WABC By Jesse Zanger, Naveen Dhaliwal Click here for updates on this story STATEN ISLAND, New York (WCBS) — A 1-year-old girl is recovering after being thrown down a garbage chute on Staten Island on Monday, police said. Investigators say the child’s father called 911 at around 3:15 p.m. and officers quickly responded to an
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Extremely high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been found in a small sampling of reusable menstrual pads and panties, according to a new study. “Whether we wear feminine hygiene products or not, we will all be exposed,” said senior study author Graham Peaslee,
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By Shania Shelton and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Justice said Tuesday it has reached out to Jeffrey Epstein’s former associate Ghislaine Maxwell for a meeting amid backlash over the administration’s handling of files related to Epstein. “Justice demands courage. For the first time, the Department of Justice is reaching out to
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By Van Jones, CNN (CNN) — The loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner is devastating. For millions of us, especially those of us who grew up Black in America during the 1980s, he wasn’t just an actor. He was family. He was possibility. He was hope. Before Barack and Michelle Obama entered the White House, we had
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By Christian Olaniran Click here for updates on this story HARFORD COUNTY, Maryland (WJZ) — A Maryland woman has been sentenced to 180 years for setting a Harford County town home on fire, which killed three of her roommates and another woman, according to the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office. Bobbie Sue Hodge, 66, was
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Coca-Cola confirmed Tuesday that it will release a new Coke made with cane sugar. The announcement follows a social media post from President Donald Trump last week in which he claimed he persuaded the company to replace high-fructose corn syrup. The company revealed in its earnings report
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By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Stephen Colbert gained a little help from his friends and late-night rivals on Monday, his first night back on “The Late Show” since announcing that CBS is ending the legendary show. NBC’s Jimmy Fallon, HBO’s John Oliver, and Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart were among the faces in the “Late
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By Alexander Rodway, CNN (CNN) — Over lunch of grilled shabout, or freshwater carp, at one of Halfeti’s floating restaurants, visitors might ponder what life was once like on the old streets, now abandoned several feet below the surface of the water. Halfeti is one of several settlements in the Şanlıurfa Province of southeastern Turkey
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By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A new photo of Prince George has been released by Kensington Palace to mark the young royal’s 12th birthday. In his final birthday before hitting his teens, George – who is second in line to the British throne – can be seen looking happy and relaxed in the new
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By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s tariffs could have an unintended side effect: making homeownership even less affordable for many Americans. A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce estimates that the average cost of building a US home could rise by an additional $14,000 by the end of 2027 if
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By Jeremy Herb and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified and released new intelligence documents Friday that she claimed were evidence of a “treasonous conspiracy” by top Obama administration officials to manufacture the notion that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election. But the allegations conflate and misrepresent
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Venus Williams enjoyed a winning return to competitive tennis after 16 months away as she reached the quarterfinals of the women’s doubles at the DC Open alongside Hailey Baptiste. The all-American pair defeated compatriot Clervie Ngounoue and the retiring Eugenie Bouchard 6-3, 6-1 in the round of 16 for
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By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — At the murder trial for James Craig, the Colorado man accused of poisoning and killing his wife, lawyers aren’t the only ones asking witnesses questions. Jurors, too, are able to ask witnesses questions about their testimony, thanks to a unique law in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Opening statements in the
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By Suyin Haynes, CNN (CNN) — While a British summer is never a guarantee of hot weather, there’s one thing you can be sure of: Brits will be going to the beach. For centuries, and in all kinds of weather, the British have licked ice creams, strolled piers and dropped coins in arcade games at
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By Manu Raju, Sarah Ferris and Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday said he does not plan to allow votes on any measures related to the Jeffrey Epstein case in the House’s final week in Washington before a weekslong recess, despite intense pressure from some of his own GOP members to
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Get ready to believe once more. Apple TV+ announced that Season 4 of the award-winning, feel-good comedy series “Ted Lasso” has begun production, sharing a first-look photo featuring cast members Jason Sudeikis, Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham and Jeremy Swift. The release detailed that principal photography began Monday in Kansas
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By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services said Monday that it’s undertaking an initiative to reform the country’s organ donation system, after a federal investigation found that one organization in the Kentucky region began the process to take organs from people who may not have been dead. A
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By Brian Stelter and Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — When the White House took control of the so-called “press pool” that accompanies the president, journalists worried that the Trump administration would use that power to punish news outlets. First it was the Associated Press; now it’s the Wall Street Journal. On Monday, the White House
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By Cornell Barnard Click here for updates on this story DUBLIN, California (KGO) — Hundreds showed up Saturday to protest the possible reopening of a former women’s prison in Dublin with a disturbing and notorious history. The Trump administration has proposed converting the former Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin into an ICE detention center. However,
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By Austen Erblat Click here for updates on this story ARAPAHOE, Colorado (KCNC) — A baby raccoon was awoken from its adorable slumber after being spotted in the engine compartment of a semi-truck in Colorado. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday that animal control officers were dispatched to the truck and found the
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KCRA, RYDE HOTEL, CNN By Andres Valle Click here for updates on this story WALNUT GROVE, California (KCRA) — Nearly all of the peacocks at the historic Ryde Hotel in Walnut Grove have gone missing within the past week, prompting an investigation by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. The Ryde Hotel, located deep in the
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CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” died Sunday in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, according to local police. He was 54. Warner was swimming at Playa Grande near the town of Cahuita in
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died, according to a source close to the actor. He was 54. Warner died in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, where he was on vacation with his
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By Lauren Schwentker Click here for updates on this story INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (WRTV) — This weekend marked a painful milestone for Ashlynne Walker and her family, the 17th anniversary of the death of her sister, Chanelle Walker-Wells, who was tragically killed by gun violence. “She was a beautiful person, sister, mother, daughter and she was
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By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Roughly 700 active-duty US Marines who were mobilized last month to respond to protests in Los Angeles are being sent home from the mission, the Pentagon said Monday. “With stability returning to Los Angeles, the Secretary has directed the redeployment of the 700 Marines whose presence sent a clear
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By Imani Clement Click here for updates on this story MONSON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A car crashed into a Massachusetts summer camp pool, narrowly missing campers swimming in the pool, the Monson Police Department said. The incident happened Sunday afternoon at the Sunsetview Campground on Town Farm Road in Monson. The driver accidentally drove into
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By Justin Schecker Click here for updates on this story VOLUSIA COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — A Volusia sheriff’s deputy checked the immigration status of a Colombian woman last Saturday in New Smyrna Beach before arresting her for having a dog on the beach in violation of a county ordinance. “The edict is out there, and
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By David Jones Click here for updates on this story NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida (WESH) — A young surfer says he is lucky he still has his foot after a scary encounter with a shark off the coast of New Smyrna Beach on Friday. Sam Hollis, 18, said it was a normal day of surf
Continue Reading WESH, SAM HOLLIS, CNN By David Jones Click here for updates on this story NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida (WESH) — A young surfer says he is lucky he still has his foot after a scary encounter with a shark off the coast of New Smyrna Beach on Friday. Sam Hollis, 18, said it was a
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By Regina Ahn Click here for updates on this story COLUMBIA, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — Columbia borough police department says it is getting closer to charging suspects in the theft of more than 100 vases from a cemetery around Memorial Day weekend. “There’s some names that have been given to us that we are actively investigating
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