RAPIDAN, Minn. (AP) — County officials have bought and demolished a Minnesota family store that was precariously perched beside a cliff near a flood-damaged dam. Blue Earth County officials say Friday that bought the Rapidan Dam Store and then removed the structure to lessen the downstream impact if it tumbled into the Blue Earth River.
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The San Jose Sharks selected Macklin Celebrini with the first pick in the 2024 National Hockey League Draft on Friday at Sphere in Las Vegas. The Boston University star tallied 64 points, including 32 goals for the Terriers last season. The 18-year-old was also awarded the Hobey Baker Award
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Georgia law that restricts organizations that help people pay bail so they can be released while their criminal cases are pending. U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert on Friday blocked part of Senate Bill 63 from taking effect on Monday. That part of
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Durante la mayor parte de su historia, la palabra “queer” significaba algo inusual o fuera de lo común. Luego fue cooptada como insulto homófobo durante gran parte del siglo XX, antes de que las personas de las comunidades LGBT reclamaran el término. Entonces, los activistas LGBTQ que se identificaban como queer
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Jury selection is slated to conclude next month for the trial of a Jurupa Valley man and his nephew accused of killing the man’s estranged wife, then framing her boyfriend for the murder, causing the innocent man to spend nearly two decades in prison. Googie Rene Harris Sr., 67, and Joaquin L. Leal, 58, are
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El presidente electo de Panamá, José Raúl Mulino, anunció este viernes que buscará firmar un acuerdo con el Gobierno de Estados Unidos para poder realizar repatriaciones a los migrantes que no puedan acreditar su estancia legalmente en la zona panameña del tapón del Darién. De visita en la comunidad de
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CNN Analysis by Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — Joe Biden’s performance at the CNN presidential debate against Donald Trump has raised concerns with US allies – particularly within NATO and Europe. Those concerns, to be clear, are not about whether or not Biden is fit to make decisions. They are not worried that he will implement dangerous policies or
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Shay Lawson is a dedicated reporter who strives to represent the underrepresented. Shay joined KESQ News Channel 3 as a multimedia journalist in June 2024. She graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. At the Missouri School of Journalism, she learned how to tell stories in her local community, report
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces will allow San Francisco to begin clearing homeless encampments that have plagued the city, the mayor said Friday as she applauded the ruling. The case is the most significant on the issue
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces will allow San Francisco to begin clearing homeless encampments that have plagued the city, the mayor said Friday as she applauded the ruling. The case is the most significant on the issue
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Trustee Adonis Galarza-Toledo announced will be stepping down from the Coachella Valley Board of Education. Galarza-Toledo made the announcement during Thursday’s board of education meeting. According to the Desert Sun, he is leaving to focus on the next chapter of his life. Galarza-Toledo was first appointed to the CVUSD Board of Education in July 2020,
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket of the NROL-186 mission is set to launch Friday night and will be visible throughout the Coachella Valley. The rocket will launch from the Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The two-hour launch window will be open at 8:14 P.M. PT Click here
Continue ReadingAP Hockey Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Macklin Celebrini headlined the NHL draft by going first overall to the San Jose Sharks on a Friday night hockey and Las Vegas royalty mixed company under the visual spectacle of the Sphere. French-Canadian chanteuse Celine Dion and longtime boxing announcer Michael Buffer shared the stage with the
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — The San Jose Sharks select Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with the first pick in the NHL draft.
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Heavy police presence has been reported at an RV park near the unincorporated community of Sky Valley. There is a heavy police presence on the 71000 block of Dillon Road. A spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were first dispatched to the area at around 12:15 p.m. regarding a verbal argument. Deputies determined
Continue ReadingAssociated Press A fire official says a minivan has slammed into a Long Island nail salon, killing four and injuring nine. The vehicle came to a stop inside the Hawaii Nail & Spa store in Deer Park about 4:40 p.m. Friday. Lt. Kevin Heissenbuttel says all of those killed and injured were inside the salon
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Loved ones of a 48-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend in Thousand Palms are raising funds for his funeral expenses. Robert Ernst Rodriguez was riding a motorcycle when he was fatally struck by a vehicle off Varner Road and Ramon Road. Authorities said the driver of the vehicle Erick Robert Cowdery,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Fifteen current or retired Joint Base Lewis-McChord servicemen who say the Army failed to protect them from a military doctor who has been charged with sexual abuse are each seeking $5 million in damages for the emotional distress they say they have suffered. Maj. Michael Stockin is an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist
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Noah Blythe, an outfielder who played at the University of Antelope Valley, had a major change in his career as the university closed down. “I think my initial reaction was trying to stay in shape, and it just kind of shocked us all,” Blythe said. Playing with the Power for the past three years, Power
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — La propuesta de reforma al Poder Judicial, enviada por el presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador al Congreso el 5 de febrero pasado, dividió opiniones entre ministros de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación (SCJN), quienes pidieron que, ante lo que consideran una inminente aprobación de dicha propuesta por la amplia mayoría parlamentaria
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