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A rainstorm that dumped more than five inches of water and hail Tuesday in Dubai has led to flash flooding and closed operations at Dubai International Airport. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata is following the unusual weather event in the United Arab Emirates.
Associated Press LESBOS, Greece — Most drowned making the hazardous sea crossing from nearby Turkey, while others died of natural causes in migrant camps on the Greek island of Lesbos. After years of neglect, a makeshift burial ground for migrants on the island has been cleaned up and landscaped to provide a dignified resting place for the dead, and for their relatives to visit. Earth Medicine, the Lesbos-based charity that handled the project near the village of Kato Tritos, formally handed over the redesigned cemetery to municipal officials on Wednesday. “We wanted it to be clear that this was a burial ground, (mostly) for people who died at sea — some of whom have been identified while others have not,” Earth Medicine spokesman Dimitris Patounis said. “It used to be just a field.” For years, Lesbos has been a major destination for people seeking a better life in the European Union. They leave Turkish shores crammed into small, unseaworthy vessels provided by smuggling gangs. About 3,800 people have made the journey so far this year. Before the intervention, the weed-choked graves were marked by a
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Esteury Ruiz homered for the second time in three games since being recalled from Triple-A, and the Oakland Athletics beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep. Ruiz drove in two runs, scored twice and stole a base. He has homered twice in six at-bats since his return Monday from Triple-A Las Vegas. A crowd of 9,551 attended the game, with the three-game series totaling 18,355 fans. The A’s, who have announced plans to play in Sacramento from 2025-27 while a new ballpark is built in Las Vegas, have had an average attendance of 6,244 through their first 13 home games. Tyler Nevin added three hits and an RBI as Oakland improved to 4-9 at home. Iván Herrera drove in two runs for the Cardinals, who fell to 0-6 in series finales this season. Willson Contreras had two hits and an RBI, extending his hitting streak to a career-high 11 games. He has reached base safely in 23 straight games dating to last season. A’s starter Paul Blackburn allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings, ending
By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Rebecca Boone and Claudia Lauer | Associated Press HONOLULU — As wildfires ripped across Maui last August, the head of the emergency management agency dragged his heels about returning to the island amid the unfolding crisis, while a broad communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without emergency alerts, according to a report released Wednesday. Communications problems were also encountered by the Hawaiian Electric Company, with officials unable to confirm that power lines were de-energized until well after the flames had caused widespread damage, the Hawaii Attorney General’s report said. It is the second of two major assessments out this week of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century. A report released Tuesday by the Western Fire Chiefs Association detailed the unprecedented challenges facing the Maui Fire Department during an unprecedented series of blazes, including one that killed 101 people in the historic town of Lahaina. The new report says that five days before the fire, meteorologists issued a dire warning that strengthening winds resulting from a hurricane south of Hawaii could create an extreme risk of wildfires across
It’s not known if Lauren Sanchez and Sydney Sweeney ever crossed paths in Hollywood, but the two famous women could have gotten together for coffee or a spa day to share tips on how to silence critics who grabbed social media attention this week by hurling insults at them or by denigrating their looks and professional capabilities. Each woman, in her own way, clapped back at high-profile critics who made headlines this week. Sanchez did so by going on Instagram Story to post a not-so-cryptic comment about leading “with kindness,” which appeared to brush off insults directed at her by the famously provocative New York City restaurateur Keith McNally, Page Six reported. Executive chairman of Amazon Jeff Bezos and actress Lauren Sanchez arrive for a State Dinner in honor of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, at the Booksellers Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 10, 2024. (Photo by Drew Angerer / AFP) (Photo by DREW ANGERER/AFP via Getty Images) Seemingly out of the blue, McNally, the owner of celebrity hotspot Balthazar, opined on Instagram Monday that the former L.A. TV news
