CNN By CNN’s Daria Tarasova-Markina, Victoria Butenko and Tim Lister Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — Russia says its forces have captured the key town of Chasiv Yar in eastern Ukraine after nearly 18 months of fierce fighting in the area. The Ukrainian military confirmed Thursday that Russian forces had attacked locations near Chasiv Yar, which lies
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze, CNN Kansas City, Missouri (CNN) — Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday defended the way the Supreme Court is handling the flood of emergency cases that has reached its docket during President Donald Trump’s administration, pushing back on mounting criticism that the court is often resolving those disputes with little to no explanation.
Continue ReadingBy Randy Wimbley Click here for updates on this story PONTIAC, Michigan (WXYZ) — Two local kids were arrested after being accused of stealing vehicles from a Waterford business over the weekend — and for one of them, this isn’t their first rodeo. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is commending the mother of one of
Continue ReadingBy Paris Flannigan Click here for updates on this story OPELOUSAS, Louisana (KATC) — Wednesday morning brought more than just celebration for 11-year-old Kaiden Vallian — it marked a milestone rooted in pain, purpose, and love. Kaiden stood proud as he marched across the stage, graduating from the Opelousas Junior Police Academy. For many kids,
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Justin Timberlake is sharing that he has been “battling some health issues” as he concludes his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, including that he was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease. The “Mirrors” singer opened up about his diagnosis in an Instagram post Thursday, writing that he wanted to “shed some
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ty Rupert was sworn in as Deschutes County sheriff Thursday morning in a packed courtroom ceremony, greeted by loud applause by family, friends and colleagues and vowing to go “in a different direction” than retiring predecessor Kent van der Kamp. “I don’t just consider you employees or friends – you’re part
Continue ReadingBy Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Joe Kent to a top counterterrorism role, overcoming opposition from Democrats who described the retired Army Green Beret as a conspiracy theorist who has associated with White nationalists and other far-right extremists. Kent will lead the National Counterterrorism Center, which is tasked with analyzing
Continue ReadingBy Ibrahim Dahman, Eyad Kourdi, Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Securing the trucks carrying aid into Gaza is a tight balancing act for the Abu Mughsaib clan. Getting too close to the Israeli military checkpoints can turn deadly. But staying too far away gives looters a chance to get to the precious cargo first. “This
Continue ReadingBy Peyton Headlee Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO COUNTY, California (KCRA) — The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, spanning 1,100 square miles, is a vital hub for California’s water supply. At the Skinner Fish Facility near Byron, water for 27 million Californians and hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland passes through the systems.
Continue ReadingBy Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — If Carlo Zanella, president of the Alto Adige Alpine Club, had his way, travel influencers would be banned from the Dolomites. He blames them for the latest Italian social media trend, which has lured hundreds of thousands of tourists to the mountain range in northern Italy, with many
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — A group of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday pressed for answers from the heads of two private US-based companies whose personnel have worked at the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and who the lawmakers say have been accused of deadly violence against civilians seeking aid in the starving enclave. In a
Continue ReadingKSBW, RASHELLE DIAZ, CNN By Michael Rosales Click here for updates on this story PACIFIC GROVE, California (KSBW) — A woman walking along Point Pinos Beach in Pacific Grove reported witnessing a man and his daughter mutilating the carcass of a dead seal, raising concerns about illegal activity and marine mammal protection laws. Rashelle Diaz
Continue ReadingBy Michael Rosales Click here for updates on this story PACIFIC GROVE, California (KSBW) — A woman walking along Point Pinos Beach in Pacific Grove reported witnessing a man and his daughter mutilating the carcass of a dead seal, raising concerns about illegal activity and marine mammal protection laws. Rashelle Diaz said she and a
Continue ReadingBy Nick Bende, JoBeth Davis Click here for updates on this story DONIPHAN COUNTY, Kansas (KMBC) — The massive earthquake that struck Russia overnight and spawned tsunami fears in Japan, Hawaii and along the Pacific Coast of the United States was so strong that it registered on equipment in Kansas. The 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit
Continue ReadingBy DeAndria Turner Click here for updates on this story ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky (WLKY) — Old phones collecting dust in your drawer could become a lifeline for someone in crisis, thanks to a new partnership between the Elizabethtown Police Department and a national nonprofit. The department is working with 911 Cell Phone Bank, an organization that
Continue ReadingBy Kalea Gunderson Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — Two people were found unresponsive at a tent encampment along Pittsburgh’s North Shore, thanks to the actions of a dog who sought help, Pittsburgh Public Safety confirms. A man told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 Wednesday that the dog led him to two
Continue ReadingWTAE, GARY THYNES, CNN By Kalea Gunderson Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — Two people were found unresponsive at a tent encampment along Pittsburgh’s North Shore, thanks to the actions of a dog who sought help, Pittsburgh Public Safety confirms. A man told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 Wednesday that the dog
Continue ReadingBy Zach Rainey, Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story PICKENS COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — A high school football coach in Pickens County, South Carolina, has been placed on leave after a “very serious incident” occurred involving students during summer football camp. On Wednesday, the Pickens County School District confirmed that the
Continue ReadingBy Russ Reed Click here for updates on this story ROXBURY, Maine (WMTW) — Maine State Police officials say the death of a man is under investigation after investigators discovered that he was struck and killed by a “mini cannon” projectile during a private fireworks display in Oxford County. Police said that shortly before 9:25
Continue ReadingBy Michael Fuller, Baylee Martin Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — Hearts were heavy Wednesday evening as the community remembers Sophia Subedi — the 9-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in a drowning incident at Hersheypark’s Boardwalk last week. A funeral was held for her at Geigle Funeral Home
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