Month: August 2023

By Austen Erblat Click here for updates on this story     Colorado (KCNC) — A man who pulled a gun on an alleged thief was shot and killed by an Aurora police officer who responded to the initial confrontation, police said in an update. The alleged thief was later arrested and given a court summons. It

macamilarincon (CNN) –– Un sismo de magnitud 7,1  sacudió del mar de Bali en Indonesia este martes, hora local, según el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés). El foco sísmico estuvo localizado a 515 kilómetros de profundidad y el epicentro se ubicó a 184 kilómetros al suroeste de Gili Air,

By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN (CNN) — OpenAI is releasing a version of its buzzy ChatGPT tool specifically for businesses, the company announced Monday, as an AI arms race continues to ramp up throughout corporate America. OpenAI unveiled the new service, dubbed “ChatGPT Enterprise,” in a company blog post and said it will be available to

By Magdala Louissaint Click here for updates on this story     JEFFERSON COUNTY, Alabama (WVTM) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Alicia Dawn Frazier for allegedly shooting her boyfriend. Deputies say Saturday evening at 5:17 p.m., they were called to a neighborhood on Sartain Drive near Adamsville. When deputies got there, they found a

By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Three people killed in a weekend shooting at a Florida discount store are being remembered as a devoted father, a beloved mother and a 19-year-old working to help support his grandmother and younger siblings. Jerrald Gallion, Angela Michelle Carr and A.J. Laguerre were slain Saturday when

CHICAGO (AP) — A shooting that wounded two women at Friday night’s Chicago White Sox-Oakland Athletics game most likely involved a gun that went off inside Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago’s interim police superintendent said Monday. Officials have said little about where the bullets came from, or if someone brought a gun into the stadium, but

By Steve Almasy and Jennifer Henderson, CNN (CNN) — The death earlier this year of former US swimming champion Jamie Cail has been ruled accidental and fentanyl related, according to a Facebook post from the US Virgin Islands Police Department. An autopsy report from the US Virgin Islands Office of the Medical Examiner listed Cail’s

By Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Monday marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington while issuing a stark warning about the rise of extremism in the United States in the wake of the racist shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, this weekend. “A lot’s happening around things you wouldn’t think would

By Melanie Porter Click here for updates on this story     PIUTE COUNTY, Utah (KSTU) — A Piute County teenager was sentenced Monday to 25 years to life in prison for murdering a 16-year-old girl in January. Francisco Aguilar, 17, pleaded guilty to aggravated murder in June for the death of 16-year-old Jacqueline “Jacky” Nunez. Aguilar

By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press Floridians pray that when Idalia hits the Gulf Coast it won’t join the long list of destructive Atlantic Ocean storms whose names started with “I.” Since 1955, 13 Atlantic storm names beginning with “I” have been retired, according to the National Weather Service. That happens when a storm’s death toll

By Ophelie Jacobson Click here for updates on this story     DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — The Animal Rescue League of Iowa said it needs to make room for 150 dogs by Monday, according to a Saturday Facebook post. The ARL of Iowa called the situation “urgent.” The shelter told KCCI it could not share more

By Shannon Ryan Click here for updates on this story     HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Pearland man knows where his stolen Tesla is but says he can’t get any help retrieving it. Albert Molina’s Tesla was towed to the Westchase Service Center for a repair on Aug. 18. The following day, he said he received

By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Six inmates at the downtown St. Louis jail are facing charges related to the abduction last week of a 73-year-old jail guard. Charging documents released Monday by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office offered insight into how the guard was taken hostage around 6 a.m. on

By KEN MILLER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Authorities say an off-duty Oklahoma police officer fired a shot that critically wounded a man during a shooting at a high school football game that left a teenager dead. The officer did not shoot the teenager, according to the Oklahoma County sheriff. Choctaw’s police chief says

By Sam Fossum (CNN) — The Biden administration made its most detailed argument to date on the benefits of organized labor with a potential autoworkers’ strike looming as negotiations between the United Auto Workers and auto companies continue and the president works to convince Americans to support his “Bidenomics” vision. The report, which Vice President

