BY ADAM BEAMUpdated 11:13 AM PDT, September 26, 2023 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will double the taxes on guns and ammunition and use the money to pay for more security at public schools and various violence prevention programs under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Tuesday. The federal government already taxes the sale of
Continue ReadingBy JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Vatican’s top diplomat is urging world leaders to put a pause on lethal autonomous weapons systems for long enough to negotiate a legally binding agreement on them. Archbishop Paul Gallagher spoke Tuesday at the U.N. General Assembly’s big annual meeting. He joined a series of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump could return under a new push by U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel. The rules would reclassify broadband access as an essential service on par with other utilities like water or power. The proposed rules would return fixed and mobile broadband service
Continue ReadingBy ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Target said Tuesday that it will close nine stores in four states, including one in New York City’s East Harlem neighborhood, and three in San Francisco, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers. The closings, which
Continue ReadingHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A former federal prosecutor who helped investigate the origins of the Trump-Russia probe in 2020 before abruptly leaving the Justice Department has been confirmed for Connecticut’s State Supreme Court. Nora Dannehy cleared the state Senate by a vote of 31-2 and the House of Representatives 31-2 on Tuesday. Her nomination now
Continue ReadingBy John Miller and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — The husband of the owner and operator of the Bronx day care where a 1-year-child died of suspected fentanyl exposure has been captured by authorities in Mexico, multiple US law enforcement sources familiar with the search told CNN on Tuesday. Felix Herrera Garcia, husband of Grei
Continue ReadingBy TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A coalition of anti-abortion organizations is urging two Wisconsin prosecutors to pursue charges against abortion providers in their counties despite a court’s ruling that abortion is legal. Wisconsin Right to Life, Wisconsin Family Action and Pro-Life Wisconsin held a news conference Tuesday to urge Dane County
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s younger dog, Commander, bit another US Secret Service agent at the White House Monday evening, CNN has learned, the 11th known biting incident involving the 2-year-old German Shepherd. “Yesterday around 8 p.m., a Secret Service Uniformed Division police officer came in contact with a First Family
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — Officials say the crew of a commercial fishing boat recovered a man who fell overboard from a tanker and began CPR while rushing him to shore. Officials said the crew of America hauled the man from the water Tuesday morning. Boston Fire paramedics and Coast Guard personnel came aboard to assist as
Continue ReadingBy KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A teenager accused of intentionally driving a stolen vehicle into a bicyclist in Las Vegas, killing him, told a police officer after his arrest that he expected he would be out of custody in 30 days because he was a juvenile. “It’s just ah … hit-and-run,”
Continue ReadingSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s top education official, Tony Thurmond, on Tuesday announced his bid for governor in 2026, a move that comes amid debates about the rights of students and parents, and what role the state should play as school boards approve class materials. If elected, Thurmond, the state superintendent of public instruction, would
Continue ReadingSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s top education official, Tony Thurmond, on Tuesday announced his bid for governor in 2026, a move that comes amid debates about the rights of students and parents, and what role the state should play as school boards approve class materials. If elected, Thurmond, the state superintendent of public instruction, would
Continue ReadingBy ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The top state prosecutor in Memphis says no criminal charges will be brought against a Memphis police officer who fatally shot a Black man after a high-speed chase and an attempted traffic stop. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said his office’s Justice Review Unit looked
Continue ReadingBy ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Target said Tuesday that it will close nine stores in four states, including one in New York City’s East Harlem neighborhood, and three in San Francisco, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers. The closings, which
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Theresa May, former prime minister of the United Kingdom. Personal Birth date: October 1, 1956 Birth place: Eastbourne, England Birth name: Theresa Mary Brasier Father: Hubert Brasier, Anglican vicar Mother: Zaidee (Barnes) Brasier Marriage: Philip May (1980-present) Education: St. Hugh’s College, University of
Continue ReadingBy Paula Newton, CNN Ottawa (CNN) — Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons Anthony Rota resigned his post Tuesday, days after he praised a Ukrainian veteran who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II. On Friday, following a joint address to parliament by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Rota lauded Yaroslav Hunka,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of American fashion designer and philanthropist Ralph Lauren. Personal Birth date: October 14, 1939 Birth place: Bronx, New York Birth name: Ralph Rueben Lifshitz Father: Frank Lifshitz, housepainter and artist Mother: Frieda (Cutler) Lifshitz Marriage: Ricky (Low-Beer) Lauren (December 1964-present) Children: Dylan, 1974; David,
Continue ReadingBy STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s September swoon is accelerating, and U.S. stocks are falling sharply Tuesday to their lowest levels since June. The S&P 500 was 1.5% lower in afternoon trading and on track for its fifth drop in six days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of singer-songwriter Paul Simon. Personal Birth date: October 13, 1941 Birth place: Newark, New Jersey Birth name: Paul Frederic Simon Father: Louis Simon, college professor and professional musician Mother: Belle Simon, elementary school teacher Marriages: Edie Brickell (May 1992-present), Carrie Fisher (August 1983-July 1984,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of media magnate Rupert Murdoch. Personal Birth date: March 11, 1931 Birth place: Melbourne, Australia Birth name: Keith Rupert Murdoch Father: Keith Murdoch, journalist and newspaper publisher Mother: Elisabeth (Greene) Murdoch, philanthropist Marriages: Jerry Hall (2016 – 2022, divorced); Wendi (Deng) Murdoch (1999-2013, divorced);
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