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Two thrillers with literary antecedents — “Cross” on Prime Video and “The Day of the Jackal” on Peacock — premiere Thursday. Each series is a cat-and-mouse story, with the hero and the villain identified from the beginning, though exactly who is the cat and who the mouse is an evolving, revolving situation. Based on a character created by James Patterson (and featured in 32 volumes so far, three of which have been made into movies), “Cross” is a serial-killer tale set in Washington, D.C., with detective (also Dr.) Alex Cross, the dedicated lawman. “Jackal,” from the 1971 Frederick Forsyth novel (his first), twice adapted for the big screen, is set all across Europe and into western Asia and has little to do with the source material other than featuring a master assassin as its code-named eponymous villain. Their plots are essentially straightforward — somebody wants to kill somebody, somebody else wants to stop them — but stuffed with complications and characters that can at times muddy specific goals and motivations. You may want to take notes. That “Cross” is a serial-killer series is not out

“Full House” star Dave Coulier, who played the Tanner family’s zany Uncle Joey, has cancer. The 65-year-old publicly disclosed his diagnosis Wednesday, telling People and appearing on NBC’s “Today” to confirm that he was diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma five weeks prior. Representatives for Coulier did not immediately respond Wednesday to The Times’ requests for comment. The “Fuller House” actor said he was diagnosed with the blood cancer in October after contracting an upper respiratory infection that caused major swelling in his lymph nodes. The swelling increased quickly and a node in his groin swelled to the size of a golf ball, he said. He asked his doctors to remove it and conduct a biopsy, which came back cancerous. “[M]y doctors called me back and they said, ‘We wish we had better news for you, but you have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and it’s called B cell and it’s very aggressive,’” he told People. “I went from, I got a little bit of a head cold to I have cancer, and it was pretty overwhelming.” Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma develops in B-lymphocytes, which are part of the body’s

The driver of a coupe was injured and the passenger riding alongside them was killed in a high-speed crash in Riverside Tuesday evening.  Riverside Police Department officials released a news brief stating that officers were dispatched to the corner of Sycamore Canyon Boulevard and Cottonwood Avenue at 6:15 p.m. on a call for service referencing a traffic collision.  Upon arrival, first responders located a single vehicle – a 2017 Nissan 370Z – that had collided with a tree.  “The preliminary investigation revealed that a 29-year-old motorist was driving the Nissan southbound on Sycamore Canyon Boulevard at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle and collided into the tree,” Riverside police said. “The two occupants were trapped in the vehicle.”  1 dead, 1 hospitalized after fight at L.A. grocery store escalates into shooting After being extricated from the wreckage, both people inside the vehicle were taken to a local hospital, where the passenger succumbed to their injuries.  They were only identified as a Moreno Valley resident; their name will not be released pending the coroner’s investigation.  The 29-year-old driver, also of

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Spirit Airlines is considering declaring bankruptcy after a proposed merger with Frontier Airlines fell apart.  The Miramar, Florida-based discount airline is expected to file for bankruptcy protection from its debts in as little as 10 days or within weeks, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News. The Wall Street Journal first reported the looming bankruptcy filing.  Spirit acknowledged in a regulatory filing late Tuesday that it is in “active and constructive discussions” with bondholders to restructure its obligations as its business woes continue. If the talks succeed, the airline expects operations to continue, and for employees and customers to be shielded from any impact. Spirit declined to comment on the matter.  The company’s stock price cratered after news surfaced of the potential bankruptcy filing, tumbling nearly 55% to $1.46 in morning trade. In October, Spirit and Frontier revived merger talks after discussions in 2022 ended with JetBlue outbidding Frontier, according to the WSJ. A federal judge blocked the JetBlue merger in January over antitrust concerns.  Spirit, the largest budget airline in the U.S., has lost more than $2.5 billion since the beginning of 2020, driven

By Robert Legare Updated on: November 13, 2024 / 11:52 AM EST / CBS News Arrest in leak of records about Israel plan Man arrested over leak of records about Israeli plan for retaliatory strike against Iran 04:12 A U.S. government employee who worked in some capacity for the CIA faces charges over an online leak of classified documents about Israel’s potential plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran.  Federal prosecutors charged Asif Rahman, who held one of the highest levels of security clearance, with two counts of illegal transmission of national defense information after classified government records related to Israel’s possible plans for a strike surfaced online, according to court documents and two sources familiar with the matter. Two sources familiar with the case said that Rahman worked for the CIA, but did not say whether he was a contractor or employee. According to court records, Rahman allegedly illegally leaked the information on Oct. 17 from locations outside the U.S., including in Cambodia. The documents Rahman is accused of leaking are not specified in court documents, but sources confirmed to CBS News the leaked

