Month: March 2024

9 Brits Apprehended Illegally Crossing Canadian Border into Vermont

Swanton Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended a group of nine migrants from the United Kingdom after they illegally crossed the Canadian Border into Vermont. Agents arrested the migrants after they crashed through a landowner’s gate in an attempt to enter…

TOUR Championship raises record $6.96 million for local nonprofits in 2023

Drew Charter School in East Atlanta. (file) TOUR Championship announced a record $6.96 million charitable donation from the 2023  tournament, up from $5.5 million in 2022. The announcement was made during Drew Charter School’s annual Senior  Walk, where 32 of…

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott: “No party conversation should be involved” in bridge recovery

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott: “No party conversation should be involved” in bridge recovery – CBS News Watch CBS News Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott tells “Face the Nation” that as his city seeks federal assistance to rebuild after the Francis Scott…

Commentary: Wilton Cardinal Gregory with a prayer for peace at Easter time

Commentary: Wilton Cardinal Gregory with a prayer for peace at Easter time – CBS News Watch CBS News As we enter the season of spring, and a significant time for many faiths, the Archbishop of Washington, D.C., offers his thoughts…

Blackhawks’ Tyler Johnson puts aside frustrations to help team clear up ‘gray areas’

PHILADELPHIA — Individually, Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson has generated a solid season as a 33-year-old with a recent history of injuries. For one thing, he has stayed healthier, at least outside of the month he missed with a foot injury. The…

The New Empire’ roars to $80 million opening

LOS ANGELES — The Godzilla-King Kong combo stomped on expectations as “ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ” roared to an $80 million opening on 3,861 North American screens, according to Sunday studio estimates. The monster mash-up from Warner…

Full transcript of “Face the Nation,” March 31, 2024

3/31: Face the Nation 45:01 On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Ed O’Keefe:  Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Mike Turner  World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain  Archbishop of Washington,…

Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs

NEW YORK — Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they’re parked. According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the…

World Food Programme’s Cindy McCain says they need “full, unfettered access” into Gaza

World Food Programme’s Cindy McCain says they need “full, unfettered access” into Gaza – CBS News Watch CBS News As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues amid the war between Israel and Hamas, World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain…

Christians celebrate Easter at Church of the Holy Sepulcher in contested Jerusalem

Christians celebrate Easter at Church of the Holy Sepulcher in contested Jerusalem – CBS News Watch CBS News In Jerusalem, Easter Sunday celebrations were muted at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, believed to be the site of Jesus Christ’s…

When fans can buy tickets to Patriots’ ceremony for Tom Brady

Patriots The ceremony will be held June 12 at 7 p.m. Tom Brady will return to Gillette Stadium again on June 12. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff) Tom Brady’s induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame might be the biggest event…

Chance Perdomo, star of ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ dies

By MALLIKA SEN Actor Chance Perdomo, who rose to fame as a star of “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Gen V,” has died at age 27 following a motorcycle crash. “On behalf of the family and his representatives, it is…

King Charles makes significant public outing since cancer diagnosis

LONDON — King Charles III shook hands and chatted with onlookers after attending an Easter service at Windsor Castle on Sunday in his most significant public outing since being diagnosed with cancer last month. The king, dressed in a dark…

As World Marks Easter, ISIS Urges Global Attacks on Christians, Jews

As the Christian world celebrates Easter, the Islamic State (ISIS) is calling upon Muslims to attack Christians and Jews globally during the closing weeks of Ramadan, specifically targeting Western and democratic nations, including America, Israel, and European states, as part…

Man hurt in shooting, another killed in hit-and-run in Gage Park

A driver shot at a man and then fatally struck another with his car while fleeing the scene early Sunday in Gage Park, according to Chicago police. A man was arguing with another man, in his mid-30s, just after 1:30…

Judge: Lawsuit over pandemic-era services to NYC students with disabilities can proceed

A class-action lawsuit filed by students with disabilities and their parents claiming the city Department of Education failed to provide them with services during the pandemic will proceed, a federal judge ruled Thursday. The lawsuit was filed in 2020 during…

Hillary Clinton, Malala Yousafzai talk “Suffs” on Broadway

Hillary Clinton, Malala Yousafzai talk “Suffs” on Broadway – CBS News Watch CBS News “Suffs” (short for suffragists) is a new Broadway musical about women’s fight more than a century ago for a “radical” idea: the right to vote. Correspondent…

