LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who bilked investors in a Southern California hotel and condominium project out of at least $26 million has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. Ruixue “Serena” Shi of Arcadia was sentenced Monday and ordered to pay $35.8 million in restitution. Prosecutors say she was general manager of
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who bilked investors in a Southern California hotel and condominium project out of at least $26 million has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. Ruixue “Serena” Shi of Arcadia was sentenced Monday and ordered to pay $35.8 million in restitution. Prosecutors say she was general manager of
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press NEW YORK — Led by Jace Carter’s 28 points, the UIC Flames defeated the Stonehill Skyhawks 77-71 on Monday night. The Flames are now 3-2 on the season, while the Skyhawks fell to 2-4.
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Helping your neighbors and their families stay warm just got easier. Pacific Power will match every dollar you donate to the Oregon Energy Fund with $2 more.
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — Investigators said that sparks from welding work appears to have been the cause of a fire that killed 38 people at a company dealing in chemicals and other industrial goods in central China’s Henan province. Two other people were injured in the blaze that tore through the building in the city of
Continue ReadingBy PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A U.S. military veteran and his daughter are filing a lawsuit challenging a federal rule they said prevents the daughter from accessing medical coverage because she is transgender. The veteran and daughter filed their lawsuit anonymously on Monday against the government via GLBTQ Legal Advocates &
Continue ReadingBy SAM METZ, JAMIE STENGLE and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press The five people who were killed at a gay club in Colorado are being remembered as loving parents, enthusiastic performers and longtime patrons who cherished Club Q as a safe haven for members of the LGBTQ community. They came to Colorado Springs’ preeminent LGBTQ establishment
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El Mundial masculino de la FIFA 2022 en Qatar ya comenzó… inmerso en la controversia. Y hay varias razones para perderse la celebración del fútbol este año. Logo del Mundial de Qatar 2022. (Foto: ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP vía Getty Images) Por ejemplo, los estadios erigidos para la ocasión en el país anfitrión
Continue ReadingBy Katelyn Polantz and Evan Perez, CNN Newly appointed special counsel Jack Smith is getting to work with no signs yet that the two investigations he now oversees around Donald Trump will slow down — despite being stuck in the Netherlands due to a cycling injury. The Justice Department notified a federal appeals court that
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN There was frustration for the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) in its opening game of Qatar 2022 as Gareth Bale scored a late penalty for Wales. The USMNT was dominant for much of the match, but as has so often been the case, it was LAFC star Bale who dug
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Bend police made six DUII arrests the weekend, a higher number than usual for a 48-hour period, prompting officers to offer some sober-driving (or ride-sharing) advice for the upcoming holidays while also urging residents to report suspected DUII drivers.
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — “Amarte más es imposible”. Con ese mensaje felicitó Antonela Roccuzzo a su esposo, Leo Messi, cuando cumplió 35 años en junio. Para quienes no conocen su historia, podría parecer una declaración exagerada. Para sus millones de seguidores, es una de las tantas muestras de un amor excepcional que ha
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Norfolk Southern plans to buy a regional railroad it already operates from Cincinnati for $1.62 billion. The deal announced Monday will give Norfolk Southern ownership of the busy 337-mile-long Cincinnati Southern Railroad that connects Cincinnati with Chattanooga, Tennessee. Currently, a Norfolk Southern subsidiary leases the
Continue ReadingWTOC, FAMILY PHOTOS, FBI (LANDFILL PHOTOS), CHATHAM CO. POLICE (LANDFILL VIDEO), CNN By Jamiel Lynch, CNN Remains found Friday in a landfill are believed to be those of 20-month-old Quinton Simon, who was reported missing in October from his Savannah home by his mother. Quinton’s mother, Leilani Simon, has been the sole suspect in this
Continue ReadingBy DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mohamed Ibrahim was having a hard time realizing how remarkable of a game he played for Minnesota in a loss to Iowa. The sixth-year tailback rushed for a career-high 263 yards against a fierce and proud defense. Ibrahim also lost a late fumble deep in Hawkeyes
Continue ReadingMOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — Friends and family gathered Monday to remember one of the four University of Idaho students stabbed to death in their home early Nov. 13, as police in the college town of Moscow have yet to identify a suspect in the slayings. The memorial service for Ethan Chapin was held in
Continue ReadingMOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — Friends and family gathered Monday to remember one of the four University of Idaho students stabbed to death in their home early Nov. 13, as police in the college town of Moscow have yet to identify a suspect in the slayings. The memorial service for Ethan Chapin was held in
Continue ReadingBy ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — Melvin Gordon’s butterfingers finally cost him not just his starting job in Denver but his roster spot altogether. The Broncos waived their veteran running back Monday, a day after his fumble at the goal line proved costly in their 22-16 overtime loss to the Los
Continue Readingjasserakle (CNN Español) — Desde que asumió la dirección técnica de la selección de Argentina, Lionel Scaloni ha demostrado que su visión del fútbol aplicada con los envidiables talentos de los jugadores albicelestes, más la mezcla de juventud y experiencia, son una combinación peligrosa para cualquier rival. Hoy la ‘Scaloneta’ llega al Mundial con un
Continue ReadingBy BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A second Republican-controlled Arizona county, Mohave, has delayed certifying results of this month’s election. The vote by the Mohave board of supervisors comes as the state’s most populous county, Maricopa, finishes counting ballots and the Arizona attorney general demands that Maricopa officials explain Election Day problems. Republicans
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