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The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Wednesday over the clash between Idaho’s near-total abortion ban and a federal law that requires Medicare-participating hospitals to provide emergency care to women whose health is at serious risk. Amanda Seitz, health policy reporter for The Associated Press, joins “America Decides” to discuss.

This will be the first General Conference since more than 7,600 mostly conservative congregations left the United Methodist Church between 2019 and 2023.

Dozens of arrests have been made in recent days as police moved to clear pro-Palestine protesters at several colleges throughout the U.S. Nancy Chen has the latest.

David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, detailed an alleged “catch and kill” scheme in which his paper would buy the rights to damaging stories about former President Donald Trump during his 2016 campaign and never publish them. Pecker testified it was this scheme that ultimately led to the payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Robert Costa reports.

Tuesday marked day six of the historic New York criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. Daniel Horwitz, a former Manhattan assistant district attorney, joins “America Decides” to examine the case.

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Maurice DuBois.

SAN FRANCISCO — When Jorge Soler homered Friday night, it got one monkey off the Giants’ backs. They became the final team in the majors to go yard in their home ballpark. But there was still something Giants officials were eager to cross off the list this home stand. In 10 games at Oracle Park entering Monday, there hadn’t been a reason to showcase the full capabilities of the fancy, schmancy new lighting system installed over the offseason. The LED bulbs and 12 spotlights had sat mostly dormant because there hadn’t been a single save situation for Camilo Doval after dark. So, even holding a four-run lead Monday night, with Doval set to enter for the top of the ninth, the stadium went dark. A moment later, the ballpark glowed orange. The 24,138 on hand quickly turned their confusion into enthusiasm as the bullpen door swung open and Doval was illuminated by a crosshatch of spotlights. “I knew they were going to do the light show, but I had no idea it was going to look like that,” Doval said in Spanish through interpreter Erwin

NEW YORK — A veteran tabloid publisher testified Tuesday that he pledged to be Donald Trump ‘s “eyes and ears” during his 2016 presidential campaign, recounting how he promised the then-candidate that he would help suppress harmful stories and even arranged to purchase the silence of a doorman. The testimony from David Pecker was designed to bolster the prosecution’s premise of a decades-long friendship between Trump and the former publisher of the National Enquirer that culminated in an agreement to give the candidate’s lawyer a heads-up on negative tips and stories so they could be quashed. The effort to suppress unflattering information was designed to illegally influence the election, prosecutors have alleged in striving to elevate the gravity of the first trial of a former American president and the first of four criminal cases against Trump to reach a jury. Pecker is the first witness against Trump, who faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with hush money payments meant to prevent harmful stories from surfacing in the final days of the 2016 campaign. With Trump sitting just feet away in the courtroom, Pecker detailed his

Reading about the Red Bluff Round-Up, I recall the 1982 George Strait classic, “Amarillo by Morning”: “I’ll be lookin’ for eight when they pull that gate, and I hope that judge ain’t blind.” In today’s televised bull riding spectacles, high-definition video and super-slow-motion replay assure all that a judge’s “blindness” has no influence on when the cowboy touches dirt. It was pointed out by the editor that the Red Bluff and Chico newspapers did, in fact, report on the California auditor’s finding of little to no accountability for the efficacy of the $24 billion spent “fighting,” or addressing homelessness. I’m chagrined that the apparent “style book” terms are “people experiencing homelessness,” or the “unhoused” or “houselessness,” rather than the common-sense phrase “homeless people”. Kudos to local efforts that acquired $14 million, in state funds, toward housing, supportive services and “long-term stability.” Local oversight must see that those benefiting are identified, found to be who they say they are, with criminal background checks, etc. I gathered that the $192 million in awards is expected to provide permanent housing for 2,200 people. The state’s homeless population being

Looking for vacation inspiration? Men’s Journal recently ranked the best vacation destinations in the country, including everything from beach towns to gastronomic treasures and adventure-packed gems. It’s a coast-to-coast, border-to-border array of 50 tempting spots, complete with tips on when to go, where to stay and what to do — and eat — while you’re there. The top spot goes to Ouray, a Colorado mountain town the magazine editors say feels “like you’ve stepped foot in a live-action REI commercial.” But California gets several sensational shout-outs, starting with the coastal town of SLO — San Luis Obispo — at No. 3, thanks to its balmy temperatures, small town vibe and proximity to surfer-friendly beaches, rolling vineyards and winery tasting rooms. San Francisco comes in at No. 14, with a must-see list that hits all the biggies — the Golden Gate Bridge, the California Academy of Sciences, Alcatraz and all the other places tourists congregate, snap photos and chatter about “San Fran,” the SoCal sobriquet that makes locals shudder. (Hmm, do the denizens of Los Angeles — No. 11, by the way — roll their eyes

I, a 35-year-old man, have neglected my family and other responsibilities over the last few months to spend time with guys in college. Few things in sports are as interesting or as engrossing to me as the NFL Draft, so night after night (starting well before the Niners’ run to the Super Bowl), I’ve popped on some college football and gone to work, evaluating the class of 2024. Unlike past classes, it’s a great crop that proved well worth the time. Now, I could give you all a list of every prospect, but there are enough of those lists. How about I send you the CliffNotes instead? Here are my favorite prospects on defense for the 49ers in this upcoming draft, broken down into early (top 50), middle (top 150), and late picks: Defensive End Early: Darius Robinson – Missouri The Niners need someone who can play at 5-technique (lined up off the tackle’s outside shoulder) if their Wide-Nine defensive front is going to work. That’s what Arik Armstead (and paid as) before the Niners moved him to defensive tackle, and the team’s run defense

Six men have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the drug’s transport, a Swedish customs official said.

