Democrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 26th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 26th Congressional District.
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Economic upheaval and political opportunity – what Trump’s return could mean for China
By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China is bracing for what could be a volatile and highly unpredictable path ahead in its escalating great power rivalry with the United States, after Donald Trump made a historic political comeback to win the race to the White House. His return could bring tariffs as high
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Incautan 13 toneladas de cocaína en España, el mayor decomiso en la historia del país
Mauricio Torres (CNN Español) — La Policía Nacional de España incautó un cargamento de 13 toneladas de cocaína, lo que representa el mayor decomiso de drogas en la historia del país, informó este miércoles en un comunicado. Hasta ahora, los dos mayores decomisos registrados habían ocurrido en 2023 (9,4 toneladas) y 2018 (8,7 toneladas), detalló
Continue ReadingSelf-described Nazi becomes first person jailed in Australia for performing outlawed salute
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A self-described Nazi became the first person in Australia to be sentenced to prison for performing an outlawed salute when he was ordered by a magistrate on Friday to spend one month behind bars. Jacob Hersant, 25, is also the first person in Victoria state to be convicted of
Continue ReadingAt least 2 dead and 12 missing after a fishing boat sinks off South Korea’s Jeju island
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A fishing boat has capsized and sank off the coast of South Korea’s Jeju island, leaving at least two people dead and 12 others unaccounted for. Coast guard officials say nearby fishing vessels managed to pull 15 crew members out of the water, but two of them were
Continue ReadingFederal judge strikes down Biden immigration policy shielding select undocumented spouses of US citizens from deportation
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Thursday struck down the Biden administration’s “parole in place” policy that gave legal status to certain undocumented individuals who are married to US citizens. US District Judge J. Campbell Barker had previously put an administrative hold on the regulation, rolled out earlier this year when
Continue ReadingOfficials outline child protective services changes after conviction of NYPD officer in son’s death
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (AP) — Officials in the New York City suburbs say they’re making changes to child protective services in response to the 2020 death of an 8-year-old boy. The boy’s police officer father forced him to sleep overnight on the concrete floor of a freezing garage. Suffolk Social Services Commissioner John Imhof said Thursday
Continue Reading Edmundo González dice que es un “ataque” la decisión de la Fiscalía de Venezuela de pedir su arresto por Interpol
Mauricio Torres (CNN Español) — El candidato presidencial de la opositora Plataforma Unitaria Democrática (PUD), Edmundo González, consideró este jueves que es blanco de un “nuevo y sistemático ataque” por parte de la Fiscalía de Venezuela, luego de que se diera a conocer que el Ministerio Público solicitó a la Interpol una notificación roja para
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Bronny James assigned to Lakers’ G League affiliate
As expected, the Lakers today assigned Bronny James to their NBA G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, where he will get more playing time to develop his game after playing 13 minutes in the Lakers’ first eight games. The oldest son of NBA career-scoring leader LeBron James has scored 4 points in his
Continue ReadingChina approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world’s second largest economy. Officials said the plan will be implemented over the next three years. The latest stimulus measure from
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Tracking lingering Santa Ana winds and fire weather conditions
As a trough of low pressure moves through Southern California, we are continuing to track lingering Santa Ana winds across the region. This is leading to a continuation of exceptionally dry conditions. Winds will not be much of an issue for the valley floor tonight, but they will be a bit elevated in the pass.
Continue ReadingWho is Susie Wiles, Donald Trump’s new White House chief of staff?
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With her selection as President-elect Donald Trump ‘s incoming White House chief of staff, veteran Florida political strategist Susie Wiles moves from a largely behind-the-scenes role of campaign co-chair to the high-profile position of the president’s closest adviser and counsel. She’s been in political circles for years. But who is
Continue ReadingLongtime Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is on the mend after 2 surgeries
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw is “planning to crush some rehab” in his recovery from two surgeries. Kershaw posted on Instagram that he had foot and knee procedures on Wednesday. He thanked Drs. Kenneth Jung and Neal ElAttrache for performing the operations. “Planning to crush some rehab and be as good as can
Continue ReadingDefense asks judge to ban the death penalty for man charged in stabbing deaths of 4 Idaho students
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Lawyers for a man charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students have asked a judge to take the death penalty off the table. Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys made a number of arguments against the death penalty, claiming that international, federal and state law all
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | ¿Qué implica el éxito de Trump en Miami-Dade?
Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN Español) — Donald Trump logró en esta elección lo que ningún candidato presidencial republicano había conseguido desde 1988 en la Florida: ganar el condado de Miami-Dade, que incluye la ciudad de Miami, una de las ciudades más importantes para la comunidad latina en Estados Unidos y que hasta hace poco era considerado un
Continue Reading Se disparan las ventas de libros como “The Handmaid’s Tale” y “1984” tras las elecciones en EE.UU.
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — “The Handmaid’s Tale” (El cuento de la criada) de Margaret Atwood, una novela ambientada en una sociedad totalitaria, ha alcanzado la cima de la lista de libros más vendidos de Amazon tras la reelección de Donald Trump. Según cifras de Amazon del jueves por la mañana, las ventas del libro
Continue ReadingFans flood @Pontifex account after it inadvertently cites New Orleans Saints amid dreadful season
Associated Press ROME (AP) — The New Orleans Saints may be one of the worst teams in the NFL this season, but at least they can count on continued prayers from Pope Francis. The pope – or at least someone in the Vatican communications office – has been inadvertently rooting for the Saints since Nov.
Continue ReadingRacist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies. The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and
Continue ReadingRacist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies. The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and
Continue ReadingFather and son from Virginia Beach set out to visit every U.S. National Park
By Beverly Kidd Click here for updates on this story VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (WTKR) — Virginia Beach residents Bill and Cole Dailey have a scrapbook of adventures chronicling their quest to visit every national park in the United States. “Back in 2019, me and my dad did a cross-country train trip. During that train trip…
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