Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican army troops opened fire on a truck carrying migrants from a half dozen countries, and six migrants from Egypt, Peru and Honduras died in an event that President Claudia Sheinbaum called “deplorable.” Ten other migrants were wounded in the shooting. Sheinbaum said Thursday that the two soldiers who
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The $287,500 Epson Tour Championship begins today at the Players Course of the Indian Wells Golf Resort, the first time the season-ending event of the official qualifying tour of the LPGA Tour will take place in California. The tournament marks the conclusion of the Race for the Card, the season-long competition where the top
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The sentencing of a former Houston police officer convicted of murder in the deaths of a couple during a 2019 drug raid is on hold after he suffered a medical emergency in a courtroom. A prosecutor was in the middle of addressing jurors on Thursday during closing arguments in the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Melania Trump revealed her support for abortion rights Thursday ahead of the release of her upcoming memoir, exposing a stark contrast with her husband, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, on the crucial election issue. In a video posted to her X account Thursday morning, the former first lady defended women’s
Continue ReadingHATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — One of four people charged in the shooting death of Southern Miss football player Marcus “MJ” Daniels Jr. has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Court records show 16-year-old Nytavion Shaw was charged as an adult. In his guilty plea Tuesday, Shaw said the killing happened during an armed robbery. He faces
Continue ReadingUCLA (1-3, 0-2 Big Ten) at No. 7 Penn State (4-0, 1-0), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (FOX) BetMGM College Football Odds: Penn State by 27 1/2. Series record: UCLA 4-2 WHAT’S AT STAKE? Unfamiliar opponents trending in opposite directions will meet for the first time since 1968. The Nittany Lions, looking for their fifth-straight 5-0
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District Attorney Mike Hestrin announced Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, that Albertsons and Vons will pay $3,962,500 in a stipulated judgment to settle a civil law enforcement complaint, alleging the grocer engaged in false advertising and unfair competition. The civil complaint alleges that grocers unlawfully charged customers prices higher than their lowest advertised price. Beyond the
Continue ReadingCalMatters In the chaotic final days of the legislative session, lawmakers jammed through major changes to California’s “Lemon Law ” that protects consumers from defective cars even as members complained that the complex legislation was rushed too quickly. Gov. Gavin Newsom nonetheless signed the measure into law earlier this week, saying it was important to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Kosovo’s prime minister says that the Balkan region has enjoyed the greatest degree of peace, freedom and democracy in its history in the past 25 years. However, Albin Kurti said in an interview on Thursday that he believes the situation is fragile and could be reversed if Russia prevails
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PARIS (AP) — A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to claim the grand prize had been found. The hunt, “On the Trail of the Golden Owl,” was
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College of the Desert unveiled a new paid internship program Thursday expected to offer students paid internships, at a rate of 21 dollars an hour. COD’s gymnasium was filled with students looking to pave their way toward future success yesterday morning. “It gives students the opportunity to learn how to manage a project as an
Continue ReadingNo. 8 Miami (5-0, 1-0 ACC) at California (3-1, 0-1), Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Miami by 10 1/2. Series record: Tied 2-2. WHAT’S AT STAKE? After pulling off a last-second escape against Virginia Tech last week, Miami looks to remain undefeated in a rare trip to California. The Hurricanes won
Continue ReadingMILWAUKEE (AP) — A federal judge has denied Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul’s request to review the Milwaukee Archdiocese’s sealed bankruptcy records as part of his investigation into clergy sex abuse. Kaul launched the investigation in April 2021. He said he wanted to develop a full picture of clergy sexual abuse over the decades. He
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PALM SPRINGS, California (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department has announced the reopening of northbound N Indian Canyon Drive at the wash. It comes after a crash that happened Thursday morning closed the lane. A motorcycle, marked as police, was seen off the roadway and damaged. Emergency services responded. It’s not known if there
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Federal authorities say a rare whale found dead off Massachusetts earlier this year died as a result of entanglement in Maine lobster fishing gear. The North Atlantic right whale was found dead off Martha’s Vineyard in January. The whales are declining in population and are at the center of
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. ports from Maine to Texas shut down this week when the union representing about 45,000 dockworkers went on strike for the first time since 1977. The union representing the striking U.S. dockworkers, the International Longshoremen’s Association, reached a deal Thursday to suspend the strike until Jan. 15
Continue ReadingCNN By Hadas Gold and Pamela Brown, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two months ago, CNN reached out to Melania Trump’s book publisher to request an interview with the former first lady ahead of her upcoming memoir. After several exchanges about a possible interview, the publisher sent an unusual demand last week: an interview would cost
Continue ReadingRANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — As much as $10,000 will be distributed to some residents of a peninsula on the edge of Los Angeles where worsening landslides have damaged homes and led to utility shutoffs. The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council on Tuesday allocated $2.8 million — more than half of a $5 million
Continue ReadingBy Chris Boyette, CNN Augusta (CNN) — Cooper and Witten Jones insist they weren’t scared when four large trees smashed into the front of their home as Hurricane Helene raged through their Georgia community. The twin 6-year-old brothers said they weren’t even scared when their mother, Kristin, rushed them, their older sister and the family
Continue ReadingSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands plans to hold a referendum on whether to make the possession of small amounts of marijuana a minor crime. Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan says there is widespread support among legislators to hold a public vote. Bryan says if voters approve the measure, possession would be treated
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