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Kevin Costner says he’s keeping his “Yellowstone” options open, despite leaving the hit Paramount Network series last year. The 69-year-old actor director said in a recent interview that he would like to return to Taylor Sheridan’s neo-western world after the second half of its final season airs in November. “I thought I was going to make seven [seasons] but right now we’re at five,” the Oscar winner told “Entertainment Tonight” at CinemaCon in Las Vegas earlier this week. “How it works out — I hope it does — but they’ve got a lot of different shows going on,” he said, before adding, “maybe this will circle back to me. If it does and I really feel comfortable with [it], I’d love to do it.” Costner, who starred as the patriarch of the Dutton ranch, confirmed reports of his exit in September. During a Santa Barbara hearing for his divorce from Christine Baumgartner, the “Dances With Wolves” actor-director revealed that he and the studios behind “Yellowstone” failed to strike a deal ensuring his commitment to the series. “I couldn’t help them any more,” he said, People

Federal prosecutors have charged Ippei Mizuhara, the since-fired interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, with stealing more than $16 million from the Dodgers superstar to pay debts with an allegedly illegal bookmaker. The U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, Martin Estrada, announced the charge Thursday at a news conference in downtown Los Angeles. “Mr. Ohtani is considered a victim in this case,” Estrada said. He said that Mizuhara impersonated Ohtani in conversations with bank officials, placed thousands of wagers and deposited winnings in a bank account the interpreter controlled. “Mr. Mizuhara did all this to feed his insatiable appetite for illegal sports gambling,” Estrada said. Mizuhara faces a single count of bank fraud. Michael Freedman, an L.A.-based criminal defense attorney, confirmed he represents Mizuhara, but has declined further comment. Mizuhara, a Diamond Bar High School graduate who has been a fixture at Ohtani’s side since his first season with the Angels in 2018, did not respond to messages. The charge is the latest twist in a saga that has transfixed the baseball world since The Times broke the story on March 20. The newspaper reported

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I am 19 weeks pregnant, a legal scholar and a resident of Arizona, whose highest court on Tuesday upheld a 160-year-old law banning nearly all abortions, even in the case of rape or incest. In doing so, the court held that Arizona’s 2022 law, which allowed abortion up through 15 weeks into pregnancy, was no longer valid after the Supreme Court struck down Roe vs. Wade that same year. Many have already explained the obvious legal and common-sense deficiencies in the majority opinion, including its perplexing statutory analysis and its overreliance on archaic precedent. Even some pro-life advocates have opposed the absolute ban for going too far. Perhaps most powerful among these criticisms is that the law at issue was passed in 1864, decades before women had the right to vote and Arizona existed as a state. And as the dissenting justices persuasively argued, the majority opinion erred in not reconciling the 2022 law with the pre-statehood law. Instead, the court’s decision is “leaving both fully intact and operative,” far more confusing than, say, interpreting the 2022 statute as an exception or amendment to the

Federal prosecutors alleged on Thursday that Ippei Mizuhara stole more than $16 million from Shohei Ohtani while working as his interpreter and “de facto manager,” while clearing the Los Angeles Dodgers star of any wrongdoing in the recent sports betting scandal. In a news conference in L.A., U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said Mizuhara, who was fired by the Dodgers last month shortly before the story broke, impersonated Ohtani in phone calls with his bank and authorized transactions. Mizuhara helped Ohtani set up a bank account shortly after his move to the United States from Japan in 2018 in order to play baseball for the L.A. Angels. Mizuhara had access to the account, Estrada said, and refused to share access with other associates of Ohtani, including his agent, accountant and financial advisor. In 2021, Mizuhara began placing illegal bets with a group of sports bookmakers, Estrada said. Over time, the bets became larger and more frequent, with thousands of bets made in total. Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani walks with interpreter Ippei Mizuhara at batting practice during spring training baseball workouts in Phoenix on Feb. 12

Reaction to the death of O.J. Simpson after prostate cancer. He was 76. Simpson’s family announced the news on his X account. Relatives said he died Wednesday. ___ “The only thing I have to say is it’s just further reminder of Ron being gone all these years. It’s no great loss to the world. It’s a further reminder of Ron’s being gone.” — Fred Goldman, father of Ron Goldman, to NBC News. ___ “O.J. Simpson was the first player to reach a rushing mark many thought could not be attained in a 14-game season when he topped 2,000 yards. His on-field contributions will be preserved in the hall’s archives in Canton, Ohio.” — Pro Football Hall of Fame President Jim Porter, in a statement. O.J. Simpson dead at 76, family announces ___ “He died without penance. We don’t know what he has, where it is or who is in control. We will pick up where we are and keep going with it.” — David Cook, a San Francisco attorney for the Goldman family who has been seeking since 2008 to collect the civil judgment in

