Giant statue honoring Shakira unveiled in her Colombian home city
A 21-foot statue honoring Colombian pop star Shakira was unveiled in her home city of Barranquilla. The mayor called the monument a message for local girls and teens that they “can dream big and achieve it.”
Should I use a short- or long-term certificate of deposit right now?
There are benefits to using both types of CDs — but there are also perks to having a mix of them.
Zoo welcomes white rhinoceros baby on Christmas Eve
A southern white rhinoceros calf was born at Zoo Atlanta on Christmas Eve. The baby is mom Kiazi’s third child and dad Mumbles’ first.
Massachusetts police apologize for book search in middle school
Body camera footage showed a police officer searching for the often-banned book in an eighth grade classroom after an anonymous tip.
This week on “Sunday Morning” (December 31)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
3 ways long-term care insurance can benefit dementia patients
Long-term care insurance can help with various increased healthcare costs as you age — including dementia care.
Police release video of persons of interest in killing of pregnant Texas teen
Savanah Nicole Soto, 18, and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, 22, were both reported missing last week before they were found shot to death in Guerra’s car.
University of Illinois’ Terrence Shannon Jr. suspended, charged with rape in Kansas
WCIA — Illinois basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. is suspended from all team activities after the senior All-American candidate was charged with rape in Kansas. The alleged incident occurred back in September when Shannon Jr. was visiting Lawrence for the Illinois football game. A warrant for his arrest was issued on Wednesday by the Douglas […]
Illinois’ new e-cigarette ban takes effect on New Year’s Day
ILLINOIS – Starting on New Year’s Day, e-cigarette use will no longer be permitted in indoor public spaces in Illinois. It’s part of an amendment to the Smoke Free Illinois Act taking effect next year. The new law also bans the use of e-cigarette devices within 15 feet of a public entrance. The Illinois Department […]
Pro Football Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams meets rising star Aneyas Williams
ST. LOUIS – One already has a gold jacket as a Pro Football Hall of Famer. The other is headed to play under the Golden Dome. It’s the story of Aeneas Williams, former St. Louis Rams defensive back, meeting up with Aneyas Williams, a star running back from Hannibal, Missouri. Aneyas is headed to play […]
