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An 18-wheeler plowed into a Texas Department of Public Safety office in Brenham in an apparent “intentional” act, officials said Friday. Several people were injured. Texas State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst said in a social media statement that the truck was stolen. Tim Gallagher, a former FBI agent, breaks down what’s next in the investigation.

RED BLUFF— Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers in the Tehama County areas of Manton, Paynes Creek, Mineral, and the Shingletownn area in Shasta will be affected by a Friday night planned power outage while the company conducts safety and reliability work. PG&E said the six-hour planned power outage is necessary so crews can safely perform work on insulators, grounds and a switch at the Volta substation near Manton. The planned outage will begin at about 11 p.m. and last until about 5 a.m. The utility company has notified nearly 4,000 customers whose services will be affected by the planned outage through letters and automated phone calls. Regional Vice President of PG&E’s North Valley and Sierra Region Joe Wilson said the company has worked hard to keep this planned power outage as short as possible and to occur at a time that it hopes will cause only a minimal inconvenience to customers while crews perform vital work to ensure safety and reliability. PG&E notified officials in affected counties and emergency agencies in the region to ensure they were aware.

By Donato Paolo Mancini, Jennifer Jacobs and Alex Wickham, Bloomberg News Israel is bracing for a direct and unprecedented attack by Iran on government targets as soon as Saturday, according to people familiar with western intelligence assessments, a move that has the potential to trigger an all-out regional war. The assault from Iranian soil has emerged as one of the main scenarios expected by the Jewish state and its allies, said the people, who asked not to be identified as they aren’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly. A bombardment with drones and precision missiles could come within the next 48 hours, they said. The U.S. is preparing defenses and has moved additional military assets to the region, while intensifying diplomatic efforts to rein in hostilities, the people said. The move still hasn’t been approved by Tehran’s highest-ranking officials, they said. Brent crude futures, the international oil benchmark, jumped as much as 1.8% to more than $91 a barrel in London on Friday, extending the year-to-date advance to 18%. A Iranian missile and drone barrage would represent a retaliation for a deadly attack on its

By PAUL WISEMAN, GISELA SALOMON and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Having fled economic and political chaos in Venezuela, Luisana Silva now loads carpets for a South Carolina rug company. She earns enough to pay rent, buy groceries, gas up her car — and send money home to her parents. Reaching the United States was a harrowing ordeal. Silva, 25, her husband and their then-7-year-old daughter braved the treacherous jungles of Panama’s Darien Gap, traveled the length of Mexico, crossed the Rio Grande and then turned themselves in to the U.S. Border Patrol in Brownsville, Texas. Seeking asylum, they received a work permit last year and found jobs in Rock Hill, South Carolina. “My plan is to help my family that much need the money and to grow economically here,” Silva said. Her story amounts to far more than one family’s arduous quest for a better life. The millions of jobs that Silva and other new immigrant arrivals have been filling in the United States appear to solve a riddle that has confounded economists for at least a year: How has the economy managed

Measles outbreaks in the U.S. and abroad are raising health experts’ concern about the preventable, once-common childhood virus. One of the world’s most contagious diseases, measles can lead to potentially serious complications. The best defense, according to experts? Get vaccinated. Here’s what to know about the year — so far — in measles. How many measles cases has the U.S. seen this year? Nationwide, measles cases already are nearly double the total for all of last year. The U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention documented 113 cases as of April 5. There have been seven outbreaks and most of U.S. cases — 73% — are linked to those flare-ups. Still, the count is lower than some recent years: 2014 saw 667 cases and 2019 had 1,274. Why is this a big deal? The 2019 measles epidemic was the worst in almost three decades, and threatened the United States’ status as a country that has eliminated measles by stopping the continual spread of the measles virus. The CDC on Thursday released a report on recent measles case trends, noting that cases in the first three months of this year were 17

