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JOHN ANTCZAK and JULIE WATSON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A college professor was arrested Thursday in connection with the death of a Jewish protester during Southern California demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war, authorities said. Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji, 50, will be booked into jail for investigation of involuntary manslaughter — the unintentional killing of
Continue ReadingJOHN ANTCZAK and JULIE WATSON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A college professor was arrested Thursday in connection with the death of a Jewish protester during Southern California demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war, authorities said. Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji, 50, will be booked into jail for investigation of involuntary manslaughter — the unintentional killing of
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — A fire official says a Chicago commuter train has collided with rail equipment, injuring at least 19 people, three of them seriously. The Chicago Fire Department says a Chicago Transit Authority train crashed into a piece of equipment that was on the rails. Fire department spokesman Larry Langford tells the Chicago Sun-Times
Continue ReadingBy Piper Hudspeth Blackburn and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan said Thursday that he will not seek re-election next year, citing his recent battle with cancer. “There are times in all our lives that make you reassess your own future and path. For me, being diagnosed with cancer earlier
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — Rank-and-file members of the United Auto Workers union approved their labor deal with General Motors, despite significant opposition that saw it voted down by workers at more than a dozen plants. The deal reached between the union and the company on October 30 won the support
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy and Donie O’Sullivan, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta will allow political ads on its platforms to question the outcome of the 2020 US presidential election, part of a rollback in election-related content moderation among major social media platforms over the past year ahead of the 2024 US presidential contest. The policy
Continue ReadingBy LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment has been sentenced to more than two years behind bars. Kendrid Khalil Hamlin, 27, apologized to Craig and said he wants to get mental health and substance
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The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Desert Hot Springs, will hold the Desert Hot Springs State of the City, Business Awards, and Expo. Today’s event kicked off with the expo at 10:00 a.m. at the Desert Hot Springs Recreation Center followed by the rest of the event beginning
Continue ReadingSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s government has signed a multimillion-dollar contract with a Texas-based company to build a marina for mega yachts in the island’s capital. Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said Thursday that two docks in San Juan are currently available to yachts and mega yachts, but there is limited space and basic
Continue ReadingSOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Thousands of Bulgarian football supporters have taken to the streets of the capital, Sofia, in protest over the management of the national football union, a demonstration that eventually turned violent. The European soccer qualifier between Bulgaria and Hungary fell victim to a bitter dispute between the management of the Bulgarian Football
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By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Since Hamas launched its brazen October 7 attacks and Israel responded with intensive air strikes and a ground offensive, both sides have been accused of war crimes. The conflict is covered by a complex system of international law developed after World War II, which attempts to balance humanitarian concerns
Continue ReadingCNN By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Since Hamas launched its brazen October 7 attacks and Israel responded with intensive air strikes and a ground offensive, both sides have been accused of war crimes. The conflict is covered by a complex system of international law developed after World War II, which attempts to balance humanitarian
Continue ReadingBy ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee called Thursday for the renewal of a key U.S. government surveillance tool as he proposed a series of changes aimed at safeguarding privacy. The proposals by Rep. Mike Turner are part of a late scramble inside Congress and the
Continue ReadingBy HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Want to buy a car on Amazon? Well, now you might get your chance. The e-commerce giant will launch vehicle sales in the U.S. next year and allow local car dealers to sell directly to customers on its site. In a joint announcement with car
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Talk about commitment. Bradley Cooper has revealed more about some of his preparation to play composer Leonard Bernstein in the film, “Maestro.” According to IndieWire, the actor discussed it during a Los Angeles screening for the film that included a conversation moderated by “Hamilton” Tony-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda. Cooper
Continue ReadingBy MAYSOON KHAN Associated Press/Report for America ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New Yorkers who’ve committed crimes in the past will get their criminal records automatically sealed if they stay out of trouble for a certain period of time under a long-awaited bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday. It will automatically seal
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year. The number of cases also rose by nearly 20% after immunization levels dropped to their lowest in 15 years during the pandemic. In a report released Thursday, WHO
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — An all-new Subaru Forester, a Lucid electric SUV, and a revamped Toyota Camry are among the new automobiles that will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show starting this week. The public portion of the show runs from Nov. 17 to 26, and like many other auto shows worldwide,
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — An all-new Subaru Forester, a Lucid electric SUV, and a revamped Toyota Camry are among the new automobiles that will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show starting this week. The public portion of the show runs from Nov. 17 to 26, and like many other auto shows worldwide,
Continue ReadingBy Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Workers who process marijuana may be at high risk of developing asthma and these cases can be serious, according to a new report that highlights a recent death in the cannabis industry. Findings from the death investigation are published in Thursday’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the medical journal
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