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DENVER — The Warriors put the Nuggets on the line 35 times and committed 10 second-half turnovers before they blew a late lead to Denver for their fifth straight loss. Jonathan Kuminga (19 points) put together a strong all-around game, and the Warriors also got contributions from Moses Moody, Gary Payton II and Andrew Wiggins to earn a seven-point lead with four minutes left. But when it was crunch time, The Joker got the last laugh. Nikola Jokic, the three-time MVP, made every play down the stretch, helping Denver close the game out on an 11-0 run and finishing with 38 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and five steals. With 34 seconds left, he blocked Kuminga’s slashing attempt at the rim and then worked his way to the line for the game-sealing foul shots. Steph Curry, the Warriors’ MVP counterpart, registered 24 points on 8-for-23 shooting. The Warriors scored six points in the last six minutes of the game, four of which came from Curry. Without a full 48-minute performance, the Warriors (12-8) fell, 119-115, for their fifth consecutive loss. Tuesday being the last night

The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel’s communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.

UNITY TWP., Pa. — A Pennsylvania grandmother who went missing while looking for her cat is believed to have fallen into a deep 30-foot sinkhole, authorities said. A search and rescue mission is currently underway in Unity Township for Elizabeth Pollard, Pennsylvania State Police said Tuesday. Pictured: Rescuers search for a missing woman who may have fallen into a 30-foot-deep sinkhole in western Pennsylvania. The sinkhole is believed to be tied to an abandoned coal mine, officials said. Search crews have been able to make entry into the mine area but there have been no signs of Pollard yet, Trooper Steve Limani told reporters at the scene Tuesday evening. The search is expected to continue into the night, he said. “Hopefully she’s in an air pocket,” Limani said, noting that there have been incidents in the region where people have survived similar situations in underground mines. “This is a rescue to me until something says that it’s not.” The search will continue as long as needed pending any safety concerns, he said. Rescue teams from nearby areas have joined forces, swapping shifts to keep the

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 3:04AM “Bulldog Bread” takes on another meaning in today’s college sports climate. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — “Bulldog Bread” takes on another meaning in today’s college sports climate. It’s a changing landscape of college athletics. Mikey Keene is just one of a half dozen starters who put their names in the transfer portal before the bowl game. In this week’s Bulldog Breakdown, Action News chatted with Marcus McMaryion about the program that keeps Fresno State competitive to keep top talent. For sports updates, follow Alec Nolan on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 7:14AM Thousands of people filled Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno for the first night of the 2024 season on Tuesday. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Thousands of people filled Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno for the first night of the 2024 season on Tuesday. The walk-only night drew in people of all ages to enjoy the more than century old tradition of the hundreds of trees and homes decked out on Van Ness. Some even wore their own Christmas lights or holiday costumes. For many walking Christmas Tree Lane is a yearly tradition to soak in the holiday cheer. “We love the atmosphere. Everybody’s happy, everybody’s willing to be here, nobody’s angry, they come out with smiles on their face and their dogs and their babies and it’s just fun,” said Debbie Wilson. Some take as many opportunities as they can to enjoy the tradition. Finding all of Santa’s reindeers becomes a welcome challenge in all the fun. “You have to look for them and then at the end if you find all of them, you win!” said Ziana, a Fresno local.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 2:55AM Fresno County’s top brass celebrated the opening of the new West Annex jail off Merced and L streets in downtown Fresno. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno County’s top brass celebrated the opening of the new West Annex jail off Merced and L streets in downtown Fresno. “It is a substantial upgrade from the current South Annex Jail, which was built in 1941,” said Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni. The new facility has 300 beds. That is 200 less than the old jail, but the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says it has already made accommodations to the main jail and North Annex to fit everyone and two floors will be added to the new West Annex eventually. The project started over a decade ago while Margaret Mims was sheriff. She worked to secure $80 million in state funding. The county made up the difference of about $20 million. “You really can’t appreciate it unless you’ve ever been in the old jail. The old jail has the same design as San Quentin, very expensive to maintain. Very expensive to house the inmates

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — From fires to flooding, our climate is changing. So, how do we prepare our pets for the threat of severe weather? “Having a plan ahead of time is extremely important to make sure your pets and your family are all taken care of in these times,” says Ruben Cantu with the Valley Animal Center in Fresno, Calif. In addition to packing your pet’s food and getting them ready to leave at a moment’s notice, Josh Buyea with Pet Supplies Plus in Clovis, Calif., says it will help everyone if you can get your furry friends to relax. “It will be a very stressful environment and situation, especially for you but also your pets because they don’t understand what’s going on, so make sure to keep them calm; you can give them calming aids, keep things near them that they are used to and familiar with,” says Buyea. He says to ensure you have proper car seats, leashes and even an emergency pet medical kit — if you have to hit the road. Veterinarian Dr. Cheryl Waterhouse says you should also know

BY MELISSA GOLDIN Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent. The ruling addressed a lawsuit filed by Dario and Shujen Politella against Windham Southeast School District and state officials over the mistaken vaccination of their child against COVID-19 in 2021, when he was 6 years old. A lower court had dismissed the original complaint, as well as an amended version. An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court was filed on Nov. 19. But the ruling by Vermont’s high court is not as far-reaching as some online have claimed. In reality, it concluded that anyone protected under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, or PREP, Act is immune to state lawsuits. Here’s a closer look at the facts. CLAIM: The Vermont Supreme Court ruled that schools can vaccinate children against their parents’ wishes. THE FACTS: The claim stems from a July 26 ruling by the Vermont Supreme Court, which found that anyone protected by the PREP Act is immune to state lawsuits, including the officials named

Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.