By Claire Coleman, CNN (CNN) — Once, if you were talking about going to the salon for a trim, a restyle, color or shape, you’d have been talking about the hair on your scalp. But in 2023, it’s just as likely to be your eyebrows. That’s because brows are big business and growing — not

By Jeremy Herb, Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, Katelyn Polantz and Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A trial date was set Monday for former President Donald Trump right in the middle of the 2024 presidential primary calendar, while Trump’s former chief of staff took the stand in Georgia in what amounted to a mini-trial in the

Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Un helicóptero de rescate de incendios del condado de Broward, en Florida, se estrelló contra un complejo de apartamentos en la mañana de este lunes, cobrando la vida de al menos dos personas y dejando heridas a otras dos. Las autoridades indicaron que las personas fallecidas son el capitán del Cuerpo

By KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story     SALEM, Oregon (KPTV) — The most recent Megabucks winner in Oregon is 80-year-old Carl Meinig of Portland, who purchased a ticket for the $3.3 million jackpot. Meinig bought the ticket at Plaid Pantry on 11010 Southeast Foster Road in Portland. “Plaid Pantry is thrilled to

By Rob McCartney Click here for updates on this story     Nebraska (KETV) — In Nebraska, as in many states with major Division 1 teams, football is a religion. I asked several fans if they think football in Nebraska is basically a religion. The responses were unanimous. “Um, yeah I do.” “Yeah, I think it is

By Joanna Wilson Click here for updates on this story     SHERMAN COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — Interstate 84 westbound will be closed for several hours Monday morning at Biggs Junction while crews remove two semi-trucks and four trailers from the Columbia River after the semis crashed at the same spot – hours apart on Friday night,

By Marc Cota-Robles Click here for updates on this story     IRVINE, California (KABC) — Every year, thousands of soldiers transition from military to civilian life. Many of them choose to go back to school, but this transition can be difficult for veterans. Fortunately, there are resources available to help veterans navigate their new lives as

By KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story     SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Criminal charges are expected to be filed against a driver accused of crashing into an Uber in South Los Angeles, which resulted in the deaths of three women. The crash happened early Saturday morning at the intersection of Vermont Avenue

By Leticia Juarez Click here for updates on this story     MURRIETA, California (KABC) — For three years, neighbors in the Mahogany Hills community in Murrieta had no idea a criminal enterprise was operating in their neighborhood. “I figured they worked night time jobs. Never really saw them during the day. They would come and go

By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott on Monday rolled out his education and technology plan, arguing that, under President Joe Biden, the role of parents has been minimized in decisions over childhood education and social media habits. The plan, which mirrors broader Republican efforts to target race and gender issues

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — As Ariana Grande continues her week-long celebration of the 10th anniversary of her debut album “Yours Truly,” the singer is looking back on her good times – and the bad. Since Thursday, Grande has released a series of newly taped live performances of “Yours Truly” tracks, a new digital

By EVENS SANON Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The director of Haiti’s National Police is vowing to hold accountable those who encouraged hundreds of parishioners to take up machetes and sticks over the weekend to rid a community of gang members, only to be fatally shot by them. Police Chief Frantz Elbé says the

By Gregory Wallace (CNN) — American Airlines is facing the largest-ever fine for keeping passengers waiting on board airplanes during hours-long delays. The Department of Transportation is levying the $4.1 million fine, “the largest civil penalty that the Department has ever assessed” it said in a statement, for lengthy tarmac delays of 43 flights that

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish security authorities are investigating multiple cases of disruption to railway traffic, after unauthorized radio signals stopped several trains over the weekend. On some of the signals, the Russian national anthem could reportedly be heard in the background. Poland’s railway is the main transport route for international military support going to

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the 2024 presidential debates. August 23, 2023 Event Type: Republican DebateLocation: Fiserv Forum Milwaukee, WIHosts: Fox News, Young America’s Foundation and Rumble Moderators: Bret Baier and Martha MacCallumParticipants: Doug Burgum, Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Asa Hutchinson, Mike Pence, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim ScottTranscript September 27,

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Disney’s visual effects crew filed for an election to unionize with the National Labor Relations Board with the backing of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the union announced Monday, just weeks after Marvel’s VFX moved to unionize. More than 80% of Walt Disney Picture’s

