Bill Cosby loses appeal of sexual assault conviction
A Pennsylvania appeals court rejected Bill Cosby’s bid to overturn his sexual assault conviction Tuesday over issues including the trial judge’s decision to let five other accusers testify.
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Police: Slain Alabama teen Aniah Blanchard tried to grab kidnapper’s gun
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Police wrote in a court record filed Wednesday that they believe the slain daughter of a well-known UFC fighter fought back against her assailant. Twenty-nine-year-old Ibraheem Yazeed faces capital murder charges in the death of Aniah…
Pelosi OKs drafting of impeachment articles against Trump
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House is moving forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Pelosi delivered the historic announcement as Democrats push…
Buffalo bishop under fire for handling of misconduct resigns
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Buffalo has resigned following widespread criticism over how he handled allegations of clergy sexual misconduct. Pope Francis on Wednesday accepted Bishop Richard Malone’s resignation and named the bishop…
Bail hearing set for Mississippi man tried 6 times on murder
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A bail hearing has been set for a Mississippi man who has been tried six times for murder. Montgomery County Circuit Judge Joseph Loper scheduled the hearing for Dec. 16 in Walthall. The U.S. Supreme Court…
‘Frozen 2’ ices competition again with record Thanksgiving
By ANDREW DALTON LOS ANGELES (AP) - “Frozen 2” kept a wintry wind at its back in its second week, setting a Thanksgiving record with a whopping box office bounty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwzLiQZDw2I#action=share Disney’s ice princess sequel brought in $85.3 million in…
No more menthol cigarettes: Massachusetts bans flavored tobacco, vape products
Massachusetts’ governor signed into law Wednesday a groundbreaking ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products, including menthol cigarettes.
Jimmy Carter out of hospital after treatment for brain bleed
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been released from Emory University Hospital in Atlanta after recovering from surgery to relieve pressure on his brain caused by bleeding from a fall.
Trump donates 3rd-quarter salary to help fight opioid crisis
President Donald Trump is donating his third-quarter salary to help tackle the nation’s opioid epidemic.
Stop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs
NEW YORK (AP) - Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food safety experts say don’t - repeat don’t - wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day. Germs that sicken people…
BREAKING: Airspace violation in Washington prompts White House lockdown, U.S. Capitol evacuation
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Capitol and its office buildings were briefly evacuated amid concerns about a small aircraft in the area. Officials say the plane violated airspace rules in the restricted area on Tuesday. The evacuations were ordered as…
Better, Stronger, Faster: Bulldog Gets Bionic Leg
(KGW) — It's Christmas time at the Audova's family home in Lafayette, Oregon. Their yard is decorated with candy canes and snowmen. The stockings are hung with care and there's a pitter patter of paws just about everywhere. Kim and…
President Trump to sign the PACT Act, criminalizing certain acts of animal cruelty
President Donald Trump is expected to sign into law the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act. Trump is scheduled to sign the bill at in the Oval Office on Monday afternoon. Once signed, an offender of the law can…
North Carolina woman 'hunting' for new nail place after witnessing deer butchering inside salon
(WXII/NBC News) – A High Point University student says she had a very strange experience at a North Carolina nail salon. Morgan Taylor claims that after getting a pedicure a woman began butchering what Taylor overheard was deer meat inside…
Autopsies Ordered in Double Killing in Gulfport Fugitive Standoff In Texas
Autopsies have been ordered on the two men, including Gulfport fugitive, Roderick Bowers, who were killed in a standoff at an apartment complex in Montgomery County, Texas early Friday morning. Bowers' body was found along with the body of a…
Gabby Easterwood with Live Updates on Gulfport Fugitive Stand Off and Death in Texas
News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood provides live updates in WXXV News morning shows as information continues to develop in the overnight death of a Gulfport fugitive wanted for murder, kidnapping and assault, and the investigation into the death of the…
Gulfport Fugitive One of Two Men Dead After Stand Off at Texas Apartment Complex
Wanted for murder, considered armed and dangerous, and an entire apartment complex and neighborhood on lock down overnight as Texas law enforcement worked to close in on Gulfport fugitive Roderick Bowers overnight. The scene unfolded Thursday night at Harmony Park…
Louisiana officer won’t face charges in 94 mph crash that killed 1-year-old
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A Louisiana police officer who crashed a speeding sports car while off duty will face no criminal charges in the death of a child. Prosecutors cleared Christopher Manuel of negligent homicide, even though investigators say…
Alabama priest accused of sexually harassing cruise ship masseuse
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Catholic church officials in Alabama confirm that a man accused of sexually harassing a massage technician aboard a cruise ship is a local priest. News outlets report the Archdiocese of Mobile, Alabama, declined to comment on…
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to undergo brain surgery
By JAY REEVES and SHAMEKA DUDLEY-LOWE ATLANTA (AP) - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was admitted to a hospital on Monday evening for a surgery to relieve pressure on his brain, caused by bleeding due to his recent falls, his…
Starbucks red cups, holiday drinks to return November 7
The holidays are arriving in Starbucks stores in the United States and Canada on Thursday, November 7. To celebrate the start of the season, Starbucks is giving customers who order a handcrafted holiday beverage of any size at participating Starbucks…
Dying dad watches son play basketball one last time
(WXII) — Thanks to technology, a dying father in North Carolina was able to watch his son play basketball one last time. Kevin Garret was diagnosed with urachal cancer, a rare bladder cancer, four years ago. Doctors recently gave Garrett…
Man stabbed to death over Popeyes chicken sandwich in Maryland
A man was stabbed to death outside of a Popeyes in Oxon Hill, Maryland on Monday night. It all happened at around 7:00 p.m. when a fight allegedly started inside the Popeyes and spilled out into the parking lot where…
Astros Defeated In World Series: What Last Night's Game Means for History Making Sports Bet in Ms.
Imagine having millions of dollars on the line, all hinging on your favorite baseball team winning a game. It's something Jim McIngvale, also known as "Mattress Mack," knows all too well and experienced firsthand as his favorite team, the Houston…