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West Virginia school system mandates religious training following revival assembly lawsuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:28 GMT

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia school district has passed a policy mandating annual religious freedom training as part of a lawsuit settlement after an evangelical preacher held a revival assembly during the school day in 2022 that some students were required to attend.As part of a settlement finalized Thursday, Cabell County’s Board of Education’s policy makes clear that it is “not the province of a public school to either inhibit, or advance, religious beliefs or practices,” board lawyer Brian D. Morrison said in a statement to The Associated Press. “Students must remain free to voluntarily express their individual religious beliefs, or lack thereof, as each student sees fit,” Morrison said. Four families in West Virginia’s second-largest city of Huntington sued the district in February 2022, accusing the school system in the southwestern part of the state of having a systematic history of disregarding the religious freedom of its students a...

It’s no trick: Avoid bringing these items when you fly this Halloween

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:28 GMT

This fake bullet-lined belt was not permitted through the security checkpoint at John F. Kennedy International Airport earlier this year. (Courtesy TSA) This fake bullet-lined belt was not permitted through the security checkpoint at John F. Kennedy International Airport earlier this year. (Courtesy TSA) Ghouls and goblins are more than welcome to fly the spooky skies this Halloween — but the TSA is asking you not to bring some of these other items with you.The agency has already confiscated a fake bullet-lined belt, sai swords that are popular with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fans and, yep, a razor-bladed Batarang.This Batarang, which has two razor-sharp blades, was removed from a traveler’s carry-on bag at Buffa...

NASCAR’s playoff push down to the madness of Martinsville with Hamlin and Truex title hopes on line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:28 GMT

Denny Hamlin elevated his game this year with the aid of a microphone and a popular new podcast that unveils the insights of the driver considered the best in NASCAR history to never win a Cup Series title. He has held nothing back in his weekly “Actions Detrimental” podcast produced by Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s media company, and along the way has sounded like a guy about to make his 18th season the one that ends the hex. A mechanical failure last week at Homestead-Miami Speedway has put Hamlin’s season on the line as he heads into the last qualifying race for NASCAR’s title-deciding finale. Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell have claimed the first of four spots in the championship race, and Hamlin finds himself tied with Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. at 17 points below the cutline headed into Sunday’s showdown at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Martinsville is Hamlin’s favorite track. The Virginia-raised driver has five career wins at the pap...

How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 10/27/2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:28 GMT

Stocks closed lower on Wall Street, pulling the S&P 500 down 10% from the peak it reached in July. That puts the benchmark index into what’s called a “correction.”The declines came amid the latest batch of earnings from big technology and energy companies and some mixed readings on the economy. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Friday, its 10th loss in the last 12 days. The Dow fell 366 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.4%. Treasury yields held steady following a mixed report on inflation, consumer spending and incomes. Higher yields in the bond market have been helping to knock stocks lower since the summer. On Friday:The S&P 500 fell 19.86 points, or 0.5%, to 4,117.37.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 366.71 points, or 1.1%, to 32,417.59.The Nasdaq composite rose 47.41 points, or 0.4%, to 12,643.01The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 20.07 points, or 1.2% to 1,636.94.For the week:The S&P 500 is down 106.79 points, or 2.5%.The Dow is down 709.6...

CB Financial Services: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:28 GMT

CARMICHAELS, Pa. (AP) — CARMICHAELS, Pa. (AP) — CB Financial Services Inc. (CBFV) on Friday reported third-quarter earnings of $2.7 million.The Carmichaels, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of 52 cents per share.The holding company for Pennsylvania-based Community Bank posted revenue of $18.3 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $13.1 million, topping Street forecasts.CB Financial Services shares have fallen almost 1% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Friday, shares hit $21.31, a decrease of 2% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CBFV at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CBFVSource

Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for snow on Saturday, Sunday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Friday will be cool with some sunshine and highs in the 50s before snow and freezing temperatures arrive for the weekend in the Denver weather forecast.A winter storm watch has been issued for Denver and communities west into the foothills from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. Communities above 9,000 feet are now under a winter storm warning, which is outlined below. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team A winter weather advisory has been issued for parts of the eastern plains.Weather today: Cooler and partly sunnyDenver will finish off the workweek with a mix of sun and clouds that will last through the afternoon. Winds will be fairly light with below-average highs in the lower 50s. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Oct. 27 Weather tonight: Mountain snow arrivesClouds build into the Front Range Friday night as Denver dips below freezing again. Travel alert: Snowstorm to affect roads this weekend Snow and rain move into t...

