“High-level” cocaine trafficker targeted by U,S. is arrested in Dubai
Othman El Ballouti, who was sanctioned by the U.S. last year, was held over an international arrest warrant issued by Belgian authorities.
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Othman El Ballouti, who was sanctioned by the U.S. last year, was held over an international arrest warrant issued by Belgian authorities.
Watch: 2025 Golden Globes nominations revealed by Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut – CBS News Watch CBS News Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the 2025 Golden Globes nominations on Monday, unveiling 10 categories exclusively on “CBS Mornings.” Watch the full coverage. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
The councilwoman representing Los Angeles’ Westside neighborhoods is introducing a new public safety package which aims to protect public safety and prevent crime. Break-ins, thefts and other crimes have affected private residences and small businesses alike, including Ronnie’s Diner on Culver Boulevard in Del Rey, which is part of L.A. City Councilwoman Traci Park’s District 11. Ron Garcia and his wife, who have owned the diner for over two decades, say they have been broken into twice in the past year. “They didn’t steal much [because] there’s not much to take, since everything is credit card based and there’s no cash,” Garcia said. “But the real damage is the cost to repair…our insurance company has limits on what they’ll cover, so there’s a lot of out-of-pocket [expenses] for each time they break in.” Ventura Police Department introduces new maps to track crimes, calls for service Garcia told KTLA 5’s Annie Rose Ramos that, as restaurant owners, he and his wife “feel alone” and feel as if they are “policing” themselves. “We’ve [had to] chase people away, and there used to be a lot of
A strong Santa Ana wind event will bring extreme fire danger to Southern California this week. “A fire weather warning is pretty much in effect for all of us, especially as you’re up against the foothill areas,” KTLA Meteorologist Henry DiCarlos said Monday. The warning includes areas of Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties and will be in place until 6 p.m. Wednesday. (National Weather Service) The National Weather Service is predicting the most dangerous conditions occurring between 10 p.m. Monday and 2 p.m. Tuesday with wind gusts up to 50 to 80 mph. Officials warned of downed trees and power outages as well as hazardous crosswinds making for dangerous driving conditions. Humidities will drop to between 5 and 15% increasing the chance for rapid fire growth. “Toward the end of the week, we will start to see an area of low pressure to the north. High pressure breaks down and we lose the winds,” Henry said. On the bright side, Henry says there will be a modest cooldown and “maybe even the risk of a little drizzle toward the end of
Good news for the millions of drivers on American roads: Gas prices are falling. The national average for a gallon of gas has hit a three-year low, the American Automobile Association (AAA) recently announced. As of Sunday, the national average cost for one gallon of regular gasoline sat at $3.01, according to AAA. That’s the lowest in more than three years, the automotive agency reports. AAA made the announcement on Thursday when gas prices plunged to an average of $3.03 per gallon. However, a few days later, the prices went even lower — nearing below the $3 mark that was last recorded on May 11, 2021, according to AAA. “The national average is tantalizingly close to falling below $3 a gallon, and it could happen in a few days,” Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a news release. “But 32 states already have an average below or well below $3. Hockley County, Texas, appears to have the lowest county average, at $2.30.” As of Sunday, AAA says the states with the most expensive average prices for gasoline are: Hawaii ($4.56 per gallon) California ($4.39) Washington
Jacques Audiard’s audacious musical “Emilia Pérez,” about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirming surgery, led nominations to the 82nd Golden Globes on Monday, scoring 10 nods to lead it over other contenders like the musical smash “Wicked,” the papal thriller “Conclave” and the postwar epic “The Brutalist.” The nominations for the Globes, which will be televised by CBS and streamed on Paramount+ on Jan. 5, were announced on Monday morning by Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut. The embattled Globes, which are no longer presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, are still in comeback mode after years of scandal and organizational upheaval. Working in the Globes favor this year: a especially starry field of nominees. Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Denzel Washington, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Glen Powell and Selena Gomez all scored nominations. The young Donald Trump drama “The Apprentice” also landed nominations for its two central performances, by Sebastian Stan as Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn. The president elect has called “The Apprentice” a “politically disgusting hatchet job” made by “human scum.” How much the recent president
Golden Globes voters may not be known as the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. anymore, but Monday’s nominations for the 82nd edition of the awards certainly had an international flavor. “Emilia Pérez” — a Mexico-set, Spanish-language musical by a French director — and “The Brutalist” — about a Hungarian emigré architect in America — led the field on the motion picture side with 10 and seven nominations, respectively. The films nominated alongside “Emilia Pérez” in the musical/comedy picture category were “Anora,” “Challengers,” “A Real Pain” “The Substance” and “Wicked.” “A Complete Unknown,” “Conclave,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Nickel Boys” and “September 5” joined “The Brutalist” as nominees for drama picture. ”The Bear” led the nominations on the TV side overall with five, followed by “Only Murders in the Building” and “Shōgun,” which earned four nominations each. The 2025 Golden Globes ceremony marks the second edition of the event since the awards came under new ownership in 2023. After a temporary fall from grace when a 2021 Times investigation revealed a lack of diversity in its membership and raised concerns around its ethics and financial practices, the Golden
