Julian Assange’s brother argues Biden should pardon him to protect press freedom

Julian Assange’s brother argues Biden should pardon him to protect press freedom

With potential attacks on press freedom from the incoming Trump administration, the rights of journalists and whistleblowers are under threat. With that in mind, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Democratic Congressman James McGovern of Massachusetts have teamed up to urge President Biden to pardon Wikileak’s Founder Julian Assange, as they worry his plea … Read more

Justin Herbert replaced by Taylor Heinicke after hit vs. Chiefs

Justin Herbert replaced by Taylor Heinicke after hit vs. Chiefs

Justin Herbert left Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs after a hit on a third-down pass. The Chargers quarterback grabbed his left thigh after the hit and remain on the ground as trainers tended to him. He eventually got up and limped off the field alongside trainers, but was replaced by backup Taylor Heinicke … Read more

Boston police investigating incident that led to a car in the water

Boston police investigating incident that led to a car in the water

The Boston Police Department are investigating an incident that occurred off Terminal Street in Charlestown. On Sunday, around 7:33 P.M. police were dispatched to the are of Medford Street and Polk Street in Charlestown for reports of a person running around on the train tracks. The individual was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation, … Read more

City looks to ‘preserve a key piece of Troy’s history’ after oldest building goes up in flames

City looks to ‘preserve a key piece of Troy’s history’ after oldest building goes up in flames

Troy’s leaders announced it will give thousands of dollars to renovate the city’s oldest building. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] >>PHOTOS: Historical Overfield Tavern Museum destroyed in fire As previously reported by News Center 7, the oldest log tavern in the state went up in flames Saturday morning. The Overfield … Read more

Firefighters put out train fire in Ohio

Firefighters put out train fire in Ohio

A portion of train tracks was closed after a train fire in Ohio Sunday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The fire broke out in Salem at the West Pershing Street crossing, according to a social media post. TRENDING STORIES: The Salem Fire Department posted photos on its Facebook page. Photos … Read more

Australia gains effective veto over Nauru security pact

Australia gains effective veto over Nauru security pact

Australia will get an effective veto right over Nauru entering a security agreement with another country under a pact that will prop up the Pacific nation’s budget. The two countries will have to mutually agree to any engagement in Nauru’s security, banking and telecommunications sectors and consult on outside engagement in other critical infrastructure. While … Read more

Hufanga details emotions after return in 49ers’ win over Bears

Hufanga details emotions after return in 49ers’ win over Bears

Hufanga details emotions after return in 49ers’ win over Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Talanoa Hufanga is happy to return to the field for the first time in two months. The San Francisco safety expressed gratitude after a 38-13 thumping of the Chicago Bears. “It was great,” Hufanga told NBC Sports Bay … Read more

Rams outlast Bills comeback effort for 44-42 victory

Rams outlast Bills comeback effort for 44-42 victory

In a high-level offensive game between two teams, the Rams were able to outlast the Bills on Sunday afternoon to come away with a 44-42 victory. Los Angeles had a 38-21 with 18 seconds left in the third quarter, but Buffalo mounted a strong comeback effort in the fourth. It took until the final snap … Read more

Kyle Shanahan reaffirms commitment to 49ers

Kyle Shanahan reaffirms commitment to 49ers

Someone (hand raising nervously) lit the fuse this week on the conversation about a potential trade of 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan to the Bears. After Sunday’s 38-13 thrashing of the Bears, Shanahan was asked about his commitment to his current employer. “I know I don’t want to be any place in the world more than … Read more