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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that he is leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut when the Fed meets in two weeks but that evidence of persistent inflation before then could cause him to change that view. Speaking at George Washington University, Christopher Waller, a key member of the Fed’s Board of Governors, said he was confident that inflation is headed lower and that the central bank will likely keep reducing its key rate, which affects many consumer and business loans. But he noted that there’s a risk that inflation “may be getting stuck above” the Fed’s 2% target, which would support an argument for keeping the Fed’s rate unchanged this month. Related Articles National News | Supreme Court justices question block on flavored vapes, but don’t appear convinced FDA was unfair National News | What medical care for transgender minors is at stake in Supreme Court case? National News | Ex-Kansas detective accused of sexually assaulting Black women is dead, prosecutors say National News | Shopping on Shein and Temu for holiday gifts? You’re

A former operating room director at Tri-City Medical Center was sentenced Monday to four years in state prison on burglary and sex crime-related charges, convicted of going to a staffer’s home intending to drug her with a surgical anesthetic and then sexually assault her. Gary Johnson, 63, was convicted by a Vista Superior Court jury in August on charges of residential burglary and attempted sexual assault of an unconscious person. The verdict followed about a day of deliberations. Judge Kelly Mok cited the “shocking and extremely serious set of facts” in sentencing Johnson, who must also register as a sex offender. On April 14, Johnson showed up at the woman’s Oceanside apartment carrying a condom, a key to her front door, a rag and a bottle of a general anesthetic used in surgeries, according to authorities and testimony. About 3 a.m., as the woman and her boyfriend watched television in the living room of her apartment, their attention was drawn to her patio. Her boyfriend opened the drapes and found a hooded man in dark clothes wearing gloves and a mask. As the intruder ran

By MATT BROWN WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, Pat Verhaeghe didn’t think highly of Donald Trump as a leader. Then Verhaeghe began seeing more of Trump’s campaign speeches online and his appearances at sporting events. There was even the former president’s pairing with Bryson DeChambeau as part of the pro golfer’s YouTube channel series to shoot an under-50 round of golf while engaging in chitchat with his partner. “I regret saying this, but a while ago I thought he was an idiot and that he wouldn’t be a good president,” said the 18-year-old first-time voter. “I think he’s a great guy now.” Verhaeghe isn’t alone among his friends in suburban Detroit or young men across America. Although much of the electorate shifted right to varying degrees in 2024, young men were one of the groups that swung sharply toward Trump. More than half of men under 30 supported Trump, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters, while Democrat Joe Biden had won a similar share of this group four years earlier. White men under 30 were solidly in Trump’s camp this

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s the final holiday stretch for President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, who has decked out the White House with some whimsical decorations to evoke the “peace and light” of the season. The festive display includes a towering Christmas tree surrounded by an amusement park-style carousel, brass-colored bells and sleigh bells lining a hallway, and a ceiling design that mimics snowfall. The first lady invited National Guard families to be among the first members of the public to see the decorations, which are based on the theme of “A Season of Peace and Light.” She also spoke at a separate event held to thank the volunteers who helped with the monumental job of decorating the interior and exterior of the White House. ‘Moana 2’ is officially the biggest Thanksgiving release ever: Which movie did it dethrone? “This would not be possible without your work,” she said. “It’s been incredible to watch all of you transform this space year after year, and you traded time with families for hours of gluing.” More than 300 volunteers spent the past week decorating the White House’s public spaces

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — One lucky person that bought a California Lottery ticket at a San Diego liquor store over Thanksgiving weekend is now $35,000 richer. Although there was no jackpot winner for the Saturday, Nov. 30 SuperLotto Plus drawing, one person did win $35,287 from a ticket bought at Keg & Bottle in the 3000 block of Mt. Acadia Boulevard in San Diego, according to the California Lottery’s website. These San Diego stores are the ‘luckiest’ for winning lottery tickets The lucky winner matched all five winning numbers to snag the second top prize — 10, 13, 23, 29, and 37, but was missing the Mega number that would have made the payout $44 million. Across the state, 14 people won $1,260. In total, there were 100,159 winners from Saturday’s drawing. A California woman was called into work on her day off. She left a lottery winner SuperLotto Plus is just $1 to play. Drawings take place every Wednesday and Saturday. California Lottery says the odds to hit the jackpot for SuperLotto Plus are 1 in 41,416,353. The estimated jackpot is up to

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — It’s December which means Santa Claus is back in town! For many families, capturing a photo with Santa is a beloved holiday tradition and a way to help children believe in the magic of Christmas. Fortunately, Santa will be visiting various locations throughout San Diego County before he heads back to the North Pole. Below is a list of some places offering photos: Coastal Christmas The Del Mar Fairgrounds will transform into a winter wonderland featuring a holiday light trail, festive food and drinks and even igloo and fire pit reservations. Plus, Santa will be available for photos during the festival. The event runs Dec. 13-15, 20-23 and 26 at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar. Holidays at the Del Along with an ice skating rink by the sea and a light show spectacular, Hotel del Coronado is offering a meet-and-greet with Santa under a 25-foot Christmas tree. Each reservation includes one printed 5″x7″ photo with the opportunity to purchase more online. The photos with Santa take place Dec. 6-8, 13-15 and 18-24 on the Southpointe Lawn at Hotel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The woman accused of drunkenly crashing into a golf cart, killing a bride, and seriously injuring members of the wedding party on Folly Beach last year was sentenced during a Monday afternoon hearing in Charleston for charges related to the incident. Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty to three counts of felony DUI and one count of reckless homicide resulting in death for the crash that killed 34-year-old Samantha Miller on her wedding night and critically injured her new husband, Aric Hutchinson. Judge Deadra Jefferson sentenced Komoroski to 10 years for the charge of reckless homicide, 15 years for two charges of felony DUI with great bodily injury, and 25 years for the charge of felony DUI with death to be served under the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Judge Jefferson ordered Komoroski to receive jail credit for time served, including her time on house arrest, and her sentence is set to run concurrently. Following the sentencing, Komoroski’s attorney, Chris Gramiccioni, said that although the sentencing was “at the top of the range,” they respected the sentence handed down. “Obviously, as you can