Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed most of the claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student who alleged that school officials committed racial and gender discrimination when they punished him for refusing to change his hairstyle. The ruling was another victory in the case for the
Continue ReadingBy Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed claims of racial discrimination while allowing claims of sex discrimination to proceed in a federal civil rights lawsuit regarding a Texas student who has faced suspensions and disciplinary actions over the length of his locs hairstyle. US District Court Judge Jeffrey Vincent Brown said
Continue ReadingBy Shardaa Gray, Elyssa Kaufman Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A man has been charged after three McDonald’s workers were brutally attacked on Chicago’s Southwest Side on Sunday. Police said Jermaine Allen, 24, has been charged with three felony counts of attempted murder among charges of aggravated battery. In court
Continue ReadingWBBM By Shardaa Gray, Elyssa Kaufman Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A man has been charged after three McDonald’s workers were brutally attacked on Chicago’s Southwest Side on Sunday. Police said Jermaine Allen, 24, has been charged with three felony counts of attempted murder among charges of aggravated battery. In
Continue ReadingBy John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story MAPLE GROVE, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Maple Grove woman was recently attacked by a hawk and she’s not the raptor’s only victim. The animal has become a menace in a Maple Grove neighborhood. “I didn’t even hear him. They are so, so quiet, which they
Continue ReadingBy Tony Aiello Click here for updates on this story YONKERS, New York (WCBS) — A body found burning early Monday on the Oak Street Bridge in Yonkers has been linked to more remains inside a Bronx apartment, sources tell CBS New York. Authorities believe the victim was killed inside the apartment, then much of
Continue ReadingWLNY By Tony Aiello Click here for updates on this story YONKERS, New York (WCBS) — A body found burning early Monday on the Oak Street Bridge in Yonkers has been linked to more remains inside a Bronx apartment, sources tell CBS New York. Authorities believe the victim was killed inside the apartment, then much
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Bartos Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — More than 5,500 items that were supposed to be a part of a mid-century American memorabilia museum are hitting the auction block in Washington County. Collectibles like movie posters, movie props, slot machines and vintage cars are being auctioned off in
Continue ReadingBy Joe Gorchow Click here for updates on this story DAVIE, Florida (WFOR) — In an effort to expand STEM educational opportunities for kids, starting this year, Broward schools will introduce drones and competitive gaming to elementary schools. STEM is an interdisciplinary approach to learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. CBS News Miami visited Nova
Continue ReadingBy Chris Hoffman Click here for updates on this story GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Two men are charged with cheating at the card table at a local casino. They’re accused of marking cards to win thousands of dollars at Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Greensburg. Pennsylvania State Police investigators in Westmoreland County said 47-year-old Bahri Sahpolat
Continue ReadingBy Jessica Albert Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A worker with Baltimore’s Department of Public Works died from overheating while on the job last week. A resident in the Barclay community said he knew something was wrong when he saw Ronald Silver II lying on the hood of a vehicle
Continue Readingmondemanola (CNN Español) — Qué diría Cristina Fernández de Kirchner sobre las elecciones en Venezuela era una de las preguntas que sobrevolaban en Argentina desde que, sin mostrar evidencias, el CNE proclamó ganador de la contienda a Nicolás Maduro. Fueron seis días de silencio hasta que finalmente en México, en una charla organizada por el
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A preview of Olympic cycling individual sprint at the 2024 Paris Games.
Continue Reading A preview of Olympic cycling individual sprint at the 2024 Paris Games.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken for the first time on his decision to throw out a plea deal for the accused mastermind of al-Qaida’s 2001 attacks and two other defendants. Austin told reporters on Tuesday that he believed the depth of American losses and sacrifice from 9/11 demand
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Toni Vodisek of Slovenia and Riccardo Pianosi of Italy win the two men’s kite races contested in Marseille on Day 11 of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Lauriane Nolot of France took Race 6 in the women’s kiteboarding competition at Marseille Marina as six competitors didn’t start the race.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is making safety improvements on Greenwood Avenue, and part of the project led to this week’s two-day closure of the busy road. “I’m excited for the changes, because there’ll be more pedestrian access, and it’s going to be easier to cross,” Lone Pine Coffee Roasters owner Scott Witham
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — New York City emergency management officials are turning high-tech, using drones to warn residents about potential threatening weather. On Tuesday, with a buzzing sound in the background, a drone equipped with a loudspeaker flew over homes warning people who live in basement or ground-floor apartments about impending heavy rains. The voice
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s State Election Board has voted to require county election officials to make a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying election results to the state. Tuesday’s vote could signal that fights about approving election results could intensify this November in the South’s premier battleground state. Supporters say the measure is needed because
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