O.J. Simpson, known as a superstar football player, actor, and for his infamous murder trial in the 1990s, has died, his family announced Thursday. Simpson, 76, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. His family shared the news on X, formerly known as Twitter. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” the post reads. “He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.” FILE – In this July 20, 2017, file photo, former NFL football star O.J. Simpson appears via video for his parole hearing at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, Nev. The 74-year-old former football hero, acquitted California murder defendant and convicted Las Vegas armed robber was granted good behavior credits and discharged from parole effective Dec. 1, the day after a hearing before the Nevada state Board of Parole, Kim Yoko Smith, spokeswoman for the Nevada State Police, said Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. (Jason Bean/The Reno Gazette-Journal via AP, Pool, File) Simpson’s attorney confirmed to TMZ he died

By David Morgan April 11, 2024 / 1:41 PM EDT / CBS News On April 15, 1874 – 150 years ago – the first Impressionist exhibition opened on Rue du Capucines in Paris, featuring works by 30 artists, including Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Hosted by the “Anonymous Society of Painters, Sculptors, and Engravers, etc.,” it was founded in response to the Paris Salon, the annual, government-sponsored exhibition that would frequently reject the works of the rising artists. The show, which ran for about a month (overlapping the start of the 1874 Salon), was a financial failure for the artists. Only 3,500 patrons attended. The response was hostile; critics coined the term “Impressionist” as a derogatory term, inspired by Monet’s “Impression, Sunrise.” History has proved those critics wrong. From the “Sunday Morning” archives, watch these fascinating portraits of the innovative painters who created a new language of art. “Sunday Morning” archives: Impressionism at 150 by CBS Sunday Morning on YouTube The video features: Édouard Manet, whose seaside vacation turned the tide of modern art, promoting the birth of Impressionism.

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There had been high-speed pursuits before on L.A. freeways. But nothing compares to the surreal day of June 17, 1994, when O.J. Simpson and his white Bronco captivated the world’s attention. One lawyer at the time called it “the day Los Angeles stopped.” Driven by Simpson’s boyhood friend and former NFL colleague Al “A.C.” Cowlings, the ex-football star led police on a two-hour chase across Southern California in his white Ford Bronco after he was charged with murder in the deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. As the slow-speed chase dragged on, people gathered on overpasses to wave and cheer on Simpson with chants such as, “The juice is loose.” Here is a retrospective of what happened from the pages of The Times: (ESPN Films) How the chase unfolded 8:30 a.m.: Robert Shapiro, one of Simpson’s lawyers, receives a call from Los Angeles Police Department officials telling him to surrender his client. 9:30 a.m.: Shapiro goes to an undisclosed home in the San Fernando Valley and informs Simpson he will have to surrender by 11 a.m. Murder charges are

By Anthony Bettin Updated on: April 11, 2024 / 1:06 PM EDT / CBS Minnesota Nicolae Miu found guilty of 6 charges in Apple River stabbing trial Nicolae Miu found guilty of 6 charges in Apple River stabbing trial 04:03 HUDSON, Wis. — Jurors have found  Nicolae Miu  guilty of multiple criminal charges, including homicide, in the 2022 Apple River stabbings in Wisconsin. The jury found Miu guilty of one count of first-degree reckless homicide, four counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety and one count of battery. The verdict was read in court Thursday. Miu was originally charged with intentional crimes, but was convicted on lesser, but still serious, reckless charges. Miu’s defense attorney Aaron Nelson said Miu faces “substantial, life-changing penalties.” “We felt like we had a good case, we felt like we had a good defense,” Nelson said. “But in many ways self-defense is a community standard and it’s very dependent on which 12 people within the community that you ask.” The trial lasted eight days, with more than three dozen witnesses taking the stand. The jury began deliberations after closing arguments Wednesday and

Cicada invasion expected to be biggest bug emergence in centuries – CBS News Watch CBS News Two cicada broods are expected to make a simultaneous comeback this spring and summer for the first time in over 200 years. The cicadas will likely emerge across 16 states mainly in the South and Midwest. Matt Kasson, associate professor of mycology and plant pathology at West Virginia University, joined CBS News to discuss the emergence. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

By Lucia Suarez Sang April 11, 2024 / 12:55 PM EDT / CBS News A French climber attempted to break the world rope climbing record after scaling up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Wednesday. Anouk Garnier scaled a free-hanging rope nearly 361 feet (110 meters) in 18 minutes – two minutes faster than expected. Garnier’s time beats the previous rope climbing world record and the female rope climbing record.  Athlete and Olympics torch bearer Anouk Garnier climbs a 110-meter-long rope launched in the center of the Eiffel Tower square to reach the 2nd floor and to attempt to break the world record for rope climbing, in Paris, France, April 10, 2024. Sarah Meyssonnier / REUTERS “My dream has come true. It’s magical,” the 34-year-old climber told reporters after her feat. “If there was one thing I never doubted, it was that I was going to do it.” She added: “There were many ups and downs on the way to this record. The weather wasn’t always my ally and we had to coordinate the agendas of all those involved in this

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WASHINGTON —  After a barrier-breaking career over more than a half-century that took her from being the first woman mayor of San Francisco to the longest-serving female Senator in U.S. history, California’s late Sen. Dianne Feinstein may be honored with a post office named for her. Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla, who, along with California’s junior senator, this week proposed naming a San Francisco post office after Feinstein, said it is just “a first step” in commemorating her. “I think it’s going to take a number of honors to live up to the legacy of Senator Feinstein. So there’s other types in the works,” Padilla said in an interview. Still, some quickly saw the proposal as a commemoration that falls short of Feinstein’s gravitas. “It is kind of a consolation prize rather than a signal honor,” said Ross Baker, emeritus political science professor at Rutgers University. “Naming a post office is kind of an inside joke in Congress… It’s very, very easy to do.” The late senator died at the age of 90 in September. During more than 30 years as a U.S. senator, Feinstein played pivotal

