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Other voices: Trump’s day in court must come before the 2024 election

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:10:13 GMT

Let’s ask a simple question: should any credible presidential candidate be allowed to commit crimes unperturbed, no matter their severity or how flagrantly, openly and unapologetically they’re committed? Should a presidential candidate be able to, in effect, shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and have that dealt with only after the election?In court filings attorneys for Donald Trump and his valet Walt Nauta suggested yes, calling for their trial in the classified documents case to begin after the 2024 election. The correct answer, obviously, is no, an answer everyone seems to agree with so long as it applies to a candidate they oppose.Trump’s most strident defenders, who screech that the former president — who in full public view attempted to overturn a democratic election and faces significant evidence that he willfully and illegally retained incredibly sensitive classified documents — is being targeted for his political activity have seemed all too happy ...

Bay Area Heat Wave: Another scorcher expected, even as signs of cooldown become apparent

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:10:13 GMT

Evidence of a cooldown from the hottest part of the Bay Area’s weekend heat wave were apparent early Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, even if it may not have felt that way. The Bay Area did not receive its usual overnight blast of cool air, some inland areas still were braced to hit at least 100 degrees, and an excessive heat warning remained in place.Yet those upper-level wispy clouds were ever-present, a sign that relief is en route after what will have been an intense 72-hour blast.“We already are seeing a pattern shift,” NWS meteorologist Matt Mehle said Sunday morning. “That high pressure that brought the heat is gonna start to be nudged a bit east. It’s going to be replaced by an area of low pressure that’s coming down from the Pacific Northwest. We’re gonna get the tail end of that, and that’s gonna bring us back down.”On Sunday, temperatures were expected to run 3-5 degrees less than they did Saturday in...

Second annual Lion Dance Festival returns to San Francisco

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:10:13 GMT

(KRON) -- The second annual Chinatown Lion Dance Festival returns this month to San Francisco. KRON4's Stephanie Lin spoke with Mike Mak, founder of the event, and Calvin Zhen, White Crane Lion Dancing instructor, along with the winners of this year's National Lion Dance Competition.The festival runs from July 22 to July 23 at Portsmouth Square from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hundreds go 'missing' in California's national parks: Here's what usually happens to them

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:10:13 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - California’s national parks are majestic, to say the least. From the towering sequoias in the aptly named Sequoia National Park to the dry expanses of Death Valley, and all parks in between, it’s hard not to be taken aback by the thousands of acres of federally protected land in California. It’s also hard not to wonder what secrets the national parks may hold, like the people who entered the spaces only to never return. Amidst the popularity of true crime documentaries and podcasts is a corner entirely dedicated to the engrossing stories of the national parks. That includes cases of man versus nature, the mysteries of parks long forgotten, and even true crimes that have happened in these awe-inspiring natural areas. Some of the most intriguing stories are about visitors that have disappeared.  Missing hiker found dead in Yosemite National Park Thousands of people are reported missing in national parks across the country, including hundreds of cases in Ca...

‘Extremely disappointed’ Maguire reveals he is no longer Man United captain after talks with Ten Hag

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:10:13 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Harry Maguire is no longer captain of Manchester United following talks with manager Erik ten Hag.It was reported earlier this month that Ten Hag was ready to remove Maguire from the role after the England defender’s limited appearances under the Dutchman last season.Maguire wrote Sunday on Twitter: “After discussions with the manager today he has informed me he is changing captain.“He outlined his reasons to me and whilst I’m personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt. So I wanted to say a massive thank you to the Manchester United fans for all their brilliant support whilst I’ve been wearing the armband.”The central defender made just eight Premier League starts last season, leading to ongoing speculation over his future at Old Trafford.“Since the day I took on the role, three and half years ago, it’s been a huge privilege to lead Manchester United and one of the proudest moments of my career to date,...

Vingegaard keeps yellow jersey at Tour de France as Poels soloes to victory in 15th stage

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:10:13 GMT

SAINT-GERVAIS MONT-BLANC, France (AP) — Jonas Vingegaard kept intact his 10-second overall lead in the Tour de France as Dutch veteran Wout Poels soloed to victory after a tough trek in the Alps with a mountaintop finish.Poels, who was part of an early breakaway in Sunday’s 15th stage, took advantage of a short but very steep ascent located just before the final 7-kilometer (4-mile) climb leading to the finish line to move away.Wout van Aert finished second, more than two minutes behind, with Mathieu Burgaudeau completing the stage podium. Locked in a pulsating fight for the yellow jersey since the start of the race, Vingegaard and two-time Tour winner Tadej Pogacar once again stayed together throughout the day in the group of main contenders. Pogacar tried to sprint away from his rival 900 meters from the line but Vingegaard, the defending champion, immediately jumped on his wheel and did not lose any time. Their duel will resume in Tuesday’s time trial. Monday is a res...

