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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

Ukrainian war reporter Andriy Tsaplienko documents war with Russia | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Andriy Tsaplienko reported on wars around the world. Then war came to his home country of Ukraine when Russia invaded. He’s now committed to documenting what happens there, despite the risks. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

November 11, 2024 / 1:20 AM EST / CBS/AP Mass deportation – the costs and consequences What Trump’s mass deportation plan might look like if he wins the election | 60 Minutes 13:06 President-elect Donald Trump says Tom Homan, his former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as “border czar” in his incoming administration. “I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation’s Borders,” he wrote late Sunday on his Truth Social site. Tom Homan on 60 Minutes on Oct. 27, 2024. 60 Minutes Homan was widely expected to be offered a position related to the border and Trump’s pledge to launch t he largest deportation operation in the country’s history . In addition to overseeing the southern and northern borders and “maritime, and aviation security,” Trump said Homan “will be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin,” a central part of his agenda. He says he had “no doubt” Homan “will do a fantastic, and

With Veterans day soon approaching, several events celebrating local veterans are springing up along the Central Coast. KSBY stopped by one of those events on Sunday in Morro Bay, where the Knights of Columbus of Saint Timothy hosted a benefit concert for Veterans Day. Trumpet players from the SLO County Trumpet Alliance performed a trumpet tribute called “Salute!” for attendees. “It’s a wonderful thing for veterans. Some may be here in uniform. We play their song, we play all [their] particular songs Army, Navy, Marines, and so on. It’s a commemorative day to thank them also,” Warren Balfour, the president of SLO County Trumpet Alliance, told KSBY. Organizers say Sunday’s event benefited the Knights of Columbus Charities, which includes several religious initiatives across the globe.

In Santa Maria, demolition on what used to be the Original Roadhouse Grill was underway this weekend. That building, along with the closed Hometown Buffet restaurant next to it, were approved to undergo changes in August. City officials say the development will be turned into a Starbucks and a car wash. There’s currently no set timeline for when construction will be complete.

A local LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention organization saw a significant uptick in crisis calls after the winner of the presidential election was projected late Tuesday night. Compared to weeks prior, West Hollywood-based nonprofit The Trevor Project reported seeing a 700% increase in calls to its hotline services on Nov. 6, the day after election night. “In addition,” the website stated, “after analyzing the full day of post-election conversations across our classic crisis services, election-related content in convos have increased by nearly 5,200% compared to averages leading up to election day.” The Trevor Project said it anticipates this number will be at least maintained, and potentially only increase. “The Trevor Project wants LGBTQ+ young people to know that we are here for you, no matter the outcome of any election, and we will continue to fight for every LGBTQ+ young person to have access to safe, affirming spaces – especially during challenging times,” said CEO Jaymes Black. The organization conducted a national survey amongst further research and reported finding that 90% of LGBTQ+ young people said their well-being was negatively impacted due to recent politics.  “Additionally

Many residents in Ventura County impacted by the Mountain Fire, which has scorched 20,630 acres and is 31% contained, attended a community meeting at Fire Station 54, the first such gathering since the wildfire erupted.  The blaze, which has destroyed more than 130 homes, was first reported just before 9 a.m. Nov. 6 in the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road near Bradley Road between the communities of Moorpark and Somis, north of the 118 Freeway.   Wind-driven flames quickly jumped the freeway and the blaze tore through the Camarillo Heights neighborhood, prompting thousands to evacuate.   Favorable winds over the last several days have allowed fire crews to dampen hotspots and given officials the opportunity to lift evacuation orders in one zone of the fire.   Ten other zones, however, remain under mandatory evacuation orders, leaving many displaced and hundreds of others who have no home to go back to at all.   A view of the Mountain Fire posted to social media by the Ventura Co. Air Unit on Nov. 7, 2024. A view of the Mountain Fire posted to social media by the

JJ Redick caught himself before the 10th game of his coaching career Sunday night. The young Lakers coach was about to use a well-worn coaching adage, chuckling at the absurdity of offering a “back in my day” to anyone listening. “There’s an old saying in coaching, ‘You are what you emphasize,’” he said before the Lakers played the Toronto Raptors. “‘Your team becomes what you emphasize.’” Since taking the job, Redick has repeatedly stressed the importance of certain things. Crash the glass. Get back on defense. Stay in rhythm on offense. And after returning from a 1-4 trip, those important aspects have once again become a focus for the Lakers. But against the Raptors, that version of the Lakers didn’t arrive — at least not on time. They got crushed on the glass. They got beat in transition. And they stagnated on offense. Luckily, it happened early in the game. After a sluggish first quarter, the Lakers started to do the things the coaching staff has been emphasizing, zooming past the Raptors for a 123-103 win to stay undefeated at Crypto.com Arena. The team fully