Man arrested over leak of records about Israeli plan for retaliatory strike against Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News A U.S. government employee has been arrested and is facing charges over an online leak of classified documents about Israel’s potential plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata has more on that and President-elect Trump’s pick for secretary of defense. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Mental health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are heading back to the picket lines Wednesday at multiple Southern California medical centers in a continuing dispute with management. National Union of Healthcare Workers officials said workers would be picketing be at the following locations this week: Wednesday — 1011 Baldwin Park, Baldwin Park — 43112 15th St. W, Lancaster, — 6650 Alton Parkway, Irvine — 9961 Sierra Ave., Fontana — San Diego Medical Center, 9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Thursday — West Los Angeles Medical Center, 6041 Cadillac Ave. — 9333 Imperial Highway, Downey — 9961 Sierra Ave., Fontana — San Diego Medical Center, 9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Friday — Los Angeles Medical Center, 4867 W. Sunset Blvd. — 13651 Willard St., Panorama City — San Diego Medical Center, 9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. — 10800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside Picket lines will begin at 8 a.m. and run through 2 p.m. The company said it was prepared to ensure the continuation of patient service during the strike. “As part of its important regulatory role, the Department of Managed Health Care will continue to review the effectiveness of our

One suspect in a shooting at a Ralphs supermarket in Sun Valley where one person was killed and another was wounded has been arrested. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to 8325 Laurel Canyon Blvd. south of Roscoe Boulevard at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday regarding an assault with an deadly weapon call. When officers arrived at the scene, they learned three men followed two other men into the store and attacked them with pipe wrenches, an LAPD spokesman told City News Service. One of the men who was under attack drew a gun and opened fire on the three assailants, who ran from the store, NBC 4 reported. Police set up a perimeter around the store as they looked for the shooters, who had also run out of the grocery store. Fox 11 reported one of the shooters had been arrested. There were no further details. Police later received a call from nearby Pacifica Hospital regarding one of the suspects, who had been wounded in the upper torso during in the shooting, police said. The suspect later died at the hospital. NBC 4 reported a second

Food and beverage manufacturer Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that it no longer is serving the Lunchables meals it created for U.S. schools. The company introduced the two packaged meals — one starring pizza and the other a turkey, cheddar cheese and cracker plate — at the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year. At the time, Kraft Heinz said the offerings were protein-enriched and contained reduced levels of saturated fat and sodium to meet the requirements of the national free and reduced-price school lunch program. USC women’s basketball team beats Cal State Northridge by 85 points Nutritionists and advocacy groups were not thrilled by the launch. The Center for Science in the Public Interest called having Lunchables in cafeterias “a highly questionable move for school nutrition” that might confuse families into thinking the versions sold at supermarkets were a healthy option. A Lunchables package is shown on a grocery store shelf in New York on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan) The drumbeat quickened in April, when Consumer Reports said its tests showed the school-approved Lunchables contained more sodium than the store varieties. The organization also reported that commercially available

The USC Trojans women’s basketball team was not messing around Tuesday night, shattering the team record for most points scored in a single game.  Led by standout JuJu Watkins (21 points, nine assists, six steals), the Trojans beat the Matadors of Cal State Northridge by a score of 124-39. They were leading 60-13 at halftime.  Watkins was one of six Trojans in double figures on the night, with Kiki Irafen, Kayleigh Heckel, Talia Von Oelhoffen, Avery Howell and Kennedy Smith contributing 15, 14, 13, 11 and 10 points, respectively.  Southern California Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) shoots the ball against Cal State Northridge Matadors guard Erica Adams (20) during a NCAA women’s basketball game on November 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images) CSUN finished with less points (39) than turnovers (43), according to ESPN; the turnovers led to 63 points for USC.   Dodgers fan claims he was fired for calling in sick, attending World Series parade To top the night off, the 85-point victory marked USC coach Lindsey Gottlieb’s 300th career win.  This marks the second straight blowout win

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is turning to the public for help in locating a man who hasn’t been seen in more than a decade.  Jose Ruvalcaba Lopez’s last known location was in the 15000 block of Downey Avenue in Paramount; he was seen there around noon on Dec. 30, 2011, LASD stated.  In their missing persons bulletin, deputies described Ruvalcaba Lopez, 75, as standing 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 165 pounds. He had brown hair, brown eyes and a mustache when he was last seen.  Fire damages church in Watts; LAFD Arson Unit investigating The clothes he was wearing are not known.  Anyone with information surrounding the whereabouts of Jose Ruvalcaba Lopez is asked to contact the LASD’s Missing Persons Unit by calling 323-890-5500.  To submit information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477) or visit www.lacrimestoppers.com 

Biden to host Trump at White House Biden to host Trump at White House as he builds his administration, Cabinet 03:40 President-elect Donald Trump and President Biden are meeting at the White House on Wednesday as part of the transition process, a formality that Trump skipped in 2020.  Melania Trump  will not meet first lady Jill Biden, although the first ladies do traditionally meet. Melania Trump met with Michelle Obama in 2016. The last time Trump and Mr. Biden met face-to-face was at the June debate , during which Mr. Biden called Trump a “convicted felon” and said he had the “morals of an alleycat.” Trump, for his part, said the U.S. had turned into a “third-world country” under Mr. Biden, and referred to him as a “Manchurian candidate.” Mr. Biden struggled during the debate, and his campaign later said he had a cold, but his performance alarmed Democrats and he dropped out of the race weeks later — leaving Trump to face Vice President Kamala Harris in the general election. While the meeting Wednesday is likely to be courteous, the pair are bitter rivals.

