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Two years after the leaked audio scandal rocked Los Angeles City Hall, voters finally had their say in this election. And speak they did. Voters overwhelmingly backed charter changes designed to curb elected officials’ political power by creating an independent redistricting commission and empowering the city’s Ethics Commission. Advocates had long pushed for these reforms, but until the 2022 scandal, they had been blocked by the city’s political leadership. The measures were passing with nearly 75% support as of Friday afternoon. Voters in Council District 14, meanwhile, ousted Councilmember Kevin de León, who refused to resign after being caught on tape making deplorable, racially divisive comments. Tenants rights attorney and first-time candidate Ysabel Jurado had a double-digit lead over the veteran politician at last count. This was an important election for Los Angeles, even if it was overshadowed by the presidential race. City voters laid the groundwork for fairer, more representative elections by passing Charter Amendment DD, enacting independent redistricting. That means the city’s politicians can no longer draw their own district boundaries and effectively choose their own voters. The leaked recording revealed De León

Veterans Day is here, and on Monday, numerous special events, ceremonies, parades, and food deals are planned to celebrate retired and active service members. Events Free food and ride tickets to Pacific Park will be available to veterans and active duty members at the Santa Monica Pier beginning at 11 a.m. The event will feature speakers, performances and a flyover with Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters. The Pacific Wheel will also be lit up Monday evening with the American Flag. In Long Beach, the Queen Mary will offer free admission between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. for veterans and active duty service members. Special events and activities are being planned for the celebration. Veterans will be honored at Pasadena City Hall between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Organizers have planned musical performances, exhibits and a flyover by the Condor Squadron at 11:11 a.m. The 21st annual San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade will also start at 11:11 a.m. The parade route honoring America’s heroes’ travels along Laurel Canyon Boulevard. Food deals for veterans and active duty service members Denny’s: Free Grand Slam breakfast between 5

November 11, 2024 / 7:10 AM EST / CBS/AP Project Earth: Emperor penguins threatened by climate change Project Earth: Emperor penguins threatened by climate change 02:53 Melbourne, Australia — An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expert, a government department said Monday. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on a popular tourist beach in the town of Denmark in temperate southwest Australia — about 2,200 miles north of the icy waters off the Antarctic coast, according to a statement from the Western Australia state’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. The largest penguin species has never been reported in Australia before, University of Western Australia research fellow Belinda Cannell said, though some had reached New Zealand, Australia’s neighbor almost entirely south of Denmark. It is believed to be the furthest north — and thus the furthest from their natural habitat — that a wild emperor penguin has ever been spotted. A photo provided by Western Australia’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions shows a male emperor penguin,  dubbed Gus

Operation Proper Exit | 60 Minutes Archive – CBS News Watch CBS News In 2011, Scott Pelley reported on a therapy program in which soldiers who were wounded in the Iraq war were brought back to Iraq in an effort to provide emotional closure for them by returning to the battlefield where they were injured. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

By Kerry Breen November 11, 2024 / 7:00 AM EST / CBS News Analyzing the 2024 election process Will there be any legal challenges before 2024 election certification process? 07:26 With 2024 presidential election results in from all 50 states, now each individual state still must certify their election results and send them to Congress to be counted to make President-elect Donald Trump’s victory official.  The numbers shared on election night and days that followed are not yet certified. That certification process can take days or weeks, depending on the state.  First, votes are confirmed, to make sure that all valid votes are counted. This stage involves reconciling the number of mail, early, overseas and Election Day ballots cast with the number of registered voters — a process also known as canvassing. Many states also do a post-election audit to verify that voting equipment used during the election counted the votes correctly. In extremely close races, a recount may be required, potentially extending the process. Finally, once those steps are complete, the vote is certified. Each state has a different deadline for when its election

Updated on: November 11, 2024 / 6:25 AM EST / CBS/AP 10 bodies found in Mexico amid cartel violence 10 bodies found in Acapulco, Mexico, amid cartel violence 04:06 Among the many horrifying videos posted online amid Mexico’s drug cartel violence, few have been as profoundly shocking as that of a 14-year-old boy kidnapped in late October along with about a dozen family members in the country’s south. In the video, posted by his captors, the skinny, shoeless boy is seen sitting against a tree, his hands tied with rope and saying quietly that he works for a rival drug gang. The boy obviously spoke under duress, his schoolboy face tentative and cautious. Authorities confirmed on Friday that 14-year-old Ángel Barrera Millán was one of four minors and seven adults whose dismembered bodies were found dumped in the back of a pickup truck on the side of a highway this week. The deaths underscore the brazen power of the local drug cartels and the powerlessness of the government in the area around Chilpancingo – the capital of Guerrero state, where the resort of Acapulco is

