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Justin Sink | Bloomberg News (TNS) President Joe Biden will be endorsed by more than a dozen members of the Kennedy family at an event Thursday in Philadelphia, as he looks to blunt the outsider presidential bid of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Biden will be introduced by Kerry Kennedy — the sister of the third-party candidate — and joined by fellow siblings including Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, a former Maryland lieutenant governor; filmmaker Rory Kennedy; former Congressman Joe Kennedy II, Christopher Kennedy, and Maxwell Kennedy Sr. Other attendees include Ted Kennedy Jr., the son of the longtime Massachusetts senator, and former U.S. Representative Joe Kennedy III, Biden’s special envoy for Northern Ireland. The event comes as polls suggest that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — who has promoted conspiracy theories about vaccines, antidepressants, the connection between HIV and AIDS, and whether Wi-Fi can cause cancer — could play spoiler as Biden seeks to win a reelection rematch against former President Donald Trump. A March study by Ipsos found that Kennedy voters were more likely to be women, independents, or dissatisfied with both major party candidates. Biden’s success

The San Jose Sharks feel they’re in a good position from a leadership perspective as they begin preparations for what will likely be another tumultuous offseason. Before they traded him to the Vegas Golden Knights, the Sharks credited Tomas Hertl for the leadership he displayed throughout the first half of what has been a difficult season when the team was without injured captain Logan Couture. Now without Hertl, and Couture still on the mend with a groin injury, the Sharks are pleased with how forwards Mikael Granlund and Luke Kunin have joined Mario Ferraro in filling the void left by Hertl’s absence. Kunin and Granlund became alternate captains, alongside Ferraro, earlier this year. Defenseman Kyle Burroughs is also in that mix, Sharks coach David Quinn said. “I think they have,” stepped up, Quinn said of his leadership group, on Thursday morning before the Sharks played the Calgary Flames in their regular season finale. “A, they saw that we needed it and B, I think they embraced the opportunity to be more involved in the leadership.” The Sharks are hoping Couture can return to the team

A new study at Denver’s National Jewish Health found an unexpected potential culprit for lung disease in some combat veterans: silica, which is one of the most common elements in dust, soil and sand. The study, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, examined lung tissue from 65 people with unexplained shortness of breath and other respiratory symptoms after deploying to Afghanistan or Iraq. Deployed veterans were more likely to have silica in their lungs than people who weren’t in the armed forces, with combat veterans showing more damage than service members who worked in other jobs. People with combat roles tended to have a variety of unhealthy respiratory exposures, including burn pits, sandstorms, diesel exhaust, tiny particles generated by explosions, dust from heavy equipment on dry soil, and pollution from local industries or trash burning, said Dr. Cecile Rose, an occupational and environmental pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. She and the other researchers didn’t think silica would be the primary contaminant they’d find in veterans’ lungs. “That was unexpected, but not surprising” when considering their exposure to dust and sandstorms

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Two officers survived the plane crash in Elgeyo Marakwet county, about 250 miles northwest of Nairobi, Kenya.

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Tesla is asking shareholders to vote again on a $56 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk. This comes after the company announced layoffs that would impact its global workforce. Javier E. David, CBS News contributor Javier David has more.

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April 16 sentencing memo as provided by the Tehama County District Attorney’s Office. 1. TCSO/TCPD – People vs. KRISHNAKANTH RAMDAS, (22CR1964), PC211/212.5(C), Second Degree Robbery, a felony; PC21810 Possession of Metal Knuckles, a felony. (22CR2142), PC21810 Possession of Metal Knuckles, a felony. (23CR1231), PC273.6(a), Violation of a Restraining Order, a misdemeanor. Brief history: 22CR1964: Defendant pleaded guilty to violations of PC211/212/5, second-degree robbery, and PC21810, possession of metal knuckles, in Glenn County Superior Court. 22CR2142: Defendant pleaded guilty to one count of PC21810, possession of metal knuckles. He was granted probation in both cases. He violated probation once, having used methamphetamine. He was reinstated on probation. His case was transferred to Tehama County on August 24, 2022. A petition for revocation was filed alleging he violated probation by stealing money from a tip jar, failing to report to probation as directed, testing positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine, and possessing drug paraphernalia. The petition was amended to include a violation of a restraining order as well as, again, possessing drug paraphernalia. 23CR1231: The defendant’s father was granted a protective order restraining the Defendant from being at

California fast food prices have risen by 7% in six months – the biggest bump in the nation, according to one industry cost tracker My trusty spreadsheet reviewed a study by Datassential tracking what changed price-wise at quick-serve eateries in the run-up to the April 1 start of California’s $20 minimum wage for workers at big chains. California fast-food diners are by no means alone in dealing with less economical menus. Costs in the food business continue to rise – whether those be labor, ingredients, energy, or other operational expenses. Yes, California fast-food prices rose the most among the states in the six months ending in March. But the hikes were not much higher than No. 2 Washington (6.1%) and No. 3 Kentucky (6%). Nationwide, fast food diners saw 4.5% price hikes over the half-year. Note that diners switching to full-service restaurants didn’t escape inflation either, but they found smaller hikes, according to this math. These California restaurateurs raised prices by 3.3% in six months. That ranked third-highest nationally, behind Hawaii and Washington state. Nationally, full-service menu items were 2.4% costlier. Geographically speaking No matter

