BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — An appeals court in Slovakia has upheld a lower court ruling that found former President Andrej Kiska guilty of tax fraud and given him a suspended sentence. But the regional court in the eastern city of Presov has lowered the original suspended sentence from two years to one, dismissed a fine
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — A Republican committeeman has asked a judge to stop early voting in Missouri’s third-largest county until it allows “watchers” or challengers” to observe the polls. The county’s election director and Republican secretary of state say early voting will continue in St. Charles County until a judge issues a
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Inspired by the candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris, individual members of historically Black sororities and fraternities are working to help her presidential campaign and that of downballot candidates. Known as the Divine Nine, the not-for-profit sororities and fraternities are not allowed themselves to endorse a particular candidate and
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Martha Stewart seems to have enjoyed the first half of her new Netflix documentary. But the rest, not so much. We know that thanks to an interview with the New York Times about the “Martha” documentary, helmed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker R.J. Cutler. “I love the first half of
Continue ReadingBy Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks. One of the cases was reported in Baldwin Park, where health officials
Continue ReadingBy Andy Scholes and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s hard to believe, but after this week, the 2024 NFL regular season will have reached its halfway point. We’ve had lots of expected things happen thus far, like the Kansas City Chiefs going undefeated, and lots of unexpected things, like the Washington Commanders being 6-2
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Four Iowa voters and a Hispanic civil rights group are suing Iowa’s top election official after he directed election workers to challenge the ballots of people who may be naturalized citizens. The complaint alleges the state infringed upon their rights in its attempt to keep ineligible noncitizens from
Continue ReadingBy Julie Sharp Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — As Dodgers fans took to the streets to celebrate the team’s World Series victory over the Yankees Wednesday night, some revelers took it too far, as businesses were looted and a bus was set on fire. The Los Angeles Police Department
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Michals and Chad Britton Click here for updates on this story DETROIT (WXYZ) — Two days before Halloween, Jocelyn Ho gave us a tour of her store and lab, Rare Plant Fairy, in Detroit. “This one we won an award for, we named it the Philodendron Belle Isle,” said Ho, referring to one
Continue ReadingBy Meghan Daniels Click here for updates on this story DEARBORN, Michigan (WXYZ) — Twenty-eight years ago, two moms, Sherry Krambeck and Audra Sackey, walked into the NICU at what was once called Oakwood and then Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn, to see their newborn babies. Audra introduced herself to Sherry because, she said, she could
Continue ReadingBy Clay LePard Click here for updates on this story CLEVELAND (WEWS) — Imagine waking up to learn your house isn’t yours anymore. It’s a nightmare Ramon Gordon has been living for the past five years after he says he learned through an online search that three of his properties were sold without his knowledge.
Continue ReadingBy Isabelle Zavarise Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, B.C. (CTV Network) — With Americans set to elect a new president Tuesday, new data shows there’s a spike in interest in Canadian real estate. Data published Wednesday by Canadian real estate company Royal LePage found visits to its website from our neighbours to
Continue ReadingBy Clay LePard Click here for updates on this story AURORA, Ohio (WEWS) — It’s probably happening in your neighborhood: one homeowner with an election sign supporting former President Donald Trump and another neighbor right next door supporting Vice President Kamala Harris. Same goes outside the homes of Angelo Finelli and Mark G. Gardner along
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on senior members of the armed wing of a Mexican drug cartel that operates on border territories in and around Chihuahua, Mexico. Five Mexican citizens and two companies linked to La Linea, a violent Mexico-based drug trafficking organization that smuggles fentanyl and other synthetic
Continue ReadingBy Chris Boyette and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — With just days until Election Day, investigators in Oregon have shared new details about a man they say is responsible for three recent fires at ballot drop boxes which damaged hundreds of ballots – and are warning he may continue his attacks. Investigators have not identified the suspect,
Continue ReadingBy Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — For months, many Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, have been quick to assert — without proof — that subsequent downward revisions to initial employment estimates published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics were intentional in order to mask the true state of the economy at the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A court in Kenya has cleared the way for a new deputy president to take office despite a continuing court case challenging the impeachment of the previous deputy president. The three-judge High Court in Nairobi set aside another court’s order to suspend the swearing-in of nominee Kithure Kindiki, arguing
Continue ReadingBy Jessi Mitchell Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — The New York Public Library celebrated the grand reopening of the 125th Street Branch in Harlem Wednesday. Neighbors explored a space they haven’t been able to access since 2021. Restoring a staple of 125th Street, the 1904 gift from Andrew
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Australian golfer Jeffrey Guan’s dreams came true in September, as he made his PGA Tour debut. A week later, the 20-year-old was left blinded in one eye after being struck in the face by a golf ball. The freak accident occurred during a pro-am tournament at Catalina Golf Club
Continue ReadingBy Zinnia Maldonado Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — Your average New Yorker is no stranger to jaywalking, which has been illegal since 1958. That’s about to change. Starting in February, New Yorkers will no longer be breaking the law when crossing the street in between traffic, and will
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