By Dan Merica, CNN Former President Barack Obama painted a grim picture of the GOP at two California fundraisers this week, according to excerpts provided to CNN, warning Democrats that Republicans could oversee “a lot of mischief” if they win the House in the November midterm elections. The speeches, one at a fundraiser for the
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN) — Hope Labriola estaba desnuda en su cama mientras el agua subía dentro de su casa móvil, a medida que el huracán Ian rugía sobre su cabeza. Por unos momentos, la mujer de Fort Myers Beach, de 45 años, habló por teléfono celular con su amiga Lisbeth Whelan antes de perder el servicio
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — An ex-adviser to former President Donald Trump has taken a plea deal to resolve allegations he made unwanted sexual advances to a GOP donor at a Las Vegas event. Corey Lewandowski entered into a plea agreement earlier this month involving a charge of misdemeanor battery, according to online Clark County records.
Continue ReadingBy Kalama Hines Click here for updates on this story POCATELLO (eastidahonews.com) — Friends and family of Dallin Overmeyer gathered in Pocatello Thursday to honor his life by spreading “scattered sunshine.” Overmeyer’s nickname among family members was “Sunshine” because he seemed to always provide a ray of light wherever he went. But those closest to
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The New York attorney general’s lawsuit accusing Donald Trump and his company of fraud has been assigned to a state court judge who repeatedly ruled against the former president in related subpoena disputes — including holding him in contempt, fining him $110,000 and forcing him
Continue ReadingBy Sid Garcia Click here for updates on this story WESTLAKE VILLAGE, California (KABC) — Two years ago, the Iskander family – Nancy Iskander and her four children – were in a crosswalk when she says she heard two speeding cars. One of those cars struck her sons Mark and Jacob. Both died that night.
Continue ReadingBy DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a mixed verdict on more than three dozen criminal justice laws before his bill-signing deadline Friday. He approved measures to seal criminal records and free dying inmates. But Newsom denied bids to restrict solitary confinement and boost inmates’ wages. One new
Continue ReadingBy JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has rejected an agreement that would have provided a huge property tax break to Rivian Automotive. The ruling clouds the upstart electric truck maker’s plans to build a $5 billion plant east of Atlanta that would employ 7,500 people. Morgan County Superior Court Judge
Continue ReadingBy JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has rejected an agreement that would have provided a huge property tax break to Rivian Automotive. The ruling clouds the upstart electric truck maker’s plans to build a $5 billion plant east of Atlanta that would employ 7,500 people. Morgan County Superior Court Judge
Continue ReadingBy DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden says Republican leaders have underestimated the power of women and that it’s up to Democrats to make sure the GOP doesn’t make that mistake again. She told Democratic women at a luncheon on Friday that Americans are let down when “extremists” attack rights
Continue ReadingBILBAO, Spain (AP) — Brothers Nico and Iñaki Williams have assisted one another for goals in Athletic Bilbao’s 4-0 home win over Almería that pulled the Basque Country side level with Barcelona near the top of the Spanish league. Nico crossed the ball for older brother Iñaki to put Bilbao ahead in the 11th minute
Continue ReadingBy LAGIPOIVA CHERELLE JACKSON Associated Press APIA, Samoa (AP) — When and if an island nation fully submerges due to rising seas, what happens to the nationalities of its citizens? This and other related questions are being considered by island nations advocating for changes to international law as climate change threatens their existence. “Climate change
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Tyler Conklin had childhood dreams of the NBA hardwood while shooting jumpers and dunking at arenas around the country. His journey took a few twists and dribbles and he ended up catching passes in NFL stadiums instead. In his first season with
Continue ReadingANGERS, France (AP) — Jonathan Clauss notched a goal and two assists to help Marseille take the lead in the French league by downing Angers 3-0. Marseille remained unbeaten to overtake Paris Saint-Germain by a point. But the defending champion can take the top spot back when it hosts Nice on Saturday. Clauss rounded Angers
Continue ReadingBy MAYSOON KHAN Associated Press/Report for America STUYVESANT, N.Y. (AP) — Harvest season means long days for U.S. farmworkers — but usually no overtime pay. Federal law exempts farms from rules entitling most workers to 1.5 times their regular wage when they work more than 40 hours in a week. New York is now joining
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole and Connie Chen, CNN Tradition is a long-held value at the US Supreme Court, where the nine justices’ adherence to a myriad of historic rules makes the inner workings of America’s highest court reliably consistent even as its decisions sometimes send shock waves through the country. Some of those treasured rules will
Continue ReadingTHE COLONY, Texas (AP) — Charley Hull is forcing herself to spend more time with her putting. It appears to have paid off in The Ascendant LPGA. The 26-year-old from England made eight birdies in her round of 64. That gives her a two-shot lead over Atthaya Thitikul and Janet Lin going into the weekend.
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN Español) — El expresidente de Brasil entre 2003 y 2010, ahora nuevamente electo para un tercer mandato, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, fue condenado en 2017 a 12 años de prisión por corrupción y cumplió 19 meses de la condena, antes de que esta fuera anulada por la justicia por defectos procesales.
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Nota del editor: Stephen Strader es profesor asociado de geografía y medio ambiente en la Universidad de Villanova. Sus estudios se centran en la manera en que los ambientes humanos son vulnerables a los desastres naturales. Las opiniones expresadas en este artículo le pertenecen exclusivamente a su autor. (CNN) — Tras horas de lucha
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer At the Orlando Magic training facility on Friday, the lights were on and the water was running. Not everybody in the storm-ravaged state of Florida can say that right now, and some may not be able to for weeks. The Magic aren’t losing sight of that. The team returned
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