California governor signs law barring school requirement to tell parents if child changes pronoun
SACREMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California governor signs law barring school requirement to tell parents if child changes pronoun.
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The man killed at a Trump rally died shielding his family. Neighbors share stories of 2 others hurt
Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Loved ones of the man killed when a sniper opened fire at a rally for former President Donald Trump describe him as a beloved family man and girl dad who served his community with “quiet resilience.” An obituary released Monday for 50-year-old Corey Comperatore says he had worked as
Continue ReadingAileen Cannon’s nuking of the Trump documents case continues her trend of embracing long-shot legal theories
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — After a year of court hearings examining far-fetched theories about presidential classification power, flimsy accusations of prosecutorial misconduct and heated debates about redacting court filings, Judge Aileen Cannon ended Jack Smith’s classified documents prosecution of former President Donald Trump on Monday for a more foundational – but nonetheless astonishing – reason. She
Continue ReadingGeorgia Democrats file challenges to keep Kennedy and others off presidential ballot
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Democrats are challenging efforts to place Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and three other candidates on the state’s presidential ballots It’s part of a nationwide effort to block candidates who could siphon votes from incumbent President Joe Biden. Besides Kennedy, Democrats are targeting independent Cornel West, Green Party candidate Jill
Continue ReadingTakeaways from the dismissal of the mishandling classified documents case against Donald Trump
By Devan Cole, Marshall Cohen and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Washington (CNN) — A federal judge’s decision to dismiss Donald Trump’s classified documents case on Monday was a surprising end to what was once seen as one of the strongest criminal cases brought against the former president last year. District Judge Aileen Cannon said in a 93-page
Continue ReadingJudge dismisses classified documents case against Donald Trump; Special counsel’s office to appeal
By Katelyn Polantz, Hannah Rabinowitz and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Monday dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump, a shock ruling that clears away one of the major legal challenges facing the former president. In a 93-page ruling, District Judge Aileen Cannon said the appointment of special counsel Jack
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Monsoonal moisture brings showers and storms to the mountains and deserts
It’s the third day of monsoonal thunderstorms in Southern California. The convection favors the higher elevations surrounding the Coachella Valley, and several Flash Flood Warnings were issued. As a frequent reminder, never attempt to cross a flooded roadway! Subtle drying will occur through the middle of the week as the ridge of high pressure shifts
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Poland considers shooting down Russian missiles heading to Ukraine
By Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — Poland is considering a Ukrainian proposal to intercept Russian rockets that are on course to hit cities in Ukraine or enter Polish territory, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said following a speech at the American Enterprise Institute on the sidelines of the NATO summit on Friday. “We are a
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Tasas internacionales de vacunación infantil se estancan tras “retroceso histórico” durante la pandemia, según nuevos datos
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Aunque la pandemia de covid-19 supuso una velocidad sin precedentes en el desarrollo y la distribución de vacunas contra el coronavirus, los expertos afirman que también estuvo marcada por un descenso significativo y preocupante de la tasa de vacunaciones de rutina. Nuevos datos de la Organización Mundial de la Salud y
Continue ReadingAfter assassination attempt on Trump, Biden’s political challenge changes in an instant
By MJ Lee, Kayla Tausche, Priscilla Alvarez, Arlette Saenz and Jeff Zeleny, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden was bracing for a week of political onslaught. More Democratic lawmakers were expected to publicly call on him to drop out of the 2024 race, a grueling campaign schedule would put his stamina on display and a
Continue ReadingWhat happens to JD Vance’s Senate seat now that he’s Trump’s running mate?
By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — The Senate is narrowly divided and Democrats hold a slim majority. But there’s no need for Ohio Sen. JD Vance, whom former President Donald Trump selected as his running mate Monday, to leave the chamber during the campaign. It makes sense to look to a senator as vice
Continue ReadingRuling keeps abortion question on ballot in South Dakota
A judge’s ruling keeps an abortion-rights question on the South Dakota ballot in November. A judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group seeking to have it removed. Supporters of the measure gathered enough valid signatures to put it before voters and turned them in earlier this year. South Dakota is slated
Continue ReadingAttacker stabs and wounds French soldier patrolling Paris ahead of the Olympics
PARIS (AP) — Officials in France say a French soldier has been stabbed outside a big train station in Paris, and the attacker has been arrested. Paris is under a high security alert 11 days before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics. A French military official says that the soldier is hospitalized but is
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Russian cyber firm Kaspersky to shut down US operations after ban
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab will “gradually wind down” its US operations and lay off its US-based employees after the Department of Commerce announced a ban on the firm selling its products in the United States, Kaspersky said Monday. The shutdown of Kaspersky Lab’s US operations will start on
Continue ReadingJudge removed from long-running gang and racketeering case against rapper Young Thug and others
ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the long-running racketeering and gang prosecution against Young Thug and others has been removed from the case after two defendants sought his recusal, citing a meeting the judge held with prosecutors and a state witness. Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Ural Glanville had put the case in Atlanta
Continue ReadingWhoopi Goldberg honored her mother at Disneyland in a way you’re really not supposed to
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Whoopi Goldberg wanted her late mother to spend eternity in one of her favorite places. “The View” host is a well-known fan of Disney, and, during an interview on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” last week, she revealed that her mother Emma Harris, who died in 2010, also
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Choque autobús deja cerca de 50 heridos
Nassieli Pizano MEXICALI, B.C. (T3) – Un fatal accidente de autobús de pasajeros se reportó la tarde del domingo en la carretera San Felipe-Puertecitos. Se cuantificaron 12 heridos de gravedad, entre ellos cuatro niños de gravedad, los accidentados de gravedad y consideración tuvieron que ser trasladados al Hospital General de Mexicali, mientras que los pasajeros
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Firefighters contain fire that spread to garage and attic of Palm Desert home
Firefighters were able to contain a fire that damaged the garage and attic of a home in Palm Desert Monday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 1:15 p.m. on the 20 block of Overland Court. The garage was well-involved with fire when firefighters arrived, according to CAL FIRE. Smoke was visible in the area.
Continue ReadingCape Cod’s fishhook topography makes it a global hotspot for mass strandings by dolphins
Associated Press The recent stranding of more than 100 dolphins on Cape Cod is the largest such event involving dolphins in U.S. history. The stranding is partly due to the peninsula’s geography which includes gently sloping sand flats, tidal fluctuations and proximity to productive feeding grounds. Those challenges plus the the hook-like shape of the
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