Steelers Hall of Fame Running Back Franco Harris Dies at 72
Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored βThe Immaculate Reception,β considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72.
Two Dead In California Earthquake, Tens Of Thousands Still Without Power
Tens of thousands remain without power after a powerful earthquake rocked a rural stretch of the Northern California coast. Twelve injuries have been reported from the magnitude 6.4 earthquake that hit early Tuesday near Ferndale. Pacific Gas & Electric has restored power to about 40,000 customers.
CMPD Officer Passes Away
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings shared that Officer Dean Lauber has passed away.
Winter Storms Affecting Holiday Travel, Airlines Offering Waivers
Delta, United and other airlines say they are loosening their change fee policies so travelers can choose new flights and avoid the bad weather. The weather added uncertainty to what's expected to be a busy travel season. AAA estimates that nearly 113 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2. That's 4% higher than last year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Visiting The White House Today
The trip comes as Biden is set to announce new funding for Ukraine.
Child Spends $900 on Roblox
Watch your kids when they're on the phone, because they could spend $900 before you know it!
Holiday Travel Warnings: Winter Storm Will Likely Bring Delays & Cancelations
Holiday travel could be impacted by a major winter storm
Congress Moves To Ban TikTok From US Government Devices
TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday. It's the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
LA Taps Hotel Rooms as Estimated 40,000 People Live Homeless
The new mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, said Sunday her administration will start moving homeless people from tent encampments into hotels and motels through a new program that launches Tuesday.
Wells Fargo To Pay $3.7B Over Consumer Law Violations
Wells Fargo agreed to pay $3.7 billion to settle charges that it harmed consumers by charging illegal fees and interest on auto loans and mortgages, as well as incorrectly applied overdraft fees against savings and checking accounts.
Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Shakes Parts of Northern California
A strong earthquake shook parts of Northern California early Tuesday, jolting residents awake, cutting off power to thousands, and damaging homes and roads, officials said. No injuries were immediately reported.
Virginia Probes Hiring of Trooper Who Killed Teen's Family
After a former state trooper from Virginia drove across the country, kidnapped a 15-year-old California girl, killed three members of her family, then shot himself, Virginia State Police and the sheriff's office he had recently started working for said they found no warning signs during background checks before he was hired.
Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty of Rape in Los Angeles Trial
After a month-long trial and nine days of deliberations, Los Angeles jurors on Monday found Harvey Weinstein guilty of the rape and sexual assault of just one of the four accusers he was charged with abusing.
Supreme Court Temporarily Pauses Lifting Title 42 Border Restrictions
Suspense is mounting at the U.S. border with Mexico about the future of restrictions on asylum-seekers after the Supreme Court issued a temporary order to keep pandemic-era limits on migrants in place. Conservative-leaning states won a reprieve as they push to maintain a measure that allows officials to expel many asylum-seekers.
Messi Wins World Cup, Argentina Beats France On Penalties
Lionel Messi finally won the biggest prize in soccer. Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim a third World Cup title despite Kylian MbappΓ© scoring the first hat trick in a final in 56 years. Gonzalo Montiel scored the clinching penalty as Argentina won after a 3-3 draw.
Panthers Lose, But Could Still Make Playoffs
Chalk up another loss for the Carolina Panthers, this time versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, despite falling to a 5-9 record on the season their playoff hopes are still very much alive.
11 People Seriously Injured Amid Turbulence On Hawaii Flight
Eleven people were seriously hurt when a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu encountered severe turbulence shortly before landing. Passengers say unrestrained people and objects went flying when the Hawaiian Airlines flight encountered the turbulence Sunday.
AP: Twitter Bans Linking To Facebook, Instagram, Other Rivals
Twitter users will no longer be able to link to certain rival social media websites, including what the company described Sunday as βprohibited platformsβ Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon.
AP: Bond Set At $50K For Father Of July 4th Shooting Suspect
A judge on Saturday set bond at $50,000 for the father of an Illinois man charged with killing seven people at a July 4 parade who is accused of helping his son get a gun license years before the shooting on a suburban Chicago main street.
AP: 5.4 Quake Jolts West Texas, One Of State's Strongest Ever
One of the strongest earthquakes in Texas history struck Friday evening in a western region of the state that's home to oil and fracking activity. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
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