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Month: September 2023

More than 50 security forces killed by jihadis in Burkina Faso, as violence inches closer to capital

By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Burkina Faso’s military says that more than 50 security forces were killed during intense fighting with jihadis in the north of the country. The army says that 17 soldiers and three dozen volunteer fighters, who assist the military, were killed in Koumbri commune in Yatenga province

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CNN Poll: GOP voters’ broad support for Trump holds, with less than half seriously worried criminal charges will harm his 2024 chances

By Jennifer Agiesta and Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump continues to hold what has proven to be an unshakeable position atop the Republican field of candidates vying to take on President Joe Biden next year, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. Trump is the top choice for his

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South Carolina attorney general asks for state investigation into Alex Murdaugh jury tampering allegations

By Shawn Nottingham, Dianne Gallagher, Eric Levenson and Alta Spells, CNN (CNN) — South Carolina’s attorney general has asked a state law enforcement agency to investigate claims of jury tampering during Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial this year, officials said Thursday. The request comes after attorneys for Murdaugh, the notorious South Carolina fraudster who was convicted

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Tropical Storm Lee is expected to rapidly intensify into an ‘extremely dangerous’ hurricane in the Atlantic by this weekend

By Mary Gilbert and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — Tropical Storm Lee is expected to rapidly intensify into an “extremely dangerous” hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean by this weekend, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday morning, as the season approaches its typical early September peak. Lee could become a hurricane Wednesday then a major Category

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‘Spitfire’ firefighter injured when fire truck crashed on way to call has died: ‘There are no words’

By WTVR Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     LOUISA COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — A Louisa County firefighter injured in a crash while responding to a fire seven weeks ago has died, officials announced Saturday. Virginia State troopers say the victim, 20-year-old Mia Ethridge, was in a Mineral Volunteer fire engine when the

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Jimmy Buffett’s sister reveals she was diagnosed with cancer ‘about the same time’ as him

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — When the late singer Jimmy Buffett was diagnosed with a rare skin cancer about four years ago, his younger sister Laurie Buffett McGuane was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer not long after. McGuane, who is now cancer-free, told People the siblings supported each other through their individual treatments. “Jimmy and

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Sen. McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder but questions linger

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of a stroke or seizure disorder, the Capitol physician said Tuesday, but his statement still left questions about the apparent freeze-ups that have drawn concerns about the 81-year-old’s situation. McConnell returned to work

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Hollywood strike stings Warner Bros., profit outlook for the year trimmed by as much as $500 million

Associated Press Warner Bros. Discovery is cutting its profit expectations for the year, saying it will likely incur costs as high as $500 million tied to the ongoing Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strike. The U.S. film and television industries remain paralyzed by the dual strikes. The writers strike began in May and the actors joined

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Rep. Gloria Johnson of ‘Tennessee Three’ officially launches 2024 Senate campaign

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson has formally announced her campaign for U.S. Senate in 2024. The Democrat skyrocketed to national fame after narrowly surviving a Republican-led expulsion effort in the state Legislature. As a member of the so-called “Tennessee Three,” she participated in

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Capitol Hill doctor: No evidence McConnell has seizure disorder or experienced stroke when freezing before cameras

By Manu Raju, Kristin Wilson and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The Capitol’s attending physician, Brian Monahan, said in a new letter that there is no evidence Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell has a seizure disorder – or that he experienced a stroke or a movement disorder such as Parkinson’s disease – after the 81-year-old

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Eye-tracking tool may help diagnose autism more quickly and accurately, new studies suggest

By Jacqueline Howard and Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Most families of children with autism may face long wait times to diagnose their child with the disorder, and once a diagnosis is made, it sometimes may not be definitive. But now, two studies released Tuesday suggest that a recently developed eye-tracking tool could help clinicians diagnose

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La RFEF pide disculpas por la “conducta inapropiada” de Luis Rubiales en la final del Mundial

urielblanco (CNN) — La Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) pidió disculpas al mundo del fútbol por la “conducta inapropiada” de Luis Rubiales en la final del Mundial femenino, en un comunicado hecho público este martes. Rubiales, presidente de la RFEF, fue suspendido provisionalmente el mes pasado por la FIFA, el organismo rector del fútbol

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Montse Tomé se convierte en la primera mujer en dirigir la selección femenina de España tras el despido de Jorge Vilda

urielblanco (CNN) — La Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) nombró este martes a Montse Tomé como la nueva entrenadora de la selección femenina absoluta de España, luego de que más temprano destituyera del cargo al seleccionador Jorge Vilda. Tomé, originaria de Asturias, es la primera mujer que ocupa este cargo y comenzará a dirigir

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Russia says southeast Ukraine is now the main focus of fighting in the war

By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s defense minister says southeast Ukraine has become the most recent hot spot for battles in the 18-month war as Kyiv’s forces press ahead with their counteroffensive. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told Russian military officers Tuesday that Ukraine has brought up reserve brigades there that