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Communities debate on removing fluoride from its water supplies – CBS News Watch CBS News More communities across the U.S. are voting to remove fluoride from water, with Lebanon, Oregon, being the latest location to take action. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raises concerns over fluoride’s safety, Dr. Aaron Yancoskie of Touro College of Dental Medicine joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to look at the debate. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Report: Trump may create “warrior board” to remove “woke” military leaders – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Trump is pushing to end diversity training in the military and has pledged to fire generals he believes support a “woke” agenda. A new board of retired military officials could help identify leaders deemed unfit. Vivian Salama, the national politics reporter with The Wall Street Journal who helped break this story, has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

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Europe’s largest meal delivery firm announced Wednesday that it will be selling its U.S.-based Grubhub to Wonder in a $650 million deal. Just Eat Takeaway.com originally acquired Grubhub in 2020 during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic for $7.3 billion. The firm has been looking to offload the company since 2022 due to the growing tensions between its competitors, Uber Eats and Doordash. In addition, delivery service companies have struggled with a decline in customers, partly because of increased living costs and inflation. 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after fight at L.A. grocery store escalates into shooting In the acquisition, Wonder has agreed to pay $150 million in cash and will take on $500 million in Grubhub debt. The transaction is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2025. Wonder was launched in 2018 by former Walmart executive Marc Lore, who focused on operating mobile kitchens from a fleet of trucks that aimed to recreate meals from popular restaurants. Since its inception, the company has grown to a valuation of over $3.8 billion. This deal marks the company’s second acquisition. The first was in

An investigation is underway into what caused a fire to start at a small church in the Watts area early Wednesday morning.  Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to True Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, located at 10424 South Graham Avenue at the corner with 105th Street, just before 5 a.m., according to initial reports. 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after fight at L.A. grocery store escalates into shooting Video captured by Sky5 shows flames coming from the rear of the church. Firefighters were seen on the roof with chainsaws preparing to ventilate the smoke from the interior of the structure.  Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at a church in Watts on Nov. 13, 2024. (Sky5) Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at a church in Watts on Nov. 13, 2024. (Sky5) Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at a church in Watts on Nov. 13, 2024. (Sky5) Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at a church in Watts on Nov. 13, 2024. (Sky5) Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at a church in Watts on Nov. 13, 2024. (Sky5) Three dozen firefighters were able

A man is dead and another is in the hospital after a physical altercation escalated into a shooting inside a Ralphs grocery store in Los Angeles.  According to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson, the fight involving multiple men broke out around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday night at the Ralphs store in L.A.’s Sun Valley neighborhood, which is located in a business plaza at the intersection of Laurel Canyon and Roscoe boulevards.  It was reported that the fight started when three suspects approached the two victims with pipe wrenches and began attacking them. During the altercation, one of the men being attacked produced a handgun in self defense and fired, striking two other men, one of whom died at the scene.  Police outside a Ralphs grocery store in Los Angeles where a fight escalated into a shooting on Nov. 12, 2024. (OnSceneTV) The second victim, who was shot in the leg, was taken to a Pacifica Hospital of the Valley by an unknown person, the LAPD spokesperson said. It was said that this victim was actually the man the gunman was with and not one of

By Haley Ott November 13, 2024 / 9:06 AM EST / CBS News Deadline for Israel to boost Gaza aid passes More U.S. strikes in Syria, U.S. deadline for Israel to boost aid in Gaza passes 02:04 Eight international aid groups have jointly rebuked Israel for not only failing “to meet any of the specific criteria” set out by the Biden administration in an Oct. 13 letter demanding that the U.S. ally drastically increase the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip within 30 days, but accusing Israel of taking “actions that dramatically worsened the situation on the ground, particularly in Northern Gaza .” The U.S. letter had threatened to cut off some U.S. military assistance to Israel if its demands were not met within 30 days — a deadline that has now passed. “Israel’s actions failed to meet any of the specific criteria set out in the U.S. letter,” the eight humanitarian groups, including Save the Children and Oxfam, said in a joint assessment of Israel’s response to the U.S. demands. Palestinians displaced from shelters in Beit Hanoun cross the main Salaheddine road