Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Washington state on Saturday, defeating Republican Joe Kent in a rematch of one of the closest races of 2022. Gluesenkamp Perez won the seat by just over 2,600 votes two years ago. Prior to her election, Gluesenkamp Perez ran an auto shop
Continue ReadingMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies announced Saturday that two-time All-Star point guard Ja Morant has an injured right hip that will keep him out week to week. Morant was seen on crutches Friday night during Memphis’ win over the Washington Wizards. He originally was announced as having hurt his right hamstring during Wednesday
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Today’s temperatures will be mild, ranging from the upper 50s to low 60s. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies throughout the region. Lows will be dropping into the 30s and 40s. Rain showers are likely as we move into the overnight hours. Tomorrow will be slightly cooler, with highs climbing into the mid to upper
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (AP) — Police in Antigua have charged a man with murder in the stabbing death this week of a controversial member of parliament in his seaside home. Police on the tiny Caribbean island charged 26-year-old Alexta Francis on Saturday, two days after the landscaper was arrested and questioned about the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press/Report for America PHOENIX (AP) — Voter rights groups have petitioned the Arizona Supreme Court to extend the deadline for voters to fix problems with their mail-in ballots. The American Civil Liberties Union and the Campaign Legal Center ask in an emergency petition Saturday that the original 5 p.m. Sunday deadline be extended by
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, he will be accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides and newfound, splashy allies. The Republican president-elect has barely begun naming key figures in his administration, but he has kept a rotation of associates with him on and
Continue ReadingAP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A person familiar with the matter says San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa has been fined by the NFL for wearing a hat with a pro-Donald Trump message during a postgame television interview. Bosa was fined $11,255 for violating the NFL uniform and equipment
Continue ReadingBy WCCO Staff, John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story OWATONNA, Minnesota (WCCO) — An 84-year-old southern Minnesota man has been charged with murder in a 50-year-old Wisconsin cold case once thought to be the work of a notorious serial killer and former Green Bay Packer. On Feb. 15, 1974, Mary K. Schlais
Continue ReadingThe leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says a worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump. In a statement Saturday, Deanne Criswell said it was a violation of FEMA’s values and called it “reprehensible.” The agency didn’t identify the worker
Continue ReadingFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump announced on Saturday that his inaugural committee will be chaired by Florida real estate investor Steven Witkoff and former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler. Witkoff is the president-elect’s golf partner who was with Trump when the former president was the target of a second attempted assassination at his golf
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has agreed to pay a fine for failing to report on time charitable donations that companies made on his behalf. The Los Angeles Times reported Friday that the Democratic governor agreed to pay $13,000 in a settlement with the Fair Political Practices Commission. State law requires elected
Continue ReadingAndrea Saint Martin (CNN Español) — El Ministerio de Trabajo de Ecuador dio a conocer este sábado una resolución administrativa que suspende por 150 días sin remuneración a la vicepresidenta de la República, Verónica Abad, argumentando que ha cometido un “abandono injustificado del trabajo por tres o más días laborales consecutivos”. Abad se desempeña actualmente
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Kate Winslet is sharing an anecdote about a “wonderful” encounter she recently had with someone from her star-making blockbuster film “Titanic.” The Oscar winner was a guest on “The Graham Norton Show” this week, where she discussed her new film “Lee,” in which she plays the fashion model-turned-war photographer
Continue ReadingBy Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — When the new iPhone 16 went on sale, locals couldn’t help but notice some less familiar faces flocking to Hong Kong’s Apple stores: Russians holding piles of cash. As new shoppers walked out of stores with the latest models, eager Russian buyers closed in to seal the deal, offering to buy
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California firefighters gained ground Saturday on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided with favorable weather conditions expected through the weekend. Evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings for residents in several areas of Ventura County, where the Mountain Fire held at around 32 square
Continue ReadingBy Alan Gionet Click here for updates on this story Colorado (KCNC) — Days after taking refuge from the pounding of a winter storm, stranded travelers are looking at more trouble ahead on the Eastern Plains. “I started out at Aurora it took me four hours to get here. Yeah, long time,” said Laura Zucker,
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and the United States have reached an agreement they hope will address Mexico’s habit of falling behind in water-sharing payments in the Rio Bravo watershed, also known as the Rio Grande. The agreement announced Saturday “provides Mexico with tools and flexibility to deliver water earlier in the five-year cycle under
Continue ReadingAndrea Saint Martin (CNN) — Tony Todd, el actor que interpretó al fantasma asesino homónimo en la franquicia de terror original “Candyman” y otros papeles notables, murió a los 69 años. La noticia fue confirmada a CNN este sábado por la agente de Todd, Dede Binder, de la agencia Defining Artist. No hubo detalles adicionales
Continue ReadingKCAL, KCBS By Dillon Thomas Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS) — Camarillo regulators told residents to avoid using their water for the next few days after the Mountain Fire possibly sent toxins into the supply. “These systems are built for daily residential use,” Ian Pritchard, general manager for Calleguas Municipal Water
Continue ReadingBy Dillon Thomas Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS) — Camarillo regulators told residents to avoid using their water for the next few days after the Mountain Fire possibly sent toxins into the supply. “These systems are built for daily residential use,” Ian Pritchard, general manager for Calleguas Municipal Water District, said.
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