Last month, the Pentagon automatically granted honorable discharges to 800 of the estimated 13,000 veterans who had been pushed out of the military during the 1994-2011 “don’t ask, don’t tell” era with less than fully honorable discharges. Even 13,000 is likely an undercount. In some cases, if a commander suspected homosexuality but lacked proof, the servicemembers got administratively or punitively discharged preemptively. Neither does the Pentagon’s estimate count veterans separated because of their sexual orientation before 1994, when automatic discharge was the formal policy. This Veterans Day, we should reflect on the population of veterans who were discharged in a process that is still suffused with subjective notions of honor and shame. This moment of reckoning with LGBTQ+ veterans is an opportunity for the Pentagon to rethink its archaic military discharge system. Since World War I, the military has tied veterans’ benefits to the characterization of their discharge. “Honorable,” “general under honorable conditions,” “other than honorable” and “dishonorable” are the most common. Individual military commanders are granted discretion on these distinctions, placing the determination of honor or shame in their hands. Since World War II

Since working on the original “Twister” in 1996, VFX supervisor Ben Snow has earned four Oscar nominations for his contributions to fantastical projects including “Iron Man” and “Star Wars: Episode 2 — Attack of the Clones.” But when he oversaw visual effects for this summer’s hit disaster movie “Twisters” (starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell), that particular F-word never entered the conversation. Taking his cue from director Lee Isaac Chung, Snow and his Industrial Light & Magic team ditched over-the-top fantasy to make the tornadoes of Oklahoma look as real as possible. “We found that it was better not to push the environment too much,” Snow says. “We talked about possibly doing a surreal yellow, almost postapocalyptic look, but it just had this artificiality that we didn’t like, so we leaned into real photography as a starting point.” Speaking from his vacation in Kyoto, Japan, Snow talked to The Envelope about teaming with storm chasers and data wranglers to craft the look of havoc-wreaking weather. These are harrowing times when it comes to extreme weather. How did you use computers to generate such realistic tornadoes?

A student was arrested at LAX after security found her pink suitcase was filled with what federal authorities allege was more than a dozen white T-shirts that had been soaked in liquid methamphetamine. The U.K. student, Myah Saakwa-Mante, had stopped off in Los Angeles for two days and returned to Los Angeles International Airport on Nov. 2 to check in for a Qantas Airlines flight. Her ultimate destination was Brisbane, Australia. She told federal agents she was on her way to meet her boyfriend for the first time. After an initial security screening flagged Saakwa-Mante’s luggage as “potential” contraband, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers opened the suitcase and found jeans, shoes and a Louis Vuitton bag. “The officers also noticed a white powder residue that was loose in the suitcase and was visible on their black gloves,” according to an affidavit summarizing the incident. Suspicious, the officers unzipped the suitcase’s lining and found a stack of 13 white T-shirts “that were wet and appeared to be caked with a white powdery substance,” according to the affidavit. Authorities intercepted Saakwa-Mante at her gate before her

WASHINGTON  —  President-elect Donald Trump made hundreds of promises during his campaign, including dozens he vowed to implement on “Day One” of his administration. At the top of the list: closing the U.S. border with Mexico, mass deportations, increased oil and gas production, and retribution against his political opponents. Many of his proposals would hit California hard, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has already promised to wage war in the courts against the new administration. There’s plenty on Trump’s wish list to worry about. But as I wrote when he was elected to his first term, you can’t hit all your panic buttons at the same time. Here’s an attempt to sort the biggest concerns from lesser ones. Which Trump priorities are worth losing sleep over — and which will be hard for him to carry out? His top priorities, some with complications Deporting undocumented immigrants “Closing the border” has been Trump’s shorthand for a draconian crackdown on illegal immigration. He has repeatedly promised to launch “the biggest domestic deportation campaign in American history.” A drive to expel every undocumented immigrant would deprive California of more

