Today: November 16, 2024
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Firing of Ohtani's interpreter highlights how sports betting is still illegal in California

The firing of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter by the Los Angeles Dodgers over allegations of illegal gambling and theft has highlighted an issue many outside of California don’t realize: Sports betting is still against the law in the nation’s most populous state

Firing of Ohtani's interpreter highlights how sports betting is still illegal in California
Crime|Education|News|US

Fifth suspect charged in Philadelphia bus stop shooting that wounded 8

A fifth suspect has been charged in a shooting that wounded eight Philadelphia high school students at a bus stop earlier this month

Travel

Need to 'borrow' miles from your kid to get that free flight? A big airline will let you do that

What if you don't have enough airline miles for that free flight, but a family member does

Need to 'borrow' miles from your kid to get that free flight? A big airline will let you do that
Crime|News|Travel|US

Bus hijacked in downtown Los Angeles collides with several vehicles and crashes into a hotel

Police say a man who indicated he had a gun hijacked a transit bus in downtown Los Angeles and then grabbed the wheel, causing the bus to collide with several vehicles and crash into a hotel

Crime|News|World

Haitians emerge from homes during brief respite from gang violence. Hours later, gunfire erupts.

Gunfire has erupted in the downtown area of Haiti’s capital

Haitians emerge from homes during brief respite from gang violence. Hours later, gunfire erupts.
Africa|Crime|News|US|World

Rwandan man in US charged with lying about his role during the 1994 genocide

Federal authorities have charged a Rwandan man they accused of repeatedly lying about his involvement in murders and rapes amid the country’s 1994 genocide to win asylum and citizenship in the U.S. Authorities say Eric Nshimiye, of Ohio, was arrested Thursday on charges that include falsifying information, obstruction of justice and perjury

Election|News|US

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won't run in Democratic primary

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey says he will not run in the Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges, but he is leaving open the possibility that he would reenter the race as an independent later this year if he is exonerated at a trial

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won't run in Democratic primary
Crime|News|US

No charges to be filed in fight involving Oklahoma nonbinary teen Nex Benedict

An Oklahoma district attorney says he doesn't plan to file any charges in the case of Nex Benedict, the 16-year-old Owasso teenager whose death following a fight in a high school bathroom was ruled a suicide

No charges to be filed in fight involving Oklahoma nonbinary teen Nex Benedict
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Is Donald Trump's Truth Social headed to Wall Street? It comes down to a Friday vote

Donald Trump’s return to the stock market could be right around the corner

Is Donald Trump's Truth Social headed to Wall Street? It comes down to a Friday vote
Arts

Lorrie Moore wins National Book Critics Circle award for fiction, Judy Blume also honored

Lorrie Moore has won the prize for fiction and Judy Blume received a lifetime achievement award from the National Book Critics Circle

Lorrie Moore wins National Book Critics Circle award for fiction, Judy Blume also honored
Crime|News|US

Lack of buses keeps Los Angeles jail inmates from court appearances and contributes to overcrowding

Up to one-third of the 12,000 inmates in Los Angeles County jails can’t get to their court appearances because of a shortage of functioning buses

Lack of buses keeps Los Angeles jail inmates from court appearances and contributes to overcrowding
Australia|Business|News

$3 billion deal with UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines

Australia is set to provide $3 billion to British industry to support the construction of nuclear-powered submarines and ensure its new fleet arrives on time

$3 billion deal with UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines
News|Sports

Haji Wright scores twice in extra time, US beats Jamaica 3-1 to reach CONCACAF Nations League final

The United States escaped defeat with an own goal in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time, Haji Wright scored twice in extra time and the Americans rallied past Jamaica 3-1 to reach the CONCACAF Nations League final against Mexico or Panama

Haji Wright scores twice in extra time, US beats Jamaica 3-1 to reach CONCACAF Nations League final
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

State Farm discontinuing 72,000 home insurance policies in California in latest blow to state market

Insurance giant State Farm says it will discontinue coverage for 72,000 houses and apartments in California starting this summer

State Farm discontinuing 72,000 home insurance policies in California in latest blow to state market
Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

Supporters of arrested Indian opposition politician protest in New Delhi

Supporters of an anti-corruption crusader and one of India’s most consequential politicians of the last decade in India are protesting against his arrest

Supporters of arrested Indian opposition politician protest in New Delhi
Asia|Business|Crime

Former executive given death sentence in poisoning of founder of high-flying Chinese gaming company

A former executive at Yoozoo Games has been sentenced to death in the poisoning of the founder of the high-profile Chinese gaming company

Former executive given death sentence in poisoning of founder of high-flying Chinese gaming company
Crime|News|US

Police find Missouri student Riley Strain's body in Tennessee river after nearly 2-week search

Police in Tennessee say that Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student who went missing in Nashville for nearly two weeks, has been found dead

Police find Missouri student Riley Strain's body in Tennessee river after nearly 2-week search
Americas|Crime|News|World

As gangs rampage through Haiti's capital, more than 33,000 people have fled in 13 days, report finds

U.N. officials say more than 33,000 people have fled Haiti’s capital in a span of nearly two weeks as gangs continue to pillage homes and attack state institutions

As gangs rampage through Haiti's capital, more than 33,000 people have fled in 13 days, report finds
Crime|News

2 men arrested over an Irish gas station explosion that killed 10 in 2022

Two men have been arrested in connection with a gas station explosion that killed 10 people and shattered a village in northwestern Ireland in 2022

News|Sports|World

Security cited for canceling Israel men's soccer exhibition game at Bosnia-Herzegovina next week

Israel’s soccer friendly at Bosnia-Herzegovina next week has been canceled

Security cited for canceling Israel men's soccer exhibition game at Bosnia-Herzegovina next week
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Auction of Pattie Boyd's trove of treasures surpasses expectations as it nets $3.6 million

The online auction of a trove of letters, photos and other items that Pattie Boyd, who was at the heart of the Swinging 60s, has surpassed all expectations

Auction of Pattie Boyd's trove of treasures surpasses expectations as it nets $3.6 million
Crime|News|World

Gunmen in combat fatigues open fire at Moscow concert hall, Russian news agencies say

Russia’s state RIA Novosti news agency says several gunmen fired shots at a concert hall in Moscow on Friday, leaving a number of people injured

Gunmen in combat fatigues open fire at Moscow concert hall, Russian news agencies say
Americas|News|US|World

Kamala Harris marks first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, riling some in the US territory

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has arrived in Puerto Rico as part of a whirlwind trip to tout the federal aid the U.S. territory has received following deadly hurricanes and attend a Democratic fundraiser

Kamala Harris marks first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, riling some in the US territory
Sports

RHP Michael Lorenzen signs with Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starter

Free agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen gives the Texas Rangers another starting pitcher less than a week before the season opener

RHP Michael Lorenzen signs with Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starter
Crime|News

Virginia police identify 5 killed in small private jet crash near rural airport

Virginia State Police have identified the five people killed when a small private jet crashed as it approached a rural airport earlier this month

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