H. Lee Sarokin, judge who freed ‘Hurricane’ Carter, dies at 94
SAN DIEGO (AP) — H. Lee Sarokin, the federal judge who freed boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter and in a landmark case famously said tobacco…
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Why ER docs are concerned about growing buzz from THC drinks
Originally Published: 23 JUN 23 12:07 ET By Jonah Kaplan Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) –…
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More than two dozen states were expected to ban abortion post-Roe. Courts are keeping it legal in several of them
Originally Published: 23 JUN 23 07:26 ET Updated: 23 JUN 23 12:36 ET By Annette Choi and Shawna Mizelle, CNN Editor’s note: This story has been…
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Langeliers hits game-winning HR in 9th as A’s beat Blue Jays 5-4 to end 8-game skid
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Shea Langeliers hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the…
Continue ReadingA federal judge temporarily blocks a Florida law believed to target drag queen shows
By Jennifer Henderson, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked a new Florida law LGBTQ advocates say targets drag queen shows…
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Child care providers rally in Sacramento for fair pay as state contract expires
Originally Published: 23 JUN 23 12:25 ET By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR)…
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Special counsel asks for December trial date for Trump in Mar-a-Lago documents case
Originally Published: 23 JUN 23 21:06 ET By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice (CNN) — The special counsel’s office has asked…
Continue Reading US intelligence report on COVID-19 origins rejects some points raised by lab leak theory proponents
By NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials released an intelligence report Friday that rejected some points raised by…
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People of Pajaro feeling unsupported with mounting bills and resources leaving after floods
PAJARO, Calif. (KION-TV)- More and more resources are being withdrawn from Pájaro and residents are feeling the lack of assistance. More doubts…
Continue Reading The mercenary chief who urged an uprising against Russia’s generals has long ties to Putin
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has taken the spotlight in Russia by posing a direct challenge to Russia’s…
Continue Reading Giants place OF Mike Yastrzemski on injured list with strained left hamstring
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a strained left hamstring…
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1st US charges against China-based companies accused of selling fentanyl chemicals filed
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has for the first time charged China-based companies and employees…
Continue ReadingAngels acquire veteran infielder Eduardo Escobar from the Mets for 2 minor league pitchers
DENVER (AP) — Looking to replenish their injury-depleted infield, the Los Angeles Angels acquired switch-hitter Eduardo Escobar from the New York…
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Skull found in 1991 identified as remains of missing California boy
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A human skull found in rural Southern California in 1991 has been identified through DNA testing as the remains of a…
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Carmel Unified School District approves resolution to support LGBTQ+ community
CARMEL, Calif. (KION)- On Wednesday, the Carmel Unified School District approved a resolution to support the LGBTQ+ community. The board’s decision…
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What to expect during the 2024 total solar eclipse
Originally Published: 23 JUN 23 18:38 ET Updated: 23 JUN 23 19:10 ET By Ashley Strickland, CNN Editor’s note: Editor’s note: Sign up for…
Continue Reading New York City leans on public for help with e-bike crackdown after deadly fires
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials called on the public to help with a crackdown on unsafe e-bike shops after a spate of deadly fires caused…
Continue Reading Tennessee, Kentucky battery plants for Ford electric vehicles on track for $9.2B federal loan
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy says massive battery plants planned in Tennessee and…
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Police in California aren’t immune from certain misconduct lawsuits, high court rules
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police in California are not immune from civil lawsuits for misconduct that happens…
Continue ReadingSuspect in Minneapolis crash that killed 5 charged with vehicular homicide
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota man faces 10 counts of criminal vehicular homicide for a crash in Minneapolis that killed five people…
Continue Reading What happens during a catastrophic implosion? Titan submersible occupants likely died instantly
By The Associated Press The Titan submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion that likely killed its pilot and four passengers instantly amid the…
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Salinas convicted sex offender sentenced 4 years after threatening to kill his ex-wife
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a Salinas man was sentenced Friday for felony charges…
Continue Reading Union official says safety of railroads has been compromised by job cuts and time constraints
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Freight railcar inspections are happening less often and are not as thorough as in years past…
Continue Reading UN Security Council calls for halt to fighting in Sudan and protection of civilians
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council called Friday for a halt to fighting in Sudan and the protection of civilians. The brief press…
Continue Reading NFL owners plan to meet July 20 and potentially vote to approve the Commanders sale, AP source says
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer NFL owners are set to meet July 20 to consider and potentially vote to approve the sale of the Washington…
Continue Reading Biden and Modi meet Apple, Google CEOs and other executives as Indian premier wraps state visit
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have capped their…
Continue Reading Chicharito undergoes season-ending surgery on his right knee
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LA Galaxy forward Javier “Chicharito” Hernández underwent reconstructive surgery on the ACL in his right knee Friday and…
Continue Reading Police in California aren’t immune from certain misconduct lawsuits, high court rules
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police in California are not immune from civil lawsuits for misconduct that happens…
Continue Reading What role will liability waivers play in the aftermath of the Titan sub tragedy?
