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Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against a legislative subpoena that lawmakers used to stave off the execution of Robert Roberson. Roberson, who was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter in 2003, has gained bipartisan support from lawmakers who claim he is innocent and was wrongly convicted
Continue ReadingBy Evan Perez, Zachary Cohen, Holmes Lybrand and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is bypassing traditional FBI background checks for at least some of his Cabinet picks while using private companies to conduct vetting of potential candidates for administration jobs, people close to the transition planning say. Trump and his allies
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Police arrested a minor suspected of being involved in a shooting at an Indio party over the weekend that left one person injured. The shooting happened on Saturday at around 10:25 p.m. during a house party on the 82200 block of Garden Street, the Indio Police Department confirmed. One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Indio police
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins reached 1,000 career points in the second-fewest games in NCAA Division I history, scoring 20 points on Friday as No. 3 Southern California rolled to an 81-50 victory over Santa Clara. Kiki Iriafen added 20 points for the Trojans (4-0), who never trailed. Playing in her
Continue ReadingBy Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — The ancient Colosseum in Rome has witnessed some historic battles, with toga-clad crowds once packing the gigantic venue to watch gladiators slug it out against opponents including lions and baboons. But, apparently, its fighting days aren’t over. The 2,000-year-old venue is now the scene of a new
Continue ReadingCNN By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — The ancient Colosseum in Rome has witnessed some historic battles, with toga-clad crowds once packing the gigantic venue to watch gladiators slug it out against opponents including lions and baboons. But, apparently, its fighting days aren’t over. The 2,000-year-old venue is now the scene of a
Continue ReadingAP Basketball Writer The NBA is considering going to a tournament-style event for the All-Star Game, similar to what has been used in the Rising Stars competition in recent years, two people with knowledge of the plan said Friday. The people, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no changes had
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brusdar Graterol will miss the first half of next season after having surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder. The surgery was performed Thursday by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the Dodgers announced Friday. Graterol is expected to return in the second half of the 2025 season.
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins has heard plenty of comparisons to Cheryl Miller and Caitlin Clark over the past two seasons. On Friday, they came up again as the Southern California sophomore guard reached another milestone. Watkins reached 1,000 career points Friday afternoon during the second half of the third-ranked Trojans’
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — Christmas tree farmers across the Northeast are looking decidedly less merry as they struggle to keep their trees alive amid a weeks-long drought that has left vegetation brown, shriveled and crisp. Nearly 60% of the Northeast was in drought last week, according to the US Drought Monitor, and more
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson says that he will “strongly request” that the House Ethics Committee not release the results of its investigation into ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz. The move effectively rebuffs senators who are demanding access now that Gaetz is President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general. Johnson’s intervention is highly
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Are the Pittsburgh Pirates turning into the Willy Wonka of Major League Baseball? Like Wonka’s famous golden ticket, the MLB team is offering a scrumdiddlyumptious prize in exchange for a rare, one-of-a-kind baseball card of their star pitcher Paul Skenes. Whoever finds the card will be tempted by a
Continue ReadingBy Stephon Dingle Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Pikesville bridal shop, in partnership with the nationwide initiative Brides Across America, gifted free wedding dresses to service members, military veterans, and first responders on Friday. Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection, located in the 1800 block of Reisterstown Road, thanked them for
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Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Desde el momento en que se conocieron los resultados de las elecciones en Estados Unidos, los líderes climáticos sabían que Donald Trump sería un duro golpe para las conversaciones de la COP29 en Bakú. Lo que no previeron fue el trabajo de demolición que el propio líder de Azerbaiyán haría desde
Continue ReadingAssociated Press GILBOA, N.Y. (AP) — New York City officials are concerned about low reservoir levels after months of little rain, saying they may postpone repairs on a temporarily out-of-service aqueduct to bring more water into the stressed system. Mayor Eric Adams issued a drought watch this month and urged city residents to conserve water
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The president of a Kentucky plant that exploded earlier this week says the company is accountable and will pay damages to neighbors affected by the blast. Givaudan Sense Color President Ann Leonard told reporters Friday that the company is “devastated by the accident that happened on Tuesday.” The explosion
Continue ReadingAssociated Press STRATHAM, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire animal shelter has an enor-mouse problem on its hands. A man arrived Monday saying he wanted to give up 150 mice. But then he clarified: 150 containers of mice, not individual critters. He turned over 73 mice that day, and by Friday morning, about 450 had
Continue ReadingAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations and other international organizations are looking at new uncertainties with Donald Trump returning to the White House. The “America First” promoter has long been wary of global institutions and agreements. Experts say his stance on issues like trade, migration, human rights could clash with U.N. priorities.
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Eve Fromberg Edelstein has been appointed to fill the vacant seat on the Rancho Mirage City Council. The city council unanimously appointed Fromberg during a special meeting on Friday. She was immediately sworn in. Fromberg was one of 13 candidates who applied to fill the vacancy and were interviewed by councilmembers on Thursday. Fromberg has
Continue ReadingDETROIT (AP) — A man accused of stealing $44 million from a Detroit nonprofit group has pleaded guilty to financial crimes. William Smith’s fraud stunned the organization and forced some delays in a major riverfront project. For years, he controlled the money at the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, which is transforming the shore along the Detroit
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