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Coach of Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s soccer team is fired weeks after victory celebration kiss

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The coach of Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s soccer team has been fired. The announcement Tuesday came less than three weeks after the victory celebration that led to the suspension of the country’s soccer federation president for kissing a player. The Spanish soccer federation offered no immediate

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Cuba says ‘human trafficking network’ is sending its nationals to fight for Russia in Ukraine

By Christian Edwards and Patrick Oppmann, CNN (CNN) — Cuba says it has uncovered a human trafficking network operating from Russia that is recruiting Cubans to fight for their longstanding ally in Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Cubans living in Russia and “even some in Cuba” had been trafficked and “incorporated into the military forces taking

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Judges reject Alabama’s congressional lines, will draw new districts to increase Black voting power

By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A three-judge panel has blocked Alabama’s new congressional map after lawmakers failed to create a second district where Black voters at least came close to comprising a majority, as suggested by the court. The ruling was announced Tuesday. The judges say a special master will be

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Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw resigns after turbulent three years at the helm

By MARYCLAIRE DALE and CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia’s mayor says the city’s police commissioner, Danielle Outlaw, will step down this month to take a leadership position with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Outlaw leaves after a turbulent three years on the job that spans the country’s recent

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Authorities expand search area for killer who escaped Pennsylvania prison after latest sighting

By TASSANEE VEJPOGNSA and BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities have moved and expanded the search area for a convicted murderer who escaped from jail in suburban Philadelphia. That came after 34-year-old Danelo Cavalcante was spotted on a trail camera at one of the nation’s premier botanical gardens. The Chester County

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La búsqueda del asesino prófugo Danilo Cavalcante sigue por sexto día en Pensilvania, mientras la comunidad permanece en vilo

urielblanco (CNN) — La búsqueda del asesino convicto Danilo Cavalcante, que tiene a las comunidades del sureste de Pensilvania en alerta máxima, reajustó sus esfuerzos después de que el fugitivo fuera visto justo al sur del área de búsqueda original, dijo la Policía del estado este martes. Cavalcante escapó de la prisión del condado de Chester

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2 school districts close as police expand hunt for escaped murderer after he was spotted outside the original search zone

CNN, KYW, WPVI By Lauren Mascarenhas and LJ Spaet, CNN (CNN) — The manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante has expanded and two school districts have closed after the escaped murderer was spotted outside the original search area, Pennsylvania police said Tuesday. Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison on Thursday and authorities began by scouring a heavily

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Oil prices spike as Saudi Arabia, Russia extend 1.3 million barrel a day oil cut through December

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed Tuesday to extend their voluntary oil production cuts through the end of this year, trimming 1.3 million barrels of crude out of the global market and boosting energy prices. The dual announcements from Riyadh and Moscow pushed benchmark Brent

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Austrian actor gets 2-year suspended sentence over possessing and processing child sex abuse images

VIENNA (AP) — An Austrian court has found a famous actor guilty of possessing and producing tens of thousands of files of child sex abuse and sentenced him to a two-year suspended prison sentence. Public broadcaster ORF reported Tuesday that Florian Teichtmeister previously pleaded guilty to collecting and, in some cases, processing files containing depictions

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Fan ejected from US Open match after shouting former German national anthem phrase associated with Hitler

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — A fan was ejected from a match at the US Open on Monday, organizers said, after German player Alexander Zverev complained about hearing the individual use a since-removed phrase from the German national anthem, which Germany reinterpreted as a call for Nazi superiority during World War II. During the fourth set of

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Dustie Liupaona was charged with manslaughter after an assault in Chinatown caused the victim to fall into a stream.

Man charged with manslaughter after assault in Chinatown causes victim to fall into stream

By Kathryn Doorey Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU (KITV) — A 66-year-old man has died following an altercation in Chinatown last month, and the suspect involved has been charged with manslaughter. Dustie Liupaona, 40, was arrested for manslaughter on September 1, 2023, after an altercation weeks prior with the victim. On August

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Manhunt for escaped killer continues for 6th day, leaving school districts closed and a Pennsylvania community on edge

By Lauren Mascarenhas and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Chester County, Pennsylvania (CNN) — The manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante that has communities in southeastern Pennsylvania on high alert has shifted after the escaped murderer was spotted just south of the original search area, state police said Tuesday. Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison on Thursday morning and

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India’s government replaces ‘India’ with ancient name ‘Bharat’ in dinner invitation to G20 guests

By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has replaced the name India with a Sanskrit word in dinner invitations sent to guests attending this week’s Group of 20 summit, in a move that reflects his Hindu nationalist party’s efforts to eliminate what it sees as colonial-era names. Indian

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Warm up ahead

The low that brought us the drip-dry Labor day weekend shoots off to the east and leaves us clearing the clouds and leftover sprinkles today with the eventual presence of Mr. Blue Sky and sunshine.  We’ll go from 62 (high yesterday) in Idaho Falls to low-to-mid 70’s today. 72-75 for the valley.  Upper 60’s in

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