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. By Matt Richardson Edited By Angelica Leicht April 11, 2024 / 12:10 PM EDT / CBS News With inflation rising again, many investors should consider turning to gold.  Getty Images At the start of 2024, many Americans were optimistic that inflation was permanently cooling and relief would soon be on the horizon. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case in the first quarter of the year, with inflation reports in January , February and March disappointing for many. Now, after inflation increased in the last two months, many are wondering if interest rate cuts will come at all this year. But what should investors do amid this uncertainty? Many have turned to gold . Investing in the precious metal hit an 11-year high last September. Due to the portfolio diversification it can offer and the traditional hedge against inflation it can act as, it’s understandable why many have turned to gold. And the price of the yellow metal has surged, breaking multiple records in the last

By Analisa Novak April 11, 2024 / 12:04 PM EDT / CBS News Wilmer Valderrama on historic “NCIS” episode Wilmer Valderrama talks celebrating historic 1,000th episode of “NCIS” 04:10 As the “NCIS” franchise celebrates a remarkable milestone of 1,000 episodes, “NCIS” star Wilmer Valderrama said the show’s consistency in delivering gripping storylines is why it has survived the test of time. The show and its spinoffs, renowned for its thrilling investigations and dedicated teams, has become a cornerstone of television drama. Valderrama said the foundational work laid by the original “NCIS” cast, particularly actor Mark Harmon, was instrumental in transitioning “NCIS” from a couple of episodes on the classic CBS drama “JAG” to a standalone hit. “I mean, it’s crazy to be at the tail end of that, you know, the last half of that, right? You got to kind of pay tribute to the original cast who started this thing,” said Valderrama. “A thousand episodes later, and it’s not slowing down.” In the 1,000th episode, the whole NCIS family is under attack. Valderrama’s character, special agent Nick Torres, plays a crucial role in this

By Kathryn Watson April 11, 2024 / 11:56 AM EDT / CBS News The May 6 bribery trial for Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife, Nadine, may be postponed for months, after Nadine Menendez requested a delay to address a medical condition. Nadine Menendez’s attorneys said in a letter to the judge in the case that she is suffering from a “serious medical condition that will require a surgical procedure in the next four to six weeks as well as possibly significant follow-up and recovery treatment.”  In a court filing, the government said it doesn’t object to the request and suggested the trial take place in July or August instead.  The judge in the federal case in New York has yet to approve any delay. The government and Nadine Menendez’s attorneys requested a status hearing in about eight weeks, in June, to reevaluate the timing of the trial, which was originally to begin in early May.  Sen. Menendez, his wife and three New Jersey businessman have been charged in a  bribery scheme that alleges Menendez and his wife accepted cash, gold bars

An Orange County man faces sentencing Thursday for attempting to run endangered “good luck” songbirds into Los Angeles from Vietnam. Quang Truong, 54, of Westminster, pleaded guilty in 2017 to a federal conspiracy charge after his arrest at Los Angeles International Airport. When LAX screeners checked Truong’s luggage following the 8,000-mile journey, they found more than two dozen birds in suitcases rigged to include hidden cages. The tiny Chinese hwamei songbirds — which can cost a few dollars apiece in Southeast Asia — fetch up to $1,000 when sold illegally at certain Chinese markets in Southern California and are thought to bring good luck. Truong had been detained five months before the LAX arrest by Vietnamese officials on suspicion of attempting to smuggle the high-value birds, prosecutors said. Truong was going to be paid $2,000 for smuggling the songbirds into the United States, according to papers filed in Los Angeles federal court. The Probation Office recommends a sentence of six months, a penalty at the low-end of the sentencing guidelines range. The government recommends a split sentence of five months in prison and five months

O.J. Simpson, the USC and NFL star running back-turned-actor whose acquittal for the murders of his ex-wife and her friend in the downtown Los Angeles “Trial of the Century” changed the face of the criminal justice system, has died from cancer, his family announced Thursday. He was 76. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace,” the Simpson family posted on social media. Simpson was battling prostate cancer and was in hospice care, according to reports by TMZ. A Hall of Fame football player and Heisman Trophy winner when he played at USC, transitioned to sportcasting and acting after his football career, including appearances in films such as “The Towering Inferno” and the comedic “Naked Gun” movie series. He also starred in a series of memorable commercials for Hertz, showing him sprinting through airports and dodging other passengers and luggage like football linebackers. But Simpson became a cultural icon following the killings of

O.J. Simpson dead at 76 after battle with prostate cancer – CBS News Watch CBS News O.J. Simpson, the former football star who was acquitted in the 1994 killings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, has died at the age of 76. He had prostate cancer, his agent said. Gayle King anchored CBS News’ special report on Simpson’s death. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On