Jericka Duncan reports on efforts to drum up support on Capitol Hill for President-Elect Trump’s administration picks, what happens next in South Korea following its president’s reversal of a martial law decree, and the increasing trend of CEOs stepping down from their roles.

By HALLIE GOLDEN Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem whose rocky relationship with her son was known widely through his hit song lyrics, has died. She was 69. Eminem’s longtime representative Dennis Dennehy confirmed Nelson’s death in an email on Tuesday. He did not provide a cause of death, although Nelson had battled lung cancer. FILE – Debbie Nelson, mother of rap star Eminem, appears in Mount Clemens, Mich., on April 10, 2001. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) Nelson’s fraught relationship with her son, whose real name is Marshall Mathers III, has been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star. Eminem has disparaged his mother in songs such as the 2002 single “Cleaning Out My Closet.” Eminem sings: “Witnessin’ your mama poppin’ prescription pills in the kitchen. Bitchin’ that someone’s always goin’ through her purse and shit’s missin’. Goin’ through public housing systems, victim of Münchausen’s Syndrome. My whole life I was made to believe I was sick when I wasn’t.” In lyrics from his Oscar-winning hit “Lose Yourself” from the movie, “8 Mile,” his feelings seem to have simmered, referencing his “mom’s

By LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — The founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network could face decades in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to federal fraud charges, admitting that he misled customers about the business. Alexander Mashinsky, 58, of Manhattan, entered the plea in New York federal court to commodities and securities fraud. He admitted illegally manipulating the price of Celsius’s proprietary crypto token while secretly selling his own tokens at inflated prices to pocket about $48 million before Celsius collapsed into bankruptcy in 2022. In court, he admitted that in 2021 he publicly suggested there was regulatory consent for the company’s moves because he knew that customers “would find false comfort” with that. And he said that in 2019, he was selling the crypto tokens even though he told the public that he was not. He said he knew customers would draw false comfort from that too. “I accept full responsibility for my actions,” Mashinsky said of crimes that stretched from 2018 to 2022 as the company pitched itself to customers as a modern-day bank where they could

By MICHELLE L. PRICE NEW YORK (AP) — Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being nominated for a position requiring Senate confirmation. Sheriff Chronister, the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, said in a post on X that he was backing away from the opportunity, which he called “the honor of a lifetime.” “Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration,” Chronister wrote. He did not elaborate, and Trump’s transition team did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Chronister follows former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz, Trump’s first pick to serve as attorney general, in withdrawing his name for a post in the administration. Gaetz withdrew following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. Trump’s pick of Chronister for the DEA job

The 49ers shored up their suddenly thin running back corps on Tuesday by claiming Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the New York Jets. In a corresponding move, the Niners placed Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve after he suffered a right knee injury in Sunday night’s 35-10 loss to the Bills. Coach Kyle Shanahan on Monday said backup running back Jordan Mason would “most likely” join McCaffrey on IR, but the 49ers did not place him on that list just yet after he sprained his ankle Sunday. Abanikanda, 22, is in his second year as a pro after the Jets picked him in the fifth round of the 2023 draft out of Pittsburgh. He was waived Monday to make room for Kene Nwangwu, who had a 99-yard kick return touchdown and forced a fumble as a practice-squad elevation in New York’s loss Sunday to the Seahawks. Related Articles San Francisco 49ers | Kurtenbach: The end of the 49ers’ season is a referendum on Brock Purdy San Francisco 49ers | Anthony Becker trial: Prosecution admits to “destroyed evidence” that documented the search of an ex-49ers exec’s home

By KATE BRUMBACK ATLANTA (AP) — A judge is weighing whether a Georgia state Senate committee has the right to subpoena testimony and documents from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as it looks into whether she has engaged in misconduct during her prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump. The Republican-led committee sent subpoenas to Willis in August seeking to compel her to testify at its September meeting and to produce scores of documents. The committee was formed earlier this year to examine allegations of “various forms of misconduct” by Willis, an elected Democrat, during her prosecution of Trump and others over their efforts to overturn the former president’s 2020 election loss in Georgia. Willis’ attorney, former Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes, told Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shukura Ingram during a hearing Tuesday that although the Georgia General Assembly has subpoena power, that power is not automatically conferred on a single legislative chamber or its committees. Even if the committee did have such power, he argued, the subpoenas in question are overly broad and not related to a legitimate legislative need. Barnes said the focus on

