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2 kindergarteners wounded and gunman dead after shooting at California religious school
PALERMO, Calif. (AP) — Two children were in “extremely critical condition” Wednesday after being shot at a tiny religious K-8 school in Northern California and the gunman died at the scene, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot, police said. The gunman may have targeted the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Palermo because of its
Continue ReadingAfter a shooting at a Northern California elementary school, the suspect is dead, sheriff’s department says
Oroville, Calif. (AP) — After a shooting at a Northern California elementary school, the suspect is dead, sheriff’s department says.
Continue ReadingFBI investigating reports of large drones flying in New Jersey, seeks public’s help
Associated Press The FBI is investigating reports about several mysterious nighttime drone flights that have recently occurred across central New Jersey and has asked the public for help. Witnesses have spotted a cluster of what appears to be drones — larger than those typically used by hobbyists — as well as a possible fixed-wing aircraft
Continue ReadingWhy employers want you to quit, smart shopping carts, plastic pollution: Catch up on the day’s stories
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Continue ReadingDemocrat Jerry Nadler steps aside from top Judiciary role, avoiding party fight
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jerry Nadler says that he will be stepping down as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee next year. The move helps avoid an intra-party fight over what will likely be the party’s top perch as it seeks to confront a second Trump presidency. Nadler’s decision to relinquish
Continue ReadingJapan’s famous sake joins UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts
LUQUE, Paraguay (AP) — Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It’s brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savored in the country’s pub-like izakayas, poured during weddings and served slightly chilled for special toasts. The smooth rice wine that plays a crucial role in Japan’s culinary traditions was enshrined on Wednesday by UNESCO on
Continue Reading3 US Army soldiers arrested on human smuggling charges along the border with Mexico
ALPINE, Texas (AP) — A U.S. attorney in Texas says three U.S. Army soldiers have been arrested on human smuggling charges. U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas said in a Thursday news release that Fort Cavazos soldiers Emilio Mendoza Lopez, Angel Palma and Enrique Jauregui were arrested after a vehicle carrying
Continue ReadingTakeaways from Biden’s Africa trip: Pardon of son Hunter overshadows official business
Associated Press LUANDA, Angola (AP) — President Joe Biden’s long-delayed trip to Africa was overshadowed by his controversial pardon of his son Hunter. The visit had many of the hallmarks of a traditional state visit, including a cannon salute, celebratory music and photo opportunities. But outroar over the pardon back in Washington ensured that the
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Indio gang member convicted in 2016 murder gets life sentence
A gang member convicted in the killing of a 22-year-old Indio man more than eight years ago was sentenced to life in prison today, following previous life sentences for four co-defendants. Miguel Cavazos, 44, of Indio, was previously found guilty of first- degree murder in October. He was identified as a potential participant in the
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Palm Springs hosting community meeting to address hate crime concerns
The city of Palm Springs will host a community meeting addressing concerns about potential hate crimes and inclusivity following the election. Residents are invited to attend the meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 4:00 p.m. at the Palm Springs Convention Center, room Oasis 3A. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. As
Continue ReadingPete Hegseth’s mother says The New York Times made ‘threats’ by asking her to comment on a story
AP Media Writer A basic tenet of journalism — calling someone for comment on a story — was seen as a threat by defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s mother. Penelope Hegseth appeared on Fox News Channel to talk about her son, whose nomination by President-elect Trump to lead the Pentagon is threatened by a series
Continue ReadingPrenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be
AP Medical Writer A study shows blood tests that check for fetal disorders can sometimes hint at cancer in pregnant women. Cancer was diagnosed in half of the study participants whose blood tests suggested cancer. Of the discovered cancers, lymphoma blood cancers were the most common, followed by colon and breast cancers. The U.S. government
Continue ReadingBig Ten Signing Day: Late flips push Oregon ahead of Ohio State and Michigan in rankings
Oregon started signing day behind Ohio State and Michigan in the Big Ten recruiting rankings and was poised to finish Wednesday on top. The Ducks flipped five-star cornerback Na’eem Offord from the Buckeyes and four-star quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele from California — additions that pushed them to No. 4 nationally and No. 1 in the Big
Continue ReadingFrench prime minister to stay on as caretaker after handing in resignation
CNN By Rob Picheta, Joseph Atama, Sophie Tanno and Pierre Bairin, CNN Paris (CNN) — French Prime Minister Michel Barnier submitted his resignation Thursday after losing a vote of no confidence, that triggered the collapse of the government and deepened the country’s political turmoil. Barnier formally handed in his resignation to President Emanuel Macron, who
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Carreras clandestinas cobran vida de menor en Mexicali
Carolina Garcia MEXICALI, B.C. (T3) – El pasado fin de semana en Mexicali, un menor murió y otro resultó severamente herido cuando la motocicleta donde se encontraban fue impactada por un vehículo durante unas carreras clandestinas; el o los responsables se fueron a la fuga y hasta el momento no hay detenidos. En la capital,
Continue ReadingNew LAPD chief says he will work to protect immigrants ahead of Trump’s plans for mass deportations
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The new chief of the Los Angeles police force said his department is working with consulate offices for Mexico and other Central American countries to draft a plan to protect immigrants ahead of the Trump administration’s plans for mass deportations. In an interview with The Associated Press, Jim McDonnell
Continue ReadingTakeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on transgender health care ban: Conservatives skeptical
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court heard the most high-profile case of its term on Wednesday, weighing Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors. Similar laws have been passed by other conservative-leaning states. Challengers say they deprive kids of treatment they need, while the states defend them as protecting minors from
Continue ReadingCampus cameras showed a student leaving his Ole Miss apartment the day he disappeared
Associated Press Security cameras captured video of a University of Mississippi student leaving his campus apartment twice on the morning he was last seen alive. That’s according to testimony Wednesday from University Police Department Capt. Jan Mahan. Jimmy “Jay” Lee was a 20-year-old gay man well known in the LGBTQ+ community at Ole Miss and
Continue ReadingWhy Justice Jackson invoked interracial marriage in Supreme Court’s historic transgender care arguments
CNN By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court was more than an hour into its feisty debate over gender-affirming care when Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson invoked one of the most significant civil rights precedents in the nation’s history. A liberal named to the court by President Joe Biden two years
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