By Katya Krebs, CNN A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in Russia after the death of Catherine Serou, an American student who vanished last week in the country’s Nizhny Novgorod region, a local court told CNN Sunday. The Gorodetsky City Court in the region said the suspect, identified by the court only
Continue ReadingBy Chandelis Duster, CNN Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday signaled openness to West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin’s proposed changes to sweeping elections overhaul legislation being debated in Congress. “Sounds like I’m open to doing everything I possibly can to protect American democracy,” Sanders, an independent from Vermont who caucuses with the Democrats, said when pressed
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By Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business Five hundred police officers raided the Apple Daily newsroom in Hong Kong last week to arrest executives and top editors and seize journalistic materials under the city’s national security law. The incident sounded an alarm across the media industry. “This has sent shudders through the industry,” Elaine Yu, a Hong
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By Rachel Trent, CNN As Americans try to navigate a return to at least some level of pre-pandemic life, a grocery store in Wisconsin is trying something new to help ease the awkwardness and fear that can come with that. Metcalfe’s Market in Madison and Wauwatosa knows people have different comfort levels when it comes
Continue Reading By Eric Levenson, CNN A hot air balloon crash-landed at Chatfield State Park outside Denver on Sunday morning, injuring several passengers, the Jefferson County Sheriff said. Three passengers were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and three others are doing OK, the sheriff said on Twitter. A strong gust of wind is believed to
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Tam Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — The Honolulu Fire Department finished investigating a house fire that put at least five people without a home in Waimanalo. HFD reports the cause of the fire is undetermined. Kashington Kahihikolo is one of the residents at the home. She says that’s
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A commander of the Transylvania County Honor Guard is retiring. A service and celebration was held Saturday afternoon for Howard Thiele. Members from Western Carolina veteran organizations and friends were in attendance. Speakers recounted commander Thiele’s career and service.
Continue ReadingBy Josh Morgan Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A woman was rescued from her car Sunday morning in Atlanta after it was crushed by a falling tree. Atlanta Fire Rescue tweeted a video of the incident, showing the damage. Authorities say a large oak tree, and power lines, fell on
Continue ReadingBy Michael Warrick Click here for updates on this story LEBANON, Tennessee (WSMV) — It was an electric day at Nashville Superspeedway Saturday as the roar of race cars made a long-awaited return to the track. Thousands of fans packed the grandstands for the NASCAR Xfinity series race, the first NASCAR race in Nashville in
Continue ReadingBy Caitlin Francis Click here for updates on this story VERNON, Connecticut (WFSB) — One man went from felon to foodie. Craig Wright says his soul was saved by soul food and second chances. On a snowy late April day, Craig’s Kitchen is warm. He has a big smile on his face as he works
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story SADDLE MOUNTAIN, Oregon (KPTV) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a woman near the top of Saddle Mountain on Friday evening after she suffered a broken ankle. The Coast Guard said it received a request to assist with the rescue from Seaside police dispatch. A
Continue ReadingBy Leslie Aguilar Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is vowing to pay reparations for slavery to Black people in Kansas City. He’s one of 11 U.S. mayors who are making that commitment. They’re all part of a group called Mayors Organized to Reparations
Continue ReadingBy Michael Izquierdo Click here for updates on this story RACINE, Wisconsin (The Journal Times) — “If you don’t beat the record time, you have to pay full price,” said Malik Otallah, an employee at Chubbie’s Pizzeria, said of restaurant’s 5-pound burger challenge. “But if you do, the meal is free of charge.” That one
Continue ReadingBy Michael Overall Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — Originally a narrow, mostly unpaved road that zigzagged between farming communities, old Route 7 ran more or less diagonally between Tulsa and the state capital, making it one of the busiest highways in Oklahoma in the early years of statehood.
Continue ReadingBy Emily Andersen Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, Iowa (Quad-City Times) — Quinton Baenziger’s dad, Bob, taught him to love golfing, working hard and living life. “He always lived (his life) how he wanted. He did what he wanted, lived free, he really loved to golf, he loved fishing, he loved being
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN Max Verstappen extended his lead at the top of the Formula One championship with a thrilling victory at the French Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton with little over a lap to go at Circuit Paul Ricard, his Red Bull team having opted for two pit stops during the
Continue Reading By Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business America hit a milestone Friday: 300 million people in the country have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. And as the number of vaccinations continues to rise, so do the signs the nation is getting back to business. Here’s a list of some indicators that the United
Continue ReadingBy Antonio Ibarra Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA, Montana (Missoulian) — The field ahead looked like a glistening, sparkling lake under the beaming sunlight as a group of people made their way toward Packer Meadow. But as they got closer, the sparkles revealed thousands of bright blooming camas plants swaying in the
Continue ReadingBy Blake Douglas Click here for updates on this story TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — Around 11 a.m. Friday, as the sun continued its morning ascent and brought with it a harsh 90-degree day, nine cyclists arrived in Tahlequah to complete a three-week journey of more than 950 miles. Although the elevated terrain of northeast
Continue ReadingBy Lori Pilger Click here for updates on this story Female firefighter alleges captain left her crew in burning building in retaliation for complaints (Lincoln Journal Star) — A female Lincoln firefighter suing the department over alleged discrimination and retaliation is asking a judge to order an independent investigation after, she says, a captain at
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