By JONEL ALECCIA (AP Health Writer) Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or actions. The European Medicines Agency regulatory committee announced the results of its review on Friday. It’s the latest group to conclude there’s no known tie between a new class of obesity drugs and suicide. In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said a preliminary review showed no evidence of such a link, though the agency said it could not rule out that “a small risk may exist” and that it would continue to study the issue. A federally funded U.S. study also found that people taking semaglutide, the medication in Ozempic and Wegovy, had a lower risk of suicidal thoughts than those taking older medications to treat diabetes and obesity. The review by the European Union’s regulators was triggered last July by anecdotal reports that people taking the drugs had thoughts of self-harm. The regulators examined studies, post-marketing data and other research related to medications used in nearly a dozen

WEATHER ALERT Winter Weather Advisory WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out Friday, April 12, 2024 7:33PM ABC7 Eyewitness News Stream Southern California’s News Leader and Original Shows 24/7 ROME — Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, known for a flamboyant and glamorous style, has died at age 83, his company said Friday on Instagram. “Dear Roberto, you may not be physically here with us anymore but I know I will feel your spirit with me always,” Fausto Puglisi, creative director at Roberto Cavalli since October 2020, wrote in the social media post. “Your name will continue on, a beacon of inspiration for others, and especially for me,” Puglisi added. The Italian-born designer became renowned in the early 1970s for his animal prints and for a sexy style that remained his trademark throughout his long career. The company named after Cavalli shared its condolences with his family. “His legacy remains a constant source of inspiration,” said Sergio Azzolari, CEO at the Roberto Cavalli fashion house. Copyright © 2024 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Top Stories

Does Gleb see another reality show in his future? By Amy Becker Friday, April 12, 2024 7:26PM ‘Dancing with the Stars” Gleb Savchenko talks all-things reality show with On The Red Carpet’s George Pennacchio. LOS ANGELES — “Dancing with the Stars” dance professional Gleb Savchenko has appeared on 11 seasons of the show, yet he still hasn’t brought home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. Eager to win, he has his eyes set on his dream celebrity dance partner. “I would love to dance with Miley Cyrus! She’s awesome. I think she can dance, and I think she’s a cool girl. I’ve never met her though, but I think she’ll do great!” Gleb told On The Red Carpet’s George Pennacchio. We agree. We’d love to see Miley bring him to his first victory! With his recent split from girlfriend Elena Belle, Gleb is the perfect candidate for the next “Bachelor.” When asked if he could see the “Bachelor” in his future, he responded “Sure! Call me,” with a laugh. He also explained how he’d navigate the show, develop connections and send people home. “It’s all about

WEATHER ALERT Winter Weather Advisory WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out Friday, April 12, 2024 7:11PM Tap for ABC13 Houston 24/7 Live Stream Watch Eyewitness News and ABC13 originals around the clock BRENHAM, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety officials are reporting at least 16 injuries after they say a stolen 18-wheeler crashed into one of their offices on Friday. A stolen 18-wheeler was intentionally crashed into the Brenham DPS Office on Friday, Texas officials said. According to officials from Texas DPS – Southeast Texas Region, the vehicle intentionally ran into the Brenham DPS Office at about 10:41 a.m. A suspect is in custody. Our sister station KTRK’s SkyEye video shows extensive damage to the front of the office and 18-wheeler. Of the more than a dozen people injured, DPS said three were flown to the hospital in critical condition. The suspected driver of the 18-wheeler reportedly refused treatment, Brenham police said. Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough shared a post on Facebook, saying, in part, “Pray for our Texas DPS as they’re experiencing a mass casualty incident in Brenham with a major

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) — Public comment for Clovis Unified’s proposed school boundaries map closes this week. People who have concerns can fill out an online comment form by Friday’s deadline to share their opinions. The proposal will be considered for approval by the district’s governing board on April 17. Latest Report: Clovis Unified board reviews final proposed school boundaries map District administrators say boundary changes are necessary to ease overcrowding at certain schools. If approved, changes would go into effect starting in the Fall of 2025. Parents can submit input on the district’s website. You can view the proposed maps by clicking here. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

MacNeil created and co-anchored the no-frills PBS newscast “The MacNeil-Lehrer NewsHour” with his late partner, Jim Lehrer,​ for two decades.

JPMorgan Chase beat expectations in the first quarter of 2024, reporting an increase in both profits and revenues. CEO Jamie Dimon says the numbers are strong, but he warns that uncertainties like inflation and war pose potential threats for the future. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.