Biden “very sincere” about his faith, Wilton Cardinal Gregory says

Biden “very sincere” about his faith, Wilton Cardinal Gregory says – CBS News Watch CBS News Wilton Cardinal Gregory, the Archbishop of Washington, and Episcopal Bishop of Washington, the Ret. Reverend Mariann Budde, join “Face the Nation” for a conversation…

King Charles Shakes Hands With Well-Wishers After Easter Service

LONDON (AP) – King Charles III shook hands and chatted with onlookers after attending an Easter service at Windsor Castle on Sunday in his most significant public outing since being diagnosed with cancer last month. The king, dressed in a…

Caitlyn Jenner ‘Disgusted’ with Biden over Transgender Day of Visibility

Former Olympic medal-winner Caitlyn Jenner has slammed President Joe Biden for his declaration of Easter Sunday 2024 as “Transgender Day of Visibility.” “I am absolutely disgusted that Joe Biden has declared the most Holy of Holy days — a self…

Now Biden Wishes Christians a Happy Easter

The White House moved Sunday to make public its best wishes for Christians in the wake of an earlier furore arising from President Joe Biden embracing Easter Sunday as “Transgender Day of Visibility.” A statement from the White House was issued…

Tories on Pace for Worst Election Defeat in Party History Under Sunak

The Tories are on pace for their worst-ever election result according to a seat-by-seat survey which found that Rishi Sunak’s neo-liberal party may win as fewer than 100 seats in the upcoming general election. A poll of 15,000 people conducted…

‘Straight-up collusion’ drives O’Hare cost overruns

The devil is in the details. Before getting lost in the delays and cost overruns at O’Hare International Airport’s expansion project, meet Cristina and John Beran. The couple is not rich, powerful or well-connected. They run Chicago Voice & Data…

Former U.S. Rep. William Delahunt of Quincy has died at age 82

Local News Delahunt served 14 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, from 1997 to 2011, for Massachusetts’s 10th congressional district. U.S. Rep. William Delahunt, D-Mass., faces reporters during a news conference in Quincy, Mass., on Feb. 22, 2010. Former…

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra announces 80th anniversary season

ASO Music Director Natalie Stutzmann. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2024-25 Delta Classical Concert season. This marks their 80th anniversary season and Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann’s third season wielding the baton. Stutzmann was recently named “Best Conductor of the Year” at the Oper Awards, in part for her outstanding debut at the Bayreuth Festival in June…

Bishop Mariann Budde and Wilton Cardinal Gregory on “Face the Nation,” March 31, 2024 | full interview

Bishop Mariann Budde and Wilton Cardinal Gregory on “Face the Nation,” March 31, 2024 | full interview – CBS News Watch CBS News Watch Ed O’Keefe’s extended interview with Archbishop of Washington Wilton Cardinal Gregory and Bishop of Washington Rev….

Farewell, Mary Lou Teel – CBS News

Farewell, Mary Lou Teel – CBS News Watch CBS News Forty-five years ago, producer Mary Lou Teel walked in the door at CBS News, and set off on a long and accomplished journey. Without question Mary Lou is part of…

Three men charged with animal cruelty after allegedly torturing pigs

Crime “The reporting party stated her neighbors just shot two pigs in their backyard, and they were now lighting them on fire.” Three men were arrested and charged with animal cruelty after a West Springfield resident allegedly told police they…

Trump camp, White House clash over ‘Transgender Day of Visibility’

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is facing criticism from Donald Trump’s campaign and religious conservatives for proclaiming March 31 — which corresponds with Easter Sunday this year — as “Transgender Day of Visibility.” The Democratic president issued the proclamation on…

Even Beyoncé is in on the Bushwick look. But what exactly is it?

When images of Beyoncé sporting a mullet and wearing head-to-toe denim appeared in a magazine earlier this month, some fans had strong feelings about her style, which they blamed on Bushwick. “Beyoncé went to Bushwick once and now she looks…

Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Sunday Mass

ROME — Rallying from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems, Pope Francis led some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday and made a strong appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza and a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. Francis presided…

19-year-old woman killed, 4 others wounded in Austin shooting

A 19-year-old woman was killed and four others, including three teenage girls, were injured in a shooting early Sunday in Austin on the West Side. The women and teens were inside a business just after 1 a.m. in the 5300…

Chance Perdomo, Star of ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ and ‘Gen V,’ Dies in Motorcycle Crash at 27

AP — Actor Chance Perdomo, who rose to fame as a star of “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Gen V,” has died at age 27 following a motorcycle crash. “On behalf of the family and his representatives, it is with heavy hearts that we share…

