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Los Angeles General Medical Center is asking for the public’s help to identify a man who has been hospitalized for several days after he was found unconscious and unresponsive in downtown L.A. The man was found by bystanders on Saturday, officials said, and the Boyle Heights hospital has yet to determine who he is. Los Angeles General Medical Center is asking for the public’s help to identify a man who has been hospitalized since April 6, 2024. (Los Angeles County Department of Health Services) He’s described as Black man around 60 years of age with a thin build, standing 5 feet 7 inches and weighing around 133 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair with with some grays, L.A. County Department of Health Services officials said. The man has no scars or tattoos and nothing on his person that could assist in identifying him or any potential family members. Due to patient confidentiality laws, the hospital was unable to provide details about his medical condition. Anyone who might recognize the man is urged to contact Cesar Robles, a clinical social worker at  L.A. General’s

A Lyft driver has been arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a passenger on a trip from West Hollywood to Santa Monica last year. The victim, whose identity has not been released, told the Santa Monica Police Department that 34-year-old Fernando Macias Morales of Los Angeles drove her home from a restaurant in West Hollywood on Sept. 7, 2023, police said in a release. The woman, a Santa Monica resident, fell asleep in the Lyft and “woke up to inappropriate touching,” police said. “The suspect then offered to walk her to her door, which she refused,” police said, adding that the woman then realized that “several hours had passed since she was picked up.” Morales was arrested in the San Fernando Valley on Friday and faces three felony counts: Kidnapping to commit a sexual act Sexual penetration of a person intoxicated or under sedation Oral copulation of a person intoxicated person or under sedation Morales was in custody on $500,000 bail, though jail records indicate he has since been released since posting bond. No court date information was avialable Anyone with information is asked to

April 10, 2024 / 5:03 PM EDT / CBS/AP Korean war veteran receives Medal of Honor Korean war veteran receives Medal of Honor 01:51 Ralph Puckett Jr., a retired Army colonel awarded the Medal of Honor seven decades after he was wounded leading a company of outnumbered Army Rangers in battle during the Korean War, has died at age 97. Puckett died peacefully Monday at his home in Columbus, Georgia, according to the Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, which is handling funeral arrangements. President Biden in May 2021 awarded the first  Medal of Honor  of his presidency to Puckett for his “conspicuous gallantry” during the war. Mr. Biden presented the medal, which is the nation’s highest military honor, alongside then South Korean President Moon Jae-in. “President Moon, it’s a real honor to have you here participating in this ceremony today,” Mr. Biden said at the ceremony. “The strength of the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea was born out of the courage, determination and sacrifice of the Korean troops fighting shoulder to shoulder with American troops. And having you here today is an important

After seriously considering another trip to the transfer portal, USC standout defensive tackle Bear Alexander now says he’s staying at USC. “I’m not crystal clear on all of the noise or what any of this portal mess is about,” Alexander said in a Wednesday post on X. “I’m here to finish what I started and that’s chasing a natty here at USC with my teammates #FightOn.” That didn’t appear to be the plan Tuesday, as word spread of Alexander’s intentions to enter the portal a second time, after one season at USC. Schools like Texas were already circling. But by the next morning, Alexander’s plans had changed. The effort to change his mind, according to a source familiar with the situation not authorized to speak publicly, included an apparently convincing call from Lincoln Riley to Alexander and his family. Not long after, Alexander confirmed he was staying in a social media post. His return is a major relief for USC, which doesn’t currently have many proven disruptors behind him on its defensive front. As the anchor of USC’s defensive line during his sophomore season, Alexander

MINNEAPOLIS —  Dino Ebel waved his arm. Shohei Ohtani churned his legs. For a brief moment, as Ohtani barreled toward the plate, trying to score a tying run from first base, it seemed like the Dodgers’ two-way star would make it. Instead, in the defining moment of the team’s 3-2 loss at Target Field on Wednesday, the Minnesota Twins’ defense turned a picture-perfect relay play. “That’s as clean as it gets,” said Ebel, the Dodgers’ third-base coach. “They made a perfect throw.” When the juggernaut Dodgers (10-5) lose games this year, it will likely often be because they get beat on the margins. Some days it might come down to an underwhelming starting pitching performance. Other times, a bullpen blunder or bang-bang play on the bases. In Wednesday’s series finale, the Twins (4-6) capitalized upon all three — stressing right-hander Bobby Miller in a four-inning, two-run start; taking the lead on an Edouard Julien home run against reliever Alex Vesia in the fifth; then holding on through a couple late-game scares, none bigger than their tag-out of Ohtani in the top of the seventh. After a