Trump’s bid for sweeping immunity lands before the Supreme Court, which will hear a case Thursday over whether he can face federal charges related to an alleged effort to overturn the 2020 election.

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By ED WHITE Tuesday, April 23, 2024 8:28PM The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016. DETROIT — The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest. When combined with other settlements, roughly $1 billion now has been set aside by various organizations to compensate hundreds of women who said Nassar assaulted them under the guise of treatment for sports injuries. Nassar worked at Michigan State University and also served as a team doctor at Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics. He’s now serving decades in prison for assaulting female athletes, including medal-winning Olympic gymnasts. The Justice Department has acknowledged that it failed to step in. For more than a year, FBI agents in Indianapolis and Los Angeles had knowledge of

The bill would ban companies like CLEAR from operating at California airports unless they utilize their own security lines Tuesday, April 23, 2024 7:29PM A proposed a bill that would ban third-party companies like CLEAR from California airports unless they utilize their own security lines. SAN FRANCISCO — Is it OK for people to pay to skip security lines at the airport? Two state lawmakers say no, and they’re proposing a bill to change the way third-party security screening companies like CLEAR work. CLEAR allows people to pay to verify their identity at a kiosk then be escorted past people waiting in the TSA security lines. If the new bill passes, it would ban companies like CLEAR from operating at California airports unless they utilize their own security lines. Some air travel experts say the change could mean added work for the TSA. This bill is still a long way from becoming law. It goes before the state Senate Transportation Committee Tuesday. If it passes, there it would have to go through several more steps before making it to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. If you’re

The Senate on Tuesday cleared a hurdle toward the passage of a package to deliver $95 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. In clearing a series of test votes, the Senate inched closer to the passage of the legislation, which includes four bills that passed in the House over the weekend with bipartisan support. The package provides roughly $26 billion for Israel, currently at war with Hamas in Gaza; as well as $61 billion for Ukraine and $8 billion for allies in the Indo-Pacific. A fourth bill would force a U.S. ban of TikTok if its Chinese parent company doesn’t sell it; impose sanctions on Russia, China and Iran; and seize Russian assets to help Ukraine rebuild from the war’s damage. EXPLAINED | Congress seems poised to pass potential TikTok ban in US. How would it work? The measure would hault access to the app if the China-based owner does not sell its stakes in TikTok in a year. With the procedural votes’ passing, the Senate is closer to helping provide aid to ally countries — including Ukraine, which can’t win its

This year’s festival will run from August 30 to September 1 from 12 pm to 10 pm each day. Tuesday, April 23, 2024 7:17PM The California Garlic Festival is making its way to the Valley! The festival will be moving to the Merced County Spring Fairgrounds in Los Banos. MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — The California Garlic Festival is making its way to the Central Valley! The festival will be moving to the Merced County Spring Fairgrounds in Los Banos starting this year. Visitors can get their hands on all things garlic while watching monster truck shows, playing carnival games or listening to live music. This year’s festival will run from August 30 to September 1, from 12 pm to 10 pm each day. Tickets will be $15 for adults, $10 for ages 6-17 and free admission for children five and under. Veterans and those 65 and older will get free admission. The California Garlic Festival has been held at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds since the Gilroy Garlic Festival shut down in 2022. Organizers say the event in Los Banos will include a “Cali

By Ed White | Associated Press DETROIT — The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest. When combined with other settlements, $1 billion now has been set aside by various organizations to compensate hundreds of women who said Nassar assaulted them under the guise of treatment for sports injuries. Nassar worked at Michigan State University and also served as a team doctor at Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics. He’s now serving decades in prison for assaulting female athletes, including medal-winning Olympic gymnasts. Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin Mizer said Nassar betrayed the trust of those in his care for decades, and that the “allegations should have been taken seriously from the outset.” “While these settlements won’t undo the harm Nassar inflicted, our hope is that they will help give the victims of his crimes some of the critical support they need to continue healing,”

By Sara Rathner | NerdWallet A lot of work goes into making a household run smoothly, and the thread that runs through all the labor is money. It’s money that makes it possible to fix a broken appliance, enroll the kids in summer camp and save up to replace the aging car. The mental load of money can be heavy. It’s made up of those endless invisible tasks we engage in, and the future tasks we lie awake at night thinking about. “I think it is important to mention the emotional weight that comes with worrying about money. Do we have enough for rent next month? Are we saving enough for college?” Kate Mangino, author of “Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home,” said in an email. “Those kinds of worries tend to chip away at our emotional health, especially if we think our partner doesn’t share this worry, and we’re alone in carrying that weight.” When it comes to the mental load of managing financial responsibilities, couples can fall into unproductive patterns that can lead to conflict, resentment and even willful ignorance. If money