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Rapper Lil Durk arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot 583h3m
Updated: Oct. 25, 2024 at 8:02 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Chicago rapper Lil Durk was arrested and jailed in Florida on federal charges Thursday night, according to media reports.
Prosecutors to recommend resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents 5xu36
Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 10:23 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón will announce his decision Thursday regarding the possible resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have been in prison for decades in the killing of their parents.
Biden discusses making prescription drugs more affordable 2e2i5r
Updated: Oct. 22, 2024 at 5:39 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright and The Associated Press
President Joe Biden was in New Hampshire taking part in an official event on Tuesday.
TGI Fridays preparing to declare bankruptcy, reports say 4hy4q
Updated: Oct. 22, 2024 at 8:05 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Struggling restaurant chain TGI Fridays is getting ready to declare bankruptcy, according to media reports.
About a dozen TGI Fridays locations closed in past month, reports say 1i3n5u
Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 8:16 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Casual dining chain TGI Friday has closed about a dozen locations across the country in the past month, according to media reports.
Big Lots to close 56 more stores 1d5d68
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 8:20 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Discount retailer Big Lots said it intends to close dozens more stores across the country.
True Value declares bankruptcy, intends to sell itself to rival 6a127
Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 11:05 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
A hardware company has decided to sell itself to a rival, but to facilitate the sale, it must declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Big Lots lists dozens of stores it intends to close 2k426c
Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 2:10 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Troubled discount retailer Big Lots intends to add dozens of additional stores to its closures list.
Spoiler alert: Third-party presidential candidates sometimes have ripple effects on major party campaigns 2v3lr
Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 7:00 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Here's who to watch as Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump vie for the presidency.
4 killed in house explosion 4yc1e
Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 10:33 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Four people have died after a house exploded in Ohio, authorities say.
Ford entices potential EV owners with free home charger installation 3c5j6o
Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 11:53 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
For those auto buyers who are curious about electric vehicles but are concerned about charging, Ford is sweetening the pot.
Biden welcomes Team USA’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes to the White House 1s4472
Updated: Sep. 30, 2024 at 12:15 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
President Joe Biden welcomed Olympic and Paralympic athletes to the White House as a thank you to those who represented Team USA in the 2024 Paris Games.
All Salt Life stores are closing as brand is sold in bankruptcy proceedings 6930s
Updated: Sep. 30, 2024 at 10:13 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Salt Life’s new owners are closing all of the company’s retail locations.
More stores added to Big Lots closure list l4u60
Updated: Sep. 25, 2024 at 9:37 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
About 50 Big Lots locations have been added to a closures list as the retailer pares down its stores amid bankruptcy procedures.
Tropical Storm Helene forms as portions of Florida are under advisories 1wi4a
Updated: Sep. 24, 2024 at 7:57 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Tropical Storm Helene has formed, the National Hurricane Center reported Tuesday, as it continues to head toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Food delivery service Yelloh, formerly known as Schwan’s, to cease operations 4h676v
Updated: Sep. 24, 2024 at 8:35 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Yelloh, a food delivery service company formerly known as Schwan’s, announced Monday that it will cease operations in November.
Champion women’s soccer team is first from league to visit White House 6xb46
Updated: Sep. 23, 2024 at 10:53 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
President Joe Biden welcomed the National Women’s Soccer League champions Gotham FC to the White House on Monday.
Biden marks National Hispanic Heritage Month with White House reception 725jj
Updated: Sep. 18, 2024 at 6:53 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
The contributions, histories and cultures of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America are being celebrated.
Biden takes part in wildfire season response briefing 6t6o3p
Updated: Sep. 17, 2024 at 1:24 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
President Joe Biden is participating in a briefing Tuesday regarding the ongoing wildfire season response and federal efforts to reduce wildfire risk.
2 astronauts stuck at space station discuss their extended stay 314f59
Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 2:41 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will talk to the press Friday about their unexpectedly lengthy mission via an Earth to space call.
BurgerFi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, reports say 5n3to
Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 10:22 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
BurgerFi International filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday, according to media reports.
Tropical Storm Francine forms in Gulf of Mexico, expected to become hurricane before making landfall 33314g
Updated: Sep. 9, 2024 at 2:13 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center say a tropical disturbance has strengthened into Tropical Storm Francine in the Gulf of Mexico Monday morning.
Big Lots files for bankruptcy, may close additional stores 6lw73
Updated: Sep. 9, 2024 at 9:28 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Big Lots announced that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday.
Kroger websites, mobile apps appear to be back online following reported outages 703m5m
Updated: Sep. 6, 2024 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Kroger apps and websites appear to be back up and running as of Friday afternoon.
Americans expected to bet a record amount this NFL season 5n5uk
Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 2:48 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Betting on sports is now live and legal in 38 states and Washington, D.C.
‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor Obi Ndefo dies 41l18
Updated: Sep. 4, 2024 at 8:02 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Tributes are pouring in for actor Obi Ndefo, who played Bodie Wells in the TV series “Dawson’s Creek” and also had a recurring role in “Stargate SG-1.”
Avoid the bite, avoid the disease: Tips to avoid West Nile and similar illnesses spread by bug bites 3n533h
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 9:59 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Mosquitoes are more than just a biting nuisance. They, along with ticks, are also vectors for nasty diseases.
Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers blamed for sickening more than 400 people, CDC says 651047
Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 2:37 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug istration said they are continuing to investigate a multistate salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 400 people.
Biden designates Springfield race riot site a national monument b1n1s
Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 1:49 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Biden was ed by civil rights leaders, community and elected officials as he signed a proclamation to designate the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument.