From Brian Copeland to Cirque du Soleil, there are a lot of great shows, recitals and concerts in the Bay Area to catch this weekend and beyond. Here’s a partial rundown. Iconic Copeland show hits a milestone It was 20 years ago that actor, comedian and playwright Brian Copeland debuted his solo stage show “Not a Genuine Black Man” at The Marsh in San Francisco, and it’s no exaggeration to say it has had a profound impact on the Bay Area theater scene. By turns hilarious, poignant, shocking and even suspenseful, “Black Man” recounts Copeland and his family’s life in San Leandro, which in the 1970s was branded a “racist bastion of white supremacy” by a national housing agency. Key to its success is the fact that Copeland — as he has demonstrated in several shows over the years — is a natural and masterful storyteller who, of course, makes it look easy. In a region where solo stage shows are performed with regularity, “Black Man” is the production to which all others must be judged. It’s that good, and that deeply ingrained in the
The transfer of more than two dozen condemned inmates from San Quentin’s death row to the California Institution for Men in Chino under a new state program has prompted outcry from city officials, who are urging the state to send them elsewhere because of safety concerns. As of Wednesday, April 17, 26 condemned inmates are being housed at CIM under the Condemned Inmate Transfer Program launched earlier this month, which marked the closure of segregated death row units at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center and the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. “I am alarmed that the Department of Corrections is transferring these dangerous inmates to one of the oldest prisons in the state,” Mayor Eunice Ulloa said in a news release. “The Department of Corrections needs to immediately remove these horrifically violent offenders from CIM and house them in a prison that is capable of confining people who are sentenced to death.” CIM houses the third highest number of condemned inmates recently transferred under the program, with California State Prison, Sacramento and California Health Care Facility
The first criminal trial of a former U.S. president hadn’t started this week, and already Donald Trump found himself behind bars. It wasn’t a good look for Candidate Trump. Whenever he enters or leaves the Manhattan courtroom in the case of People of New York State vs. Donald J. Trump, Defendant Trump makes a beeline for the cameras, to rant about the goings-on. But to reach them, he must enter a security pen — like a small cell — formed by metal barricades akin to bike racks. They recall the barriers put up to keep his supporters from storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but which the rioters brandished like weapons against police. Opinion Columnist Jackie Calmes Jackie Calmes brings a critical eye to the national political scene. She has decades of experience covering the White House and Congress. Alas, this trial isn’t one of two that Trump faces for his role in the attempt to overturn Joe Biden’s election. Nor is it for his alleged pilfering of top-secret documents when he left office. This is the trial that many consider the least significant
As coach Ty Lue prepared his Clippers this week to face the Dallas Mavericks in the playoffs Sunday, he was asked if part of his game plan included not having Kawhi Leonard in Game 1. “No, I’m preparing for him, to have him on the court,” Lue said before practice Wednesday. That was the strongest statement Lue has made yet about Leonard’s availability, even though it wasn’t a full declaration that his star would play in the first game of the first-round best-of-seven series. Leonard missed the last eight regular-season games with right-knee inflammation. He has been limited in practice Tuesday and Wednesday. Lue was asked if all goes well with Leonard ramping up at the practices means his best player is a go for the first game. “Yeah, not sure yet,” Lue said. “Just like I said, letting medical take over and you know, whatever is the best thing for Kawhi, making sure you protect him first. But whatever is best for him is what we’re going to do. Not sure of the minutes yet, or how long he’ll be able to play. So
Dodgers right-hander Landon Knack recovered from a brutal two-run, three-hit, 28-pitch first inning in his big-league debut to blank the Washington Nationals on one hit over the next four innings and keep the Dodgers within striking distance on Wednesday. But the Dodgers never struck. An offense that ranks second in the major leagues in runs and homers and fourth in on-base-plus-slugging percentage mustered only five hits off Nationals starter Jake Irvin and three relievers in a 2-0 loss before a matinee crowd of 44,428 in Chavez Ravine. The Dodgers lost for the fifth time in seven games — including four of six on the current homestand — and were shut out for the first time since a 9-0 loss to the Reds on July 30. The top four batters in the Dodgers’ lineup, who had produced a big-league best .342 average and .973 OPS entering Wednesday, had only three hits — all singles by Shohei Ohtani — and one walk and struck out twice in 16 plate appearances Irvin mixed his 96-mph fastball, 82-mph curve, 94-mph sinker and 92-mph cut-fastball to limit the Dodgers to
