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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance will introduce himself to a national audience Wednesday night as he addresses the Republican National Convention. The Ohio senator’s headlining address will be his first speech as the Republican vice-presidential nominee. In fact, this year’s gathering also is the first RNC that Vance has attended, according to a Trump campaign source who was not authorized to speak publicly. A relative political unknown, Vance rapidly morphed in recent years from a severe critic of Trump to an aggressive defender. The 39-year-old is positioned to become a potential leader of the former president’s political movement, which has reshaped the Republican Party and broken longtime political norms. The first millennial to join a major party ticket, he joins the race when questions about the age of the men at the top — 78-year-old Trump and 81-year-old President Joe Biden — have been high on the list of voters’ concerns. Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio is introduced during the Republican National Convention Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) When he speaks at around 9:30 p.m. CT, Vance is expected to lean into

NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis said a recent United flight bound for Southern California left him “demoralized” and “humiliated” in a Wednesday morning interview with “GMA.” Davis said he was handcuffed and escorted off the plane by the FBI before law enforcement officers realized he didn’t do anything wrong. Davis said the incident started during the beverage service on a flight over the weekend from Denver to Orange County, California. The former Denver Broncos player said he was on board with his wife and kids. His kids were playing on their iPads, he said, and weren’t paying close attention to the drink service. Here’s what Disneyland looked like on opening day – when nothing went according to plan As the flight attendant started to move away with the cart, “My son says, ‘Excuse me, may I have some ice?'” Davis recounted. The flight attendant didn’t seem to hear, and kept walking away, so Davis said he tapped the attendant on his shoulder to get his attention. “I just tapped him on his shoulder, but he swings his arm back and says, ‘Don’t hit me.’

A Tustin attorney faces disbarment for allegedly misappropriating up to $282 million from as many as 60,000 clients who hired him looking for debt relief, the State Bar of California said. Daniel Stephen March did not dispute 27 ethics charges of moral turpitude, misappropriation, failure to maintain client funds in a trust account and others filed against him in May in State Bar Court, which independently handles attorney discipline cases. “The level of March’s misconduct and misappropriation of client funds is stunning,” Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona said in a State Bar release Tuesday. “March completely betrayed his responsibilities as a lawyer and his sworn oath of service to his clients and to the profession. Given the scope of his offenses, the just outcome in this case is disbarment.” March operated a Tustin business called Litigation Practice Group that offered debt relief services to customers for a flat fee, paid in monthly installments, and offered a refund if they could not deliver. It filed for bankruptcy in March 2023. But according to bankruptcy filings, up to $282 million in advanced fee revenue collected by March

Los Angeles police and officials from several other government agencies Wednesday entered a Sun Valley property that a hoarder has turned into an unlicensed junkyard clogged with rusted vehicles and hazardous waste. The hoarder, 50-year-old David Ferrera, was arrested Tuesday night by Los Angeles police on an outstanding warrant on suspicion of misdemeanor theft, according to police and booking records. His bail was set at $155,000. The six-acre parcel on a fire road off La Tuna Canyon Road has been the subject of years of fruitless complaints from neighbors. But after The Times wrote about it earlier this month, authorities sprang into action. Elena Malone, who lives next door and had contacted nearly a dozen agencies in search of help in recent years, said personnel from the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles Fire Department, the city Department of Building and Safety, the state Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies arrived Wednesday morning and searched the property. Ferrera’s mother, Mary, owns the property and has said her son fell into mental illness and hoarding after a 2017 wildfire destroyed many of his belongings. She

University of California regents moved Wednesday to ban political opinion from main campus homepages, a policy initially rooted in concern about anti-Israel views being construed as official UC opinion. Political opinions may still be posted on other pages of an academic unit’s website, according to the proposed policy approved by two committees Wednesday and set for a final vote Thursday at the regents meeting in San Francisco. The main homepage of a campus department, division or other academic unit would be reserved for news about courses, events, faculty research, mission statements or other general information. Opinion must be published on other pages specifically labeled as commentary, with a disclaimer that they don’t reflect the entire university or campus. Those who want to post statements on their department websites must follow specific procedures and allow faculty members to weigh in through an anonymous vote. Regent Jay Sures, vice chairman at United Talent Agency, has pushed for such action for the last few years, previously saying he has been troubled by “abuse” and “misuse” of departmental websites featuring anti-Israel sentiment and other opinions that do not reflect

