By Cindy Von Quednow and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Marcellus Williams, whose murder conviction was questioned by a prosecutor, died by lethal injection Tuesday evening in Missouri after the US Supreme Court denied a stay. The 55-year-old was put to death around 6 p.m. CT at the state prison in Bonne Terre. Williams’ attorneys
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The only black instructional coach at the Desert Sands Unified School District has filed a race discrimination lawsuit against the district. She alleges the district refused to accommodate her during the Covid pandemic. DSUSD said it does not comment on pending litigation. News Channel 3 I-Team investigator Peter Daut met with the plaintiff, Dr. Ashley
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By Oren Liebermann, Sarah Ferris and Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — The US plans to announce billions of dollars for Ukraine in the coming days, committing the funding before it expires after Congress failed to include an extension for the aid in its stopgap measure to keep the government open, according to two defense officials and several congressional sources. The first
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Los restos humanos hallados el 30 de julio en Uruguay corresponden a Luis Arigón Castel, quien estaba desaparecido desde 1977 ―en el marco de la última dictadura en el país―, informó este martes el fiscal especializado en crímenes de lesa humanidad, Ricardo Perciballe. En conferencia de prensa, Perciballe detalló que
Continue ReadingAndrea Gomez (CNN) — Los científicos descubrieron una nueva especie de tiburón fantasma que vive en aguas oceánicas profundas cerca de Australia y Nueva Zelandia. El pez fantasma de nariz estrecha de Australasia, o Harriotta avia, fue encontrado en el Chatham Rise, un área de fondo oceánico frente a la costa este de la Isla
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN) –– Hubo un tiempo en que una de las entradas más solicitadas del verano eran las invitaciones para ir de fiesta con Sean “Diddy” Combs. Es esos días, la gente se arrebataba para asociarse con el empresario y productor, ahora caído en desgracia y detenido. Combs podría enfrentar cadena perpetua si es
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Someone fired shots at a Democratic Party campaign office in a Phoenix suburb, causing damage but no injuries, authorities said. Tempe police said the damage was discovered early Monday and it is being investigated as a property crime since nobody was in the office at the time the gunshots were fired.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Over 2,000 participants from over 80 countries descended on New York this week for the Clinton Global Initiative. The nonprofit founded by former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton unveiled 175 new philanthropic commitments in an effort to prove there are solutions to even the
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Border Patrol officers seized approximately 120 pounds of blue fentanyl pills concealed in a vehicle at the Calexico port of entry. The fentanyl was found when on the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 16. A 27-year-old woman driving a white sedan went through the port’s vehicle SENTRI lane. CBP officers conducted an initial inspection and referred
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several gun control measures Tuesday, including one that allows the court to consider stalking and animal cruelty as grounds to restrict access to firearms. The state already has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. The new laws signed by Newsom will expand restrictions
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College of the Desert officials have announced the new dates and location changes. The home opener and homecoming game were previously postponed due to heat and field conditions. The football team will be playing their home opener at La Quinta High School, against L.A. Pierce Brahmas on Saturday, September 28 at 7 p.m. View this
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw is in “a holding pattern” and there are currently no plans for the Dodgers’ three-time Cy Young Award winner to face hitters as he tries to overcome a toe injury. “I don’t think there’s been improvement,” Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday before his NL
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La Quinta wide receiver/defensive back Payton Reynolds is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Payton Reynolds is a star on both sides of the field for La Quinta, and his upbringing comes from the work he puts on the field. “It’s really just all mental,” Reynolds said. “You can put anything you put your mind
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By Tara Molina Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A 12-year-old and four teenagers were arrested and charged Tuesday in a number of crimes reported on the Chicago Transit Authority system. Three of the defendants turned themselves in to police Monday night. Pastor Corey Brooks saw the photo of the alleged
Continue ReadingLegal Affairs Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A U.S. appeals court has ruled that a man who spent 26 years in solitary confinement in Pennsylvania can sue prison officials for alleged cruel and unusual punishment. The panel says that prison officials may have also violated the Americans with Disability Act because they knew Roy Lee Williams
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By Barry Pintar Click here for updates on this story MT. PLEASANT, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — An 87-year-old man in Westmoreland County said he had his car stolen with his beloved dog inside. Willard Martz parked in a handicapped spot at the Tractor Supply store in Mt. Pleasant and planned to get dog food for Lucky,
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KDKA By Barry Pintar Click here for updates on this story MT. PLEASANT, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — An 87-year-old man in Westmoreland County said he had his car stolen with his beloved dog inside. Willard Martz parked in a handicapped spot at the Tractor Supply store in Mt. Pleasant and planned to get dog food for
Continue ReadingBy Terence Burlij and Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said Tuesday that he has “no plans to call a special session” to change the way the state allocates electoral votes to a winner-take-all system, ending an effort led by Donald Trump. The announcement comes after Republican state Sen. Mike McDonnell said he
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By Jessi Mitchell Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) — Manhattan community groups joined forces Tuesday evening for a public meeting, presenting their findings about the effects of climate change on the island’s parks. Curators for the largest outdoor art exhibit in Harlem’s history have uncovered a pattern of groundcover
Continue ReadingBy Neal Riley Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Scientists are concerned after seeing nearly a quarter of the world’s population of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales in an unusual and potentially dangerous spot for them. The New England Aquarium said at least 82 whales were observed in late July
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