Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A high-stakes trial in France that could derail the presidential ambitions of far-right leader Marine Le Pen is wrapping up. She’s on trial for the alleged embezzlement of European Parliament funds. His lawyer made his final arguments in her defense Wednesday, saying she pleaded not guilty. The Paris court, which
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — The eldest son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit was released from custody on Wednesday after his arrest last week on rape allegations, his lawyer said. Marius Borg Høiby, 27, is the stepson of the heir to the Norwegian throne, Crown Prince Haakon, and the son of Mette-Marit from a previous relationship. He
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s governing party has picked a former soccer player as its candidate for president following a disputed victory in last month’s parliamentary election that has sparked protests and led to an opposition boycott of parliament. The Georgian Dream party on Wednesday nominated Mikheil Kavelashvili, a 53-year old former national
Continue ReadingBy Steve Contorno and Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Three weeks into Donald Trump’s second go-around as president-elect, little about this transition to the White House looks like his first. By this point in 2016, Trump, unprepared for victory, had announced just four Cabinet nominations for his new administration. Operating out of Trump Tower in
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is betting corporate dealmaking could bounce back next year if the new Trump administration ushers in lower interest rates and looser regulatory scrutiny. Mergers and acquisitions have been falling ever since 2021, when the global economy reopened and pent-up demand was released. That could change thanks
Continue ReadingAssociated Press THE HAGUE (AP) — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has asked judges to issue an arrest warrant for the head of Myanmar’s military regime for crimes committed against the country’s Rohingya Muslim minority. Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing seized power from elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021 and is accused
Continue ReadingARUSHA, Tanzania (AP) — The World Health Organization’s regional director-elect for Africa has died while receiving medical treatment in India. Plans to repatriate the body of Tanzania’s Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, 55, were underway, parliament speaker Tulia Ackson said on Wednesday. She didn’t disclose Ndugulile’s ailment. He was elected as the WHO’s African director in August
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — Thousands of Lebanese displaced by the war between Israel and Hezbollah returned home Wednesday as a ceasefire takes hold. Lebanese and Israeli troops warned them to stay away from some areas. If it endures, the ceasefire would end nearly 14 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, which escalated
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Every year, families in Rancho La Quinta save a seat for local Marines at their Thanksgiving dinner table. They invite Marines stationed nearby to spend the holiday with them, especially if they can’t fly home or don’t have family to spend it with. Every Thanksgiving day, volunteers book a bus that picks up dozens of
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Walter Clark Legal Group and News Channel 3 awarded Ms. Dana Sanchez as November’s One Class at a Time recipient. She often spends her own money to purchase supplies for her classroom and understands the need for teachers across the valley to gain support from the community. “This is a big deal for teachers,” said
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Update 11/27/24 CHP has deactivate its Silver Alert, confirming the man was located. Original Report 11/26/24 A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 90-year-old man last seen in Thousand Palms. Ramon Duran was last seen at around 11:00 a.m. in Thousand Palms on Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol. SILVER ALERT –
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Parking at the Palm Springs International Airport remains limited after it was full Tuesday afternoon. As of 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, lots A B, and C are now LIMITED while D is OPEN. That wasn’t the case earlier today as all the lots were full. Officials were directing vehicles to the overflow lot with shuttle service.
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After eight hours of mediation, Oswit Land Trust founder Jane Garrison reports an ‘agreement in principle’ has been reached between the Trust and and Mesquite Country Club Homeowners Association. The parties to the lawsuit had spent two years in litigation – with Oswit Land Trust envisioning a 180-acre wildlife sanctuary called Prescott Preserve, and Mesquite
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One man is behind bars today after a tip about a possible illegal massage parlor operating in the 45000 block of San Pablo in Palm Desert. The tip led investigators to find that prostitution activities were underway at that location and today they served a search warrant and arrested a 58 year old Victorville man
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From the ports through the Inland Empire, this industry looks like it is just beginning to solidify its foothold in the Coachella Valley. California’s trade, transportation, and utilities sector are the second-largest industry in the state. It flourished at the forefront of the pandemic as lifestyles and consumer buying habits went online. From its initial
Continue ReadingISLAMABAD (AP) — Authorities reopened roads linking Pakistan’s capital with the rest of the country, ending a four-day lockdown, on Wednesday after using tear gas and firing into the air to disperse supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan who marched to Islamabad to demand his release from prison. “All roads are being reopened,
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI, India (AP) — A 13-year-old cricketer from India’s northern state of Bihar could become the sport’s latest Twenty20 batting sensation. The Rajasthan Royals think so highly of Vaibhav Suryavanshi that they paid $130,000 in the Indian Premier League’s mega auction for his services, making him the youngest ever to be selected. Suryavanshi came
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DETROIT (AP) — While sales of electric vehicles surge in China, the spread of more environmentally friendly vehicles is stumbling in the United States and Europe as carmakers and governments struggle to meet years-old promises about affordability and charging stations. And consumers worried more about price and practicality are holding back where first-adopter
Continue ReadingHENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Donavan Yap had 14 points in San Jose State’s 69-64 win against UNC Greensboro on Tuesday. Yap also contributed five rebounds for the Spartans (3-5). Sadraque NgaNga scored 12 points, shooting 5 of 9 from the field and 1 for 4 from the line. Will McClendon shot 5 for 12, including
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police officials have filed criminal complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte and her security staff for allegedly assaulting authorities and disobeying orders in a recent altercation in Congress. The criminal complaints filed by the Quezon City police Wednesday are separate from legal action that may arise after she
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