BEIRUT (AP) — A building collapsed in a southern suburb of Beirut late Monday, killing four people and injuring three others as rescuers searched for more people under the rubble, a paramedic official said. The building in the suburb of Choueifat crumbled after days of heavy rain. Local officials said the four-story building was not
Continue ReadingBy Brendyn Jones Click here for updates on this story BOISE, Idaho (KIVI) — Nara Lee wrote and illustrated Benny & Friends Say Manners Matter!, a book that is intended to teach young children about manners. It does so in three different languages, English, Korean, and Mandarin. It’s story time. Nara and Jordan Lee at
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Continue ReadingBy Matt Sizemore Click here for updates on this story BOISE, Idaho (KIVI) — Kyle Moeller and ID43 Creative have been making amazing aerial videos using drones for several businesses around the Treasure Valley. The gentleman operating this drone is Kyle Moeller. Before 2019, he hadn’t even picked up a professional camera, let alone flown
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Aguilar Click here for updates on this story TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — Getting a haircut is a small change that can make you feel like a whole new person. One south side woman, Estella Avila, is offering free haircuts to shelter clients at the Salvation Army Hospitality House, helping them transform their look
Continue ReadingBy ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A study has found more than 57% of Argentina’s people are considered poor, the worst poverty level in 20 years. The findings unleashed accusations between former Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and the government of President Javier Milei. The study was done by the
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Davis and Brammhi Balarajan and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — The search for four fishermen missing off Florida’s Gulf Coast has been suspended, the Coast Guard said. The search was called off at 8 p.m. Monday, “pending any new information,” the agency said in a statement. Boaters are asked to “stay vigilant” and
Continue ReadingBy Richard Roth and Tara John, CNN New York (CNN) — The United States has proposed a United Nations Security Council draft resolution on Gaza calling for a temporary ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas and warning against an Israeli ground incursion into Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have fled over the
Continue ReadingBy Max Goldwasser Click here for updates on this story BATTLE CREEK, Michigan (WXMI) — In some ways, WMU Junior Simone Olden has the typical schedule of a student at the College of Aviation in Battle Creek. “Waking up pretty early because you always have 8 a.m. classes,” she said. “Going to be here until
Continue ReadingBy Michael Martin Click here for updates on this story GRAND HAVEN, Michigan (WXMI) — For the second year in a row, MACkite Toys in downtown Grand Haven is hosting an overnight party for your child’s favorite stuffed animal. The store’s annual Stuffy Sleepover happens this Friday night at the shop on Washington Avenue. Kids
Continue ReadingFORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A freelance reporter based in Fort Wayne, Indiana is facing up to five years in federal prison after allegedly threatening to “kill every Jew” in the city and “shoot every pro-Israel U.S. government official,” according to a federal affidavit filed in court last week. Jeffrey Stevens, 41, is charged with
Continue ReadingOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Canadian government will dispatch more than 800 drones to Ukraine starting as early as this spring. The Department of National Defence says that drones have become a critical capability for Ukraine in its war with Russia. The government says the drones are important for surveillance and intelligence gathering, and can
Continue ReadingBy Shahji Adam Click here for updates on this story WACO, Texas (KXXV) — History has been made. Brittney Griner was forever immortalized as the Bears retired Griner’s jersey. Brittney Griner becomes only the 7th player in Baylor basketball history to have their jersey retired, but she is the first to have it raised in
Continue ReadingBy Dre Bradley Click here for updates on this story VENICE, Florida (WFTS) — Multiple law enforcement agencies are actively searching for four men who have not returned since leaving for a boating trip in Venice Saturday morning. According to a family member, the group left at approximately 8 a.m. Saturday and did not return
Continue ReadingBy Shari Armstrong Click here for updates on this story NORTH FORT MYERS, Florida (WFTX) — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says they’ve arrested a North Fort Myers husband and wife involved in sexually assaulting household pets. Deputies say detectives learned that 26-year-old Samantha White had sexual intercourse with the family dog multiple times. Investigators
Continue ReadingBy KCTV Staff Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The year of Travis Kelce continues. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was voted Athlete of the Year by the People’s Choice Awards on Sunday evening. Kelce became the NFL’s all-time leader in playoff receptions during this year’s AFC Championship
Continue ReadingBy Aaron Cantrell Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WTVF) — In 1971, two friends, Andre Gibson and Thomas Mclin took part in the desegregation efforts that shaped the city’s educational landscape. At Andrew Jackson Courts 52 years ago, the duo met and became great friends. “That’s my brother, and that’s how I
Continue ReadingATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s prime minister has ruled out any further concessions to protesting farmers, on the eve of their planned rally that will see tractors converging on central Athens. Kyriakos Mitsotakis voiced hope that Tuesday’s protest in the capital would mark the end of weeks of unrest among Greek farmers who, like others
Continue ReadingBy Elenee Dao Click here for updates on this story MESA, Arizona (WMAR) — The number of Black men teaching is very low in Arizona and across the country. However, one national organization is hoping to help change that. For four days a week at Hughes Elementary in Mesa, Shon Pearce is helping pre-kindergarten students
Continue ReadingBy GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — What stinks? Authorities in Cape Town launched an investigation Monday after a foul stench swept over the South African city. City officials inspected sewage facilities for leaks and an environmental health team was activated before the source of the smell was discovered: a ship
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