Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, the first local election official to be charged with a security breach after the 2020 election as unfounded conspiracy theories swirled, was found guilty by a jury on most charges Monday. Peters, a one-time hero to election deniers, was accused of using someone else’s security
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The Amazon rainforest contains almost two years of global carbon emissions, but is under threat as a carbon sink, according to a new study. The report released Monday said deforestation is the biggest immediate threat to the world’s largest rainforest, which has an area twice the size of India.
Continue ReadingUSA Gymnastics officials say an arbitration panel won’t reconsider a decision asking gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics. USA Gymnastics says it will continue efforts to let Chiles keep the medal. “USA Gymnastics was notified by the Court of Arbitration for Sport
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Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewery is closing its longtime location at the River in Rancho Mirage, its owner announced. After 22 years, Babe’s at the River will officially close its doors on Aug. 31. The restaurant’s owner, Lucky Callendar, said Babe’s will relocate to the Canopy development in Indio. It’s currently scheduled to open as Babe’s
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is investigating allegations that sensitive documents from Donald Trump’s presidential campaign were stolen in a cyber intrusion, as well as attempts to gain access to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, days after the Trump campaign declared it had been hacked by Iran. The FBI released a brief statement
Continue ReadingDAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Local authorities say an earthquake shook central Syria causing no major damages but rattling the nerves of residents who remembered last year’s devastating temblor that struck northern Syria and Turkey. Syria’s National Center for Earthquakes said a magnitude 5.5 quake struck 28 kms (17 miles) east of the city of Hama
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A judge ruled Monday that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name should not appear on New York’s ballot, saying that he falsely claimed a New York residence on nominating petitions despite living in California. The scion of the famed Democratic political dynasty vowed to appeal, dismissing the
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man has been arrested and charged with a hate crime after police say he yelled “Free Palestine” and then stabbed a Jewish man near a synagogue over the weekend. Police say the attack happened around 2 a.m. on Saturday in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn near
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant. Hamby’s lawsuit alleged the Aces discriminated and retaliated against her, leading to her January 2023 trade to the Sparks. “We are
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant. Hamby’s lawsuit alleged the Aces discriminated and retaliated against her, leading to her January 2023 trade to the Sparks. “We are
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board, which has jurisdiction over pipelines, is investigating a natural gas explosion at a home in Bel Air, Maryland, that killed two people. The agency announced the investigation on Monday, a day after the explosion. Meanwhile, state officials have identified the two victims, and the
Continue ReadingBy Tami Luhby and Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — With the presidential campaign heating up, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are making a play for service and hospitality workers’ votes by promising to eliminate taxes on tips. But the move likely wouldn’t help many tipped workers, largely because a sizable
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A man was rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon after suffering a gunshot wound in Sky Valley. The shooting was reported at around 2:20 p.m. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened on the 19000 block of Palm Lane. The victim was taken to a nearby fire station to receive medical assistance
Continue ReadingBy Sean Lyngaas, Evan Perez and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — The FBI and other investigators probing the apparent hack-and-leak of Trump campaign documents, which Donald Trump has blamed on Iran, suspect that the hackers were able to compromise the personal email account of longtime Republican and Trump operative Roger Stone, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The hackers
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida has about 1 million more Republican registered voters than Democrats, further cementing its status as a conservative hotbed. Election officials reported over the weekend that there are 5.3 million active Republican voters compared to 4.3 million active Democratic voters. Republicans are touting this as a win
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Sandra Iveth Santos Actualización: (Viernes 16 de agosto, 2024) SALINAS, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— El panorama es más claro después de una investigación que llevo con el arresto del sospechoso por homicidio, que sucedió el domingo al norte de Salinas. Una familia pedía justicia, después que, Saúl Santos Guadalupe, padre de familia, fuera mortalmente baleado mientras salía
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Sandra Iveth Santos BRADLEY, CALIFORNIA (KMUV-TV) – Múltiples equipos de bomberos lucharon contra un incendio de estructura en Bradley la noche del domingo. Según las autoridades, alrededor de las 9:40 pm, los bomberos fueron llamados a un incendio comercial en Bradley Road y Salinas Street. No se reportaron heridos en la escena. Esta es una
Continue ReadingSandra Iveth Santos WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (KMUV-TV)- ¿Ha visto a esta persona? La policía de Watsonville está pidiendo la ayuda del público para encontrar a este hombre desaparecido. Según las autoridades, Mark Anthony Camacho, de 21 años de edad, fue visto por última vez alrededor de las 6:30 PM en la calle principal el domingo. Se
Continue ReadingLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A former University of Kentucky student banned from campus for a racist attack on a Black student has pleaded guilty to assault and other charges. Sophia Rosing was in court in Lexington on Monday. The 23-year-old pleaded guilty to four counts of assault, one count of disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas police officer has been fired after being caught on video beating a handcuffed inmate in the back of a patrol car. Jonesboro Police Chief Rick Elliott fired Officer Joseph Harris on Friday, a day after he was caught on his patrol car video punching, elbowing and
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