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Missouri mom desperate for kidney uses signs to find a donor

One local mother is desperate to find a live kidney donor. Her campaign has expanded to include social media posts, signs in her front yard, coverage by local news outlets, and decals on her family's personal vehicles.

How to pick a pumpkin that won’t rot on your porch (at least not right away)

Nothing dampens the mood of an early autumn afternoon like finding out your pumpkins are prematurely rotting on the porch.

'I fight kids': Teen recalls getting brutally beaten at L.A. McDonald's

"I want her to go to jail,” the girl's mother, Angelina, said of the one caught on video punching her daughter. “I want her to feel what my baby feels every night. She's in pain. She's hurting. I will not sleep until she's behind bars.

Video shows trooper dragged by car during Massachusetts traffic stop

A fugitive allegedly caught on camera dragging a Massachusetts State Police trooper with his car in Brockton, Massachusetts Wednesday evening has been captured, according to authorities.

Jury clears 3 men in the last trial tied to the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

A jury has acquitted three men in the last trial connected to a plan to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

'Pandemonium, man': Armored truck spills $100K on North Carolina road, bystanders grab cash

An estimated $100,000 in cash went flying from an armored truck in North Carolina earlier this week, and local police are trying to track down anyone who grabbed some of the money during the incident.

Coke invites you to taste AI-created mystery flavor

Coca-Cola used artificial intelligence and human insights to come up with its new limited-edition Coca-Cola Y3000 flavor.

Around the world

Concerns grow as Kim Jong Un meets with Vladimir Putin

U.S. officials are watching with concern as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

US military orders new interviews on the deadly 2021 Afghan airport attack as criticism persists

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon's Central Command has ordered interviews of roughly two dozen more service members who were at the Kabul airport when suicide bombers attacked during U.S. forces' chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, as criticism persists that the deadly assault could have been stopped.

Top EU official heads to an Italian island struggling with migrant influx as Italy toughens stance

MILAN (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to travel Sunday to the Italian island of Lampedusa, which was overwhelmed with thousands of migrants arrivals this week, at the invitation of Italy’s premier, who is calling for a naval blockade of North Africa.

Italian air force aircraft crashes during an acrobatic exercise. A girl on the ground was killed

MILAN (AP) — An aircraft of the Italian acrobatic air team the Frecce Tricolori crashed on Saturday during a practice run outside the northern city of Turin, killing a child on the ground, Italian media reported.

China halted spy balloon program some time after US downed device: report

China has reportedly stopped its spy balloon operations seven months after one of its balloons was spotted in skies above the U.S. Sources familiar with China’s spy balloons told CNN that Chinese leaders have made the decision to not launch additional balloons after one was shot down by the U.S.

Milley: 'Skeptical' North Korean arms would make a big difference for Russia in Ukraine

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said that a potential arms deal between North Korea and Russia may not make a big difference in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “Would it have a huge difference? I’m skeptical of that,” Milley said Friday, according to The Associated Press.

Activists in Europe mark the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in police custody in Iran

LONDON (AP) — Hundreds gathered in central London on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman who died in police custody in Iran last year, sparking worldwide protests against the country's conservative Islamic theocracy.

Technology

Arm Holdings shares gain nearly 25% in biggest initial public offering since late 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of U.K. chip designer Arm Holdings rose almost 25% in their stock market debut, in the largest initial public offering of shares in nearly two years. The shares opened at $56.10 on the Nasdaq Thursday after having been priced at $51.

Cisco shapes its strategy for Ethernet-based AI networks

Cisco is on a mission to make sure Ethernet is the chief underpinning for artificial intelligence networks now and in the future.

In San Francisco, Kenya's president woos American tech companies despite increasing taxes at home

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s president is wooing American tech companies, promising a business-friendly environment — even though he has raised taxes on businesses at home. President William Ruto made the appeal in an address to leading U.S.

Did Microsoft use AI to generate an athlete's obituary?

