SAN DIEGO (AP) — A federal judge who previously overturned California’s three-decade-old ban on assault weapons did it again on Thursday, ruling that the state’s attempts to prohibit sales of semiautomatic guns violates the constitutional right to bear arms. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez of San Diego conceded that powerful weapons like AR-15 rifles are
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This afternoon an investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting. News Channel 3 was on the scene last night when gun fire broke out between a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy and a suspected hit and run driver. It happened last last around 7 p.m. near Ramon and Robert Roads. The department is now reporting the
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s Maricopa County set a new record Thursday for annual heat-associated deaths, with 425 tallied so far this year, the same number confirmed for all of 2022. Maricopa County, the hottest metropolitan area in the U.S. and home to Phoenix, said the 425 deaths were confirmed as of Oct. 14. Another 199
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI, STEPHEN GROVES and KEVING FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Refusing to give up, Rep. Jim Jordan told GOP colleagues Thursday he was still running for the House gavel — leaving Republicans few viable options after his hardline backers resisted a plan to expand the temporary speaker’s powers to re-open
Continue ReadingBy MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Kraken has cracked. Lawyer Sidney Powell vowed to “release the Kraken” as she helped lead a legal battle for former President Donald Trump to overturn his 2020 election loss. She has now struck a deal with Georgia prosecutors this week that could have her
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — A man accused of shoving a woman into the side of a moving New York City subway train has been captured in New Jersey. Newark’s public safety director that officers detained 39-year-old Sabir Jones on Thursday afternoon before transferring him to the U.S. Marshals Service. New York City Police were searching
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Newly appointed California Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler announced Thursday she will not seek election to a full term in 2024, avoiding what would have been a costly and bruising race for the seat held for three decades by the late Dianne Feinstein. Butler —
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Newly appointed California Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler announced Thursday she will not seek election to a full term in 2024, avoiding what would have been a costly and bruising race for the seat held for three decades by the late Dianne Feinstein. Butler —
Continue ReadingBy KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A lawyer speaking for the former street gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur in 1996 said Thursday he sees “obvious defenses” in the murder case in Las Vegas. “There’s no gun, there’s no car and there’s no witnesses from 27 years ago,” attorney Ross Goodman
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Newly appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler says she will not seek election to a full term in 2024.
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A Maryland police officer who fatally shot a stabbing suspect earlier this year has been arrested on charges that he assaulted police during a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Montgomery County Police Department said in news release Thursday that it
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Keeping hope alive is getting harder for the families of the roughly 200 people who were taken hostage during the Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel by Hamas militants. Nearly two weeks after their loved ones were abducted, family members are left struggling with thoughts of what they might be enduring
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of singer, songwriter and painter Joni Mitchell. Personal Birth date: November 7, 1943 Birth place: Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada Birth name: Roberta Joan Anderson Father: William “Bill” Anderson, Air Force officer and grocer Mother: Myrtle (McKee) Anderson, teacher Marriages: Larry Klein, (1982-1994, divorced);
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Originally Published: 19 OCT 23 16:47 ET By Kyle Blaine, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler of California said Thursday that she would not run for a full term next year. Butler told The New York Times that she would be the “the loudest, proudest champion of California” for the remainder of her term
Continue ReadingCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Prosecutors in the case of a man charged with fatally shooting a retired New Hampshire couple on a hiking trail have argued his repeated lies, bid to flee and a gun in his backpack offered a trial of evidence to show he is guilty. Defense attorneys for 27-year-old Logan Clegg argued
Continue ReadingBy Kyle Blaine and Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler of California said Thursday that she would not run for a full term next year. “I’ve spent the past 16 days pursuing my clarity – what kind of life I want to have, what kind of service I want to offer and
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James is already the defining figure of this basketball era with his strength, skills, smarts and relentless will to win. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar now seems determined to redefine how long an elite player can stay on top. James begins his 21st
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen (CNN) — Former Donald Trump campaign lawyer Sidney Powell’s stunning plea deal in the Georgia election subversion case on the eve of her trial will significantly change the landscape of the ongoing state and federal prosecutions against the former president. As recently as Tuesday, Powell was still posting false claims on social
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The Phoenix Suns came out on top over the Los Angeles Lakers at the “Desert Duel” in Acisture Arena. The Suns beat the Lakers 123-100 in the final game of their NBA preseason. Lakers lose 123-100 to Phoenix but check out Anthony Davis giving his jersey and warmup to fans. Takes care of Laker faithful!
Continue ReadingBy MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In July, country music star Craig Morgan re-enlisted in the Army Reserves at age 59. It was on the historic Grand Ole Opry stage, where he’s performed so many times before. The move helped inspired a new six-track EP, titled “Enlisted,” which is out Friday.
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