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Month: March 2025

AP photographer testifies on White House’s ban: ‘We’re basically dead in the water on major news stories’

By Devan Cole and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A veteran AP photographer and top White House correspondent testified Thursday that the news organization has struggled to compete in its coverage of the Trump presidency since White House’s decision to limit its access to presidential events, the Oval Office and Air Force One. Evan Vucci,

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UC Davis Law Student Association suspended after calls to boycott Israeli-connected businesses

By Steve Large Click here for updates on this story     DAVIS, California (KOVR) — UC Davis is suspending its Law Student Association (LSA) and taking over the funds from student fees after the association’s calls for a boycott of Israeli-connected businesses. A university spokesperson said this type of suspension is done “infrequently.” The university released

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American Documentary and Animation Film Festival begins with opening night

PALM SPRINGS, Calif,(KESQ) – The 14th annual American Documentary and Animation Film Festival begins today.    After several earlier screenings, the Opening Night event in Palm Springs will feature four short films about music and dance, accompanied by live music during the program. The day’s events also includes shorts packages with themes such as immigration,

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Moment of kindness between ‘Survivor’ contestants brings host Jeff Probst to tears

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — A heartwarming moment shared between two contestants in latest episode of “Survivor” transcended the famously fierce competition and brought host Jeff Probst to tears. In Wednesday’s episode, a challenging immunity competition among tribes left contestant Eva, who has autism, feeling under duress. After finishing her task and earning her

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Pair accused of deportation extortion scam in Rancho Mirage plead not guilty

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Two women accused of targeting a Ranch Mirage man in a six-figure immigration-driven extortion scam both pleaded not guilty today to felony charges. Bertha Verduzco Gasso, 67, and Ilvia Yvette Lopez, 43, both of Hemet, were arrested Tuesday following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation that began earlier this month.

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With help from Elon Musk, Wisconsin Supreme Court race now the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history

By Esme Murphy Click here for updates on this story     Wisconsin (WCCO) — A high-stakes election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court has become the most expensive judicial election in American history, but not without controversy. Susan Crawford, the Democratic-backed candidate and circuit court judge in Dane County, is up against former Republican Attorney General Brad

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Officer shot his partner in scuffle with patient outside Friends Hospital, police say

By Joe Brandt Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Philadelphia police have revealed more information about two officers’ deadly struggle with a mental health patient en route to Friends’ Hospital last week. The latest information from investigators reveals the bullet that hit a 30-year-old Philadelphia police officer in his ballistic vest

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