Want to know the secret to longevity? Hint: It can’t be found at the bottom of a serum bottle or at some luxury doctor’s office. The key is to consistently engage in “multicomponent” physical activities that encompass aerobic activity, muscle strengthening and balance training, according to the national Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. For older adults, even moderate physical activity offers health benefits ranging from improved physical function to reduced risk of injury from falls. And when it comes to muscle retention, it’s move it or lose it. From playing double Dutch to pole dancing, Angelenos are redefining what “age-appropriate” fitness looks like. We want to hear about your favorite routines. For SoCal residents 65 and older: If you have a beloved form of physical fitness that you maintain consistently, use the form below to tell us about it. More to Read

Trump set to dismantle Biden climate policies Trump expected to limit and dismantle landmark Biden climate policies 04:07 As delegates from nearly 200 countries gather for a major international summit on addressing the threat of climate change, they’re confronting a new era of uncertainty for the United States’ climate commitments in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidential election victory .  Trump has said that in a second term, he would again exit the Paris Climate Agreement, an accord signed in 2016 aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The U.S. formally withdrew during Trump’s first term, but then rejoined under President Biden .  CBS News has reached out to the Trump transition office for more information about his plans.  The United States joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, an international treaty, in 1992 and has attended its conferences — known as COP, for “Conference of Parties” — in many years since, most recently last year’s COP28 in Dubai.  Project 2025 , the conservative blueprint drawn up by the Heritage

New Jersey veteran Stephen Robinson thinks about the logistics of growing mushrooms and sending them to farmers’ markets and restaurants — a far cry from the logistics he managed as an Army convoy commander during battles in Iraq. He runs an urban farm in south New Jersey called Urban Farmer Steve, where he grows mushrooms, microgreens, vegetables and flowers. “Mushrooms have become my passion, I eat a lot of mushrooms, grow mushrooms for farmer markets and restaurants,” he said. Farming and being around agriculture “just gives me life, gives me energy — and gives me hope.” Veterans like Robinson are steadily flocking to agriculture, a field historically intertwined with the military — 1 in every 6 farms has a producer who is currently serving or who has served in the military. However, in recent years, the number of military farmers has dropped. In 2022, the U.S. had 305,753 producers who had served or were serving in the military, according to a Department of Agriculture census, declining 18% from 2017.  To help stem the decline, provide career opportunities and attract a changing veteran demographic, training programs

Updated on: November 11, 2024 / 5:49 AM EST / CBS News 11/10: CBS Weekend News 11/10: CBS Weekend News 20:08 A Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Treasure, rescued four people from a catamaran that was taking on water some 265 miles off Bermuda Sunday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City. The Coast Guard says it coordinated with the cruise ship, which was closest vessel to the 50-foot catamaran, and the Treasure launched a life boat and got all four people off the Serenity. Scene of the rescue of the four people from a stranded catamaran off Bermuda by the Disney Cruise Line ship the Disney Treasure on Nov. 10, 2024. U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City The Treasure hasn’t even gone on its maiden voyage yet. CBS Orlando affiliate WKMG-TV reports that a Disney Cruise Line spokesperson told it the Treasure was heading from the Netherlands to its new home in Port Canaveral, Florida when it diverted to the catamaran at about 11:40 a.m. It arrived at 1 p.m. “We are pleased that the Disney Treasure was able

The Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade kicks off at Washington Monument Saturday The Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade kicks off at Washington Monument Saturday 03:25 Veterans Day, which commemorates Americans who have served in the military, is observed annually on November 11, with the holiday this year falling on a Monday. That may prompt questions about which businesses and services, from banks to USPS mail delivery, may be open or closed today. Veterans Day was first designated by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919 to mark the end of World War 1, with Congress officially recognizing it as a federal holiday in 1926, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  Given that the day marks military service, many stores and retailers offer discounts to veterans, such as restaurant chain Bob Evans offering a free dinner to veterans and active duty military, and Starbucks’ offer of a free coffee on November 11 to veterans, military service members and military spouses. Here’s what to expect for Veterans Day this year.  Is Veterans Day a federal holiday? Yes, Veterans Day is one of the nation’s 11 federal holidays celebrated

