By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — As fat activist Aubrey Gordon delivered a talk at her first ever book signing, her doting father Rusty turned and whispered to the person sitting next to him: “That’s my daughter.” This tender, seemingly innocuous moment, which comes towards the end of the documentary “Your Fat Friend,” could have
Continue ReadingBy STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More gains for U.S. stocks on Friday sent Wall Street to its latest record, milestone and winning week. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% and finished a day above the 5,000 level for the first time. It’s the 10th record in less than a month for
Continue ReadingBy EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s top court has struck down Shariah-based criminal laws in an opposition-run state, saying they encroached on federal authority. Islamists denounced Friday’s decision and said it could undermine religious courts across the Muslim-majority nation. In an 8-1 ruling, the nine-member Federal Court panel invalidated 16
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Ahora es evidente por qué Vladimir Putin concedió una entrevista a Tucker Carlson. En el transcurso del encuentro de más de dos horas, el expresentador de Fox News, que ahora es comentarista en un programa que se trasmite por internet, se abstuvo en gran medida de desafiar al autoritario ruso,
Continue ReadingBy Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Travel across China ramped up in recent days as millions boarded trains and planes and braved heavily trafficked roads in what officials have estimated will be a record 9 billion trips surrounding the Lunar New Year on Saturday. Train stations, airports and highways were packed with travelers carting
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Tatler XFEST, los organizadores del partido amistoso de fútbol en Hong Kong del Inter Miami en el que Lionel Messi no jugó, anunciaron el viernes que ofrecerán a los espectadores un reembolso del 50%. “Pedimos disculpas a todos aquellos que se sintieron decepcionados por el partido de fútbol entre el
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As always, Bola Gbadebo has a variety of fun events to choose from this weekend. You can find plenty more events and submit your own at our online calendar, http://events.ktvz.com.
Continue ReadingBy Homero De la Fuente and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Lakers have immortalized franchise legend Kobe Bryant in a towering 19-foot statue unveiled in an emotional ceremony at Crypto.Com Arena Thursday night. The 4,000-pound bronze sculpture features Bryant wearing his No. 8 jersey and pointing his finger skyward – capturing the
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Wildlife, landscapes, mountain vistas – the wonderful sights to see on the High Desert are seemingly endless. Share your great photos with us from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM!
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Una investigación que libró al presidente Joe Biden de ser acusado penalmente, paradójicamente, le asestó un golpe político amenazador. El informe del fiscal especial Robert Hur publicado este jueves sobre el manejo de documentos clasificados por parte de Biden puso fin efectivamente al asunto. Pero las afirmaciones del fiscal de
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All smiles from these three anglers about their catches worth sharing. You can send us yours for Big Ol’ Fish from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM!
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities in eastern Tennessee are searching for a suspect they say was involved in a shooting that killed one sheriff’s deputy and left another wounded. Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong says warrants have been issued for 42-year-old Kenneth DeHart, who is wanted on suspicion of first degree murder, attempted first
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The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission is set to launch the first phase of a major upgrade to its cannabis and alcohol management program, called CAMP, on March 18. It focuses on moving all of the recreational marijuana licensing process online, leaving paper elements behind. It’s also the topic of our KTVZ.COM Poll:
Continue ReadingBy Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Australian police are combing a large swathe of bushland in the state of Victoria for a woman who has been missing without a trace since going for a run six days ago. Samantha Murphy left her Ballarat home for a run in the Woowookarung Regional Park at 7am on
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden gave a press conference Thursday night after the release of a report from special counsel Robert Hur, who announced that Biden would not face charges over his handling of classified information from prior to his presidency. Biden was combative, forcefully rejecting Hur’s claims that he has a poor
Continue ReadingBy MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press SANTA ANA, El Salvador (AP) — Tears welled in Alex’s eyes and he pressed his head into his hands as he thought about more than a year of birthdays and holidays without his mother, who was swept up by El Salvador’s police as she walked to work in a clothing
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jalen Duren had 27 points and 21 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons won consecutive games for the first time since October, overcoming Jerami Grant’s career-high 49 points to beat Portland 128-122 in overtime Thursday night. Jaden Ivey added 26 points and Cade Cunningham had 23 to help the NBA-worst Pistons improve
Continue ReadingBy Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — A young girl was pulled from a deadly landslide in a “miraculous rescue” Friday, authorities in the southern Philippines said, as rescue efforts hampered by poor conditions resumed for more than 110 others who have been missing for days. At least 27 people have been killed and 35 injured,
Continue ReadingBy Homero De la Fuente and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was named the National Football League’s Most Valuable Player on Thursday night, becoming the 11th player in league history to have won the award more than once. The 27-year-old, who also was MVP of the 2019 season, accepted this
Continue ReadingEUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Jermaine Couisnard scored 27 points, including four of the seven free throws Oregon made in the last 32 seconds, and the Ducks held on to defeat Washington 85-80 on Thursday night. The Huskies had cut a 20-point deficit to one with more than 3 1/2 minutes to go but every time
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