With the city of Anaheim unanimously voting to pass DisneylandForward, the Disneyland Resort will be forever changed. Twice in the last 69 years, Disneyland has been significantly transformed. Four years after the park opened in 1959, Disneyland added its monorail, the Matterhorn Bobsleds and a submarine ride and expanded Autopia. It was a message that would begin to fulfill Walt Disney’s promise that Disneyland would never be completed. More than that, however, it revealed that Disneyland would continue to look to the future. Disneyland in 1959 showed its guests possibilities — a transportation system in the monorail that could remake urban communities, a tease of the freeway system that would reshape travel and a glimpse at the sort of deep-sea excursions only a lucky few could witness. The Matterhorn, while inspired by the film “Third Man on the Mountain,” also was meant to be a transportive experience, to not only bring to Disneyland a new kind of thrill ride but give visitors a taste of international adventure. Disneyland’s second reimagining came much later. In 2001 the Walt Disney Co. would open Disney California Adventure, the
Asna Tabassum has a GPA of at least 3.98, with a major in the challenging field of biomedical engineering, and a record sterling enough to be picked as USC’s valedictorian from about 100 qualified candidates. For that accomplishment, this is her “reward”: having the traditional valedictory speech canceled at the May 10 commencement over concerns about maintaining “security and safety.” Tabassum, who is Muslim, has voiced pro-Palestinian sentiments and has liked and linked to sites on social media that some see as antisemitic. USC officials say the university made the decision not because of Tabassum’s beliefs but because her selection led to threats if she speaks. But the university has not disclosed specifics to Tabassum or the public. Threats to physically attack? To walk out? To heckle the speech? To boycott the commencement ceremony? Was there a credible threat of violence? Neither USC nor the public knows what Tabassum was planning to say in her speech, which means the cancellation is based on complaints about her being on the stage. There have even been criticisms of her minor in college — resistance to genocide. It’s
An Inland Empire teen was arrested after ripping a television off a wall and smashing it, threatening another teen and biting an adult who stepped in to stop the chaos, officials said. The struggle broke out just before 10:45 p.m. Saturday in the 21300 block of Pine Ridge Avenue in Apple Valley, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release. At a home on that block, a 17-year-old boy threatened a 16-year-old boy after leaving “a large hole in a wall when he ripped a tv from the wall and subsequently broke the television,” the release said. A 27-year-old man stepped in, and the 17-year-old scratched and bit him, officials said. That teen was booked into the High Desert Juvenile Detention Center and faces charges of vandalism, assault with a deadly weapon and making criminal threats. Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to call Deputy Mammolito at 760-240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at 760-956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the WeTip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or visit wetip.com.
A major farming area in California is on probation over sustainability concerns as groundwater levels have rapidly declines, according to state officials. In a meeting in Sacramento earlier this week, the California State Water Resources Control Board voted unanimously to put probationary status of the Tulare Lake Basin in the San Joaquin Valley. “Groundwater supplies in the Tulare Lake basin are clearly at risk, and we are actingtoday to protect this resource because communities rely on it for basic needs, inparticular drinking water,” said Joaquin Esquivel, chair of the State Water Board. “Ourgoal remains that these basins be managed sustainably at the local level, and we arecommitted to helping groundwater agencies make that happen by providing data,guidance and support as they improve their plans.” CORCORAN, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 14: Floodwaters cover a street in the reemerging Tulare Lake, in California’s Central Valley, on April 14, 2023 in Corcoran, California. Tulare Lake, once the largest body of freshwater west of the Mississippi River, disappeared when waters were diverted by agricultural interests to irrigate crops in the late 19th and early 20th century. Recent atmospheric river storm
As if 2024 couldn’t be dazzling enough for skywatchers — with the total solar eclipse, the return of the ‘devil comet,’ and a chance at stunning shows of the northern lights — astronomers believe we have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a ‘new’ star. NASA reported earlier this year that a star system, some 3,000 light-years away from us, will erupt, making it appear as if a “new” star has formed near the constellation Hercules. Technically, the star — T Coronae Borealis, or T CrB — isn’t newly formed. In fact, the last time it became bright enough for us to see with the naked eye was in 1946. Roughly every 79 years, T CrB experiences an explosive event, Bill Cooke, NASA’s Meteoroid Environments Office Lead at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, told Nexstar via email. What is T CrB? T CrB, sometimes known as the Blaze Star, “is one of 10 recurring novae in the galaxy,” he added. “Novae (the plural of nova) are binary star systems consisting of a normal or red giant star and a white dwarf about the
