UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A Baltimore woman suspected of striking people with her car and randomly stabbing others in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. The attacks occurred over roughly two hours Thursday night in Prince George’s County. Police say six people were injured, including two
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — China’s Zheng Qinwen will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of compatriot and idol Li Na, who was crowned Australian Open champion a decade ago, when she faces Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s final. Zheng, the No. 12 seed, has enjoyed a favorable run to the final in which
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By Brammhi Balarajan and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — The family of an 85-year-old woman who was killed by an alligator while walking her dog has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the real estate company that owns and operates the southeast Florida subdivision where the attack happened. Gloria Serge was walking her dog in
Continue Reading WPTV, BILL SERGE, LAW FIRM HANDOUT, SERGE FAMILY, CNN By Brammhi Balarajan and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — The family of an 85-year-old woman who was killed by an alligator while walking her dog has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the real estate company that owns and operates the southeast Florida subdivision where the
Continue ReadingBy LISA RATHKE Associated Press MIDDLESEX, Vt. (AP) — Since catastrophic flooding hit Vermont in July and waterlogged crops, some farmers are trying to figure out how to get to the next season. Water washed away seeds planted in the summer at Bear Roots Farm in Middlesex, Vermont. Farmers and co-owners Jon Wagner and Karin
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The Desert Hot Springs Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city tonight. The checkpoint will be from 6 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday at an undisclosed location based on data of impaired driving-related crashes, according to a statement from the department. “Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,”
Continue ReadingBy SEUNG MIN KIM The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is laying out a new set of guidelines to ensure it will be informed any time a Cabinet head can’t carry out their job. The new directive comes after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s secret hospitalization this month was kept for days from
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Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — María Corina Machado es ingeniera industrial, pero hace al menos 23 años está vinculada a la escena política. Tiene una especialización en finanzas por el Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración (IESA), una prestigiosa escuela de negocios en Venezuela, y es egresada del programa de líderes mundiales en políticas
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Los Angeles City Council member was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison for a pay-to-play bribery scandal involving real estate development projects. José Huizar, 55, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John F. Walter, who also ordered him to pay $443,905 in restitution to the city and $38,792
Continue ReadingBy AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press Utah is poised to become the next state to regulate bathroom access for transgender people. On Friday, its Republican-controlled Legislature passed a measure that requires people to use bathrooms and locker rooms in public schools and government-owned buildings that match their sex assigned at birth. Under the measure, trans
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury found Friday that celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D did not violate a photographer’s copyright when she used his portrait of Miles Davis as the basis for a tattoo she put on the arm of a friend. The Los Angeles jury deliberated for
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A prominent defense attorney whose star clients have included Snoop Dogg pleaded guilty Friday to leaking grand jury information to reporters about a political conspiracy case against a rapper from the Fugees. David Kenner, a California-based attorney known for his representation of celebrities like
Continue ReadingBy JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer Nathan Ake struck in the 88th minute to end Manchester City’s losing run at Tottenham by 1-0 and advance from the FA Cup fourth round. The defending champion lost its previous five visits to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and failed to score. It looked like being another frustrating night for
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — A union representing striking teachers will be fined an additional $50,000 a day if the strike continues next week, a Massachusetts judge has ruled, according to The Boston Globe. Public schools in Newton have been closed for six days since the strike began last week. The Newton Teachers Association has so far
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Outgoing National Rifle Association leader Wayne LaPierre has testified in the New York civil trial over allegations that he violated the trust of the group’s 5 million members by enriching himself and close associates. LaPierre acknowledged taking luxury vacations paid for by a media producer during testimony before jurors Friday. He
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Kenji Ito is a Sports Anchor/Producer/Reporter for KESQ News Channel 3. He joined the Desert’s News Leader in January 2024. You can catch his reports duringthe week and sportscasts on the weekends at 6, 6:30, 10 and 11 PM. Kenji earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury found Friday that celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D did not violate a photographer’s copyright when she used his portrait of Miles Davis as the basis for a tattoo she put on the arm of a friend. The Los Angeles jury deliberated for
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Of course Brad Pitt is at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the most prestigious endurance race in the United States. The actor is not at Daytona International Speedway as a fan though. He’s actually on track filming scenes for his yet-to-be-titled Formula One
Continue Reading macamilarincon (CNN) –– Sofía Vergara dice que su acento colombiano no siempre le ha permitido conseguir los papeles que deseaba. Vergara, quien actualmente interpreta a la narcotraficante colombiana Griselda Blanco en “Griselda” de Netflix, ha buscado intencionalmente personajes en los que su acento sea una ventaja. “Siempre estoy buscando personajes porque no hay muchos que
Continue ReadingBy REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s highest court has upheld a ban on the presidential candidacy of María Corina Machado, a longtime government foe whose opposition faction is backed by the United States. The ruling Friday was a slap at an agreement last year between President Nicolás Maduro’s administration and
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