LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas man called for police help during a home invasion before an officer fatally shot him, according to authorities and 911 calls. Brandon Durham called 911 early Nov. 12, saying he was hiding with his 15-year-old daughter after someone broke into his home, Assistant Sheriff Dori Koren said. Durham
Continue ReadingBOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Thousands of Colombians have taken to the streets to oppose the policies of President Gustavo Petro, who accused demonstrators of trying to destabilize the government. Protesters in cities including Bogotá, Medellín and Cali on Saturday decried a series of proposed health, labor and pensions reforms and accused Petro’s administration of corruption.
Continue ReadingHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman and her 4-month-old son inside a car in Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested in Puerto Rico. The U.S. Marshals Service said they found Lance “Macho” Morales on Saturday at a residence in the barrio of Fajardo. Police believe the 23-year-old Waterbury, Connecticut, resident
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California starting guard Kennedy Smith will be sidelined indefinitely after having a surgical procedure. Her status was announced shortly before the third-ranked Trojans hosted No. 6 Notre Dame on Saturday. “It just sort of broke her not to be out there today,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. Freshman Kayleigh Heckel
Continue ReadingWXIA, CNN By Chelsea Bailey, CNN | Photographs by Tristen Rouse, CNN Lewes, Delaware (CNN) — Cello music filled a sanctuary here on Wednesday night as the audience clutched blue or pink carnations in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance. A slideshow cycled through pictures of trans daughters, brothers, coworkers and friends, forever frozen in
Continue ReadingFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Dashon Gittens led Florida International with 16 points, including the the game-winning layup with 22 seconds remaining in the overtime, and the Panthers knocked off CSU Bakersfield 76-73 on Saturday. Gittens, whose 3-pointer with2.2 seconds left forced overtime, shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 4 from
Continue ReadingBy Chelsea Bailey, CNN | Photos by Tristen Rouse, CNN Lewes, Delaware (CNN) — Cello music filled a sanctuary here on Wednesday night as the audience clutched blue or pink carnations in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance. A slideshow cycled through pictures of trans daughters, brothers, coworkers and friends, forever frozen in confident, happy,
Continue ReadingBy Alayna Treene, Kaitlan Collins, Kristen Holmes, Shania Shelton and Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday announced one of his former policy advisers, Brooke Rollins, as his pick for secretary of the Department of Agriculture. “Brooke’s commitment to support the American Farmer, defense of American Food Self-Sufficiency, and the restoration of
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Secondary-ticket prices for Saturday’s Las Vegas Grand Prix have cooled considerably compared to last year’s inaugural Formula 1 race on the city’s Strip. The lowest price at Gamesite was $477 as of late Saturday morning, dropping from $711 just the day before. A year ago, the website’s cheapest
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CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — With his new pick for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump has found not only a powerhouse media strategist and loyal ally, but a tenacious litigator known for her battles in court for conservative causes. And while little about Trump is conventional, Pam Bondi is a
Continue ReadingLAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A city in New Mexico has reached a $20 million settlement with the family of a woman shot and killed by a police officer who was later charged with second-degree murder. Teresa Gomez was fatally shot in October 2023 after a Las Cruces police officer on a bicycle approached her
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Thousands of protesters have demonstrated in Paris and other French cities against femicides and sexual and sexist violence. In Paris, large crowds of women and men marched Saturday waving purple placards that denounced gender violence and defended women’s reproductive rights. Protesters expressed concerns of a possible rollback for women’s rights in the
Continue ReadingBy Tamar Michaelis, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested three people in connection with the death of an Israeli rabbi who, according to Israel, was killed in an “antisemitic act of terror.” Zvi Kogan, who also holds Moldovan citizenship and is a representative of Chabad,
Continue ReadingRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal. The Kremlin leader also approved legislation Saturday that outlaws the spread of material that encourages people not to have children. The bills, which have previously been approved by Russia’s Parliament, follow
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Rabinowitz and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — With his new pick for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump has found not only a powerhouse media strategist and loyal ally, but a tenacious litigator known for her battles in court for conservative causes. And while little about Trump is conventional, Pam Bondi is a far
Continue ReadingAP Medical Writer The team that President-elect Donald Trump has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration includes a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host. All could play pivotal roles in fulfilling a political agenda that could change how the government goes about safeguarding Americans’ health — from health
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Around 2:25 Saturday morning, firefighters were dispatched to a reported mobile home fire in the 17900 block of Corkill Road in Desert Edge. The first on-scene unit reported a mobile home well involved in fire with immediate exposure threats to additional mobile homes and trees. The fire was contained around 3:45 a.m. and a total
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McCormick’s Palm Springs Car Auction is an event that has returned to the city for more than 30-years. The annual event brings in dozens of vintage and classic cars, drawing attendees from all over the world. From classics from the early 1900s to modern luxury models, McCormick’s has plenty of automobiles for car enthusiasts and buyers.
Continue ReadingMONTREAL (AP) — Senior Canadian ministers have condemned an anti-NATO protest in Montreal that turned violent, saying “hatred and antisemitism” have no place in the country. Police said they made at least three arrests following a demonstration that began late afternoon Friday. Two cars were set on fire and windows at some businesses and a
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — At least six Russian mercenaries were killed in an attack by an al-Qaida-linked group in central Mali, according to a statement by the extremists on its media platform. The group, known by its acronym, JNIM, said it ambushed a convoy of mercenaries working for the Wagner Group on Thursday
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