Jobless rate for Black Americans drops as others rise
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK Black Americans were the only U.S. racial or ethnic group to see a
2023-09-02 06:20
Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty in Georgia election case, won't attend arraignment hearing
Rudy Giuliani has pleaded not guilty to Georgia charges that accuse him of trying, along with former President Donald Trump and others, to illegally overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state
2023-09-02 06:17
Who could replace McConnell? Trump has a critical view of the possible short list
It would be a mistake to presuppose these are the final days of Sen. Mitch McConnell's record-setting run as the Republican leader in the Senate. But his recent public freezing spells make it imprudent not to consider what comes next.
2023-09-02 05:51
From ‘jorts’ to clear backpacks, US back-to-school spending to hit record high this year
By Kailyn Rhone See-through backpacks and jean shorts are among the popular last-minute purchases ahead of the new
2023-09-02 05:50
Oregon suspect, who escaped while fully shackled, taken into custody after found stuck in muddy pit
An aggravated murder suspect who escaped a psychiatric hospital in Oregon while shackled at the arms, legs and stomach was taken back into custody after an unusual rescue, authorities announced Friday.
2023-09-02 05:23
Lady Gaga dedicates her Las Vegas Residency performance of jazz classics to her late mentor and friend Tony Bennett
The Grammy Award winner also dedicated a song to Tony Bennett's wife Susan Benedetto who was present in the audience
2023-09-02 04:50
5 Dalton Youth Detention Center employees indicted following teen's in-custody death
A Whitfield County grand jury has indicted five Department of Juvenile Justice employees in connection with an August 2022 in-custody death at the Dalton Youth Detention Center, according to a news release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
2023-09-02 04:19
Powered by wind, this $10B transmission line will carry more energy than the Hoover Dam
Executives with one of the largest wind and solar energy development companies in the world are gathering with federal officials on the dusty plains of New Mexico to mark the groundbreaking of what will be the largest renewable energy infrastructure project in the United States
2023-09-02 03:58
Failed GOP gubernatorial candidate says Trump told her to 'talk differently about abortion'
Failed Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon said former President Donald Trump advised her to "talk differently about abortion," as she took a hardline approach on the issue during her bid to unseat Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last year.
2023-09-02 03:58
What we know about Austin shopping centre shooting
A shooting outside a shopping centre in the Texas city of Austin left one victim dead and another with critical injuries. The incident, which also left the gunman dead, took place near The Arboretum on Thursday evening. Police say that any relationship between the gunman and victims was not immediately known, and Austin Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson declined to give more details about the shooting. Here is everything we know: Where and when did the shooting take place? The violence unfolded at The Arboretum, an upscale outdoor shopping mall on Austin’s north side. Authorities say that it started at 5pm on Thursday 31 August and that by 5.07pm responding police had found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. The shooting is believed to have taken place near the mall’s Teapioca Lounge. At 5.11pm, police, firefighters and medics began treating a victim, who was taken to a hospital at 5.17pm. Two other people were also evaluated for minor injuries. By 5.20pm, two people, one of whom was the gunman, had been declared dead at the scene. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire and Explosives (ATF) and the local bomb squad responded to the scene because of reports of an explosion being heard. However, no explosives were found at the scene, police said. “I would like to offer condolences to the families of the victims, in addition to the multiple witnesses that witnessed the tragedy here today,” said Chief Henderson. Who was killed in the shooting? Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services say that both people killed in the shooting were adults. Investigators say they do not yet know if there was any relationship between the gunman and the victims. The identity of the gunman has not yet been released, Reaction from the owner of the shopping mall A spokesperson for the Washington Prime Group, the owner of The Arboretum, released a statement following the incident. “We are deeply saddened by this senseless act. The safety of our guests, retailers and employees is our top priority. We are working closely with the Austin Police Department as they investigate this isolated incident,” the statement read.
2023-09-02 03:51
Emma Stone wows Venice as sex-mad reanimated corpse
With Emma Stone as a sexually voracious reanimated corpse in "Poor Things" and Wes Anderson presenting his take on Roald Dahl, the Venice Film Festival was taken...
2023-09-02 03:50
Bodycam video shows Ohio police fatally shooting pregnant black woman
Ta'Kiya Young, 21, appears to advance the car towards an Ohio officer before a single shot is fired.
2023-09-02 03:48