Dozens of candy and snack products sold at Walmart, Target, Dollar General recalled for possible salmonella contamination 4k55h
Updated: Aug. 15, 2024 at 2:53 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Palmer Candy was notified by a supplier its liquid coating could potentially have been contaminated by salmonella from a supplier’s ingredient.
14-year-old dies after collapsing during football practice 91h7
Updated: Aug. 14, 2024 at 1:19 PM EDT
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By WTVY Staff and Kimberly Wright
A high school football player in Alabama died Tuesday afternoon after suffering a medical emergency at football practice during drills.
UAW files complaint against Trump and Musk after social media interview, alleging threats and intimidation 2w6o6y
Updated: Aug. 13, 2024 at 12:51 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
The United Auto Workers said Tuesday it’s filing federal labor charges against Donald Trump and Elon Musk after their comments during Musk’s interview of Trump that streamed on Musk’s social media platform X.
LL Flooring files for bankruptcy, 94 stores to close 233h3
Updated: Aug. 13, 2024 at 7:29 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, has started Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and is closing 94 stores, the company announced Sunday.
Regions says debit card glitch is resolved 315w6t
Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 1:28 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Regions Bank said via social media replies that a glitch that was causing its customers’ debit cards to be declined has been resolved.
2 restaurant chains file for bankruptcy 1j6l2p
Updated: Aug. 5, 2024 at 11:05 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Two restaurant chains - World of Beer and Buca di Beppo - have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid financial headwinds.
FDA approves blood test for colon cancer 336ro
Updated: Jul. 29, 2024 at 9:11 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Shield is approved as a screening method for those 45 and older who are at average risk for colon cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S.
Boar’s Head recalls more than 207,000 pounds of deli products over possible listeria contamination 6f6m1o
Updated: Jul. 26, 2024 at 9:01 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc., is recalling all of its liverwurst currently available for sale over concerns the products may be contaminated with listeria.
‘There was no hesitation; it was an instinct’: Off-duty firefighter jumps in to save man drowning in river 1q1i5k
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 8:39 PM EDT
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By Emma Dollenmayer, Kimberly Wright and Andrew McMunn
Steve Hunt was off-duty when he saw a man fighting for his life in the Cape Fear River. He immediately knew what to do.
Big Lots plans dozens of store closures this year 243c6g
Updated: Jul. 10, 2024 at 1:38 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
The retailer said it currently expects to open three stores and close 35 to 40 stores this year.
Some victims of notorious reform schools in Florida will be eligible for compensation 6ky5h
Updated: Jun. 23, 2024 at 1:35 PM EDT
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By WJHG Newsroom and Kimberly Wright
It sets aside $20 million for the victims, as well as creates a process for the former students at both the Dozier School for Boys and the Okeechobee School to make claims for the decades of abuse victims endured at the school.
3 swimmers die despite rescue efforts while visiting Florida beach 91h2j
Updated: Jun. 22, 2024 at 2:32 PM EDT
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By WJHG Newsroom, Kimberly Wright and Jordan Gartner
The three young men, all from Alabama, arrived in Panama City Beach, Florida, on Friday afternoon and soon after went swimming.
Senator, of Indigenous communities react to Catholic Church’s apology for role in Indian boarding schools 6t6z1y
Updated: Jun. 22, 2024 at 11:33 AM EDT
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By Steve Kirch and Kimberly Wright
For decades, Indian boarding schools forced children to assimilate and abandon their traditional languages, dress and customs. Hundreds died there.
Missing 8-month-old’s maternal grandparents arrested, ing parents and other grandparents in custody 6wwg
Updated: Jun. 13, 2024 at 10:56 AM EDT
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By Mitch Carter , Liz DeSantis and Kimberly Wright
The maternal grandparents of missing 8-month-old Miya Rudd, Taletha and David Tucker, who have been raising her three siblings, were arrested late Wednesday afternoon on warrants, Kentucky State Police said.
Cucumbers that were shipped to 14 states recalled over salmonella concerns 1a1x6u
Updated: Jun. 3, 2024 at 8:13 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, said the recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk from May 17 to May 24 to retail distribution centers, wholesalers and food service distributors in 14 states.
Fiji Water bottles recalled due to manganese, bacteria i4m5t
Updated: May 31, 2024 at 10:05 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
The recall was originally issued in March, but the Food and Drug istration updated its classification recently to Class III, which is the lowest level of concern.
Cracker Barrel plans improvements to store and restaurant to stay relevant, company says 6a383b
Updated: May 30, 2024 at 2:11 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
They said they want the improvements to “delight existing and new guests.”
Ocean water is seeping beneath ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ causing ‘vigorous melting,’ report says 177243
Updated: May 23, 2024 at 12:07 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
The researchers said they are concerned that scientists have underestimated the likelihood of the glacier’s collapse.
Brig. Gen. ‘Bud’ Anderson, the last of the American WWII triple aces, dies at 102 6y5v4k
Updated: May 20, 2024 at 10:46 AM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
He flew 116 combat missions, destroying 16 and 1/4 enemy aircraft in aerial combat and another on the ground. He also served as a test pilot.
Scottie Scheffler, charged with assault after officer dragged near fatal crash, tees off at PGA Championship 4sd5
Updated: May 17, 2024 at 8:29 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright and DOUG FERGUSON
In a span of four hours, the top-ranked golfer in the world was arrested wearing gym shorts and a T-shirt, dressed in an orange jail shirt for his mug shot, returned to Valhalla Golf Club in golf clothes and made his 10:08 a.m. second-round tee time.
Biden pays tribute to fallen officers at memorial service x413t
Updated: May 15, 2024 at 12:33 PM EDT
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By Kimberly Wright
The service at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., was held as part of National Police Week, which recognizes those who were killed in the line of duty.