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WASHINGTON —  President-elect Donald Trump will meet with his former rival President Biden at the White House on Wednesday, a routine part of the transition process that became fraught in 2020 as Trump tried to overturn the election. Trump did not extend the same courtesy to Biden in 2020, hampering the transition, as he refused to concede that Biden won that election. Trump’s obstinacy continued for weeks, culminating with Jan. 6, 2021, when Trump urged on an angry mob that stormed the Capitol in an attempt to halt the election certification. Since Trump won the presidency last week, Biden and his team have made a point of highlighting their cooperation, which they see as a teachable moment in a public civics lesson. Vice President Kamala Harris, who took over as the nominee after Biden withdrew from the election in July, campaigned on the idea that Trump would be a threat to democracy. “This is part of the process, when we talk about a peaceful transfer of power,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Tuesday. “This is what you’re seeing, kind of the beginning of

The House races with no projected winner yet These are the House races that still don’t have a projected winner 03:33 Washington — House Republicans are moving forward with their leadership elections Wednesday, though majority control still hangs in the balance as a number of key races have yet to be determined.  Still, Republicans are operating as if they’ve secured control of the lower chamber for another two years. CBS News has characterized control of the House as lean Republican.  The election for the No. 4 leadership spot, House Republican Conference chair, is the only competitive race, after Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York was offered a role to serve in President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.  Rep. Kat Cammack of Florida. Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan and Rep. Erin Houchin of Indiana announced Monday they are running for conference chair.  House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, both from Louisiana, said the day after the election that they would seek to return to their leadership roles in the next Congress, which begins in January.  In a

By Kaia Hubbard Updated on: November 13, 2024 / 6:02 AM EST / CBS News GOP to vote on Senate leader Wednesday Republicans to vote on Senate leader Wednesday, GOP appears poised to retain House majority 02:56 Washington — Senate Republicans are meeting Wednesday to elect a new leader to represent the conference after  Minority Leader Mitch McConnell — the longest serving leader in the Senate history — opted to step down from the post.  Meeting behind closed doors on Wednesday morning, the Republican senators are casting secret ballots to elect their new leadership, as three candidates vie for Senate Republican leader, with President-elect Donald Trump’s shadow looming over the race.  Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are gunning for the top role, having worked behind the scenes for months to win support from their colleagues. But the leadership race took on new meaning following the 2024 elections, which saw Republicans take control of the Senate for the 119th Congress. With Trump’s return to the White House next year, and the possibility that Republicans

November 13, 2024 / 5:57 AM EST / CBS/AP 11/12: CBS Evening News 11/12: CBS Evening News 19:48 Fernando Valenzuela, the beloved Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace who helped the team win the 1981 World Series, died of septic shock last month, according to his death certificate. TMZ Sports obtained the document on Tuesday. Valenzuela died on Oct. 22 at age 63 , a few weeks after stepping away from his job on the Dodgers’ Spanish-language television broadcast and days before the Dodgers began their run to the team’s eighth World Series championship. No cause of death was provided at the time. Fernando Valenzuela prepares to throw out the first pitch before the 2022 MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles.  Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office listed septic shock as the immediate cause of death. It is a life-threatening condition that occurs when organs malfunction, leading to dangerously low blood pressure. Each year, at least 350,000 people in the U.S. die of the condition, according to the Centers

Updated on: November 13, 2024 / 5:35 AM EST / CBS/AP Third plane hit by gunfire in Haiti Third plane hit by gunfire in Haiti; FBI investigating 01:51 Port-au-Prince, Haiti — The Federal Aviation Administration prohibited U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot three planes and the United Nations also Tuesday temporarily suspended flights to Port-au-Prince, limiting humanitarian aid coming into the country. Bullets hit a Spirit Airlines plane when it was about to land in the capital Monday, injuring a flight attendant and forcing the airport to shut down. Photos and videos obtained by The Associated Press show bullet holes dotting the interior of a plane. On Tuesday, JetBlue and American Airlines announced that post-flight inspections found their planes also had been shot Monday while departing Port-au-Prince. American suspended flights to the capital until Feb. 12. The shootings were part of a wave of violence that erupted as the country plagued by gang violence swore in its new prime minister after a politically tumultuous process. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the agency documented 20 armed clashes and more roadblocks affecting