MIAMI, FL —  Es sin duda una de las ceremonias más emotivas que se festejan durante la Semana del Latin Grammy y en esta ocasión no fue la excepción. La gala de los Premios Especiales de la Academia Latina de la Grabación y el Consejo Directivo se llevó a cabo durante la noche de este domingo para darle la importancia, la elegancia y el realce que se merece una celebración como ésta en la que galardona merecidamente la trayectoria y los logros de las grandes figuras de nuestra música, que en esta ocasión contaron con la presencia de invitados de lujo como Carlos Vives, María Becerra, Erika Ender, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Emilio y Gloria Estefan, Edgar Barrera, Paty Cantú y Desmond Child, entre otros que se encargaron de presentar a los galardonados de la gran noche. Bajo el calor de la ciudad de Miami, el evento tuvo como protagonistas a figuras como Los Ángeles Azules, Albita, Lolita Flores, Alejandro Lerner, Draco Rosa y Lulu Santos, quienes recibieron el Premio a la Excelencia Musical, mientras que el puertorriqueño Ángel ‘Cucco’ Peña y el mexicano Chucho Rincón fueron

November 11, 2024 / 2:20 AM EST / CBS/AFP Rep. Elise Stefanik on Election Day issues Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik on Election Day issues, Trump’s potential return to office 04:48 President-elect Donald Trump has offered N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik the job of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and she has accepted the offer, they told the New York Post Sunday night. “I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter,” Trump said in a statement to the newspaper. Rep. Elise Stefanik, a New York Republican, speaks to members of the media in the spin room following the first vice presidential debate at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York on Oct. 1, 2024. Al Drago / Bloomberg via Getty Images Stefanik confirmed her acceptance of the role in a statement to the newspaper. “I am truly honored to earn President Trump’s nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations,” Stefanik said. “During my conversation with President Trump

At least one person died Sunday when one sedan collided into another sedan in an intersection in unincorporated French Valley north of Temecula. The crash was reported to the California Highway Patrol at 8:18 p.m. Sunday on Benton Road at Van Gaale Lane. A witness told the CHP a white sedan ran a stop sign and hit a white Toyota Camry. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage and possibly caught fire. It appeared there were other injuries, according to the report. The Riverside County coroner’s office was summoned to the scene at 8:46 p.m. No identities were immediately made public.

Veterans Day will be marked in various ways throughout Los Angeles County Monday with Pasadena using its celebration to pay tribute to a Marine Corps reserve battalion headquartered in the city. The 2nd Battalion, 23d Marine Regiment has been deployed for a yearlong tour of duty. The 10:30 a.m. celebration will include a Yellow Ribbon Ceremony with music by the Pasadena Scottish Pipes and Drums. The Condor Squadron will conduct a flyover in restored North American Aviation AT-6/SNJ trainers originally flown during World War II at 11:11 a.m. Col. Juan M. Mora, chief of staff of the California National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division, and James Zenner, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, are set to speak. There will be booths from various military-related organizations and Pasadena Fire Department firefighters will serve free hot dogs. The San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11:11 a.m. at the corner of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and San Fernando Mission Boulevard in Mission Hills, and proceed south on Laurel Canyon Boulevard for 1.1 miles to Ritchie Valens Park. Former U.S. Army Spc.

El complicado Play in de la Liga MX dará inicio a la Liguilla del balompié azteca. Esta ronda de clasificación incluye tres encuentros: el 7 enfrentará al 8, y el ganador avanzará a cuartos de final. Mientras tanto, el perdedor enfrenta al ganador del puesto 9 y 10 por un cupo final a la próxima fase. El perdedor del encuentro entre el 9 y 10 quedará eliminado a la primera. El Play In se jugará el 20 y 21 de noviembre, pues la actividad de la Liga MX tendrá una pausa debido a las fechas FIFA. Esto significa que los clasificados directos a la Liguilla son: 1. Cruz Azul, 2. Toluca, 3. Tigres, 4. Pumas, 5. Rayados, 6. San Luis. Cruz Azul, Toluca y Tigres ya tenían asegurado su boleto en la última jornada de la Liga MX, mientras que Pumas, Rayados y Atlético San Luis aseguraron su puesto directo tras la última fecha. Los partidos de Play In serán los siguientes: Tijuana vs. América y Chivas vs. Atlas. El partido entre Xolos y Águilas sería el 21 de noviembre en el Estadio Caliente de

60 Minutes reports on mysterious Russian death syndrome – CBS News Watch CBS News In tonight’s expanded edition of 60 Minutes, Cecilia Vega reports on the murder of a Russian defector living in Spain. Since the invasion of Ukraine, Putin’s gone after his critics on Western soil. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On