Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A defense lawyer for Sen. Bob Menendez has tried to convince a New York jury that there’s nothing to the federal government’s bribery case against the Democrat. Attorney Adam Fee used strong language Wednesday in his closing argument at the 2-month-old trial. He told jurors that the prosecutors’ criminal
Continue ReadingBy KTRK News Staff Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man in southeast Houston survived after a tree came crashing through his home during Hurricane Beryl on Monday. With a brace around his neck, Jordan Nichols told ABC13 he can’t believe he’s alive. He said he was asleep when
Continue ReadingBy Priscilla Alvarez, Jeff Zeleny, Arlette Saenz, Kayla Tausche and Fredreka Schouten, CNN Washington (CNN) — Democratic donors are deeply concerned about President Joe Biden’s viability as a candidate as the party continues to wrestle with the path forward — and holding back big checks, according to multiple sources familiar with the effort. “Everything is
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners have unanimously approved $320,000 in funding for a new pilot program that encourages builders to construct and sell new homes at prices attainable to median-income earners. The program, called Workforce Home Ownership for Median-income Earners (Workforce HOME), was established in partnership with NeighborImpact, Housing Works and the Central
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Aguilar Click here for updates on this story TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — A horse’s life was cut short after the Fourth of July due to what the owner says was the overwhelming stress caused by nearby fireworks. Even with multiple attempts to save the horse, it wasn’t enough. Holly Hansen owned 20-year-old Sunny
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron says he will give time to the country’s political parties to build a “Republican” majority at the National Assembly before he can decide on a new prime minister, after no party won a majority in Sunday’s legislative elections. Macron’s comment came in a letter published by several French
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A leader of an MS-13 gang clique in New York pleaded guilty Wednesday to racketeering in a case involving eight murders, including the 2016 killings of two high school girls who were hacked and beaten as they strolled through their leafy, suburban neighborhood on Long Island. Alexi Saenz,
Continue ReadingBy Owen Dahlkamp and Dana Bash, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, said in a statement Wednesday that “There must be a serious reckoning with the down-ballot effect of whomever we nominate,” a marked reversal from his approach just days ago. On Monday, Torres said that the intra-party
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Buscalan, Filipinas (CNN) — El primer sonido que oí al llegar a Buscalan fue el de jadeos. Un grupo de personas acabábamos de completar una empinada subida hasta la remota aldea, enclavada en lo más profundo de las onduladas montañas de la provincia filipina de Kalinga. Pero, como yo, mis compañeros de viaje no
Continue ReadingBy Adam Rife Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Security preparations continued near Fiserv Forum and throughout the city. Crews will spend the next several days putting up barriers around Deer District as they create the security perimeter that will be in effect during the RNC. Thousands of sections of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has passed a bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration. It’s legislation Republicans have prioritized as an election-year talking point even as research shows noncitizens illegally registering and casting ballots in federal elections is exceptionally rare. Despite Wednesday’s House action, the bill is unlikely to advance
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — He’s calling in to his favorite morning cable news show, bashing the “elites” of his party and dismissing unfavorable polls. He’s even talking up his crowd sizes. As an increasingly defiant President Joe Biden rejects calls to step aside after a disastrous debate performance, he’s been embracing some of
Continue ReadingBy Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft and its crew have been in space for more than a month — much longer than the weeklong stay initially expected. The vehicle has suffered technical issues that have delayed its return indefinitely, and there’s still no return date on the horizon. But the two astronauts piloting
Continue ReadingBy Gail Levy, Kevin Boulandier Click here for updates on this story SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Florida (WSVN) — A South Florida couple is sharing their story after they jumped into action to help a delivery driver who had passed out in his truck. The driver had just finished delivering a package to their home in Southwest
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made his maiden appearance on the international stage with a strong signal of support for Ukraine and a pat on the back from President Joe Biden. After a full day of meetings Wednesday at the NATO summit in Washington, Starmer met Biden
Continue ReadingJOHANNESBURG (AP) — A road accident in South Africa has killed 12 schoolchildren and their driver. Officials say a truck slammed into the back of the minibus carrying the children on Wednesday on a road in Gauteng province, causing it to overturn and catch fire. The accident took place a day after schools reopened after
Continue ReadingBy Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — The actor George Clooney, who had been among President Joe Biden’s biggest supporters and donors in Hollywood, called on Biden to bow out of the presidential race on Wednesday, just weeks after he headlined a major fundraiser for his reelection campaign. “I love Joe Biden,” Clooney wrote in
Continue ReadingReuters (CNN) — Elon Musk won dismissal of a lawsuit claiming he refused to pay at least $500 million of severance to thousands of Twitter employees he fired in mass layoffs after buying the social media company now known as X. U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson in San Francisco ruled on Tuesday that the federal Employee Retirement
Continue ReadingROME (AP) — An aid group that rescues migrants in the Mediterranean says one of its missions has been interrupted by armed bandits. SOS Mediterranee filmed the incident Tuesday off Libya. According to the video, volunteers were helping transfer the 93 passengers from the migrant boat onto their rescue vessel when two rubber dinghies approached.
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Sierra Click here for updates on this story HILLSBOROUGH, California (KGO) — The Michelin-starred Omakase dining experience being offered at the iconic “Flintstone House” will be canceled with full refunds to all previously booked reservations, after the town of Hillsborough raised concerns about code violations. According to a letter from the city’s code
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