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Five women from different parts of California gathered to speak out against the planned mass deportations proposed by President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday near the border. The small demonstration was staged on the beach less than 100 yards from the barrier that separates the U.S. from Mexico. “It is really important that we stand in solidarity with those who put food on our table, keep our homes, keep our buildings clean,” said Flor Martinez, one of the demonstrators. Deported veterans worry Trump will ‘stonewall’ bill meant to bring them home Martinez told Border Report she was brought to this country by her undocumented parents and understands the pain of family separation. “I was brought here when I was 3 years old, my mother is on the other side of that border,” she said. “If we have to stand arm to arm in front of ICE buses, as they try to take our community members away, we will, no more family separation.” Flor Martinez is from San Jose, California. (Salvador Rivera/Border Report) Martinez insisted that those facing deportation are actually a

CAMINO AL LATIN GRAMMY —  Hace unas semanas cuando le preguntamos en el Museo del Grammy de Los Àngeles a Manuel Abud, CEO de la Academia Latina de la Grabación, el por qué habían decidio que el cantante colombiano Carlos Vives sea la Persona del Año de la edición 25 de los Latin Grammy, su respuesta fue inmediata. “¡Carlos Vives es un tipazo! para ponerlo en términos técnicos”, nos respondió sin pensarlo dos veces y en tomo de emoción que adornó con una sonrisa. Está claro que eso no es suficiente para ser elegido a tan importante designación de la Academia Latina de la Grabación. Pero más que ser un “tipazo”, Vives es un ser humano respetuoso, amable el que ha tenido la fortuna de convivir o de escuchar sus palabras en vivo y en directo, sabe de lo que le estamos hablando. La energía que Vives irradia va más allá de los escenarios, de los éxitos musicales, de sus obras benéficas y su labor social, de la cordial relación con sus colegas, sus amigos, sus fans, su familia, su esposa y el que se le

Republican Scott Baugh Tuesday evening conceded to Sen. Dave Min in Orange County’s 47th Congressional District after the Irvine Democrat’s lead increased to 5,732 votes. “It has become clear that despite running a strong campaign, connecting with voters, and mobilizing an incredible volunteer effort — that effort is going to come up a little short,” the former assemblyman said in a statement after Min’s lead increased to 50.9%-49.1%, 164,372-158,460 “I am grateful to an outstanding campaign team and the most dedicated supporters any candidate could ask for. I’m appreciative of the voters that supported me and even those that did not, and most of all I am grateful for my wife, Wendy and my son, Jackson.” After Decision Desk HQ called the race in favor of Min at 6:46 p.m., 83 minutes before Baugh conceded, Min wrote on social media at 7:44 p.m., “I know many of us are anxious about the future of our country, but we cannot give up on America. In Congress, I will fight to protect our democracy, safeguard our freedoms and expand economic opportunity.” Decision Desk HQ bill itself as

A 41-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder was reported missing after last being seen Tuesday in an unincorporated area near Perris. Jessica Lopez was last seen at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday walking near Cedar and Markham streets, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Lopez is Latina, 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 130 pounds, has brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a long-sleeved shirt, red plaid pajama pants and black Adidas tennis shoes. Anyone who has seen Lopez or knows of her whereabouts was asked to call sheriff’s dispatch at 800-955-2444.

A burglary attempt at a Long Beach restaurant last week marks the fifth time the Mexican food grill has been hit since opening three years ago.   The Nov. 6 incident unfolded in the early morning hours, with the establishment’s surveillance cameras capturing two hooded suspects exiting an Infinity and attempting to smash their way through the restaurant’s front glass with what appeared to be a crowbar.   “Then they start knocking on the glass,” Cynthia Zaragoza explained to KTLA’s Carlos Saucedo. “They’re unable to break it.”   Because La Esquinta Mexican Grill on Willow Street has been broken into many other times, the owner invested in shatterproof glass. Even with these types of protections, it hasn’t stopped criminals from targeting the restaurant.   Family desperate to find ‘Gossip Girl’ actress who vanished in Southern California “It’s a huge setback,” Zaragoza said. “I mean, it’s not like we’re making thousands in profits with everything, the cost of living being so high. It’s hard to come back from this.”   Owner Erik Vasquez told KTLA in Spanish that despite the setbacks, he is still pulling through