Miranda Lambert’s patience with disruptive concertgoers is wearing thin. The “Gunpowder & Lead” singer on Saturday paused her headlining performance at Montana’s Under the Big Sky festival to address a group of fans who appeared to be fighting. “I can see your head is not turned the right way, which is this way,” she said, pointing at herself. “If you came to visit, you can do it somewhere else. If you came to sing some country music, drink some beer and raise some hell, we’re doing that tonight.” “Are we clear? Are we done with our drama yet?” she continued, pointing this time at the troublesome group. “Fighting is not OK. And it’s always the girls. We get crazy. Cheers, everybody. I’m gonna wait it out.” The Montana crowd seemingly cheered Lambert on during her speech, offering several rounds of applause. But when footage of the incident was later shared on TikTok , the responses skewed negative. “If I spend my own money to go to a show I’ll take a nap if I feel like it…what does it matter to her?!?!” one user commented

“Shogun,” FX’s dramatic tale of 17th century Japan, and “The Bear,” FX’s comedy about a young chef’s efforts to turn a humble sandwich shop into a top-tier restaurant, dominated the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Award nominations announced Wednesday. “Shogun” garnered a leading 25 nominations, including one for best drama series, while “The Bear” pulled in 23 nods, including for best comedy series. The 23 nominations for “The Bear” marked a single-season record for a comedy series, topping the previous mark of 22 set by “30 Rock” in 2009. In the major individual categories, “The Bear” also garnered nominations for Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri in the lead actor and actress categories — awards each of them captured last year. The Hulu comedy “Only Murders in the Building” was next with 21 nominations, including one for best comedy, followed by “True Detective: Night Country” with 19 nods, “The Crown” with 18 including one for best drama, “Saturday Night Live” with 17, and “Fallout,” “Hacks,” “The Morning Show” and “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” with 16 apiece. FX’s “Fargo,” meanwhile, picked up 15 nominations, including one for

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, called on President Joe Biden Wednesday to drop his reelection bid, citing “serious concerns” that Biden can defeat Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump. Biden “has been one of the most consequential presidents in our nation’s history, and his lifetime of service as a senator, a vice president, and now as president has made our country better,” Schiff told the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday. “But our nation is at a crossroads. A second Trump presidency will undermine the very foundation of our democracy, and I have serious concerns about whether the president can defeat Donald Trump in November,” Schiff said. Schiff is running for the U.S. Senate against former Dodgers star Steve Garvey. At least 19 House Democrats and one Democratic senator — Peter Welch of Vermont — have called on Biden to step down, citing concerns about the president’s age after his listless performance in the first presidential debate against Trump in June. Biden has repeatedly and emphatically refused calls to step down, insisting that he plans to stay in the race and win in November. The Democratic

Sen. JD Vance is set to make his first speech as the Republican vice-presidential nominee on Wednesday, the third night of the Republican National Convention , with the night expected to focus on foreign policy.  Vance’s speech, the final one of the night, will be eagerly watched by Republicans, given his recent breakout on the national scene. He is only 39 years old and was only first elected to the Senate in 2022. His 2016 book, “Hillbilly Elegy,” shot to the top of the Amazon bestseller list this week when former President Donald Trump announced his selection.  Vance’s worldview, expressed through his Senate votes and speeches, has come into focus since his selection. In May, he told “Face the Nation ” that the U.S. “could learn from” some of far-right Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s controversial policies, including how to eliminate what he views as a left-wing bias at American universities. And at the Munich Security Conference earlier this year, Vance said it wouldn’t be realistic for the U.S. to continue providing the same level of assistance to Ukraine moving forward. The Republican National Convention

By Nicole Sganga, Caitlin Yilek July 17, 2024 / 6:59 PM EDT / CBS News More questions about Trump security at rally Secret Service snipers’ view of shooter may have been blocked by tree during Trump rally 03:09 Washington — U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has agreed to testify to the House Oversight Committee as Republicans ramp up efforts to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump .  The committee’s Republican chairman, Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, subpoenaed Cheatle on Wednesday for her testimony, requesting her appearance before lawmakers on July 22.  In a letter to Comer on Wednesday, the  Department of Homeland Security offered Cheatle’s testimony on July 25, July 26 or the following week. The July 22 date clashed with her “travel and operational commitments.”  “While we are disappointed that the Committee rushed to issue a subpoena given the Department’s ongoing engagement with Congress, Director Cheatle welcomes the opportunity to testify before the Committee,” said the letter, which was obtained by CBS News.  The letter said the department and Secret Service “share your concern over the appalling events that occurred

By Melissa Quinn Updated on: July 17, 2024 / 7:06 PM EDT / CBS News Biden experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms Biden experiencing mild symptoms after COVID-19 diagnosis, White House says 11:47 Washington — President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House confirmed Wednesday. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement that Mr. Biden tested positive earlier in the day after an event in Las Vegas. He was poised to address the annual conference of the Hispanic civil rights and advocacy group UnidosUs, but its president, Janet Murguía, announced that he would no longer be able to attend. Jean-Pierre said the president is vaccinated and boosted and is experiencing mild symptoms. “He will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time,” she said. “The White House will provide regular updates on the President’s status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation.” Mr. Biden’s doctor said in a note distributed by the White House that he had upper respiratory symptoms

