Month: February 2024

Pennsylvania magistrate judge is charged with shooting her ex-boyfriend in the head as he slept

February 16, 2024 9:22 AM Associated Press

By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A suspended magistrate judge in Pennsylvania is accused of shooting her estranged boyfriend in the head as he slept last weekend. Susquehanna Township Police filed attempted murder and aggravated assault charges on Thursday against 57-year-old Magisterial District Judge Sonya McKnight. Investigators allege she had gunshot residue

El ataque de los hutíes a buque de EE.UU. revela alcance limitado de los bombardeos en Yemen que lideró Washington

February 16, 2024 9:22 AM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los ataques aéreos liderados por Estados Unidos la semana pasada contra objetivos rebeldes hutíes en Yemen destruyeron menos de un tercio de la capacidad ofensiva global del grupo apoyado por Irán, según declaró un funcionario estadounidense a CNN, y el grupo mantiene la mayor parte de su capacidad para atacar buques

Tech companies sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery

February 16, 2024 9:21 AM Associated Press

By MATT O’BRIEN and ALI SWENSON Associated Press Major technology companies signed a pact Friday to voluntarily adopt “reasonable precautions” to prevent artificial intelligence tools from being used to disrupt democratic elections around the world. Executives from Adobe, Amazon, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI and TikTok gathered at the Munich Security Conference to announce a

Fani Willis’ father says he didn’t know about Willis’ relationship with prosecutor until recently

February 16, 2024 9:17 AM Associated Press

By KATE BRUMBACK, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia prosecutors sought to knock down misconduct allegations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Friday, calling her father to the witness stand to testify about his knowledge of her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she hired to lead

Senegal’s president backtracks on elections delay after top court rejects attempt

February 16, 2024 9:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Xiaofei Xu, Nimi Princewill and Larry Madowo, CNN (CNN) — Senegal’s outgoing president Macky Sall Friday said he would hold presidential elections “as soon as possible” one day after the West African country’s constitutional council ruled against his decision to postpone elections. “The President of the Republic has taken note of this decision which

Elk Grove family sheds light on Angelman Syndrome in hopes of more research

February 16, 2024 9:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Sakura Gray Click here for updates on this story ELK GROVE, California (KOVR) — The world turned upside down for an Elk Grove family when their young daughter received a rare and life-changing diagnosis. On Thursday, International Angelman Day, they’re shedding light on Angelman Syndrome in hopes of furthering research and one day, a

Judge declares, then retracts, a mistrial in the murder trial of a former Ohio deputy

February 16, 2024 9:07 AM Associated Press

By SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A judge declared a mistrial Friday morning, then retracted it minutes later, in the murder trial of a former Ohio sheriff’s deputy. Jason Meade was charged in the December 2020 killing of Casey Goodson Jr. in Columbus. Meade, who is white, shot Goodson six times, including

Steenbergen wins 100 free gold for the Netherlands at world championships

February 16, 2024 9:01 AM Associated Press

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Marrit Steenbergen won gold for the Netherlands in the women’s 100-meter freestyle Friday at the World Aquatics Championships. Siobhán Haughey of Hong Kong went out strong, making the turn with the lead. But Steenbergen finished stronger, touching first in 52.26 seconds — improving on a bronze-medal finish at last summer’s worlds

Stock market today: Wall Street is drifting as an update on inflation keeps stocks in check

February 16, 2024 9:00 AM Associated Press

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Another hotter-than-expected update on inflation is keeping U.S. stocks in check on Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% in afternoon trading, trimming some of its earlier losses from the morning. It’s drifting near its all-time high set the day before, but on track for just

Amy Schumer shares a health update: ‘I feel strong and beautiful’

February 16, 2024 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Amy Schumer is sharing a health update to raise awareness and redirect rude commenters. After Schumer appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” on Tuesday and “Good Morning America” on Wednesday, where she discussed the second season of her Hulu hit “Life & Beth,” some on social media

600 pounds of meth seized during search warrant in San Bernardino

February 16, 2024 8:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story SAN BERNARDINO, California (KCAL) — Authorities seized hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine during a search warrant in San Bernardino. Information leading up to the search warrant remains limited, but San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department shared an image of the more than 600 pounds of meth

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won’t run for president in 2024

February 16, 2024 8:55 AM Associated Press

By STEVE PEOPLES and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says he is not running for president. Manchin announced his decision in a speech Friday at West Virginia University, saying he didn’t want to be a “spoiler.” The centrist Democrat who often bucked his party’s leadership had

Franklin gets his moment in the spotlight in ‘overdue’ new ‘Peanuts’ special

February 16, 2024 8:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — A new animated special puts a spotlight on Franklin Armstrong, the first Black character in the Peanuts comic strip, more than 50 years after he made his debut. The Apple TV+ special “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” explores the character’s origin as a young boy from a military family

Judge rejects Texas AG Ken Paxton’s request to throw out nearly decade-old criminal charges

February 16, 2024 8:52 AM Associated Press

By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempts to throw out felony securities fraud charges that have shadowed the Republican for nearly a decade. The decision Friday by state District Judge Andrea Beall keeps Paxton on track to stand trial in April on charges

Paul McCartney reunited with stolen guitar ‘that kicked off Beatlemania’ after 50 years

February 16, 2024 8:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Paul McCartney’s legendary lost guitar will gently weep no more as it was reunited with its owner more than 50 years after it was stolen. McCartney played the distinctive Höfner bass guitar when recording The Beatles’ first two albums, including legendary hits such as “Twist and Shout” and “Love

WTO chief insists trade body remains relevant as tariff-wielding Trump makes a run at White House

February 16, 2024 8:50 AM Associated Press

By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Trade Organization says the body remains relevant and its leaders focus on reform “no matter who comes into power” as Donald Trump — who as U.S. president bypassed WTO rules by slapping tariffs on America’s friends and foes alike — makes another

Got back! Paul McCartney’s stolen bass is found and returned to the Beatle after more than 50 years

February 16, 2024 8:49 AM Associated Press

By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Paul McCartney no longer gently weeps for his original bass guitar. A five-year search by the manufacturer of the instrument that was aided by a husband-and-wife team of journalists helped reunite The Beatles star with the distinctive violin-shaped 1961 electric Höfner that went missing a half century

Man killed after attacked by several dogs in Compton area

February 16, 2024 8:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Amy Maetzold Click here for updates on this story COMPTON, California (KCAL) — A man died after he was attacked by multiple dogs in the backyard of a home in Compton Friday morning. Authorities and paramedics responded to the scene around 7 a.m. after receiving a call from a woman who said her boyfriend

What to stream this weekend: ‘Young Sheldon,’ Amy Schumer, ‘Oppenheimer’ and lots and lots of JLo

February 16, 2024 8:42 AM Associated Press

By The Associated Press Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” arriving on Peacock and a documentary and album from Jennifer Lopez are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: “Young Sheldon” returning for its

A small business in war-time Gaza sews padded cloth diapers, creating jobs and helping weary parents

February 16, 2024 8:42 AM Associated Press

By WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A small sewing workshop making cloth diapers with cotton padding in Gaza’s crowded city of Rafah is helping desperate parents with babies afford a basic necessity. Israel’s military campaign in the besieged enclave has hit parents of young children particularly hard, turning diapers and baby

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