Microsoft is facing allegations that it used artificial intelligence to write Brandon Hunter's obituary, and the results were, to put it lightly, bad.

Editorial: User trust in Google takes another hit

Tech titan reaches settlement agreement after state said it collected location data without user consent.

Apple will update iPhone 12 in France after regulators said it emitted too much radiation

Apple has agreed to install updates for iPhone 12 smartphones in France after French regulators ordered the company to stop selling the model.

Cyber Leaders Exchange 2023: DARPA’s Perri Adams on evolving the use of AI to secure cyberspace

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has launched two programs — one a challenge offering $4 million to the top winner — aimed at evolving the use of AI to secure software. We get the details from DARPA’s Perri Adams.

Sports News

Zach Wilson back in New York spotlight

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (ABC4 Sports) - This was supposed to be the season Zach Wilson sat back and learned from one of the greatest to ever do it.

Photos: Bay Area high school football Week 4, 2023

San Ramon Valley at McClymonds in Danville, Sacred Heart Prep at Hillsdale in San Mateo, Monte Vista at Amador Valley in Pleasanton, Piedmont Hills at Silver Creek in San Jose, St. Mary's vs. De La Salle in Concord were the high school football games photographed during Week 4 of the 2023 season.

After two surgeries, San Jose Sharks prospect is again all smiles. What’s next for the 20-year-old?

Gannon Laroque glad to be back as he and other San Jose Sharks prospects take part in Rookie Faceoff in Las Vegas

Bills, Sabres owner Terry Pegula denies allegations of racist comments

The suit alleges those comments were "swept under the rug" and the comments were not properly investigated by the league.

No. 7 Penn State defense gets five takeaways and pulls away from Illinois in 30-13 victory

Cam Miller, Abdul Carter, Daequan Dixon and Johnny Hardy had interceptions and No. 7 Penn State took advantage of five Illinois turnovers to beat the Illini 30-13.

Former Phillies manager Charlie Manuel suffers stroke while in surgery; doctors remove blood clot

Charlie Manuel, who led the Philadelphia Phillies to the 2008 World Series title, suffered a stroke while in surgery Saturday, the team announced.

Missouri upsets No. 15 Kansas State on walk-off 61-yard field goal

Harrison Mevis drilled a 61-yard field goal as time expired to propel the unranked Missouri Tigers over their conference rival, No. 15 Kansas State, Saturday.

Politics News

Democrats pushing to restore child tax credit after poverty increase

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) -- Democrats and the Biden Administration are again trying to renew the expanded child tax credit. New figures show that since it ended, child poverty has doubled. New Jersey Senator Cory Booker (D) says Congress allowed child poverty to spike.

Feds sending $100M, more housing vouchers to help with NYC migrant crisis: Rep. Goldman

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The White House plans to send $100 million in previously promised aid and allocate thousands of housing vouchers in New York City to help alleviate the migrant crisis, New York Rep. Dan Goldman told PIX11 News on Wednesday.

UPDATE: Push begins to protect abortion rights in Nevada Constitution

A petition initiative to protect abortion rights in the Nevada Constitution was filed Thursday, beginning a long process to approval that could further shield rights already in state law.

Ken Paxton acquitted on all impeachment charges

The Texas Senate on Saturday acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton on all articles of impeachment he faced during a nearly two-week trial, salvaging a political career admired by conservatives nationwide but mired in years of legal concerns.

In victory for Trump, Florida GOP won't require signing loyalty oath to run in presidential primary

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Republican Party of Florida voted Friday against requiring candidates running in the state's presidential primary to pledge to support the eventual nominee, ensuring former President Donald Trump won't have to sign an oath to compete in the March election alongside Gov.

Speaker McCarthy faces triangle of troubles

House Speaker McCarthy faces even more trouble than a potential government shutdown after an especially rocky week, including threats to oust him as speaker.

California goes on offense against Big Oil

California is one of the country’s top oil and gas producers, and Chevron, one of the defendants, is headquartered in the state.