By Oren Liebermann and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin abruptly revoked a plea deal for the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks and his co-conspirators, and he relieved the overseer in charge after years of effort to reach an agreement to bring the cases to a close. In
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — YouTube’s biggest star MrBeast is facing complaints about the safety of contestants from the preliminary round of his ambitious “Beast Games” game show, which boasts 1,000 competitors hoping for a $5 million grand prize. Some contestants complained online and to other YouTube influencers that they lacked regular access to
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Palm Springs Convention Center is hosting one of the largest LGBTQ+ business conferences from July 30 to August 2. The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) International Business & Leadership conference connects the LGBT business community to expand economic opportunities. The Desert Business Association (DBA) is giving away $100,000 to local restaurants and bars at
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — A uranium producer has agreed to temporarily pause the transport of the mineral through the Navajo Nation after the tribe raised concerns about the possible effects that it could have on the reservation. Gov. Katie Hobbs said Friday that she intervened this week after talking with Navajo President Buu Nygren, who had
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The National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in taking place here in the Valley! The JW Marriott is hosting over 900 Barbie fanatics from across the world for a week of Barbie themed events. The theme of the convention is ‘Mystery on Dreamhouse Drive,’ playing into themes from the 1960s. The Barbie Doll was invented in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — One of three inmates killed in a Nevada prison brawl this week was a member of a white supremacist prison gang who was serving a life sentence for his role in a murder at another Nevada prison, authorities said Friday. The local county sheriff identified Anthony Williams, 41, as
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — One of three inmates killed in a Nevada prison brawl this week was a member of a white supremacist prison gang who was serving a life sentence for his role in a murder at another Nevada prison, authorities said Friday. The local county sheriff identified Anthony Williams, 41, as
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Coca-Cola Co. says it will pay $6 billion in back taxes and interest to the Internal Revenue Service while it appeals a federal tax court decision in a case dating back 17 years. The Atlanta beverage giant said Friday it will continue to fight and believes it will win its dispute with the
Continue ReadingGRAND CANYON, Ariz. (AP) — A man died at Grand Canyon National Park after attempting the high-risk parachute leap from Yavapai Point on the South Rim, the park said Friday. The park did not name the person who died Thursday morning because it was still awaiting positive identification and needed to notify his family. The
Continue ReadingAssociated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A transgender woman’s use of the women’s locker room at a suburban St. Louis gym is prompting protests and calls for an investigation. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the woman joined the gym Sunday. By Friday, protesters outside the gym were calling for a boycott and an investigation by
Continue ReadingBy MJ Lee and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden acknowledged to reporters Friday morning that he and Vice President Kamala Harris have spoken about her upcoming decision on a vice presidential running mate. But he wouldn’t say much else: “I’ll let her work that out,” Biden said, when pressed on what top
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8/2 at 7 p.m. UPDATE: According to Cal Fire, the Nixon fire remains at 5,222 acres and is now 30% contained. The evacuation center at Temecula Valley High School is closed and the evacuation center is now available at Hamilton High School, 57430 Mitchell Road, Anza. 8/2 at 4 p.m. UPDATE: Cal Fire Law Enforcement
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Becker, CNN (CNN) — A convicted murderer who has been on California’s death row for 33 years must either be released or retried after a federal judge on Thursday approved the state attorney general’s request to do so because of prosecutorial misconduct in jury selection decades ago. The judge’s ruling, at the request
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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region, the Pentagon said Friday, beefing up the American military presence to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies and safeguard U.S. troops. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Family members of a 12-year-old Houston girl allegedly killed by two Venezuelans who entered the U.S. illegally are supporting legislation that would limit immigration authorities’ ability to release immigrants they detain. Jocelyn Nungaray’s body was found in a creek June 17 after she disappeared during a walk to a convenience
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho prosecutor says he will seek the death penalty against an Idaho inmate charged with killing a man while he was on the lam during a 36-hour escape from prison. Skylar Meade has already been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the March 20 escape.
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Miriam Butorin was supposed to attend Taylor Swift’s concert on Friday for her 13th birthday. She is missing it, but for the very best reason. Miriam’s mother, Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, was released Thursday from Russian detention in a historic prisoner swap. The release of the 47-year-old journalist for the US-backed
Continue ReadingOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Canadian government says it has completed negotiations with the United States on an agreement that would allow the use of U.S. space launch technology, expertise and data for space launches in Canada. The agreement, which is yet to be signed, will establish the legal and technical safeguards needed, while ensuring
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Summer McIntosh is really headed for a golden birthday. The Canadian swim star turns 18 on Aug. 18, and she has already learned so much about the world – including just how heavy an Olympic medal is. “The first night when I put the silver on my neck
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says a Mississippi judge improperly blocked his lead attorney from representing him in a state civil lawsuit that seeks to recover misspent welfare money. Using another attorney, Favre filed an appeal Thursday asking the Mississippi Supreme Court to overturn a ruling issued last month
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