CNN By Caroll Alvarado and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — The Texas National Guard Thursday denied claims from an immigration activist that it ignored a migrant calling out for help as she struggled to cross the Rio Grande with a child in her arms. Video footage obtained by CNN shows a woman holding a crying
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We live in an incredible valley! Part of what makes our valley so amazing is our native wildlife. From birds to snakes to bighorn sheep, the Coachella Valley is absolutely brimming with life. What animals you can see are heavily dependent on factors such as time of year and time of day. For instance, winter,
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A Mexican wolf at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, “Soleil,” is back in the habitat with her pack after a major accident. The zoo says she fractured her leg in an accident. Veterinarians made the difficult decision to amputate her leg. “The good news is, though, that she has recovered very quickly from that.
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With rain coming to Southern California during the holiday season, road safety is a priority. According to the California Highway Patrol, in 2021 there were over 40 crashes in the Coachella valley area. In 2022 there was an increase to 58 crashes. Officer Torres from California Highway Patrol says there is an increase in crashes
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — Two Rhode Island men have been charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct by Foxborough Police in connection with the recent death of a fan at a New England Patriots game. John Vieira, 59, and Justin Mitchell, 39, both of Warwick, R.I., were charged earlier this month after investigators said they
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Riverside County commemorates Homeless Persons Memorial Day, known as the “Longest Night.” The event’s significance coincides with the winter solstice, the year’s longest night. It aims to raise awareness of the challenges the unhoused face and honor those who have died. The “Longest Night” signifies two things: a call to action for the county’s most
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Michael Ajayi scored 16 points as Pepperdine beat William & Mary 71-59 on Thursday night. Ajayi added 12 rebounds for the Waves (6-8). Boubacar Coulibaly scored 13 points and added 13 rebounds and three blocks. Malik Moore was 6 of 12 shooting to finish with 13 points.
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens celebrated the tallest animal on the shortest day of the year. Thursday morning, visitors had the chance to go into the giraffe habitat and explore the savanna while the animals were off-habitat. The Living Desert called the event as World Giraffe Day, which is technically on June 21 but the
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — California sued the Ralphs supermarket chain on Thursday, alleging that it violated state law by asking job-seekers whether they had criminal records and illegally rejecting hundreds of applicants. The California Civil Rights Department contends that Ralphs Grocery Co. “has ignored and continues to ignore” the Fair Chance Act “by screening out
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — California sued the Ralphs supermarket chain on Thursday, alleging that it violated state law by asking job-seekers whether they had criminal records and illegally rejecting hundreds of applicants. The California Civil Rights Department contends that Ralphs Grocery Co. “has ignored and continues to ignore” the Fair Chance Act “by screening out
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The stress of the holidays can be tough for people struggling with substance addictions, but there are solutions. The Betty Ford Center said people with addiction issues need to have a plan before they enter social situations where they may be tempted to relapse. That includes having a plan to leave either with their own
Continue ReadingBy Shawn Nottingham, CNN (CNN) — A Georgia woman accused of plotting to kill her husband with two other people in the Bahamas was cleared by a judge to return to the United States while she awaits trial, her attorney said Thursday. Lindsay Shiver was taken into custody over the summer and released on bail
Continue ReadingSYDNEY (AP) — Australia batter Usman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for wearing a black armband in support of Palestinians in Gaza during the first cricket test against Pakistan. ICC regulations prevent cricketers from displaying messages of political, religious or racial causes during international matches. Khawaja was born in Pakistan and
Continue ReadingBy Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — Two Rhode Island men have been charged with assault and battery in connection with an altercation at a New England Patriots game that preceded the death of a fan, prosecutors said Thursday. A medical examiner recently ruled Dale Mooney’s September 17 death to be a homicide, but prosecutors found the evidence didn’t
Continue ReadingBy CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Star Ja Morant has played his first game in Memphis since the end of his 25-game suspension. The Grizzlies’ star point guard had not played in front of home fans since last April in the first round of the playoffs. Morant led Memphis to a
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Oregon State and Washington State announced Thursday they have reached an agreement in principle with 10 departing Pac-12 schools on revenue distribution for 2023-24 that ends a legal battle sparked by conference realignment. Last week, Oregon State and Washington State were given control of the Pac-12 and
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James sat out the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ game Thursday night against Minnesota to rest his left ankle on the second night of back-to-back games. Bothered by tendinitis in the ankle, James had 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers on Wednesday night in a 124-108 loss at
Continue ReadingLONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — McKenzie Forbes finished with a career-high 36 points and No. 6 USC, despite missing two starters, turned back Long Beach State 85-77 on Thursday. The Trojans managed to match the 10-0 starts of the 1983-84 and 1984-85 teams despite missing their top two scorers, freshman star Juju Watkins (26.8 points
Continue ReadingBy Rhea Mogul and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu is braced for more downpours after heavy monsoon rains brought deadly flash floods and submerged entire neighborhoods earlier this week. The Indian Meteorological Department (MET) forecast further heavy rain after more than 400 millimeters (15.7 inches) fell in parts of the state from
Continue ReadingSYDNEY (AP) — Australia batter Usman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for wearing a black armband in support of Palestinians in Gaza during the first cricket test against Pakistan. ICC regulations prevent cricketers from displaying messages of political, religious or racial causes during international matches. Khawaja was born in Pakistan and
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