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Hardcover fiction 1. Table for Two by Amor Towles (Viking: $32) A collection of stories from the author of “The Lincoln Highway.” 2. James by Percival Everett (Doubleday: $28) An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 3. The Women by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Press: $30) An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided. 4. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (Riverhead: $28) The discovery of a skeleton in Pottstown, Pa., opens out to a story of integration and community. 5. City in Ruins by Don Winslow (William Morrow: $32) The bestselling author’s third book in his Danny Ryan trilogy and his final novel. 6. Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange (Knopf: $29) Three generations of a family trace the legacy of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. 7. The Hunter by Tana French (Viking: $32) A taut tale of retribution and family set in the Irish countryside. 8. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (Doubleday: $29) In the 1960s, a female chemist goes

The Los Angeles Unified School District is investigating allegations that “inappropriate images” were created and shared by students at Fairfax High School in a case that closely resembles at least two other recent incidents at local public schools. In a statement distributed to parents and obtained by the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, LAUSD officials said the inappropriate images were allegedly created and shared on a third-party messaging app unaffiliated with the district. “These allegations are taken seriously, do not reflect the values of the Los Angeles Unified community and will result in appropriate disciplinary action if warranted,” the statement read. The exterior of Fairfax High School in Los Angeles on April 10, 2024. (KTLA) It was not revealed if the images were created using Artificial Intelligence, which was the case at a Beverly Hills middle school where 8 students were expelled earlier this year for generating and sharing nude AI photos of classmates. A similar investigation is underway at Laguna Beach High School, the school’s principal announced last week. Deepfake technology has become increasingly accessible -and convincing- in recent years and has been used

Authorities are investigating the cause of a fiery crash in Bell that left a person dead early Wednesday morning. The crash happened around midnight at the intersection of Florence Avenue and Vinedale Avenue. According to a Key News photojournalist, fire crews arrived to find a sedan had been largely sliced in half on the passenger side after crashing in front of a bus stop. The driver was ejected and was located about 20 feet from the car. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The scene of a crash in Bell, California that left a driver dead on April 10, 2024. (Key News) It appears the vehicle struck a parked car and a utility pole and caught fire. No information about the driver was immediately released.

By Aimee Picchi Edited By Alain Sherter April 10, 2024 / 9:06 AM EDT / CBS News Inflation, financial pressures lead more Americans to believe they need more in retirement savings Inflation, financial pressures lead more Americans to believe they need more in retirement savings 01:17 Inflation remains the stickiest of problems for the U.S. economy, with the March consumer price index coming in hotter than expected — the third straight month that prices have accelerated. Gasoline prices and rent contributed over half the monthly increase, the government said on Wednesday. Prices in March rose 3.5% on an annual basis, higher than the 3.4% expected by economists polled by financial data services company FactSet. It also represents a jump from February’s increase of 3.2% and January’s bump of 3.1% on a year-over-year basis.  The latest acceleration in prices complicates the picture for the Federal Reserve, which has been monitoring economic data to determine whether inflation is cool enough to allow it to cut interest rates. But inflation, which measures the rate of price changes in goods and services bought by consumers, has remained stubborn in 2024

Residents unhappy with $600 million class-action settlement in East Palestine train derailment – CBS News Watch CBS News The toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, forced nearly 2,000 people from their homes. But some aren’t satisfied with Norfolk Southern’s $600 million settlement. Residents say it doesn’t go far enough to address the health struggles they’ve experienced. Norfolk Southern said in a statement that the agreement does not include any admission of wrongdoing. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of the Oxford High School shooter, are sentenced – CBS News Watch CBS News James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the Oxford High School shooter, will serve at least 10 years in prison, a judge said Tuesday. The two were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in separate trials earlier this year. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Recruiting for talent on the autism spectrum | 60 Minutes Archive – CBS News Watch CBS News In 2020, Anderson Cooper reported on companies seeking out potential employees with autism, and the employment opportunities being made available to people on the autism spectrum. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

The Arcadia Invitational high jump competition was about to begin. Athletes were going through their warmups, stretching and practicing going over the bar. Deshawn Banks of Birmingham High finally made an appearance, the last of 15 to check in. He took a seat on the turf, removed his sweats and tied his shoe laces. It was as if he just got out of his car, found his way to the field and needed no preparation to compete in one of the biggest meets of the track season. And you’d be right. At this time last year, he had just completed his junior basketball season and knew nothing about high jumping. Birmingham basketball coach Nick Halic suggested to his players they join a spring sport to help with their development. He first started playing volleyball, then changed his mind. “I chose track because I knew a couple girls on the team,” Banks said. The high jump became his event because he was close to 6 feet 4 with a vertical leap so impressive Halic said, “He’s one of the highest-jumping kids I’ve seen. He would do

By Li Cohen April 10, 2024 / 8:04 AM EDT / CBS News Artist threatens to destroy masterpieces Artist threatens to destroy Rembrandt and Picasso masterpieces if Julian Assange dies in prison 00:33 A modern art museum in Germany has fired one of its employees after the facility said that they added a personal touch to an exhibit – their own art.  According to Munich newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung, the self-proclaimed freelance artist was a 51-year-old man who worked in technical service at the Pinakothek der Moderne, a modern art museum that holds more than 20,000 pieces, including works by Pablo Picasso, René Magritte and Salvador Dalí – and for a short time, the employee.  The employee, who was not named in the local report, hung up a painting measuring almost 2 feet by 4 feet. A spokesperson for the museum told Süddeutsche Zeitung they weren’t sure how long the painting was up, but that they don’t believe it was up for very long. The man is said to have had access to the exhibit in which his art was hung outside opening hours. “The supervisors

Brett Neilon had Jonah Monheim pegged as the eventual heir to the USC center’s throne long before Monheim took the field for the Trojans. From the former three-star prospect’s first practices at USC in 2020, it was obvious Monheim would find his way to the middle of the offensive line, even if he had to first bide his time at guard and tackle. “We didn’t really know when,” said Neilon, who was a four-year starter at center, “but it was like we knew Jonah would make a kick-ass center.” Monheim’s long-anticipated move to center finally arrives as the Trojans need a stabilizing force on a shaky offensive line that was one of the team’s biggest disappointments last season. In search of a bounce-back year, the unit is turning to the redshirt senior who hasn’t played center in a game since his youth football days. Despite the long layoff, the experiment is yielding positive results more than halfway through spring practice. Monheim’s 6-foot-5, 308-pound frame is ideal for the position, and the high football IQ he flashed as a freshman has the Moorpark alumnus “probably a