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man suspected in multiple pharmacy burglaries. On Tuesday, deputies arrested Daniel Godinez, 21, of Lynwood. Godinez is believed to have been involved in a December 29, 2023 burglary at a pharmacy in Simi Valley. Around 3 a.m., multiple suspects gained entry into the pharmacy but were unable to gain access to any pharmaceutical supplies due to interior security. That same group of suspects then broke into two more pharmacies in Thousand Oaks, where they again were unsuccessful in getting any pharmaceutical products. The Sheriff’s Office began investigating and later identified Godinez as one of the involved suspects. He was arrested at his home in Los Angeles County and transported to Ventura to be booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility. He’s expected in court Thursday to face charges of burglary. He’s currently being held on $50,000 bail. It is unclear if any other burglary suspects have been apprehended. The Sheriff’s Office says anyone who witnesses suspicious activity should contact their nearest substation or call the non-emergency line at 805-654-9511.
Risks for remote workers leaving big cities, study shows – CBS News Watch CBS News Remote workers may be harming their career trajectories by moving away from metropolitan cities, a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests. Aki Ito, a chief correspondent for Business Insider, looks at the research and draws from her own experience as a remote worker. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
Biden courts steelworkers in Pittsburgh – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden visited Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wednesday where he spoke at the United Steelworkers headquarters and called for new actions against China’s steel and shipbuilding industry practices. Aaron Navarro reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
The seven anonymous members of the jury that will tackle former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial in New York include four men and three women. Among them are a teacher, a nurse and a sales worker. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman reports on the recent trial developments.
An evening of glitz, glamor, and boundless student talent and one huge homecoming performance awaits at the Rialto Unified School District’s 17th Annual RITZ Student Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, April 27. This year’s RITZ Gala will be held at the majestic Wilmer Amina Carter High School Theatre Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is poised to dazzle audiences with a star-studded lineup featuring none other than the iconic Grammy nominate hip-hop group, J.J. Fad, who will perform alongside DJ Arabian Prince. This is a special homecoming for the talented hip-hop trio as J.J. Fad are proud alumni of the District, having graduated from Eisenhower High School. Tickets are selling fast, but are currently on sale at www.ritz.rialtousd.org. General admission tickets are available for $35 per seat or premiere seating for $100. Children under the age of 5 are admitted free of charge. This event promises an unforgettable showcase of the District’s most exceptional student talent while supporting a noble cause. At the forefront of the Gala’s lineup are the brilliant student performers from RUSD, whose talents span a myriad of disciplines, from captivating vocalists
Two people suspected in the slaying earlier this year of a 41-year-old Moreno Valley man were awaiting extradition Wednesday from Nevada. Michael Dwight Harris, 34, of North Las Vegas and Tatiana Tene Parks, 34, of San Bernardino were arrested last week by Las Vegas Metro Police Department officers based on active felony warrants originating from Riverside County. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the pair were booked into the Clark County Detention Center, where they’re being held without bail, pending extradition proceedings. Harris was arrested for alleged homicide and Parks for being an alleged accessory in the death of Roshadd Johnson on Jan. 28. Officials said Johnson was at his residence in the 13600 block of Red Mahogany Drive shortly before 2 a.m. when Harris allegedly confronted him, shooting him for unspecified reasons. The suspect fled with Parks’ help, authorities alleged. Witnesses called 911, and patrol deputies reached the location minutes later, finding Johnson in grave condition. He was taken to nearby Riverside University Medical Center, where he died six hours later. Central Homicide Unit detectives took over the investigation, and over the ensuing
