Eric Carmen, singer-songwriter of 'All By Myself' and 'Hungry Eyes,' dies at 74 The pop crooner was behind some of the biggest power ballads of the 1970s and '80s. His wife said he died in his sleep. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
A new Kobe Bryant statue has multiple errors. It's not the first memorial with typos Officials say they will correct the misspellings on a recent 19-foot bronze statue of the late Kobe Bryant at Crypto.com Arena. Several other prominent monuments have had similar issues. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
RNC sees major cuts to staff as new, Trump-backed leadership takes over More than 60 people were fired, including senior staff in the political data and communications departments, according to a person familiar with the layoffs. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, who raised alarm over plane quality, is found dead John Barnett made headlines when he went public, saying he wouldn't trust planes made in South Carolina to be airworthy. His family says Barnett suffered PTSD and anxiety from his work at Boeing. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
Biden meets with the Teamsters today. But don't expect an endorsement any time soon The 1.3 million member union is in every battleground state. Former President Donald Trump has also met with the organization and made his pitch. But don't expect an endorsement any time soon. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
A tourist in India posted a video saying she was gang raped. A national debate ensued The woman and her husband were camping in a remote area. They posted a video describing the attack on social media, triggering a national discussion about sexual assault and justice. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
Interview transcript shows more nuance on Biden's memory than special counsel report The 258-page transcript paints a more nuanced portrait of the president than was described in Robert Hur's report. The most confusing part concerned the timeline surrounding the death of his son Beau. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
Feeling ragey? Don't bury your anger, process it. Here's how We're often taught to repress our feelings and behave nicely. But anger has a biological purpose, and psychologists say it's healthier to embrace it. Here are four steps for working with anger. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
Haiti's leader agrees to resign; It's primary day in Georgia Amid gang violence and international pressure, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry says he will resign once a transitional council is named. Primary voting ends in the battleground state of Georgia. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
Old power lines plus climate change mean a growing risk of utilities starting fires Texas investigators say the largest wildfire in state history appears to be caused by a power line. Aging utility infrastructure ups the risk of starting wildfires as the climate heats up. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
Work program for Kentucky 12 and 13 year olds moves out of the Senate The Kentucky Senate has acted to set in place framework for a work program involving 12 and 13-year-olds. GOP Bill Sponsor David Givens said these young people could earn money working with non-profits. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
There's a new prescription pill for postpartum depression. How will coverage work? A prescription pill to treat postpartum depression hit the market in December, but most insurers do not yet have a policy on how patients can access it or when they will pay for it. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
After 6 months in space and a fiery return over the U.S., NASA's Crew-7 is back home The four crewmembers spent a half-year on the International Space Station conducting dozens of experiments and science research. NASA's Crew-8 mission relieved them on the orbital outpost last week. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
It's Equal Pay Day. Women earn 84 cents for every dollar men make — or even less Women working full-time, year-round jobs earn 84 cents for every dollar men make, and part-timers make even less. Women have to work well into March before they earn what men made the year before. WEKU · Mar 12, 2024
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 Special counsel Hur defended Biden classified documents probe before Congress Special counsel Hur defended his work in the Biden classified documents probe in a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 Hackers are targeting a surprising group of people: young public school students Districts store all kinds of sensitive student data, which means the consequences of a school cyberattack can follow pupils well into adulthood. And it's not just their credit that's at risk.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 Why flying is still safe despite high-profile problems United Airlines recently had multiple flight emergencies in the span of a few days. Meanwhile, federal investigators are probing Boeing for the door plug blowout. But flying is still low-risk.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 Georgia on the mind of the Trump and Biden campaigns as the key state holds primary Georgia is an important state for both former President Donald Trump and President Biden in 2024. It's also a state with the clearest examples of the obstacles each faces in his path to victory.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 As they wait for a truce, Palestinians and Israeli hostage families voice their agony The prospect of a cease-fire in Gaza offers hope, but as talks drag on, Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages say the wait for a breakthrough is bringing frustration and pain.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 A Maui chef's lifeline: his restaurant as the island recovers from Lahaina wildfires Thousands remain displaced after last year's deadly wildfire on west Maui. Among those who lost almost everything was a chief and his family. But they're determined to keep their restaurant running.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 Why NASA wants human guinea pigs to test out Martian living Mars is seen as the next frontier in space exploration. But given the hostile environment on the red planet, is there a good reason why?
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 Every new mom in this U.S. city is now getting cash aid for a year Flint, Mich., aims to be a model for wiping out deep poverty during a crucial time for child development. The new benefits start during pregnancy to encourage prenatal care.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 Aid ship sets sail from Cyprus to Gaza, where hunger is worsening 5 months into war An aid ship loaded with some 200 tons of food set sail Tuesday from Cyprus to Gaza, the international charity behind the effort said.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 Haiti's prime minister says he'll resign once a transitional council is created Ariel Henry, Haiti's de facto leader, agreed to resign once a transitional presidential council is installed and interim prime minister named. The Caribbean bloc of nations brokered the deal.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 Kentucky legislature discussing bill to aid childcare programs Officials say childcare providers in Kentucky could be looking at a financial crisis later this year.