By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli kibbutz hard-hit by Hamas’ assault on southern Israel announced on Thursday the death of Judih Weinstein — an American-Canadian-Israeli woman who had previously been thought to be held hostage in Gaza. The news came six days after Weinstein’s husband, Gad Haggai, was also
Continue ReadingTEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian media says four people were executed and several others sentenced to prison for having alleged links with Israel’s Mossad security service. Mizan, the news website affiliated with the country’s judiciary, said three men and one woman were executed Friday morning. The four were charged with kidnapping several Iranian security forces
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By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s army chief said troops failed in their mission to rescue three hostages mistakenly killed in Gaza earlier this month as the military on Thursday published its report into the incident. Herzi Halevi, chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), said the shootings “could have been prevented,” but he determined there was “no malice in the event
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Toh, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Huawei, the tech giant which has been a flashpoint in the escalating rivalry between Washington and Beijing, says it is “back on track” with a strong 2023. The Shenzhen-based conglomerate said Friday it expects to bring in more than 700 billion yuan ($99 billion) in revenue in 2023, partly
Continue ReadingBy JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — With a name that doesn’t ring old-school French like Jean, Pierre or Jacques, and a home address in a tough suburb of Paris where riots flared, Salah Benkadmir is discovering how hard it can be to make prospective employers in France see beyond their prejudices. Despite having
Continue ReadingBy ERIC HE Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Zach Hyman, Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist in the first period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Thursday night. Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also scored for Edmonton in the opener of a
Continue ReadingBy KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — An activist who advocated for Hong Kong independence and was jailed under its sweeping national security law has fled to Britain to seek political asylum. Tony Chung was among the first convicted under the Beijing-imposed law that was introduced after the 2019 pro-democracy protests. He was
Continue ReadingBy MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Logan Thompson made 32 saves, bouncing back from a shaky performance, and the Vegas Golden Knights stopped a four-game slide by holding off the Los Angeles Kings for a 3-2 victory Thursday night. Jack Eichel, Michael Amadio and William Karlsson scored for Vegas — all
Continue ReadingBy WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Just months after filing for bankruptcy, SmileDirectClub announced it was shutting down its global operations and halting its teeth-aligner treatments. That leaves existing SmileDirectClub customers with a lot of questions. There is no more customer care support from the company and few details about possible
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 17 points and 11 assists two days before his 39th birthday, Anthony Davis had 26 points and eight rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers sent the Charlotte Hornets to their ninth straight loss with a 133-112 victory Thursday night. Rui Hachimura scored
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Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — La nueva ley de inmigración en Texas, que otorga a las autoridades locales la facultad de arrestar a inmigrantes, “viola la Constitución de Estados Unidos”, advirtió este jueves el Departamento de Justicia en una dirigida carta al gobernador Greg Abbott. El departamento también amenaza con demandar la medida, a menos de
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Aboubacar Traore had 23 points and 22 rebounds, Lassina Traore added 16 points and 17 rebounds and Long Beach State defeated CSU Fullerton 81-71 on Thursday in a Big West Conference opener. Traore recorded the third 20-20 game in the last 30 years for Long Beach State.
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Andre Henry’s 23 points helped UC Irvine defeat UC Riverside 73-66 on Thursday night in a Big West Conference opener. Henry shot 7 for 9 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free throw line for the Anteaters (8-5). Carter Welling scored
Continue ReadingCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado woman is being sought on suspicion of killing her two young children and wounding a third. Authorities in Colorado Springs said on Thursday that an arrest warrant has been issued for 35-year-old Kimberlee Singler alleging murder, attempted murder and child abuse. She was last seen on Dec. 24.
Continue ReadingBy TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A large pool of dark liquid festering on the floor. No fresh air. Computer displays that would overheat and ooze out a fishy-smelling gel that nauseated the crew. Asbestos readings 50 times higher than the Environmental Protection Agency’s safety standards. These are just some of the past
Continue ReadingDAVIS, Calif. (AP) — A former college student accused of stabbing two people to death and wounding a third in Northern California was found competent to stand trial, a prosecutor said Thursday. Carlos Reales Dominguez will return to court on Jan. 5 and criminal proceedings will be reinstated if there isn’t any challenge to his
Continue ReadingDAVIS, Calif. (AP) — A former college student accused of stabbing two people to death and wounding a third in Northern California was found competent to stand trial, a prosecutor said Thursday. Carlos Reales Dominguez will return to court on Jan. 5 and criminal proceedings will be reinstated if there isn’t any challenge to his
Continue ReadingBy ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mixed in muted trading on Friday, the last trading day of the year, with some regional markets logging solid gains in 2023 while many sagged. U.S. futures and oil prices edged higher. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 gave up 0.2% to 33,464.17. It gained 27%
Continue ReadingBy SONJA CHEN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tyler Herro had 26 points and seven rebounds to help the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Golden State Warriors 114-102 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory. Star forward Jimmy Butler sat out his fourth straight game because of a strained left calf, while Kyle
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Dionte Bostick had 22 points in CSU Northridge’s 83-73 win over Cal Poly on Thursday night in a Big West Conference opener. Bostick also contributed three steals for the Matadors (10-3). De’Sean Allen-Eikens scored 19 points and added five rebounds. Jasman Sangha had 19 points
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