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” from the infection, the White House said. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden will fly to his home in Delaware, where he will “self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time.” The news had first been shared by Unidos US President and CEO Janet Murguía, who told guests at the group’s convention in Las Vegas that president had sent his regrets and could not appear because he tested positive for the virus. Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the president’s physician, said in a note that Biden “presented this afternoon with upper respiratory symptoms, to include rhinorhea (runny nose) and non-productive cough, with general malaise.” After the positive COVID-19 test, Biden was prescribed the antiviral drug Paxlovid and has taken his first dose, O’Connor said. Biden was slated to speak at the Unidos event in Las Vegas Wednesday afternoon as part of an effort to rally Hispanic voters ahead of the November election. The president had previously been at the Original Lindo Michoacan

Malibu, California, has a well-deserved reputation as one of the world’s top beach destinations. This city’s 21-mile coastline is renowned for its pristine white sand, picturesque piers and spectacular surf, which draw more than 15 million visitors annually. But before you slip on the swimsuit for a day of fun in the sun and sea, beware. Experts say Malibu’s waters can be dangerous, especially in the summer when powerful shore breaks and rip currents keep lifeguards busy. Captain Marco Rodriguez, a veteran lifeguard with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, says Malibu’s beaches are riskier than others in the summer due to their southern orientation, where other Southern California beaches generally face westward. “During the summer, we get swells coming from the south, and they tend to impact Malibu’s beaches more than others because they are south-facing,” Rodriguez explained to KTLA 5 News. “The most dangerous parts of the year are during the summertime when the beaches are the most crowded.” A map highlighting the city of Malibu in relation to Los Angeles and southern Ventura County, California. (KTLA) Malibu’s wildly popular Zuma Beach, featured

A man whose record includes seven felony convictions now faces an attempted-murder charge after prosecutors say he opened fire with a machine gun on two Los Angeles police officers, grazing one of them. Malcolm Darnell Guss Jr. is accused of using a fully automatic AR-style rifle to shoot at officers Stefan Carutasu and Joshua Rodney after they tried to stop his white Chevrolet sedan at around 9:30 p.m. on July 3 in Willowbrook near Broadway and Rosecrans Avenue, just south of Los Angeles. Guss allegedly unloaded on the officers before they could get out of their patrol car, resulting in two graze wounds to the head. Both officers suffered lacerations from the glass fragments of the patrol vehicle’s windshield. Guss fled the scene but was apprehended July 12. On Tuesday, he pleaded not guilty in Compton court to attempted murder and other charges for allegedly using a machine gun in the attack. Court records show Guss’ prior convictions include two strikes for residential burglaries in July 2014 and December 2018. Since 2020 he’s been charged three times with being a felon in possession of a

It might drive Liz Danvers crazy, but if ever there were a reason to blast the Beatles’ rendition of “Twist and Shout” at full volume, “True Detective: Night Country” scoring 19 Emmy nominations might be it. It’s the culmination of the HBO anthology series’ formidable fourth season, which became the most-watched iteration of the franchise after it debuted in January. Set in fictional Ennis, Alaska, the season starred Jodie Foster and Kali Reis as detectives trying to solve the case of eight men who operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station who are later found frozen in a “corpsicle.” In addition to the drama securing a nomination in the limited series category, Foster also received her first ever Emmy nod for lead actress in a limited series; she’s joined by Brie Larson (“Lessons in Chemistry”), Juno Temple (“Fargo”), Sofia Vergara (“Griselda”) and Naomi Watts (“Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”). An especially notable distinction came with Reis’ own nomination for supporting actress in a limited series— alongside actors Dakota Fanning (“Ripley”), Lily Gladstone (“Under the Bridge”), Jessica Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”), Aja Naomi King (“Lessons in Chemistry”), Diane

More than 250 Black sailors, punished for refusing to return to dangerous work after a powerful munitions explosion in Port Chicago killed 320 sailors in 1944, were fully exonerated by the Navy on Wednesday. The exoneration came on the 80th anniversary of the tragic explosion during World War II, and followed decades of petitions and requests by family, advocates, and historians who argued the 258 sailors who refused to go back to work were subjected to racism and unfairly targeted and court martialed in the segregated Navy. The explosion was the “deadliest home-front disaster in the U.S. during World War II.” In a statement, President Biden said the decision “is righting an historic wrong.” “Today’s announcement marks the end of a long and arduous journey for these Black Sailors and their families, who fought for a nation that denied them equal justice under law,” Biden said in the statement. While white supervising officers were given hardship leave after the blast, surviving Black sailors were ordered back to work loading ammunition on ships and cleaning up the carnage left behind from the blast. The U.S. military

