Barbara Walters, Television News Trailblazer, Dies at 93
Barbara Walters, a pioneer as TV newsβ first woman superstar, has died.
AP: Suspect In Deaths Of Idaho Students Arrested In Pennsylvania
A suspect in theΒ killings of four University of Idaho studentsΒ was arrested in eastern Pennsylvania, a law enforcement official said Friday.
Divisive Social Media Star Andrew Tate Detained in Romania
Andrew Tate, a divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer, was detained in Romania late Thursday on charges of human trafficking and rape, according to local media reports.
Southwest: Normal Flight Operations to Resume Today in Time for New Year's Holiday
Southwest Airlines expects to return to normal operations this week after it canceled more than 13,000 flights since its meltdown began on Dec. 22.
Judge Changes Requirements For Bond Of Madalina Cojocari's Parents
The parents of 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari now have new conditions for bond.
Florida Police Officer Drags Woman Into Jail, Fired
The police department in Tampa, Florida, has fired an officer who was videotaped dragging a handcuffed woman from a patrol car to a jail entrance. Authorities said Tuesday that an internal investigation determined former officer Gregory Damon had violated department policies during the Nov. 17 incident.
Water Service Almost Restored In Asheville, NC After City's Pipes Froze
A North Carolina mountain city where thousands were facing water outages will resume production Wednesday at a water treatment facility at the heart of the problem, officials said.
The Year Of The Slap: Pop Culture Moments In 2022
Taylor Swift was up. Elon Musk was in, out, in and maybe out again. Tom Cruise was back. BTS stepped aside, and so did Serena Williams, and Tom Brady too β oops, scratch that. But the slap? The slap was everywhere β that moment Will Smith smacked Chris Rock at the Oscars and a global audience said, "Wait, did that just happen?" That's The Associated Press' top pop culture moment of 2022.
Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $640M
The cash option for Friday's drawing will be an estimated $328.3 million.
Jan. 6 Witness Recounts Pressure Campaign from Trump Allies
Former White House aideΒ Cassidy HutchinsonΒ described to theΒ House Jan. 6 committeeΒ a wide-ranging pressure campaign from Donald Trump's allies aimed at influencing her cooperation with Congress and stifling potentially damaging testimony about him.
Winter Weather Cripples Water Systems Across The Deep South & NC Mountains
Parts of Asheville, North Carolina, were experiencing water outages or were advised to boil water. The city said Tuesday afternoon that a water production facility in the southern part of the city has been unable to produce water since Dec. 24, and the problem has been exacerbated by line breaks because of extremely cold temperatures.
Southwest Airlines Under Fire After Wave Of Storm Cancellations
The U.S. Department of Transportation says it will look into flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines that have left travelers stranded at airports across the country amid an intense winter storm that has killed dozens of people. Many airlines were forced to cancel flights due to the weather, but Southwest was by far the most affected.
Arctic Blast Forced Trees Onto Homes, Left Thousands Without Power Across The Carolinas
More than 2500 Duke Energy customers were left in the dark Friday evening.
LA Jury Convicts Tory Lanez of Shooting Megan Thee Stallion
A jury of seven women and five men convicted the rapper of assault after two days of deliberation
FAA Ordered Ground Stop At Charlotte Douglas Airport As Flight Delays Continue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a ground stop at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Friday due to high winds.Β The ground stop lasted 2 hours between 7:00am and 9:00am as holiday travelers waited to board planes.
Pope Warns Vatican Staff an 'Elegant Demon' Lurks Among Them
Pope Francis warned Vatican bureaucrats on Thursday to beware the devil that lurks among them, saying it is an βelegant demonβ that works in people who have a rigid, holier-than-thou way of living the Catholic faith.
Light the Knights Closed Friday Due to Extreme Cold
Light the Knights will not be open tonight, December 23rd, due to high winds and safety concerns.
Arizona To Remove Shipping Container Wall From Mexico Border
Gov. Doug Ducey says Arizona will take down a makeshift wall made of shipping containers at the Mexico border, settling a lawsuit and political tussle with the federal government over trespassing on federal lands. The Biden administration and the Republican governor entered into an agreement that Arizona will cease installing the containers in the Coronado National Forest.
Bear Fatally Shot After Escape, Attack on Florida Zookeeper
The bear was identified as Jonny, a 5-year-old North American black bear. Zoo officials say their highest priority is always the safety of human lives.
Pageantry Evoking Churchill Greets Zelenskyy in Washington
At a time of grave consequence, a wartime leader crossed the Atlantic to arrive at a White House decked in holiday decor to consult with the American president about a war in Europe.
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