Lolita the orca dies at Miami Seaquarium after half-century in captivity
MIAMI (AP) — Lolita, an orca whale held captive for more than a half-century, died Friday at the Miami Seaquarium as caregivers prepared to move…
Continue ReadingNews
Lolita the orca dies at Miami Seaquarium after half-century in captivity
MIAMI (AP) — Lolita, an orca whale held captive for more than a half-century, died Friday at the Miami Seaquarium as caregivers prepared to move…
Continue ReadingNatural history museum closes because of chemicals in taxidermy collection
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota museum is closing after almost 40 years over concerns that the chemicals in its taxidermy collection could…
Continue ReadingMan injured in shooting that killed rapper Takeoff, member of the group Migos, alleges Houston venue failed to provide adequate security
By Eli Masket, CNN (CNN) — A man who says he was injured during a November 2022 shooting that killed rapper Takeoff in Houston, Texas, is suing…
Continue ReadingBernard Kerik Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former New York police commissioner, Bernard Kerik, who served time in prison for…
Continue ReadingDr. Nathaniel Horn, the husband of US Rep. Robin Kelly, has died at 68
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly’s husband, Dr. Nathaniel Horn, has died. The Illinois Democrat posted a statement about Horn…
Continue ReadingCharlie Sheen Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of actor Charlie Sheen. Personal Birth date: September 3, 1965 Birth place: New…
Continue ReadingNew York judge blocks retail marijuana licensing, a major blow to state’s fledgling program
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge has blocked the state’s retail marijuana program from issuing or…
Continue ReadingDealer gets 10 years in prison in death of actor Michael K. Williams
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City drug dealer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for providing “The…
Continue ReadingAppeals court strikes down Utah oil railroad approval, siding with environmentalists
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A U.S. Appeals Court has struck down a critical approval for a railroad project that would have…
Continue ReadingSuburban Detroit police fatally shoot motorist awakened from sleep inside car
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Suburban Detroit police have fatally shot a motorist they awoke from sleep in a running car when he accelerated with an…
Continue ReadingPlanned Parenthood appeals ruling that let Nebraska abortion ban stand
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Planned Parenthood of the Heartland has appealed a judge’s ruling that left a new Nebraska law intact that bans abortions…
Continue ReadingTrump expected to surrender to Fulton County jail on Thursday or Friday next week
By Ryan Young and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump is expected to surrender himself to the Fulton County…
Continue ReadingJudge in Michigan school shooting case will rule whether Ethan Crumbley can face life in prison without parole
By Lauren del Valle and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A judge is scheduled to rule September 29 on whether Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley…
Continue ReadingIllegal crossings on the US-Mexico border rose in July but were still down from last year
By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press U.S. border authorities stopped migrants entering the country illegally more than 33% more often in July than in…
Continue ReadingJames Buckley, conservative ex-senator and brother of late writer William F. Buckley, dies at 100
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former federal appeals court judge and New York Senator James Buckley has died at age 100. Buckley spent a single term in the…
Continue ReadingFederal appellate court dismisses challenge to New Jersey gun law
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A federal appellate court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a New Jersey law that allows the state attorney general to bring…
Continue ReadingMan accused of trespassing on Danbury school grounds with a machete
By Evan Sobol Click here for updates on this story DANBURY, Connecticut (WFSB) — A man is facing charges after he…
Continue ReadingAmerican Airlines sues a travel site to crack down on consumers who use this trick to save money
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is trying to crack down on a travel hack. This week, American sued a website…
Continue ReadingHawaii delayed diverting water that could have helped Maui wildfires, letters obtained by CNN allege
By Isabelle Chapman and Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — A state agency delayed a water management company’s request to make more water available to…
Continue Reading