May 2023

University of California Berkeley associate professor who falsely identified as Native American her ‘whole life’ issues apology

May 5, 2023 3:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Laura Studley, CNN A University of California Berkeley associate professor issued an apology Monday for claiming to be Native American after she revealed she had been White her “whole life.” Elizabeth Hoover was hired at the university in 2020, her LinkedIn profile states, researching Native American food systems, food sovereignty, Native American environmental health

Brett Favre denies wrongdoing in welfare scandal, demands jury trial in court filing

May 5, 2023 3:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Wes Bruer, CNN Attorneys for Brett Favre on Friday filed a lengthy denial of allegations he used misappropriated state funds in Mississippi meant for needy families for the construction of a state-of-the-art volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi where his daughter played. Eric Hirschmann, an attorney for the Hall of Fame quarterback,

Berkeley professor apologizes for false Indigenous identity

May 5, 2023 2:59 pm The Associated Press

By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An anthropology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, whose identity as Native American had been questioned for years apologized this week for falsely identifying as Indigenous, saying she is “a white person” who lived an identity based on family lore. Elizabeth Hoover, associate professor

Dennis Barnes, a 16-year-old senior, picks Cornell University after getting over 185 college acceptances

May 5, 2023 2:53 pm CNN Newsource

CNN By Chandelis Duster, CNN Dennis “Maliq” Barnes, the New Orleans high school senior who was accepted at over 185 colleges and received more than $10 million in scholarship offers, announced Friday that he will attend Cornell University in the fall. Barnes made the announcement from his school, International High School of New Orleans. “I

Former UC Davis student pleads not guilty in series of stabbings near campus

May 5, 2023 2:53 pm CNN Newsource

By Emma Tucker and Taylor Romine, CNN A former student at the University of California, Davis, pleaded not guilty as he was arraigned in court Friday in connection with three stabbings near the campus within the span of five days, leaving two people dead and the community in fear. Carlos Dominguez, 21, entered not guilty

Bears rookie OT Wright ready to settle in, protect Fields

May 5, 2023 2:44 pm The Associated Press

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Darnell Wright was ready to slip into a more normal routine after a wild week and settle into his new job. The offensive tackle from Tennessee has an important task for the Chicago Bears in helping to protect quarterback Justin Fields after being drafted

Chilly, cloudy weekend looks to see some rain

May 5, 2023 2:43 pm KTVZ

Happy Friday evening, Central Oregon! To close out our work week, we’re under mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the low to mid 50s. While we’ve stayed dry so far, we’ll carry a 20-40% chance of seeing some scattered showers throughout the evening and overnight. Winds will remain relatively gusty, around 10-15 mph, but could

Dennis Barnes, el estudiante que fue admitido en más de 185 universidades, ya eligió a cuál de todas asistirá

May 5, 2023 2:27 pm CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Dennis “Maliq” Barnes, el estudiante de último año de secundaria de Nueva Orleans al que aceptaron en más de 185 universidades y que recibió más de US$ 10 millones en ofertas de becas, anunció este viernes que asistirá a la Universidad de Cornell en otoño. Barnes dio a conocer su decisión

Frankie Muniz of ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ out front in racing

May 5, 2023 2:23 pm The Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Frankie Muniz has long been known for his starring role on the Fox sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle.” But these days, the 37-year-old actor-turned race car driving is finding himself up front. Muniz is leading the ARCA Series, one of the lower rungs on

Frankie Muniz of ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ out front in racing

May 5, 2023 2:23 pm The Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Frankie Muniz has long been known for his starring role on the Fox sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle.” But these days, the 37-year-old actor-turned race car driving is finding himself up front. Muniz is leading the ARCA Series, one of the lower rungs on

Texas petrochemical plant fire sends 9 workers to hospital

May 5, 2023 2:20 pm The Associated Press

By JUAN LOZANO and ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Fire erupted at a petrochemical plant in the Houston area Friday, sending nine workers to a hospital and causing a huge plume of smoke visible for miles. Emergency responders were called to help around 3 p.m. at the Shell facility in Deer Park, a

Man gets 14 years in 1/6 case, longest sentence imposed yet

May 5, 2023 2:19 pm The Associated Press

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Kentucky man with a long criminal record was sentenced Friday to a record-setting 14 years in prison for attacking police officers with pepper spray and a chair as he stormed the U.S. Capitol with his wife. Peter Schwartz’s prison sentence is the longest so far among

Trump’s video deposition in rape lawsuit made public

May 5, 2023 2:18 pm The Associated Press

By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A video recording of former President Donald Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him was made public for the first time Friday, providing a glimpse of the Republican’s emphatic, often colorful denials. Jurors got to see the video of Trump’s October 2022 deposition

Mississippi impeding funds for Jackson’s water, group says

May 5, 2023 2:16 pm The Associated Press

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal civil rights group complaint says Mississippi is intentionally creating hurdles that prevent the majority-Black capital city of Jackson from receiving enough money to repair its long-troubled water system. The Southern Poverty Law Center announced Friday that it had filed the civil rights complaint

Ex-college student pleads not guilty to CA murder charges

May 5, 2023 2:13 pm The Associated Press

By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — A 21-year-old former college student pleaded not guilty to murder charges in connection with a series of stabbings that rocked a Northern California university town. Carlos Dominguez was arraigned in Yolo County Friday. The judge denied him bail, citing the seriousness of the crimes and danger

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

May 5, 2023 2:07 pm The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen; Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.; former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a Republican presidential candidate. __ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; Gov. Roy Cooper, D-N.C.; Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C. __ CNN’s

Police use Taser, less-lethal round to subdue Bend woman wielding large hunting knife, threatening on S. Highway 97

May 5, 2023 2:07 pm Barney Lerten

A Bend woman waving a large hunting knife ran along South Highway 97 Friday morning, screaming and threatening people, at one point running at an occupied parked car and trying to stab it, police said. When she refused officers’ commands to drop the knife, they used a Taser and less-lethal impact round to subdue and take her into custody.

Pentagon implements law requiring they provide mental health services after lengthy delay

May 5, 2023 2:07 pm CNN Newsource

By Oren Liebermann, CNN The Pentagon has begun implementing a law that requires they provide mental health services for troops seeking help after a delay of more than a year. On Friday, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Gilbert Cisneros signed a policy to implement the Brandon Act, requiring the military services to

Slingsby, Aussies go for SailGP 3-peat and another $1M

May 5, 2023 2:05 pm The Associated Press

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer Sometime late Sunday afternoon on San Francisco Bay, with the Golden Gate Bridge looming in the background, one of the world’s best sailing crews will spray each other with Champagne and be handed a check for $1 million as the champion of SailGP’s third season. Odds favor it being

Colts release Foles to create roster space, salary cap room

May 5, 2023 2:05 pm The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have released veteran quarterback Nick Foles and will save about $2 million in salary cap room. The move also clears roster space for the 12 rookies selected last week in the draft. The Super Bowl 52 MVP lost both of his starts in 2022, his only season with the

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