Final witness calls Elijah McClain death's 'homicide' in Nathan Woodyard trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The final witness in the trial of Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard testified Friday that the manner of Elijah McClain's death was "homicide."Forensic pathologist Dr. Roger Mitchell also answered "yes" when asked if the injuries that McClain suffered at the hands of law enforcement contributed to his death. How much snow will Denver get this weekend? Woodyard, who is suspended from the force, is on trial for the charge of reckless manslaughter for the 2019 death of McClain, who was 23 years old.McClain was stopped while walking home from a convenience store after a 911 caller notified police of a man who appeared suspicious because he was walking with a runner's mask on his face.Woodyard's defense team wants the jury to assign blame to paramedics since an autopsy found McClain was given a fatal dose of the sedative ketamine.But prosecutors used Mitchell's testimony to say McClain's death was set in motion by Woodyard's carotid neck hold, along with the physica...

Avoid these cold weather habits that can increase risk of vehicle theft, CSP says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Cold weather is in store for Colorado this weekend, with up to 24 inches of snow possible in the mountains and up to 5 inches along the Front Range.The Colorado State Patrol says that some common cold-weather habits can increase the risk of motor vehicle theft. Why you shouldn’t wait to fill up your tires Here are some tips to avoid some of the habits that give thieves the opportunity to steal vehicles.Avoid "puffing"It's easy to want to warm up a vehicle before getting inside, but know that puffer vehicles are not only illegal in Colorado, but they are at greater risk of theft.Puffer vehicles are those that are started and left unattended to warm up before a driver or passenger enters. This habit makes it easier for thieves to simply hop in the vehicle and drive away.CSP recommends warming up your vehicle while scraping snow and ice off of the car, or remaining inside the vehicle while it warms up to decrease the risk of theft.Besides, puffing is illegal and can ...

Miami Jiu Jitsu instructor runs special program catered for children with special needs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:28 GMT

Children with special needs are flourishing in a martial arts class designed just for them. And they’re learning how to achieve success both on and off the mat.7’s Karen Hensel has today’s 7 Spotlight.These mats were made to foster fierce martial artists. But more than that, they’re fostering hope.Michael Fernandez/owner of First Order of Jiu-Jitsu: “The reason we opened up is to be different, and for a group that society doesn’t really touch much on. We have the Just Us Two program, a program that’s designed for kids on the spectrum.”Friday nights at First Order of Jiu-Jitsu in Miami are filled with hands-on training specifically for children and teens with special needs.Michael Fernandez: “So some of them don’t have motor skills, fine motor skills, and just holding a gi, holding somebody, holding somebody down, carrying somebody, it’s working the total body.”But parents aren’t allowed to just drop-off an...

Maine officials lift shelter-in-place order as search for mass shooting suspect continues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:28 GMT

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine officials have lifted a shelter-in-place order as the search for the suspect in the Lewiston mass shooting continues.State Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck made the announcement Friday afternoon at a news conference in which he named all 18 victims of the mass shooting. All of the victims’ families have been notified, officials said.Sauschuck read the names aloud. Photos of those slain were posted on a board behind him. The reading was followed by a moment of silence.WATCH: Officials lift shelter in place order, give update on search for suspect The announcements came as authorities scoured the woods and hundreds of acres of family-owned property, sent dive teams with sonar to the bottom of a river and scrutinized a possible suicide note Friday in the second day of their intensive search for an Army reservist accused of fatally shooting 18 people and wounding 13 at a bowling alley a...