“We see you.” That’s one message more than 800 Black artists amplified in an open letter supporting “Romeo & Juliet” star Francesca Amewudah-Rivers. Another message? “The racist and misogynistic abuse directed at such a sweet soul has been too much to bear.” On Tuesday, British actor Susan Wokoma and writer Somalia Nonyé Seaton published their public response to the online abuse surrounding Amewudah-Rivers and her being cast in an upcoming production of “Romeo & Juliet.” The open letter touts signatures from hundreds of Black actors including Marvel’s Lashana Lynch, “Lovecraft Country” star Wunmi Mosaku and Oscar nominee Marianne Jean-Baptiste. In late March, Amewudah-Rivers announced on Instagram that she will share the stage opposite “Spider-Man” star Tom Holland in the Jamie Lloyd Company’s production of the William Shakespeare classic. The “Bad Education” actor’s casting was swiftly met with a split reaction in her Instagram comments. While some followers voiced excitement for Amewudah-Rivers’ turn as Juliet Capulet (“This is incredible Fran! So so proud of you”), others weren’t as thrilled. In the comments section, some trolls wrote that Amewudah-Rivers “is the worst casting ever for Juliet,” while

Was Sylvester Stallone’s behavior on the set of “Tulsa King” just a little bit extra? The jury is still out. The movie icon allegedly disparaged Atlanta background actors on the Paramount+ TV series, Deadline reported Tuesday, referring to various people as “ugly,” “tub of lard” and “fat guy with cane.” Stallone allegedly wanted “pretty young girls to be around” him, the outlet said. Subsequently, a background casting agency working on the crime comedy decided it was done — and quit. “We have chosen to part ways with Tulsa King,” CL Casting wrote Sunday on Facebook. “We will be finishing up next week and the 12th will be our last day. We send well wishes to whomever takes over the show. We thank all of you great background artists for your continued support. Love You Mean It.” The Times was unable to contact CL Casting on Tuesday. Paramount, the studio behind the Taylor Sheridan-created series, prides itself on a respectful workplace and is investigating the situation, sources close to the show said Wednesday. But “Tulsa King” director Craig Zisk called BS on the allegations Tuesday, telling

The Los Angeles Police Department is increasing patrols along the famed Venice Canals as authorities search for a man who brutally attacked two women in separate incidents. Both attacks occurred at night on April 6.  In the first, police say the man approached a woman from behind in the 2700 block of Strongs Drive near the Grand Canal and struck her in the head with a hard object, knocking her unconscious. Aimee Nelson, who lives in the area, saw the aftermath. “I was walking in front of the house and I saw what could have been the contents of a purse or something strewn about on the sidewalk,” Nelson told KTLA’s Sara Welch. “I spoke with my neighbor who found a bottle broken with blood. And there was a drag mark of the blood to a pool of blood.” The Venice Canals are seen on April 9, 2024. (KTLA) In the second incident, which occurred about an hour later, police say the same man assaulted a woman who was walking near the Sherman Canal. “Both victims sustained significant injuries,” LAPD said without disclosing their conditions

As the temperatures begin to rise, so have the gas prices statewide.   The average price of gasoline in California, as of 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday stands at $5.38, which is above the national average of $3.61. Closer to home, the average price of one gallon of regular gas is $5.34 in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area. Why do Californians pay so much for gas? Gas prices are also increasing nationwide but not at the same rate Californians see, according to the American Automobile Association. The Golden State is the only area where the average price of gasoline is over $5, according to the AAA. What’s the reason for high prices at the pump? Experts have some answers. Globally, attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, production cuts in other countries and Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil terminals and refineries due to the ongoing war have impacted the price of oil, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration and AAA. Closer to home, California’s shift from the winter to summer gasoline blend has also impacted prices. Environmental regulators require that gasoline sold in the

Some companies discriminate against Black job applicants more than others, report finds – CBS News Watch CBS News Some of the nation’s biggest companies are discriminating against Black job applicants, according to a new report by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Researchers contacted 97 companies with 80,000 resumes over three years. Evan Rose, a co-author of the “A Discrimination Report Card,” joins CBS News with more details on the research. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens to oust Speaker Johnson – CBS News Watch CBS News Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, took to social media Wednesday with another threat to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. Meanwhile, the House has delayed efforts to deliver two impeachment articles to the Senate against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

EPA announces new drinking water regulations – CBS News Watch CBS News The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday new regulations to limit the amount of “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS, found in drinking water. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Multiple people shot in West Philadelphia, police say – CBS News Watch CBS News Multiple people were shot in West Philadelphia on Wednesday, police said. Several people are in custody, according to police. CBS News Philadelphia reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Shares of Paramount Global were down 7% midday Wednesday amid reports that three of the company’s directors were stepping down as merger talks continue between the historic studio and tech scion David Ellison. It’s the latest sign of unease at the media company amid negotiations between Ellison and Paramount’s controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, which would lead to the combination of Santa Monica-based Skydance with the storied entertainment giant. Some shareholders have expressed concerns too. They worry that the structure of the deal would confer significant benefits to Redstone, who is Paramount’s nonexecutive chairwoman, at the expense of regular investors. Paramount stock was trading at $10.16, down 7.38%, as of 10:53 a.m. Pacific time. Earlier that day, the Wall Street Journal reported that Dawn Ostroff, Nicole Seligman and Rob Klieger would be stepping down from their roles on the board in the coming weeks. The three are among the closest directors to Redstone, as Ostroff and Seligman have been longtime friends with Redstone and Klieger was late patriarch Sumner Redstone’s attorney, picked for the board by Shari Redstone. The stock has fallen 17% in the last