At Templetons Jack Creek Farms, theres less than one day between the end of pumpkin season and the beginning of Christmas tree sales. This year, the farms co-owners, Becky Sumpter and Mandy Evenson, predict they may sell out more quickly than usual. We might sell out our first day this year, Evenson said. Few farmers on the Central Coast still attempt Christmas tree farming as limited varieties can tolerate the climate. The vast majority of the Christmas trees that are purchased on the Central Coast are grown up in Oregon and Washington because they have the cooler weather. They have a climate that trees are better suited toward, Sumpter said. Jack Creek Farms offers two varieties: Monterey Cyprus and Monterey Pine. This year, 40 trees are within the 5-7 foot range, while the others are smaller. I only have a small, dedicated patch on my farm. Each year that I harvest a tree, I’ll replant a tree right back, Sumpter said. Another reason there are fewer trees this year is due to harsh weather over previous years. We’ve just had the last several years of

A local man who was found guilty of multiple sex crimes was back in a San Luis Obispo courtroom on Tuesday. Nathan Abate, who was convicted last month of rape by force or fear, rape by intoxication and oral copulation of a minor, was originally scheduled to be sentenced. Instead, the judge heard impact statements from both sides. There wasn’t an empty seat in the courtroom as both victims and Abate’s friends and family waited to address the judge. The prosecution invited up multiple women who said they were victims of Abate. All asked for the maximum sentence. “He will serve his time and go free, but we will not. We are serving the sentence he gave us,” said one woman identified as “Amanda.” Many of the women became emotional while recounting what happened to them, saying that as a result of Abate’s actions, they are still unable to trust people and now assume any man in their lives is capable of doing what he did. Many mentioned still being in therapy trying to process what happened and how it has impacted their lives. Following

A 40-year-old man with a violent criminal history was who was reportedly firing a handgun into the air and at passing vehicles in San Bernardino County was taken into custody after leading police in a foot pursuit, officials announced Tuesday.   Officers with the Ontario Police Department responded to reports of the man, now identified as Colton resident Edward Metcalf, firing the weapons at passing motorists at around 3 a.m. on Nov. 12.   “When officers arrived, the suspect was still standing in the street holding the firearm,” Ontario PD said in a post to X, formerly Twitter. “When officers began giving the suspect verbal commands, he retreated to a nearby hotel and discarded the firearm.”   Body-worn camera footage of Ontario police arresting Edward Metcalf, 40, on Nov. 12, 2024. (OPD) Shooting suspect seen on surveillance footage in Ontario on Nov. 12, 2024. (OPD) Body-worn camera footage of officers in a foot pursuit with a shooting suspect in Ontario on Nov. 12, 2024. (OPD) Gun recovered at the scene after officers arrested a shooting suspect in Ontario on Nov. 12, 2024. (OPD) Edward Metcalf

LOS ÁNGELES —  El triunfo electoral de Donald Trump ha provocado que las organizaciones proinmigrantes activen su estrategia para asistir a la comunidad tal como se vivió en la era de Barack Obama, cuando se estableció una cifra récord de deportados. Los activistas y juristas aseguran que todavía hay personas en estado de shock y con incredulidad, pero las primeras decisiones del presidente electo presagian que su amenaza de realizar deportaciones masivas va en serio; por lo tanto, las personas indocumentadas deben prepararse en caso de redadas. “Quieren hacer deportaciones masivas, pero pienso que van a empezar con las personas que tienen algún tipo de antecedente”, opina Elizabeth Uribe, abogada especializada en inmigración. Si en el pasado alguien fue detenido por la policía o por agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE), Uribe explica que esas personas deben buscar asistencia legal porque las prioridades van a cambiar y “cualquier antecedente podría ser argumento” para incrementar las deportaciones. Los delitos que sirvan para ejecutar las deportaciones van a definirse con claridad cuando Trump asuma el poder el 20 de enero de

One person was shot to death Tuesday in Temple City. Authorities responded to the 5100 block of Halifax Road, between El Monte and Baldwin avenues, shortly after 12:55 p.m. Tuesday regarding a severely injured victim after shots were fired, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The victim was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. There was no description of a suspect, and investigators have not determined a motive for the fatal attack. Anyone with information regarding the shooting was urged to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

A 54-year-old teacher was taken into custody Tuesday on suspicion of physically assaulting a student at Heritage High School in Menifee. Stacey MacPherson was arrested after a school resource officer was notified Tuesday around 1:45 p.m. of a report regarding child abuse on the campus which stemmed from an argument, according to the Menifee Police Department. The student sustained a minor injury and did not require medical attention. MacPherson was booked on suspicion of child abuse. Anyone with information regarding the alleged assault was urged to call the Menifee Police Department at 951-723-1500.