Reward money continues to pour in as animal rescuers increase their efforts to locate and arrest the person or people responsible for leaving a dog in a remote area of Malibu with its snout zip-tied shut. The dog was found by a pair of rock climbers about 250 feet down the side of the road in Malibu Creek Canyon earlier this month. The adult German shepherd, given the name Argon by his medical care providers, was discovered over the scorching Fourth of July weekend with a zip tie around its neck and another around its mouth. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the call and deputies met the climbers near the 500 block of North Malibu Canyon Road to help bring the dog to safety. He was rescued and taken to a local animal shelter for treatment of myriad illnesses, including inflammation, warts and skin tags on his legs, stomach and groin. Officials suspected that he may have been exposed to poison oak during his time lost in the wild. Viewer images show the German shepherd resting as they await rescuers in Malibu

A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where human rights officials say torture and abuse routinely took place has been arrested in Los Angeles, court documents show. Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, 72, was taken into custody last week at Los Angeles International Airport on immigration fraud charges, specifically that he denied on his U.S. visa and citizenship applications that he had ever persecuted anyone in Syria, according to a criminal complaint filed on July 9. Investigators are considering additional charges, the complaint shows. Al-Sheikh was in charge of Syria’s infamous Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008 under President Bashar Assad. Human rights groups and United Nations officials have accused the Syrian government of widespread abuses in its detention facilities, including torture and arbitrary detention of thousands of people, in many cases without informing their families about their fate. Many remain missing and are presumed to have died or been executed. Heartbreaking video shows swimmers ignore drowning woman “This is the highest-level Assad regime official arrested anywhere in the world. … This is a really big deal,” Mouaz Moustafa, executive director of the Syrian Emergency

While California’s famous coastline is a popular destination for residents and tourists alike, especially during the summer, some may want to reconsider swimming in the Pacific to escape the summer heat. Ten beaches, including two in Los Angeles County, were named on the “Beach Bummer List” as part of Heal the Bay’s 34th annual report card. The list outlines the 10 most polluted beaches in California. Why some California beaches are always considered ‘dirty’ Santa Monica Pier ranked third, while Marina del Rey Mother’s Beach ranked ninth. “The City of Santa Monica has wrestled for years with poor water quality at the Pier, which is plagued with droppings from roosting birds and urban runoff. The enclosed Mother’s Beach in Los Angeles County might attract families because of its placid waters, but very poor circulation has led to chronic bacterial exceedances. Families beware,” the report said. These are California’s 10 dirtest beaches: 1. Tijuana River Mouth (San Diego County)2. Playa Blanca (Baja California, Mexico)3. Santa Monica Pier (Los Angeles County)4. Tijuana Slough (San Diego County)5. Linda Mar Beach (San Mateo County)6. Lakeshore Park (San Mateo County)7.

A train and a passenger vehicle collided in Exposition Park early Wednesday afternoon. At about 1:30 p.m., a white SUV and a Metro Expo Line train collided, though details of events leading up to the collision have not been publicized. The SUV appeared to take some minor damage, and the conditions of those in the SUV and aboard the train are unknown. Metro spokesperson Dave Sotero told KTLA that the crash occurred on the westbound E Line, and while service is limited to a single track, E Line rail service is not affected by the investigation. Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

The messy Scandoval cheating scandal continues to spur more legal fallout, as “Vanderpump Rules” star Tom Sandoval sues ex-girlfriend and co-star Ariana Madix for invasion of privacy. Madix accessed her former longtime partner’s phone in March 2023 and “reviewed images information, data, videos and/or communications,” including sexually explicit FaceTime footage of co-star Rachel Leviss, without his “authorization or permission,” Sandoval alleged in a cross-complaint filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Madix also allegedly made copies of the explicit Leviss footage and “distributed the [videos] to Leviss and third parties” without Sandoval’s consent, the complaint says. The counterclaim hails from a lawsuit that Leviss, 29, (formerly “Raquel Leviss”), filed in February, accusing Sandoval, 42, and Madix, 39, of eavesdropping, revenge porn, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Leviss filed her lawsuit a year after the tabloid scandal revealed that she had been sleeping with Sandoval, Madix’s longtime boyfriend. Both Leviss’ lawsuit and Sandoval’s countercomplaint center on an incident on March 1, 2023, where Madix allegedly went through Sandoval’s phone after it fell from his pocket during a West Hollywood performance with