FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Temps set to get warmer over the next few days
As gusty conditions continue to hit the Desert Southwest, things are set to get much warmer as well.
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Indictment accuses former Uvalde schools police chief of delays while shooter was ‘hunting’ children
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The police chief for schools in Uvalde, Texas, failed to identify an active shooting, did not follow his training and made critical decisions that slowed the law enforcement response to stop a gunman who was “hunting” victims and ultimately killed 21 people at Robb Elementary, according to an indictment
Continue Reading Court revives lawsuit over Detroit-area woman who was found alive in a body bag
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan appeals court has revived a lawsuit against Detroit-area paramedics accused of putting a live woman in a body bag. The judges sent the case back to a lower court Thursday, saying a judge was wrong to dismiss the lawsuit before evidence could be gathered. Timesha Beauchamp’s family had
Continue Reading Nigel Farage criticizes racist remarks by Reform UK worker. But he later called it a ‘stitch-up’
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Anti-immigration British politician Nigel Farage has condemned a worker for his Reform UK party who suggested migrants crossing the English Channel in boats should be used for “target practice.” But Farage later suggested that the episode had been a “stitch-up” by Reform’s opponents. Party activist Andrew Parker also used a
Continue Reading US removes Gaza aid pier due to weather and may not put it back, officials say
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the pier built by the U.S. military to bring aid to Gaza is being removed due to weather to protect it, and the U.S. is considering not re-installing it unless aid begins flowing out into the population again. While the military has helped deliver desperately needed food
Continue Reading Driver convicted in deaths of 8 people struck by SUV outside migrant shelter sentenced to 60 years
Associated Press BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas jury on Friday found a driver guilty of intoxication manslaughter over the deaths of eight people who were struck by an SUV that plowed into a crowded bus stop outside a migrant shelter on the U.S.-Mexico border. George Alvarez, 35, was found guilty of eight counts of
Continue ReadingEuropean Union’s competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The European Union is escalating its scrutiny of the artificial intelligence industry, including taking a fresh look into Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar partnership with OpenAI, a top EU official said Friday. The European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, started reviewing the deal last year to see whether it broke EU merger
Continue ReadingEver feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — While plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app, many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps and awkward DMs that go nowhere to be exhausting — leading to a phenomenon known as “dating app burnout.” That was the case
Continue ReadingParents’ lawsuit forces California schools to track discrimination against students
CalMatters California will play a more active role in ensuring school districts don’t discriminate against students with disabilities, English learners and Black students, under a legal settlement announced this week. The agreement between the state and the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California requires state authorities to visit schools, interview teachers, look at individual
Continue ReadingDivided Supreme Court rules in major homelessness case that outdoor sleeping bans are OK
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way for cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places on Friday, overturning a ruling from a California-based appeals court that found such laws amount to cruel and unusual punishment when shelter space is lacking. The case is the high court’s
Continue ReadingFlagg and Pritchard among those selected for USA Basketball select team to help with Olympic prep
AP Basketball Writer Cooper Flagg’s summer will include some time playing against the U.S. Olympic team. The Duke signee — expected to be one of the top picks in the 2025 NBA draft and the consensus national high school player of the year this past season — was the lone collegian among the 15 players
Continue ReadingSupreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside, even if shelter space is lacking
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside, even if shelter space is lacking.
Continue ReadingHere’s what you need to know about the verdict in the ‘NFL Sunday Ticket’ trial and what’s next
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL has been found guilty of breaking antitrust laws in its distribution of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on the “Sunday Ticket” premium subscription service. Even though the jury of five men and three women in a U.S. District Court awarded nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday to
Continue ReadingMia Goth and Ti West are on a mission to convert horror skeptics with ‘MaXXXine’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Mia Goth and filmmaker Ti West walked the red carpet this week for the premiere of “MaXXXine,” the final installment of the pair’s buzzy horror trilogy, a group of hired “protesters” stood outside the TCL Chinese Theatre chanting and holding signs with messages like “Horror is not art”
Continue ReadingThe Lakers have hired Redick and drafted Bronny. They clearly hope to lock down LeBron for good next
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Three days after LeBron James’ podcast partner became the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, the team drafted James’ oldest son, Bronny. Unless they rename the franchise after him next, it’s difficult to think of anything more the Lakers could do to make sure the top scorer in
Continue ReadingAnother Neushul sister is going to the Paris Olympics with the US women’s water polo team
AP Sports Writer LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — On the way to the Paris Olympics, Ryann Neushul was taught a valuable lesson by her oldest sister, Kiley. Water polo, Kiley said, is about more than just your own skills and fitness level. You have to be aligned with your teammates — when and where they
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CBS 13 SPORTS: A preview of the Desert Southwest Summer League championship tournament
We look ahead to Saturday’s tournament for teams throughout the area, and a look at how Kofa athletics is moving up to the 6A division.
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NBC 11 Sportscast: Diablos gearing up for tournament
The Yuma Diablos prepare for weekend tournament, Kofa moves up to 6A and more!
Continue Reading Yuma Diablos gear up for summer tournament
Yuma Diablos getting ready for summer tournament.
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Kofa moving up to 6A
Kofa athletics are moving up to 6A the highest classification in the AIA.
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