By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom again seized the national spotlight this year as he signed some of the most ambitious laws in the country to raise worker wages and to force companies to disclose a wide range of climate emissions, efforts that further cement the
Continue ReadingBy SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom again seized the national spotlight this year as he signed some of the most ambitious laws in the country to raise worker wages and to force companies to disclose a wide range of climate emissions, efforts that further cement the
Continue ReadingBy MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is moving quickly to confirm Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, holding a hearing on his nomination Wednesday as President Joe Biden heads to the region to reinforce U.S. support for Israel and try to ease tensions in its new war with Hamas. The
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Having lost the first vote to become House speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan will try again on a decisive second ballot that will test whether the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump can win over the holdouts or if his bid for the gavel
Continue ReadingBy LINLEY SANDERS and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — At a time when Americans are deeply divided along party lines, a new poll shows considerable agreement on at least one issue: The United States’ two-decade-long war in Afghanistan was not worth fighting. The poll from the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution
Continue ReadingBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The chief suspect in Natalee Holloway’s 2005 disappearance is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. He is expected to plead guilty to trying to extort money from her mother and provide new information about what happened to the missing teen. Joran van der Sloot, 36, charged with extortion and wire fraud,
Continue ReadingCNN By Vasco Cotovio, Frederik Pleitgen, Daniel Hodge and Kostyantyn Gak, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — A swarm of Ukrainian jet skis races across the ocean under pitch black skies, visible only from the infra-red camera of a drone watching from above. They slow down as they approach the shore to avoid detection and hurry
Continue ReadingBy Vasco Cotovio, Frederik Pleitgen, Daniel Hodge and Kostyantyn Gak, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — A swarm of Ukrainian jet skis races across the ocean under pitch black skies, visible only from the infra-red camera of a drone watching from above. They slow down as they approach the shore to avoid detection and hurry onto
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Klein, Kayla Tausche and MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday capped a historic trip to Tel Aviv by sending an emphatic message of support to Israel, promising new aid to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government as it prepares fresh action against Hamas. Following a day of meetings with Netanyahu
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We’re hearing from local Democratic Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz about his office’s efforts to help Americans in Israel and Gaza. “My office is there to help anybody whether you’re Jewish, Israeli, or you’re Palestinian in Gaza, if you have family, and if you they’re a United States citizen, please contact our office.” Ruiz continued, “Today,
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The non-profit “Mended Hearts” recognized Eisenhower Health with regional and national awards Tuesday morning. The organization is focused on giving hope to heart disease patients, their families, and caregivers. Each year, they select a nurse in each chapter region who demonstrates excellence in caring for patients and heartfelt support. “To be part of something like
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — The US State Department is warning Americans not to travel to Lebanon and will allow family members of US government personnel and some non-emergency personnel to voluntarily depart the country “due to the unpredictable security situation.” The travel advisory level for Lebanon was raised to Level
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Deputies and medics used Narcan to save a man who was overdosing on fentanyl last week in Joshua Tree. The incident was first reported at around 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 10. Authorities said deputies were called to Oleander Drive in Joshua Tree to respond to a drug overdose. “Upon arrival, the male subject was located
Continue ReadingCANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Fiji’s prime minister says his government is “more comfortable dealing with traditional friends” such as Australia as China pursues closer security ties in the Asia-Pacific region. Sitiveni Rabuka and Australia’s Anthony Albanese met on Wednesday during the Fijian leader’s first state visit to Australia since he returned to power last year.
Continue ReadingBy ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy slowed in the summer as global demand for its exports faltered and the ailing property sector sank deeper into crisis. The government said Wednesday that the economy expanded at a 4.9% annual pace in July-September, beating analysts’ forecasts of about 4.5%. But that was
Continue ReadingWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Cam Talbot made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Tuesday night for their first victory of the season. Trevor Moore had two goals and an assist, Phillip Danault had a goal and two assists and Arthur Kaliyev had a goal and an assist. Pierre-Luc
Continue ReadingBy MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — A well-known leader of a civilian “self-defense” group has been shot to death in southern Mexico. Bruno Plácido rose to prominence in the violence-plagued state of Guerrero in 2013 when he organized a rag-tag army of farmers to capture suspected gang members. His group held about
Continue ReadingBy ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy slowed in the third quarter, amid muted global demand, deflationary pressures and an ailing property sector. According to official data, the world’s second-largest economy grew 4.9% year-over-year in the July-September quarter, beating the 4.5% forecast by analysts but slowing from the 6.3% growth in
Continue ReadingKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Malaysian government investigation has concluded that a landslide that killed 31 people at an unlicensed campground last year was caused by persistent heavy rainfall, not human activity. Ninety-two people were sleeping at a campsite on an organic farm when soil and debris crashed down from a road above and
Continue ReadingBy COLLEEN LONG, AAMER MADHANI and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s efforts to tamp down tensions in the escalating war between Israel and Hamas faced major setbacks even before he departed for the Middle East on Tuesday, as Jordan called off the president’s planned summit with Arab leaders after a
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