Judge partially ends court oversight of migrant children, chipping away at 27-year arrangement
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Judge partially ends court oversight of migrant children, chipping away at 27-year arrangement.
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ESPN’s Dick Vitale diagnosed with cancer for a 4th time with surgery scheduled for Tuesday
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale said on social media he has been diagnosed with cancer for a fourth time. Vitale announced Friday that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer. He is scheduled to have surgery Tuesday. “With all the (prayers) I have received &
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Exclusive look inside local Amazon facility and how it keeps workers safe in summer heat
Packages must be delivered — even in the summer heat. Amazon’s Delivery Facility in Cathedral City, is taking steps to prevent delivery workers from overheating. Ryan Quigley, station manager, said Amazon’s number one priority is the safety of its building associates and delivery drivers. “It really starts at day one with training and education for
Continue ReadingBolivia’s leader says the general accused of leading failed coup wanted to ‘take over’ as president
Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivian President Luis Arce says a former general intended to take over the government and become president in a failed coup, and he denies that the Andean nation is experiencing an economic crisis. In an interview with The Associated Press, the embattled leader denied once again that Wednesday’s
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Heavy police presence reported at RV park in Sky Valley
Heavy police presence has been reported at an RV park near the unincorporated community of Sky Valley. There is a heavy police presence on the 71000 block of Dillon Road. A spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were first dispatched to the area at around 12:15 p.m. regarding a verbal argument. Deputies determined
Continue ReadingRescuers make progress after more than 100 Atlantic white-sided dolphins stranded off Cape Cod, Massachusetts
By Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — After more than 100 dolphins were found stranded off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the numbers had dwindled down to between 10 to 20 dolphins circling in the harbor by Saturday morning following a 12-hour rescue effort by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, a spokesperson said. In what the IFAW
Continue ReadingMinnesota family store is demolished from its perch near dam damaged by surging river
RAPIDAN, Minn. (AP) — County officials have bought and demolished a Minnesota family store that was precariously perched beside a cliff near a flood-damaged dam. Blue Earth County officials say Friday that bought the Rapidan Dam Store and then removed the structure to lessen the downstream impact if it tumbled into the Blue Earth River.
Continue ReadingJudge temporarily blocks Georgia law that limits people or groups to posting 3 bonds a year
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Georgia law that restricts organizations that help people pay bail so they can be released while their criminal cases are pending. U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert on Friday blocked part of Senate Bill 63 from taking effect on Monday. That part of
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Proceedings underway for men accused of killing woman, framing another man
Jury selection is slated to conclude next month for the trial of a Jurupa Valley man and his nephew accused of killing the man’s estranged wife, then framing her boyfriend for the murder, causing the innocent man to spend nearly two decades in prison. Googie Rene Harris Sr., 67, and Joaquin L. Leal, 58, are
Continue ReadingThe reason why NATO and Europe found Biden’s debate performance so alarming
CNN Analysis by Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — Joe Biden’s performance at the CNN presidential debate against Donald Trump has raised concerns with US allies – particularly within NATO and Europe. Those concerns, to be clear, are not about whether or not Biden is fit to make decisions. They are not worried that he will implement dangerous policies or
Continue ReadingSome cities facing homelessness crisis applaud Supreme Court decision, while others push back
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces will allow San Francisco to begin clearing homeless encampments that have plagued the city, the mayor said Friday as she applauded the ruling. The case is the most significant on the issue
Continue ReadingSome cities facing homelessness crisis applaud Supreme Court decision, while others push back
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces will allow San Francisco to begin clearing homeless encampments that have plagued the city, the mayor said Friday as she applauded the ruling. The case is the most significant on the issue
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Adonis Galarza-Toledo steps down from CVUSD board of education
Trustee Adonis Galarza-Toledo announced will be stepping down from the Coachella Valley Board of Education. Galarza-Toledo made the announcement during Thursday’s board of education meeting. According to the Desert Sun, he is leaving to focus on the next chapter of his life. Galarza-Toledo was first appointed to the CVUSD Board of Education in July 2020,
Continue ReadingMacklin Celebrini selected No. 1 by San Jose at NHL draft where Las Vegas and hockey royalty mix
AP Hockey Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Macklin Celebrini headlined the NHL draft by going first overall to the San Jose Sharks on a Friday night hockey and Las Vegas royalty mixed company under the visual spectacle of the Sphere. French-Canadian chanteuse Celine Dion and longtime boxing announcer Michael Buffer shared the stage with the
Continue ReadingThe San Jose Sharks select Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with the first pick in the NHL draft
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The San Jose Sharks select Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with the first pick in the NHL draft.
Continue ReadingMinivan slams into a Long Island nail salon, killing 4 and injuring 9, official says
Associated Press A fire official says a minivan has slammed into a Long Island nail salon, killing four and injuring nine. The vehicle came to a stop inside the Hawaii Nail & Spa store in Deer Park about 4:40 p.m. Friday. Lt. Kevin Heissenbuttel says all of those killed and injured were inside the salon
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Family of DHS man killed in hit-and-run crash raising funds for funeral expenses
Loved ones of a 48-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend in Thousand Palms are raising funds for his funeral expenses. Robert Ernst Rodriguez was riding a motorcycle when he was fatally struck by a vehicle off Varner Road and Ramon Road. Authorities said the driver of the vehicle Erick Robert Cowdery,
Continue ReadingSuspect arrested after allegedly driving through a Long Island nail salon, killing 4 and injuring 9
By Rob Frehse and Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) – A man has been arrested after allegedly driving a minivan through a Long Island nail salon Friday afternoon, killing four people and injuring nine, according to local authorities. The 64-year-old was charged with driving while intoxicated, the Suffolk County Police Department announced in a Saturday news
Continue ReadingJBLM servicemen say the Army didn’t protect them from a doctor charged with abusive sexual contact
Associated Press Fifteen current or retired Joint Base Lewis-McChord servicemen who say the Army failed to protect them from a military doctor who has been charged with sexual abuse are each seeking $5 million in damages for the emotional distress they say they have suffered. Maj. Michael Stockin is an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist
Continue ReadingAmazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online content
AP Business Writer Amazon is reviewing claims that the artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI is scraping content — including from prominent news sites — without approval. Amazon spokesperson Samantha Mayowa confirmed Friday that the tech giant was assessing information it received from the news outlet WIRED, which published an investigation earlier this month that said
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