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS NEW YORK (AP) — When SmileDirectClub shut down a year ago, scores of existing customers of the teeth-straightening company were left in limbo. Now, tens of thousands are set to get some relief. New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced that her office recovered $4.8 million to distribute nationwide to more than 28,000 consumers. SmileDirectClub illegally charged those customers after it ceased operations, James said. “Dental care is expensive and SmileDirectClub promised customers that they would provide affordable, quality care without the price tag, but instead, they extracted thousands of dollars from hardworking people,” James said in a prepared statement Monday. “Today, we are putting money back into people’s pockets who were cheated.” SmileDirectClub, once a publicly traded company known for selling clear dental aligners, shut its doors in December 2023 — just months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In an abrupt move, the company canceled outstanding orders and announced that its “Lifetime Smile Guarantee” would no longer exist. At the time, SmileDirectClub also said that “SmilePay” customers were expected to continue payments, causing confusion and frustration. According to

By MICHAEL BALSAMO and MICHAEL R. SISAK WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is ramping up efforts to address a crisis of suicides and systemic failures in federal prisons and jails, announcing sweeping reforms aimed at overhauling how mental health care is provided behind bars. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco outlined the measures in a memo and report Tuesday, directing the Bureau of Prisons to update suicide prevention protocols, improve mental health assessments for inmates, and adopt data-driven strategies to reduce deaths in custody. The reforms will also apply to facilities overseen by the U.S. Marshals Service, a broader effort to address chronic shortcomings across the federal detention system. The 14-page report said the measures “will strengthen the Department’s capacity to reduce the risk of suicide by adults in federal custody and advance a culture of safety in its institutions.” The announcement comes after increasing scrutiny on the federal prison system and a scathing report from the Justice Department’s inspector general earlier this year, which found that systemic lapses—like those that allowed financier Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 death—have contributed to the deaths of hundreds of federal

By JANIE HAR SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Defense attorneys for a tech consultant charged in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee made their final arguments Tuesday before the high-profile murder case goes to jurors. Prosecutors, who delivered their closing Monday, say Nima Momeni planned the April, 2023, attack after hearing that the tech mogul had introduced his younger sister to a drug dealer who she says gave her GHB and other drugs and then sexually assaulted her at his apartment. Momeni lured Lee to an isolated spot by the Bay Bridge, stabbed him three times with a knife from his sister’s kitchen set and pealed away in his car, they say. But defense attorney Saam Zangeneh said Tuesday that prosecutors have not presented the whole truth to jurors, omitting details and failing to investigate avenues that would not help their cause. “The government’s whole case rests on motive,” he said. “Because without motive, without a story as to why my client would have a knife in his pocket leaving his sister’s apartment, this story doesn’t make sense. It doesn’t add up.” Momeni

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 11:15PM FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno State starting quarterback Mikey Keene will be entering the transfer portal after two seasons with the Bulldogs. On Tuesday morning, Keene announced that he is planning to play elsewhere for the 2025 season. In a statement, Keene thanked his coaches and teammates, writing that he “will always have love for every one of you guys!” “It has been an honor to work and develop relationships with all of you and I appreciated the time we had together,” the statement continued. Keene became the starting quarterback for Fresno State in 2023, holding a 14-9 record with the team. He went on to led the Bulldogs to a 37-10 victory in the New Mexico Bowl that year. The junior signal caller just finished his second season as the Bulldogs starting quarterback. This season, he threw 18 touchdowns to eleven interceptions. He had the most passing yards and the highest completion in the Mountain West. He’ll have one year of eligibility remaining. For sports updates, follow Stephen Hicks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All

The South Korean State Council passed a resolution to officially lift martial law, according to the South Korean Prime Minister’s office. Shortly before the vote, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said troops have been withdrawn, hours after he declared an “emergency martial law.” Yoon had declared martial law in a televised speech on Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported. The president said the measure was necessary due to the actions of the country’s liberal opposition, which he accused of controlling parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government. “I declare martial law in order to eradicate the shameless pro-North Korea anti-state forces that are plundering the freedom and happiness of our people and to protect the free constitutional order,” Yoon said, as quoted by ABC News editorial partner KBS. Hours after the declaration, the National Assembly voted early Wednesday morning local time demanding that the president lift the martial law order. A majority of parliament — all 190 members who were present, out of the 300-person body — voted to lift it. Under the South Korean constitution, the martial law must now be

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction, arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.” In a filing made public Tuesday, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that dismissal is warranted because of the extraordinary circumstances of his impending return to the White House. “Wrongly continuing proceedings in this failed lawfare case disrupts President Trump’s transition efforts,” the attorneys continued, before citing the “overwhelming national mandate granted to him by the American people on November 5, 2024.” Trump’s lawyers also cited President Joe Biden’s recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges. “President Biden asserted that his son was ‘selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted,’ and ‘treated differently,'” Trump’s legal team wrote. The Manhattan district attorney, they claimed, had engaged in the type of political theater “that President Biden condemned.” Prosecutors will have until Dec. 9 to respond. They have said they will fight any efforts to dismiss the case but have indicated openness to delaying sentencing