A small business in Walnut is asking for help and support from its community after being hit by three smash-and-grabs within a span of 10 days. The first of three burglaries that staff believe were committed by the same suspect happened in the early morning hours of Halloween.  Security footage captured a masked man on a bike roll up to The Curry Pizza Company in the 300 block of South Lemon Avenue and throw what appears to be a rock at the front door. Staff said the suspect made his way inside, jumped the counter and grabbed what he could from the register. He made off with $400 in this first hit. On another day, the suspect appears to take out a crowbar and break through the glass door before smashing the register. MP Singh, The Curry Pizza Company manager, said they decided to move money away from the register, but that didn’t stop the suspect from committing a third burglary. “When he comes in, he sees an empty register, so he knows there’s nothing for him,” said Singh. “He came in to look for

A 49-year-old man who laundered millions of dollars in narcotics-related funds from the U.S. to international drug trafficking organizations and who attempted to steal nearly $200,000 from the Drug Enforcement Administration has been sentenced to more than 7 years in prison, federal officials announced last week.   In a news release, officials at the U.S. Department of Justice say Daniel Shaun Zilke, also known as “The Englishman,” oversaw the large money-laundering conspiracy on behalf of drug traffickers for several years.   An investigation into Zilke began in late 2015 when he was contacted by an undercover DEA agent.   During the course of that relationship, the 43-year-old told the federal agent that he had a European client who needed hundreds of millions of dollars moved to Mexico and that he could utilize the bank account of a charity in Dallas, Texas to help launder the funds.   Schoolteacher in Southern California charged with molesting student, 13, in car “The undercover agent agreed to assist Zilke by allowing him to use bank accounts associated with cash-intensive businesses,” the release details. “Subsequently, Zilke and his associates arranged

The factors that led to Donald Trump’s victory – CBS News Watch CBS News Across the country, voters shifted to the right, making Donald Trump the first Republican president in 20 years to win the popular vote. CBS News pollster Anthony Salvanto explains why. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

By Brit McCandless Farmer November 10, 2024 / 11:56 PM EST / CBS News The factors that led to Donald Trump’s victory The factors that led to Donald Trump’s victory 06:17 This week on 60 Minutes, correspondent Scott Pelley examined the 2024 election, a contest that saw former President Donald Trump sweep all seven battleground states and become the first Republican president in 20 years to win the popular vote. County by county, state by state, voters shifted to the right, even in demographic and geographic strongholds thought to be Democratic.  To understand the reasons behind the widespread red shift, 60 Minutes spoke with Anthony Salvanto, CBS News’ executive director of elections and surveys. According to Salvanto, there are three main factors behind voters’ support of President-elect Donald Trump this election. The role of the economy One of the most important factors in this year’s election is the economy, specifically inflation. All throughout the pre-election polling, Salvanto said, voters marked it as the top issue, and Trump had always had an advantage with people who said the economy was their top concern. Salvanto said that

Democrat George Whitesides more than doubled his lead over Rep. Mike Garcia in the 27th Congressional District race to 4,730 votes in Sunday’s updated count released by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Whitesides leads Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, in the Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope Valley district, 50.9%-49.1%, 140,661-135,931. Whitesides, a former NASA chief of staff, led by 2,114 votes following Saturday’s count of previously unprocessed ballots, after trailing by 973 votes after Friday’s count, 3,240 after Thursday’s and 4,767 after Wednesday’s. “Every vote in this race needs to be counted, and I’m looking forward to seeing tomorrow’s update,” Whitesides wrote on social media. Garcia has not posted about the race on social media since Friday when he wrote, “It is essential that every vote cast by the people of our district is thoroughly and accurately counted,” Garcia said in a statement after the previous ballot count update. “While we await the final results, variations in daily vote totals are to be expected as the process continues. “I am confident that when all votes are in, our message of economic security, safe neighborhoods and protecting