Julio Rodriguez hits walk-off RBI single in bottom of 10th, Mariners beat Red Sox 4-3

Red Sox The Red Sox took a 3-1 lead in the 10th before giving up three runs in the bottom of the frame. Julio Rodriguez got the game-winning hit for the Mariners over the Red Sox on Saturday. (AP Photo/Stephen…

Transcript: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on “Face the Nation,” March 31, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg that aired on March 31, 2024. ED O’KEEFE: For the latest we’re joined by the Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. Mr. Secretary, happy Easter. Thank you for…

Thousands Baptized After Seeing ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson’s Addiction, Redemption Story in Film

Thousands of people were baptized after watching Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson’s story of addiction and redemption in the film The Blind, his daughter-in-law Korie Robertson says. “We went to Phil to talk to him about doing this movie because it’s his story. He…

Transcript: Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, on “Face the Nation,” March 31, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, that aired on March 31, 2024. ED O’KEEFE: We’re joined by the Executive Director of the World Food Program, Cindy McCain. Mrs. McCain, it’s…

Dozens of NY judges have repeatedly sent people to prison for too long, report finds

A dozen judges in New York City and nearby counties have repeatedly imposed such long criminal sentences that higher courts later decided to slash them by a total of more than 1,200 years, according to a new data analysis shared…

Legislators, principals to speak at High Point Civic Association meeting

Members of the High Point Civic Association with Sandy Springs City Councilmember Tibby DeJulio, front row center, planted daffodil bulbs at Ridgeview Charter Middle School in November 2023 were joined by a teacher with some of his students. (Provided) Members…

Roseland residents get a chance to co-own a strip mall

Lyneir Richardson recalls a photo he saw in the summer of 2020 during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. It was a picture of a man standing in front of a business with a sign that…

25 Patriots thoughts 25 days away from the NFL Draft – Boston Herald

Life in the NFL will soon slow down. Front-office members are returning to headquarters for a final set of meetings and no intentions of flying out to another Pro Day. Coaches are splitting attention between prospects and preparing veterans for…

Sandwich defeats Scituate in boys lacrosse OT thriller – Boston Herald

Harry Delman tallied the game-winning goal in overtime, while Avery Richardson had three goals and an assist as Sandwich edged Scituate 6-5 in a nonleague boys lacrosse contest. Luke Faletra registered four goals and an assist as Central Catholic edged…

Moses returns to Sandy Springs as pastor of Northwest Presbyterian

The Rev. Alex Moses (Northwest Presbyterian Church) The Rev. Alex Mose – a former Sandy Springs resident and Riverwood High School graduate – has returned to serve as pastor of Northwest Presbyterian Church. A six-member Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) consisting…

How to watch today’s NC State vs. Duke Elite 8 men’s March Madness game: Livestream options, game time, more

Jared McCain #0 of the Duke Blue Devils controls the ball during the 1st half of the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament game against the Houston Cougars at American Airlines Center on March 29, 2024 in…

With logjam over police discipline broken, Snelling faces early leadership test

Since he was named Chicago police superintendent last year, Larry Snelling has repeatedly called for fairness toward officers accused of wrongdoing, and accountability for those who’ve committed misconduct. And now, as the future of police discipline in Chicago comes into…

For better or worse, Shohei Ohtani once again baseball’s biggest story

In recent years, Major League Baseball has struggled to promote its stars. While other leagues have positioned their players as some of the most famous people in the world — think Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, LeBron James, etc. — many…

What if top three needs can’t be filled in 2024 NFL Draft? – Boston Herald

With free agency and the NFL Annual Meeting behind the Patriots, the franchise’s primary focus is on pro days and next month’s NFL Draft. Patriots fans have plenty of questions about what the team will do and what’s real and…

Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne killed in crash – Chicago Tribune

Today is Sunday, March 31, the 91st day of 2024. There are 275 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 31, 1931, Notre Dame college football coach Knute Rockne, 43, was killed in the crash of…

What’s open and closed for Easter? See which stores and restaurants are operating today.

Where do Easter traditions come from? Good Question. Where do Easter traditions come from? Good Question. 03:06 Millions of Americans will celebrate Easter with family and friends this Sunday, which could require a last-minute run for treats before the egg…

Blanket pot pardons details coming Wednesday

There is little question that a plan from Gov. Maura Healey to forgive people with past cannabis possession convictions in Massachusetts will glide through an elected body tasked with reviewing judicial nominations and pardons. But some members of the Governor’s…