chief. “How dare you even contemplate putting someone under investigation as our chief of police when we
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La Reserva Federal recortó el miércoles las tasas tipos de interés por primera vez en la era Biden, después de que la Casa Blanca pasara los últimos tres años lidiando con la insatisfacción de los estadounidenses con el costo de la vida, lo que plantea nuevas preguntas sobre la salud de
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority released an updated interactive dashboard this month that shows how much commercial insurance companies paid Oregon hospitals for common procedures in 2022. This dashboard also shows how those payments differ within and among hospitals in Oregon. OHA Director Dr. Sejal Hathi said, “Transparency is important to everyone involved in
Continue ReadingAP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday. The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the families of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and Christine Darden at the U.S. Capitol. Darden watched the ceremony from her
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti Nueva York (CNN) — Cinco concursantes que compiten en un reality show conducido por MrBeast presentaron una propuesta de demanda colectiva contra la compañía productora de la estrella de YouTube y Amazon, tras alegar que se les negó el pago, se les obligó a participar en condiciones inseguras y se les sometió a una
Continue ReadingFor The Associated Press ALLISON PARK, Pa. (AP) — Tupperware became woven into America’s cultural fabric after World War II by forgoing retail stores in favor of a direct-to-consumer sales model. Women were recruited to display and sell colorful plastic bowls, jugs, canisters and every manner of food storage implement to their friends and neighbors.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles area is seeing more cases of people with dengue fever without traveling outside the United States, a year after the first such case was reported in California. That’s according to public health officials Wednesday, who say at least three people are believed to have contracted the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press A Philadelphia teenager who authorities say wanted to travel overseas and make bombs for terrorist organizations will be tried as an adult. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office made the announcement Wednesday as it disclosed more details of the allegations against Muhyyee-Ud-din Abdul-Rahman. Abdul-Rahman was 17 when he was arrested in August 2023 and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Stroke Awareness Oregon has proudly announced the appointment of Anne Birky to its board of directors. A native of Bend and dedicated employee of Bend-La Pine Schools, Anne currently serves as the Facilities Support Supervisor. After experiencing a hemorrhagic stroke in April, Anne has become a passionate advocate for stroke recovery
Continue ReadingAssociated Press AVIGNON, France (AP) — Lawyers for some of the men accused of raping an unconscious French woman who had been drugged by her husband questioned her Wednesday about her habits, personal life and sex life, and even questioned whether she was truly unconscious during the encounters. Gisèle Pelicot’s testimony came a day after
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — No evacuation notices remain in place, but area closures are still in effect as hundreds of firefighters continue mop-up work, bulldozer lines are built and burnout work planned to ensure the Little Lava and other fires don’t spread. It’s a similar situation on the Firestone and Flat Top fires to the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer is expected to change his plea on Friday in connection with a pursuit and crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy last year. Ian Cramer was scheduled to go to trial beginning Tuesday on homicide and other charges. But a
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Marvel’s latest television series “Agatha All Along” promises to deliver magic, classic Marvel twists and an all-star ensemble cast led by Kathryn Hahn as the evil witch Agatha Harkness on a journey to regain her powers. Hahn tells The Associated Press working on the series has been “a dream.” The spinoff of Marvel’s
Continue ReadingBy Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Reserve delivered a half percentage point interest rate cut on Wednesday – its first cut since March 2020. Wednesday’s move is expected to be the first of several rate cuts over the next year or two. But it alone may not immediately have a big impact on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press A Connecticut aquarium where three beluga whales have died from illnesses since 2021 has agreed to settle a federal investigation that found alleged animal care and water quality violations. Mystic Aquarium will pay a $12,200 fine as part of the settlement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture while not admitting or denying that
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The specter of all-out combat between Israel and Hezbollah seems closer than ever before. Tensions rose sharply after Israel’s defense minister announced a “new phase” of the war and an apparent Israeli attack set off explosions in electronic devices in Lebanon. Hopes for a diplomatic solution appear to be fading
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN) –– Funcionarios israelíes le notificaron el martes a Estados Unidos que el país iba a llevar a cabo una operación en el Líbano, pero no dieron ningún detalle sobre lo que estaban planeando, según tres fuentes familiarizadas con el asunto. Incluso, hubo una llamada entre el secretario de Defensa de EE.UU., Lloyd
Continue ReadingBy Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders reignited the controversy over how allies of Donald Trump talk about stepmothers and childless women when she told supporters of the former president Tuesday night that Kamala Harris doesn’t have anything to keep her humble. While introducing Trump at a Flint, Michigan, town hall,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart is taking her comedy to a new audience — she’ll kick off “Saturday Night Live’s” landmark 50th season. NBC on Thursday announced the lineup of hosts for the season, which premieres Sept. 28. Joining Smart on the first show will be Jelly
Continue ReadingBy Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — United Nations members voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to demand that Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months. The resolution was adopted in the UN General Assembly after receiving 124 votes in favor. Fourteen countries voted against, including the United States, Hungary, Israel, Argentina, Czechia, Fiji, Malawi,
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