Inundaciones en Pensilvania: niño de 9 meses entre los desaparecidos; reportan 3 muertos

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:10:13 GMT

Las autoridades están buscando a cuatro personas, incluido un bebé, después de que las inundaciones repentinas en el condado de Bucks, Pensilvania, mataran a tres personas el sábado.Un aluvión de lluvia el sábado por la noche inundó Washington Crossing en la tarde, donde quedaron atrapados 11 vehículos, dijo este domingo el jefe de bomberos de Upper Makefield, Tim Brewer. Un total de 6 a 7 pulgadas de lluvia golpeó el área, que se encuentra junto al río Delaware, en menos de una hora.Un total de 10 personas fueron rescatadas de sus autos y del arroyo, pero tres adultos murieron en la inundación, dijo Brewer. Se desconoce el paradero de cuatro personas más, incluido un niño de 9 meses y un adulto de 63 años. Se acerca tornado grande y “extremadamente peligroso” a Chicago; instan buscar refugio ¿Qué está pasando en Vermont? Lluvias dejan “situación potencialmente peligrosa” “Tenemos activos en el campo, la búsqueda y el rescat...

Alabama woman who went missing after reporting a toddler walking on the interstate has returned home, police say

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:10:13 GMT

(CNN) — An Alabama woman who went missing after telling a 911 dispatcher that she saw a toddler walking alone on the side of an interstate has returned home, authorities said.Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell, 25, had been missing since Thursday night, when she called 911 and told a dispatcher that she saw the child on the side of Interstate 459 South. After the call, Russell stopped her vehicle to check on the toddler and called a family member who lost contact with her, though the line remained open, according to the Hoover Police Department.When officers arrived at the scene, they found Russell’s vehicle and some of her belongings – including her phone – but no sign of her or the child, according to police.At 10:45 p.m. Saturday, the Hoover 911 center received a call that Russell had returned home, Hoover police said in a Saturday news release.“Hoover Fire medics responded to the scene to assess Carlee and transported her to a local hospital for evaluation,” the news release sta...

BSO searches for missing 76-year-old man from Tamarac

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:10:13 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit is seeking the public’s help in locating a 76-year-old man missing from Tamarac. According to investigators, Garth Dickson was last seen around 9 a.m. on Saturday near the 8100 block of Northwest 107th Avenue in Tamarac. He is believed to have exited a transit bus in Miami Gardens near the intersection of State Road 7 and Northwest 199th Street around 11 a.m. on Saturday.Dickson stands at 6 feet, 1 inch tall, weighs about 150 lbs and has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue shorts and a blue hat. Detectives say Dickson is partially blind and uses a walker.Anyone with information on Dickson’s whereabouts is urged to contact BSO Detective Chris Blakenship at 954-321-4268 or the BSO non-emergency number 954-764- HELP (4357).                            

Has Javon Freeman-Liberty earned a spot on the Chicago Bulls? Time will tell for the DePaul alumnus.

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:10:13 GMT

Javon Freeman-Liberty stole the show for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA summer league.The Bulls came into Las Vegas with different priorities: scouting Dalen Terry’s growth and measuring up the potential of draft pick Julian Phillips and two-way rookie Adama Sanogo. But instead, all eyes were on Freeman-Liberty, a second-year guard out of DePaul who led the Bulls with 21.2 points per game.Freeman-Liberty was the best shooter on the court for the Bulls, shooting 49.3% and finishing 12-for-26 on 3-pointers. His performance against the Sacramento Kings was a top highlight as he logged 28 points, six assists and zero turnovers in 31 minutes.Freeman-Liberty was among the top five of summer league players in shooting percentage (49.3%), field goals (35) and scoring (106 points). He scored 24 on 8-for-16 shooting Saturday in the Bulls’ 90-85 victory against the Washington Wizards in their summer league finale. The Bulls finished 3-2Freeman-Liberty looked set to step into a larger...