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Before they boarded the submersible that imploded near the Titanic wreck, the passengers who died…
Continue Reading Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Secretary of State Antony Blinken; former Rep. Will Hurd of Texas, a Republican presidential…
Continue Reading Family of missing actor Julian Sands releases 1st statement since his hiking disappearance
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — The family of actor Julian Sands has released its first statement five months after he disappeared while hiking in…
Continue Reading Family of missing actor Julian Sands releases 1st statement since his hiking disappearance
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — The family of actor Julian Sands has released its first statement five months after he disappeared while hiking in…
Continue ReadingMichigan high school shooter showing ‘sporadic, disturbing behavior’ in county jail, prosecutors say
By Lauren del Valle and Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley has recently exhibited “sporadic disturbing…
Continue Reading What the Titanic submersible saga and the Greek migrant shipwreck say about our reactions to tragedy
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press The saga of a lost submersible that had gone into the depths of the ocean to see the Titanic wreckage rippled across…
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Biden marks anniversary of Dobbs decision by calling on Congress to ‘restore the protections of Roe v. Wade’
Originally Published: 23 JUN 23 05:05 ET Updated: 23 JUN 23 17:49 ET By Betsy Klein and Sam Fossum, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden and Vice…
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California gives nearly $1.5 billion for behavioral health and community housing grants
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Friday, Governor Newsom announced that the state was awarded $1.49 billion for behavioral health and community…
Continue Reading Newly released body camera footage shows Border Patrol agents shooting a tribal member in Arizona
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released body camera footage that shows Border Patrol agents…
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‘Fruits, seeds and water’ were pivotal in keeping four children alive in the Amazon rainforest
Originally Published: 18 JUN 23 00:43 ET Updated: 23 JUN 23 16:59 ET By Stefano Pozzebon, CNN (CNN) — When four young indigenous children…
Continue Reading Mexico probes video showing gunmen demanding protection money from bar hostesses at gunpoint
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico are investigating a video that appears to show gunmen from a drug cartel forcing female bar hostesses to…
Continue Reading Jennifer Lawrence on ‘No Hard Feelings,’ the R-rated comedy made with the Oscar winner in mind
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jennifer Lawrence has wanted to do a big comedy for years. She has always been funny and vibrant in…
Continue ReadingDeKalb County district attorney withdraws from prosecution related to proposed ‘Cop City’ training center near Atlanta
By Pamela Kirkland, CNN (CNN) — Citing philosophical differences with other agencies, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced…
Continue Reading ACLU lawsuit says Georgia school district ignored racism targeting Black students
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Four Black students are suing a Georgia school district, saying teachers and administrators…
Continue ReadingNHL joins MLB in advising teams to halt wearing ‘Pride’ jerseys
By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman said he has advised NHL teams to no longer wear specialty-themed…
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Hannah Gutierrez Reed charged with tampering with evidence in ‘Rust’ case
Originally Published: 23 JUN 23 08:11 ET Updated: 23 JUN 23 15:09 ET By Taylor Romine and Kevin Flower, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors on Thursday…
Continue ReadingMel Brooks Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of comedian, actor, director, producer, playwright and screenwriter Mel Brooks, best…
Continue Reading Buttigieg warns airlines to finish retrofitting planes to avoid interference from 5G signals
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is warning airlines to be ready when wireless companies power up their 5G…
Continue Reading US launches prosecutions of Chinese companies on charges of trafficking fentanyl ingredients
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has filed criminal charges against four Chinese companies and eight individuals for allegedly…
Continue Reading Oregon county sues oil, coal companies for $51 billion over deadly heat dome
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s most populous county is suing more than a dozen fossil fuel companies to recover costs related to extreme…
Continue Reading Speaker McCarthy supports expunging Trump’s impeachments over Ukraine and Jan. 6
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday he supports the idea of expunging the two…
Continue Reading Prosecutor quits ‘Cop City’ cases over disagreements with Georgia attorney general
By R.J. RICO Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A metro Atlanta prosecutor has announced that her office is withdrawing from criminal cases tied to…
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