CNN By MJ Lee, Paula Reid and Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son has left some Democrats fuming over his choice to repeatedly and unequivocally claim that he would never take that step, even though a pardon long appeared possible to Hunter Biden’s legal team. Multiple officials who
Continue ReadingBy Alayna Treene and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump is planning to visit Paris later this week to attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral on December 7, his first overseas trip since his election in November to a second term in office. Trump’s team has been in discussions for days with
Continue ReadingAssociated Press The U.S. Postal Service says nearly 100% of completed mail ballots were returned to election offices within a week during this year’s presidential contest. That’s despite hurricanes, some misdirected election mail and delivery concerns raised by state officials. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said postal workers processed more than 99 million general election ballots.
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer and Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is facing his first big leadership test in the new Trump era as congressional Democrats push for a shakeup in their party’s approach to countering the incoming president. A handful of House Democrats are taking the rare step of challenging older
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) — A judge has set a date of Oct. 20, 2025, for the trial of a Massachusetts man charged with killing his wife. Brian Walshe faces first-degree murder and other charges in the death of his Ana Walshe whose body has never been recovered. He’s pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Airlines says an unspecified technology issue caused the temporary grounding of flights in Seattle and continuing problems with booking flights online. The company said in a statement that the issue Monday morning resulted in a significant disruption to its operation, including delayed flights. The airline said it requested a 40-minute ground
Continue ReadingBy Steve Almasy and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — A grand jury has handed up a murder indictment against a man whose wife disappeared this July, sparking a flurry of concern in the Nepalese community of Northern Virginia and beyond for the nurse and young mother. Naresh Bhatt is now facing state charges of murder
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Workers pushing for an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictions. An official of a union involved in the anti-smoking push on Monday called for the head of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press When towns along the Great Lakes get buried in drifts of blowing snow, like several have over the past few days, weather experts start talking about the “lake effect.” Lake-effect snow often occurs in relatively narrow bands that dump copious amounts of snow. The weather phenomenon can drastically increase snowfall totals, and it
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an “alarming blood test.” City records show the disgraced movie mogul was moved from Rikers Island in New York City to the Bellevue Prison Ward. Attorneys for Weinstein have accused the city of violating Weinstein’s constitutional rights by depriving
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have claimed cornerback Emmanuel Forbes off waivers from Washington. The Rams (6-6) announced the move Monday. They waived undrafted rookie defensive back Charles Woods to make room on the roster. Forbes was the 16th overall draft pick in 2023, but the Commanders released him Saturday in yet
Continue ReadingAP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers were hit by another family tragedy with the announcement that star left tackle Trent Williams’ wife gave birth to a stillborn son late last week. Sondra Williams announced on Instagram on Sunday that she gave birth to Trenton O’Brien Williams Jr. on
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Sandra Iveth Santos SANTA CRUZ, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— Un coche cayó por un acantilado, y se sumergió parcialmente en el agua cerca de West Cliff Drive y Swift Street en Santa Cruz, según la policía. Esto, después de una colisión en el que se vieron implicados dos vehículos. Según el informe, uno de los vehículos que
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Sandra Iveth Santos KING CITY, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— La policía de King City confirma que al menos una persona ha muerto después de un tiroteo en King City el domingo por la tarde. Autoridades dicen que esto ocurrió en una zona residencial, ubicada en el bloque 800 de la calle Willow alrededor de las 2:30 P.M.
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is entering the transfer portal after losing the Trojans’ starting job last month. Moss made his announcement on social media Monday. Moss started the Trojans ‘ bowl victory last season and their first nine games this season before coach Lincoln Riley replaced him with Jayden Maiava
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his envoy to Britain, a prestigious posting for the Republican donor whose contributions this year included $2 million to a Trump-backing super PAC. Trump, in a post on his Truth Social site Monday evening, announced he was selecting Stephens to be
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has reaffirmed her ruling that Tesla must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick on Monday denied a request by attorneys for Musk and Tesla’s corporate directors to vacate her ruling earlier this year requiring the company to rescind the unprecedented
Continue ReadingBy MJ Lee, Paula Reid and Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son has left some Democrats fuming over his choice to repeatedly and unequivocally claim that he would never take that step, even though a pardon long appeared possible to Hunter Biden’s legal team. Multiple officials who recently
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has reaffirmed her ruling that Tesla must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick on Monday denied a request by attorneys for Musk and Tesla’s corporate directors to vacate her ruling earlier this year requiring the company to rescind the unprecedented
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