A campaign in Colorado that is trying to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution has gathered enough signatures to put the issue on the ballot this November. It’s the latest state to put abortion on the ballot in an ongoing push to do the same in states across the country. CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez, a Republican strategist, and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist, joined CBS News to discuss the movement.

The House is voting again Friday on advancing legislation to reauthorize section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA. The act gives the U.S. intelligence community the power to collect information and communications from foreign adversaries who are outside of the U.S. and is set to expire next week if Congress doesn’t move. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

The Democratic National Committee paid at least $1.7 million to law firms representing President Biden during special counsel Robert Hur’s investigation.

The Golden State Warriors are the new No. 9 seed in the NBA’s Western Conference. After beating the Portland Trail Blazers (21-59), 100-92, on Thursday night, the Warriors (45-35) jumped ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers (45-35) thanks to the head-to-head tiebreaker. If the play-in tournament started Friday, the Warriors would play the Lakers in the first play-in game, with another play-in game victory needed to advance to the NBA postseason. But there’s still time for the Warriors to wiggle their way up the standings. They return home Friday night to play the New Orleans Pelicans (48-32) and will close out the season at Chase Center on Sunday against the already-eliminated Utah Jazz (30-50). With the Sacramento Kings (45-35) fading – the Kings lost again on Thursday and have lost four of their last five – the Warriors have a chance to climb as high as the No. 8 seed. No matter what the Kings do, if the Warriors win out, they’ll guarantee the No. 9 seed and at least have a play-in game at home. But if the Warriors win out and the Kings

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks have gained some ground on the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL standings in recent days but are still on the verge of finishing last overall and clinching a 25.5 percent chance of winning the upcoming NHL Draft Lottery. On the other hand, this month hasn’t brought much good news to the Sharks (19-51-9) in terms of their two conditional draft picks, with Sidney Crosby making sure that at least one is diminishing in value. As part of last August’s Erik Karlsson trade, the Sharks hold Pittsburgh’s top-10 protected first-round draft pick this year. It looked like a Sharks coup on March 28, as the Penguins were seven points out of a playoff spot and in 22nd place in the league’s overall standings, or just outside the bottom 10. But since then, the Penguins have gone 5-0-2, and with their 6-5 overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, have moved into the second and final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Starting on March 24, Crosby has led the NHL with 20 points in 10 games. Thursday

OAKLAND — Attendance will be sparse Friday night when the Athletics return home for the first time since owner John Fisher took part in a press conference touting the move of his franchise to a Triple-A ballpark in Sacramento. While Fisher and president Dave Kaval deserve all the scorn heaped upon by an angry fan base, it’s a familiar look for the Coliseum. It’s always been the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum although it’s had a number of sponsorship agreements — Network Associates, McAfee, O.co, Ring Central. Regardless of the name, it’s the place third baseman Sal Bando called the “mausoleum” in 1973 and has never been anything more than a boring concrete and steel structure. Here’s the strange part. Although it outlived its usefulness years ago, the Coliseum still has a few redeeming qualities. It’s got great access to the 880 freeway and BART. It has a marvelous grounds crew led by Clay Wood which has consistently produced one of the league’s best playing fields — especially since the Raiders left after the 2019 season. It’s got a spacious, comfortable clubhouse the A’s took over after

By FRANK BAJAK (AP Technology Writer) As their rivalry intensifies, U.S. and Chinese military planners are gearing up for a new kind of warfare in which squadrons of air and sea drones equipped with artificial intelligence work together like a swarm of bees to overwhelm an enemy. The planners envision a scenario in which hundreds, even thousands of the machines engage in coordinated battle. A single controller might oversee dozens of drones. Some would scout, others attack. Some would be able to pivot to new objectives in the middle of a mission based on prior programming rather than a direct order. The world’s only AI superpowers are engaged in an arms race for swarming drones that is reminiscent of the Cold War, except drone technology will be far more difficult to contain than nuclear weapons. Because software drives the drones’ swarming abilities, it could be relatively easy and cheap for rogue nations and militants to acquire their own fleets of killer robots. The Pentagon is pushing urgent development of inexpensive, expendable drones as a deterrent against China acting on its territorial claim on Taiwan. Washington