Democratic state Sen. Dave Min won an open congressional seat in coastal Orange County, defeating Republican business owner Scott Baugh despite recent gains in GOP voter registration. California’s 47th Congressional District is one of the most competitive races in the country and was seen by both parties as crucial in their attempts to control the House. Min’s victory means Democrats will retain a seat they currently hold, but it may not be enough for them to win the majority. As of Tuesday night, Republicans were two seats away from winning the House. Baugh conceded the race Tuesday with a statement to supporters. “I was looking forward to working with Democrats, Republicans and @therealdonaldtrump to solve serious problems like an open border, increasing crime, and runaway federal spending but the voters have spoken and this is not what is intended for me,” Baugh wrote. Min said he will head to the nation’s Capitol “with eyes wide open.” “We are facing the struggle of our lives to try to defend this country and its most cherished legacies and democratic institutions,” Min said in a statement. “I will

The season finale of “American Sports Story” laid bare the tragic end for Aaron Hernandez, that once promising NFL player. Closing out the 10-episode season, the FX limited series dramatized the final days in prison of a young man haunted by ghosts and riddled with guilt, who saw death as the only possible release from his inner demons (and his pending legal woes regarding various murder indictments). The episode, titled “Who Killed Aaron Hernandez?,” shies away from simple answers to that question. Instead, it stresses how internalized homophobia, toxic masculinity, an emotionally stunted father figure, an NFL team eager to coddle its players — not to mention the effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), courtesy of a lifetime on the field — all played key roles in the violence that doomed Hernandez’s life and career. And front and center, in the show, was Josh Rivera. The actor, who previously starred in “West Side Story” and “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” skillfully anchored his portrayal of Hernandez in the many contradictions that afflicted the Connecticut-born player through his brief life (he died

Republican Rep. David Valadao managed to once again fend off Democratic challenger Rudy Salas to keep his seat representing California’s 22nd Congressional District in the Central Valley. Valadao’s win bolsters the Republican Party’s effort to retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives and brings the GOP closer to controlling both arms of Congress after flipping the U.S. Senate last week. The Associated Press called the 22nd District race for Valadao Tuesday night, though official results will take longer. After Valadao’s victory, Republicans need just two more seats to win control of the House. About a dozen more seats remain to be called. The 22nd Congressional District contest was one of several California seats seen as pivotal to determining which party will control the House. It is often a race won by slim margins. Both parties invested heavily in the district, pouring millions into ads. The rural swing district spans portions of Kern, Kings and Tulare counties and includes Hanford south to Bakersfield. The economy is dominated by agriculture, and more than 70% of residents are Latino. Here, 43% of voters are registered Democrats compared

Tras varias postergaciones de la contienda debido a problemas de salud y otras situaciones, el combate entre Jake Paul, de 27 años, y Mike Tyson, de 58, se celebrará este viernes por la noche. La leyenda boxística enfrentará a un YouTuber hecho boxeador en lo que será el segundo pleito de Tyson desde que se retiró en 2005. El combate se celebrará en el Cowboy Stadium de Arlington, Texas, con un techo retráctil de 1.200 millones de dólares. El estado lo ha sancionado como combate profesional con algunas modificaciones. El retraso respecto al plan original de julio se debió a que Tyson sufrió un episodio médico en un avión y necesitó tiempo para recuperarse de una úlcera de estómago. El combate se transmitirá por Netflix a partir de las 5 p.m. La cartelera incluye un combate entre dos de las mejores mujeres del boxeo, Katie Taylor y Amanda Serrano, en una pelea a 10 asaltos por el título indiscutible del peso superligero. Cartelera principal: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, 8 asaltos, peso pesado. Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano, a 10 asaltos, por el campeonato femenino

WASHINGTON —  Democratic Rep. Mike Levin defeated a challenge from Republican Matt Gunderson to secure a fourth term representing a coastal district in San Diego and Orange counties. The Associated Press called the race in California’s 49th Congressional District on Tuesday, though official results will take longer. The win means Democrats will retain control of a seat that had been vulnerable to flipping. But it may not be enough for Democrats to win control of the House. Republicans were two seats away from winning the majority Tuesday night. Levin, a former environmental attorney, was elected to the House in 2018 and has supported zero-emission vehicles, protections for water quality and safe removal of nuclear fuel from the closed San Onofre plant. Gunderson owned three car dealerships in Orange County before he retired. He ran as a supporter of abortion rights, tax cuts and border security. The biggest issues in the coastal district that lies about 50 miles north of the border with Mexico included the environment, housing, veteran affairs and immigration. The 49th District was one of several tight congressional races in California that could have