Karen Esquivel (CNN Español) — Agosto terminará con un evento estelar muy raro y excepcional: la superluna azul, que es la Luna más cercana y brillante del año. Si bien el nombre de esta superluna podría hacernos imaginar un resplandor azul en el cielo nocturno, no será así. El término se remonta a una expresión

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Dylan Mulvaney won her first Streamy Award on Sunday. The event honors online creators across music, comedy, food, gaming and more. Mulvaney, who documented her transitioning journey for a year on TikTok, won for breakout creator. She gained a following on the platform for her posts on musical theater

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, GARY D. ROBERTSON and SARAH RANKIN Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — A shooter killed a faculty member in a science building at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday, police said after a lockdown that paralyzed the campus community as authorities searched for the suspect. Police arrested

By Sara Smart and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — A suspect is in custody after a shooting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday afternoon left a faculty member dead and prompted students and others to shelter in place for hours as police looked for the gunman, school officials said. Shots

By KCTV Staff Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Prosecutors have filed a criminal charge against the mother of a baby whose body was found in the woods on Mother’s Day weekend. Raeleena Barlett was charged with abandonment of a corpse, a felony. Her 6-month-old daughter, Kha’liya Bridgewater, was

Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — El ministro de Economía de Argentina, Sergio Massa, anunció este domingo que los trabajadores registrados del sector público y privado recibirán una suma fija por única vez junto con sus salarios. En un video en su cuenta de Instagram, el funcionario y candidato presidencial de Unión por la Patria explicó

By AMY TAXIN and SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — California’s attorney general has sued a Southern California school district over its new policy that requires schools to notify parents if their children change their gender identification or pronouns. Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the suit Monday against Chino Valley

Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — El huracán Franklin, que se convirtió en el primer gran huracán (categoría 3 o superior) de la temporada de huracanes del Atlántico en la mañana de este lunes, siguió fortaleciéndose y ahora es un huracán de categoría 4 con vientos máximos sostenidos de 210 kilómetros por hora. Los cazadores

By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Samuel “Joe” Wurzelbacher, who was thrust into the political spotlight as “Joe the Plumber” after questioning Barack Obama about his economic proposals during the 2008 presidential campaign, and who later forayed into politics himself, has died, his son said Monday. He was 49. His oldest son,

By WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story     RACINE COUNTY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Racine County officials are searching for the person(s) responsible for stealing numerous traffic warning signs valued over $2,000. The Racine County Sheriff’s Office says the signs were stolen on Aug. 20, in the area of Rowntree Road and County Highway

By Emily Brown Click here for updates on this story     Michigan (WNEM) — All University of Michigan (U-M) campuses are experiencing a temporary internet outage. U-M made the decision to separate the U-M network from the internet to help reduce “technical issues” on Sunday, Aug. 27. According to U-M Flint, the online issues are impacting

By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is heading to Vietnam next month to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other Vietnamese leaders. The Democratic president will travel to Hanoi on Sept. 10, tacking on the one-day visit to the Vietnamese capital after attending the annual Group of 20

By Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story     BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (WFSB) — A driver plowed through a group of pedestrians in Bridgeport on Sunday night. Bridgeport police said it happened in the 1700 block of Central Avenue around 7:50 p.m. Doing It Local shared video of the aftermath with Channel 3. “Bridgeport police,

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The box office results are in and Sony’s racing movie “Gran Turismo” won the weekend over “Barbie,” after all. On Sunday, “ Gran Turismo” appeared to be neck-and-neck with Warner Bros.’ “Barbie,” now in its sixth weekend, with both hovering just over $17 million. But Monday actuals reported by

By Daniel Smithson Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Nashville hospital patient was arrested Friday after police said he kicked a nurse in the face and flung blood toward staff while shouting racial slurs. Metro officers were dispatched to TriStar Summit Medical Center in response to a patient fighting

By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s electric utility acknowledged its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby and become the deadliest in the U.S. in more

By ELAINE GANLEY Associated Press PARIS (AP) — France’s education minister has announced a ban on long robes in classrooms starting with the new school year, saying the garments worn mainly by Muslims are testing secularism in the nation’s schools. Critics say that abayas, worn by women, and khamis, the male garb, are no more