By TRAVIS LOLLER and MICHAEL PHILLIS (Associated Press) When a deadly explosion destroyed BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, 134 million gallons of crude erupted into the sea over the next three months — and tens of thousands of ordinary people were hired to help clean up environmental devastation from the biggest offshore oil spill in U.S. history. These workers were exposed to crude oil and the chemical dispersant Corexit while picking up tar balls along the shoreline, laying booms from fishing boats to soak up slicks and rescuing oil-covered birds. Recognizing that some members of cleanup crews had likely become sick, BP agreed to a medical claims settlement two years after the 2010 disaster. Experts hailed it as “an extraordinary achievement” that would compensate workers fairly with little hassle. But it hasn’t turned out that way. The effort has fallen far short of expectations, leaving many workers who claimed lasting health effects stranded with little or no payment. Through the settlement, BP has paid ill workers and coastal residents a tiny fraction — $67 million — of the billions the

By FATIMA HUSSEIN (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and U.K. on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted 16 people and two entities in Iran that produce engines that power the drones used in the April 13 attack on Israel. OFAC also sanctioned five firms involved in steel production and three subsidiaries of Iranian automaker Bahman Group — which is accused of materially supporting Iran’s military and other sanctioned groups. A representative from Bahman was not immediately available for comment. Additionally, the U.K. is targeting several Iranian military branches and individuals involved in Iran’s drone and ballistic missile industries. President Joe Biden said in a statement that he had directed U.S. Treasury “to continue to impose sanctions that further degrade Iran’s military industries.” “Let it be clear to all those who enable or support Iran’s attacks,” he said, “we will not hesitate to take all necessary action to hold you accountable.” U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

SANTA CLARA — Compiling a mock draft remains a studious yet silly endeavor. I may never again repeat my 2018 success, when I nailed seven of nine picks to open that year’s NFL Draft, including the 49ers’ choice of Mike McGlinchey. Here’s to this year’s boom-or-bust selections: 1. Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams, USC This is a way better team than Justin Fields inherited as a 2021 first-round pick. Other No. 1 overall picks from USC were Ron Yary (1968), O.J. Simpson (1969), Ricky Bell (1977), Keyshawn Johnson (1996), Carson Palmer (2003). 2. Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, LSU Adam Peters, fresh off the 49ers’ farm, picks a multi-dimensional franchise quarterback for Dan Quinn’s head-coaching encore (and Kliff Kingsbury at offensive coordinator). 3. New England Patriots QB Drake Maye, North Carolina Mitchell Trubisky (2017 first round, Bears) nor Sam Howell (2022 fifth round, Commanders) offer inspiration as North Carolina quarterbacks in the NFL. Did you know the 49ers drafted one, in the 17th round in 1967 (Danny Talbott)? 4. Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State The Cardinals should trade down to a quarterback-needy

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A new report by Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez questions Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen’s response to the deadly 2023 wildfires. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti has more.

NEW YORK — Prosecutors in the hush money trial of Donald Trump asked Thursday for the former president to be held in contempt and fined because of seven social media posts that they said violated a judge’s gag order barring him from attacking witnesses. Meanwhile, the jury selection process took a step back when one of the seven jurors who had been picked, an oncology nurse, was dismissed after telling the court that she had become concerned about her ability to be impartial in the first-ever criminal case against a former president. Although the jurors’ names are being kept confidential, the woman said her family members and friends questioned her about being a juror. The dismissal leaves six on the panel so far, including a software engineer, an information technology professional, a sales professional, an English teacher and two lawyers. Twelve more people must still be sworn in, with the judge saying he anticipated opening statements in the landmark case to be given as early as next week. After dismissing the juror, Judge Juan Merchan ordered journalists in court not to report prospective jurors’ answers

Federal law enforcement is on alert for any potential threats to the US Jewish community ahead of the start of the Passover holiday, FBI Director Christopher Wray told a group of nationwide security officials Wednesday. “We at the bureau remain particularly concerned that lone actors could target large gatherings, high profile events, or symbolic or religious locations for violence – particularly a concern, of course, as we look to the start of Passover on Monday evening,” Wray said. Speaking at an event hosted by the Secure Community Network, a Jewish community nonprofit safety and training organization, Wray said threats to the US Jewish community had already been elevated before Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attack on Israel, but the number of FBI hate crime cases tripled in the wake of the incident. “Between October 7 and January 30 of this year, we opened over three times more anti-Jewish hate crime investigations than in the four months before October 7,” said Wray, who noted raw statistics about investigations represent “very real threats to your institutions, to your houses of worship, to your schools and university organizations, and

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KFSN) — Are you looking for your next camping adventure? After a five-year closure, Yosemite’s popular High Sierra Camps will re-open this summer. The area was last open to tourists in 2019. Weather forced park rangers to shut down the five different camps then, and they remained closed in 2020 due to the pandemic. The guided loop trips and seasonal camps include a canvas tent cabin and meals. For more information and to make reservations, check out the Yosemite National Park website. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

By DANICA KIRKA Thursday, April 18, 2024 2:18PM Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate’s cancer diagnosis Prince William returns to public duties on Thursday for the first time since his wife’s cancer diagnosis, bolstering the royal family’s ranks as health problems continue to sideline the princess and King Charles III. William visited a surplus food redistribution center and a youth club it serves, highlighting efforts to reduce food waste as a way to cut greenhouse gas emissions and feed people in need. The prince stepped away from public duties after Kate, the Princess of Wales, announced on March 22 that she was undergoing treatment for an unspecified type of cancer. RELATED: Kate Middleton says she was diagnosed with cancer, is undergoing chemotherapy Catherine, the Princess of Wales, formerly Kate Middleton, was diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she said in a video on Friday. In a video message released that day, Kate asked for “time, space and privacy” as she and her family adjusted to her diagnosis. “I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this