By Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — The California Attorney General’s office aims to implement more oversight of Los Angeles County’s juvenile halls after reports that the detention centers have failed to improve safety conditions. “The County of Los Angeles is responsible for safeguarding the safety and well-being
Continue ReadingAssociated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Democrat Marcy Kaptur has won another term in the U.S. House after defeating a Republican state lawmaker endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump. Kaptur’s winning margin in final results certified Wednesday averted an automatic recount in her northwest Ohio race. Fourth-term state Rep. Derek Merrin had been endorsed by
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Ethics Committee Republicans voted Wednesday against releasing the panel’s long-running investigation into President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, the top Democrat on the panel said. The outcome, however, is only a temporary reprieve for Gaetz, who faces allegations of sexual misconduct, as he works
Continue ReadingAssociated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Leaders of the main opposition parties in Congo have called for nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s plans to draft a new constitution. Last month, he announced that a national commission will be set up next year to draft a new constitution for the Central African country, raising concern
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — The office of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, says he will wrap up his official duties in early January amid an abuse scandal in the Church of England. Welby resigned last week after an investigation found that he failed to tell police about serial
Continue ReadingBy Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story WESTMINSTER, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Local News Man allegedly stabbed while defending his daughter from homeless woman in Westminster, police say losangeles By Dean Fioresi Updated on: November 19, 2024 / 11:14 PM PST / KCAL News A man was stabbed while defending his daughter from
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Rozner, Jennifer Bisram Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — We’re learning more about one of the victims in the deadly stabbing spree in Manhattan. Angel Gustavo Lata was a 36-year-old construction worker and the first to be fatally attacked on Monday, allegedly by 51-year-old Ramon Rivera, who
Continue ReadingPRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Defense Ministry says it’s planning to buy 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany in a deal worth about $167 million. The ministry said on Wednesday it hopes to sign a deal with Germany’s Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH by the end of the year, with the tanks to be delivered by the
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El presidente electo Donald Trump eligió a Matthew Whitaker, quien se desempeñó como secretario de Justicia interino durante el primer mandato de Trump, como su candidato para ser embajador de Estados Unidos ante la OTAN. “Matt es un guerrero fuerte y un patriota leal, que garantizará que se promuevan
Continue ReadingWOLO, CNN By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Susan Smith, who has served 30 years of a life sentence for drowning her two young sons in 1994, was unanimously denied parole by the South Carolina Board of Paroles and Pardons during an emotional hearing Wednesday. Smith testified on her own behalf, pleading for her release
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president says the government is investigating an alleged ransomware hack of her administration’s legal affairs office after what appeared to be samples of personal information from a database of government employees were posted online. The website Cybernews said a group called Ransomhub had posted a sampling of apparently hacked government
Continue ReadingBy Jessi Mitchell Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA’s Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues. It is the first public housing building in the country to use the pneumatic technology. First pneumatic system to collect
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani have asked a judge to penalize him even more. They say the former attorney for Donald Trump continues to spread lies about their actions during the 2020 presidential election. Attorneys for Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye”
Continue ReadingJan. 30-Feb. 2 — Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, Lake Nona Golf & CC, Orlando, Fla. Feb. 6-9 — Founders Cup, Bradenton CC, Bradenton, Fla. Feb. 20-23 — Honda LPGA Thailand, Siam CC (Old), Chonburi, Thailand. Feb. 27-March 2 — HSBC Women’s World Championship, Sentosa GC (Tanjong), Singapore. March 6-9 — Blue Bay LPGA,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed sanitation chief Jessica Tisch as police commissioner. A city government stalwart and ex-NYPD official, she’ll be just the second woman in the high-profile, high-pressure post. The move announced Wednesday comes at a critical time for the nation’s largest police department, shoring
Continue ReadingBy Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Tantrums over misplaced toys, meltdowns sparked by sibling conflicts and outbursts over screen-time restrictions are all familiar frustrations for young children. But for some parents, these fiery episodes feel like more than just a passing phase. Twelve percent of parents worry that their child’s anger could lead to problems,
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By Ben Botkin, Oregon Capital Chronicle EDITORS NOTE: The Oregon Capital Chronicle has updated their story to include Dr. Leland Beamer’s denial of the allegations. You can read their updated article here. Note: This story contains details of a sexual assault.SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A former Oregon inmate filed a federal lawsuit against the Oregon
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — A promotional video for a rebrand of British luxury car brand Jaguar is being criticized online for showing models in brightly colored outfits — and no car. The rebrand, which includes a new logo, is slated to launch Dec. 2 during the Miami Art Week, when the company will unveil a
Continue ReadingBy Tom Dougherty Click here for updates on this story EVESHAM, New Jersey (KYW) — A second teenager has been arrested and charged with arson for their role in sparking a wildfire in Evesham, New Jersey, that burned more than 50 acres, according to police. Evesham Township police say a 14-year-old boy from the Marlton
Continue ReadingTUSKEGEE, Ala. (AP) — The parents of an 18-year-old who was killed in a hail of gunfire at Tuskegee University are suing the school in a wrongful death lawsuit. Tamika and Larry Johnson’s son, La’Tavion Johnson, was shot and killed while attending a party on campus Nov. 10. At least 16 others were injured. The
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