By Amanda Musa, Chuck Johnston and Alaa Elassar, CNN Two more children are dead following a New Year’s Eve house fire in Buffalo, New York, city Communications Director Michael DeGeorge told CNN Monday. A 2-year-old and a 4-year-old died after three girls — aged 7, 8, and 10 — died as a result of the
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HONOLULU (AP) — Brigham Young University offensive lineman Sione Veikoso was killed in a construction accident in his hometown in Hawaii, family members said. Veikoso, 22, died Friday after a retaining wall he was helping repair during holiday break from school collapsed, his family confirmed. The Honolulu Fire Department reported that three others were injured
Continue Reading ALBANY, N.Y. — Led by Clarence O. Daniels II’s 17 points, the New Hampshire Wildcats defeated the Albany Great Danes 67-51 on Saturday. The Wildcats moved to 6-7 with the victory and the Great Danes dropped to 5-11.
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — Jayla Everett scored 20 points and No. 25 St. John’s dominated the second quarter to roll to a 68-48 win over Georgetown, extending the best start in Red Storm history to 13-0. Unique Drake added 18 points for St. John’s, which is now three-shy of its longest winning streak set in the
Continue Reading By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mike Miles Jr. scored 23 points and No. 18 TCU rallied in the second half for a 67-61 victory over Texas Tech in the teams’ Big 12 opener. The Horned Frogs won their 10th consecutive game. They took their first lead since early in
Continue Reading BRUSSELS (AP) — Former Bournemouth manager Scott Parker has been hired as the new head coach of Belgian club Club Brugge. The 42-year-old Parker had been out of work since being fired by Bournemouth in August, having voiced his unhappiness regarding the Premier League club’s approach in the transfer market. Parker’s new job with the
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By Zoe Sottile, CNN Anthony Hopkins has a lot to celebrate this New Year’s Eve. The 85-year-old Welsh actor took to Instagram on Friday to celebrate the New Year and discuss his experiences with alcoholism and sobriety. “I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year,” he said in a video posted to the
Continue Reading By Paradise Afshar, CNN The land on the Las Vegas Strip where the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting took place has been sold, the company that owned the land said. The sale, finalized on Friday, was for land across from The Luxor hotel known as the Village property and does not include a
Continue Reading ATLANTA (AP) — No. 13 Virginia went a 25-0 run that began at the end of the first half and carried over after the break to beat Georgia Tech 74-56. Cavaliers coach Tony Bennett is now tied with Terry Holland for the most coaching wins in Cavaliers history. Virginia scored the final nine points of
Continue ReadingBy Joel Porter and Stacey Lastoe, CNN It’s the time of year for merriment and all that it might entail. But indulgences of alcohol often lead to less-than-pleasant mornings after. Since there’s no magic hangover pill (not yet, anyway), what can you do when you overdo it? The answer, for many, lies in carbohydrates. A
Continue Reading By Paradise Afshar and Zoe Sottile, CNN Multiple bison died near the western entrance of Yellowstone National Park in Montana on Wednesday after being struck by a semi-truck, according to police. “Thirteen bison were killed in this traffic accident, with some of the bison needing to be euthanized due to severe injuries,” said the West
Continue Reading PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) — Uruguay striker Luis Suárez is joining Gremio. The Brazilian club announced the move on Saturday. The 35-year-old Suárez was a free agent after he left his boyhood club Nacional before the World Cup in Qatar. Brazilian media reports said Suárez signed a two-year deal. Gremio returned to Brazil’s Serie A
Continue Reading By Zoe Sottile, CNN Queen guitarist Brian May has received a knighthood in honor of his services to music and charity. May, 75, was one of over 1,000 people honored on King Charles III’s first honors list since the monarch took the throne. The end-of-year list also includes fashion designer Mary Quant and Ghanaian-British artist
Continue ReadingBy Arlette Saenz, CNN President Joe Biden mourned the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, saying in a statement Saturday that the late pontiff “will be remembered as a renowned theologian, with a lifetime of devotion to the Church, guided by his principles and faith.” Benedict died Saturday at the age of 95 in a
Continue Reading By Zoe Sottile, CNN It’s never too late for more bump photos. Actress Sophie Turner gave birth to her second child in July — but she’s still showing off pictures of her adorable baby bump on Instagram. Turner welcomed her second child with her husband, musician Joe Jonas, in July. The duo got married in
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A powerful storm brought drenching rain or heavy snowfall to much of California on Saturday, snarling traffic and closing highways as the state prepared to usher in a new year. In the high Sierra Nevada, as much as 2 feet (0.6 meters) of snow could accumulate into early Sunday. The National
Continue ReadingBy Caroline Hecker Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — The family of a South City man shot and killed while driving down South Broadway on Christmas Eve 2020 is fighting to keep his name and legacy top of mind. St. Louis City Police say Chris Rea, 21, was found
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One person died in a shooting at Pennsylvania hospital Friday night.
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By Hannah Mackenzie Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville leaders issued a disappointing update Friday regarding widespread water outages. David Melton, director of water resources, announced the city fell short of its previous restoration estimate. “Unfortunately, we will not be able to make the goal of having full
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By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Over one week after widespread water issues began in Asheville, many continue facing little to no water in their homes. Starting Saturday, Dec. 31, the city of Asheville says residents who are not able to acquire drinking water themselves can
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