The water bill is about to go up for many in Southern California. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California plans to raise rates and property taxes over the next two years, the Los Angeles Times reports. The additional revenue will be used to “cover the costs of importing and treating water, as well as finance climate change adaptations to infrastructure and make up for declines in revenue due to widespread conservation efforts,” according to the Times. Interestingly, MWD Board of Directors Chair Adán Ortega Jr. placed the blame on efforts to conserve water in California. “Our sales are declining, and we need to make that up somehow,” Ortega said, as reported by the Times. “We’ve made up the revenue and stabilized the past rates with the reserves, and we can’t keep doing that.” The MWD will raise its water rates for cities and retail suppliers by 8.5% in 2025 and again by 8.5% in 2026. In addition, the MWD’s property tax assessment will rise from $28 to $56 annually for the median Los Angeles County home, while in Orange County, that figure is expected

The Long Beach Police Department is looking for additional victims of a gardener accused of sexually assaulting women, including two incidents targeting elderly women. Norwalk resident Meliton Santoyo Jaramillo, 38, was arrested Monday in La Mirada and booked into the Long Beach City Jail on three counts of sexual battery. He is being held without bail. He was accused in three incidents, all of which occurred near the intersection of Bellflower Boulevard and Wardlow Road: August 2023: Sexual battery against an elderly female victim August 2023: Sexual battery against a second elderly female victim Feb. 22, 2024: Sexual battery against a female adult victim  “Detectives believe that suspect Jaramillo was working as a gardener for the victims in each of the incidents,” the LBPD said in a release. Man arrested for multiple sexual attacks in Long Beach Investigators believe there could be additional victims, and anyone with information is asked to call 562-570-7368. Information can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting lacrimestoppers.org. 

Biden, Japan’s Kishida hold press conference with focus on China – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a joint press conference in the White House Rose Garden Wednesday to discuss new collaboration efforts between the two nations. The two leaders discussed an enhanced military and intelligence partnership and a focus on economic cooperation. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Salman Rushdie: Knife I Sunday on 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News In his first television interview since he was attacked at a literary festival in Chautauqua, New York almost two years ago, author Salman Rushdie details his experience to Anderson Cooper. Sunday on 60 Minutes. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

April 10, 2024 / 3:03 PM EDT / CBS/AP Congress returns from 2-week break Congress returns from 2-week break with Ukraine aid still stalled 04:09 Washington — A bill that would reauthorize a crucial national security surveillance program was blocked Wednesday by a conservative revolt in the House, pushing the prospects of final passage into uncertainty amid a looming deadline. The legislative impasse also follows an edict earlier in the day from former President Donald Trump to “kill” the measure. The legislative breakdown comes months after a similar process to reform and reauthorize the surveillance program fell apart before it even reached the House floor. Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican of Louisiana, has called the program “critically important” but has struggled to find a path forward on the issue, which has been plagued by partisan bickering for years. The procedural vote to bring up the bill failed 193-228. Nineteen Republicans voted no. The bill under consideration would renew the surveillance program with a series of reforms meant to satisfy critics who complained of civil liberties violations against Americans. But Republican critics complained that those changes

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. By Joshua Rodriguez Edited By Matt Richardson, Angelica Leicht April 10, 2024 / 2:49 PM EDT / CBS News Your home equity could give you the funding you need to purchase a second home.  Getty Images/iStockphoto It’s exciting to purchase a second home. But, it can be difficult for many to afford to do so. After all, making a second home purchase typically requires a significant up-front cash investment. But, it doesn’t have to. You may be able to use the equity you’ve built up in your primary residence to cover the initial cost of your second home. And the average American homeowner has quite a bit of equity – about $299,000 worth on average. Moreover, those homeowners can tap into an average of $193,000 of that equity while still maintaining a healthy stake in their homes. So, your home equity may provide all the liquidity you need to purchase your second home .  One way to access the value that’s tied up in your

A former nanny for Sean “Diddy” Combs had dropped her pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against the singer regarding her 2021 firing. The plaintiff, Raven Wales-Walden, sued Diddy, Combs Enterprises LLC and three other companies in Los Angeles Superior Court in September 2022, also alleging retaliation and various state Labor Code violations. On April 2, her attorney filed court papers with Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis asking that Wales-Walden’s complaint be dismissed “with prejudice,” meaning it cannot be refiled. The court papers do not state if a settlement was reached or if Wales-Walden is not pursuing the case for other reasons. According to an amended complaint brought in April 2023, Wales-Walden was a “niece-like figure” to the late Kim Porter, Diddy’s former romantic partner and the mother of his twin daughters. She was hired as Porter’s personal assistant in September 2018 and helped Porter with creative projects in addition to helping her nanny at the time with the care of Porter’s daughters, the amended suit stated. A day after Porter died in November 2018 of pneumonia at age 47, Diddy personally asked Wales-Walden to live at his estate and