Warner Bros. Discovery has taken steps to strengthen its economic footing with a major channel distribution deal. The company announced Monday that it had reached an agreement for cable giant Comcast Corp. to continue carrying Warner Bros. Discovery’s linear cable channels, including HBO, TNT, HGTV, Food Network, CNN and Animal Planet. The deal also expands Comcast’s ability to offer Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming services, Max and Discovery+, in the U.S. to its millions of Xfinity subscribers. In addition, Comcast’s Sky television service in Great Britain and Ireland will continue to carry HBO shows and Warner Bros. movies. “These broad and multiyear agreements underscore the value and appeal of our linear portfolio for audiences in the U.S.,” Bruce Campbell, Warner Bros. Discovery’s chief revenue officer, said in a statement announcing the new pact. “We are pleased that Xfinity and Sky UK subscribers will continue to enjoy our award-winning and popular content on our networks and across our streaming platforms.” Since losing a TV rights auction for TNT to continue to carry NBA games after this season, Warner Bros. Discovery and its high-profile Chief Executive David Zaslav
El audaz musical de Jacques Audiard “Emilia Pérez”, sobre un capo de la droga mexicano que se somete a una cirugía de afirmación de género para convertirse en mujer, encabezó las nominaciones a la 82.ª edición de los Globos de Oro el lunes, con 10 nominaciones que lo superan por encima de otros contendientes como el gran éxito musical “Wicked”, el thriller papal “Conclave” y la epopeya de posguerra “The Brutalist”. Las nominaciones a los Globos, que serán televisados por CBS y transmitidos por Paramount+ el 5 de enero, fueron anunciadas esta mañana por Mindy Kaling y Morris Chestnut. Los Globos, que ya no son presentados por la Asociación de la Prensa Extranjera de Hollywood, siguen en modo de regreso después de años de escándalo y agitación organizativa. Este año, los Globos cuentan con un campo especialmente estelar de nominados. Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Denzel Washington, Ariana Grande, Glen Powell y Selena Gomez obtuvieron nominaciones. El drama sobre el joven Donald Trump “The Apprentice” también recibió nominaciones por sus dos actuaciones principales, Sebastian Stan como Trump y Jeremy Strong como Roy Cohn.
SANTA CLARA – Here is how the 49ers (6-7) graded in Sunday’s 38-13 win over the Chicago Bears (4-9): PASS OFFENSE: A Brock Purdy started his 325-yard renaissance by accounting for all 70 yards and going 4-for-4 on the opening touchdown drive. With 258 yards and two touchdowns en route to a 24-0 halftime lead, he found a rhythm that has been missing all season, and he looked far removed from last Sunday’s 94-yard effort in the Buffalo snow. George Kittle’s 151 yards (six catches, six targets) matched the fourth-highest total of his career. Jauan Jennings, acknowledging postgame he has been battling off-field issues this season, caught both of Purdy’s touchdown passes and finished with a team-high seven receptions for 90 yards. Isaac Guerendo’s grabs of 23 and 27 yards were key to touchdown drives. Deebo Samuel had just 22 yards on two catches, and he was even less productive as a rusher (13 yards, five carries). Jaylon Moore’s filled in remarkably well at left tackle in Trent Williams’ three-game absence. RUN OFFENSE: A- In Guerendo’s starting debut, he got stopped for no gain on
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers finally put together a complete game Sunday, and due to circumstances beyond their control, it may be too late. When Seattle beat Arizona 30-18 and then the L.A. Rams took down Buffalo 44-42, it put the 49ers in the precarious position of likely missing the postseason after going to four NFC championship games and playing in two Super Bowls since 2019. The permutations are too many to break down, but according to The Athletic’s model, the 49ers have a 6 percent chance of making the playoffs and four percent of winning the division. The 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 38-13, in their best beginning-to-end performance of the season, and did it without running backs Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason, both on injured reserve, as well as mainstays Trent Williams and Nick Bosa. The 49ers had lost all five games in which they were without both Williams and Bosa. It remains to be seen if Williams or Bosa will be ready to face the Thursday night. Coach Kyle Shanahan has spoken frequently of how costly early giveaway losses to the Rams
The winter meetings begin in Dallas this week with the biggest fish coming off the board. The early activity suggested things would be different this year after a cold hot-stove season a year ago. Blake Snell is a Dodger (sigh). Willy Adames is a Giant (sorry, Ha-Seong Kim). Luis Severino is a Sacramento Athletic (wait … what?). And now Juan Soto is moving from the Bronx to Queens after agreeing on Sunday night to a record, 15-year, $765 million deal that includes a $75 million signing bonus. The Mets’ deal should clear running lanes for the runner-ups to move on to Plan B and C after losing out on Soto. Here’s the latest on the rest of the top available players: 1 | SP Roki Sasaki The 23-year-old Japanese is expected to be posted in during the winter meetings, which will trigger the start of a frenzied 45-day window for teams to land him. As an international free agent younger than 25 years old, Sasaki is subject to teams’ international bonus pools, which reset when the new signing window opens on Jan. 15. Because
We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Mortgage interest rates have moved up and down in 2024. Getty Images The economic environment has shifted over the past few months amidst the election, Federal Reserve rate cuts and stronger-than-expected job growth. However, the housing market remains in a bit of a gridlock. Buying a home can be challenging right now with home prices high, existing homes in short supply, and interest rates still relatively elevated. According to Harvard University, the U.S. home price index is 47% higher than in 2020, and existing housing inventory is down 34% from 2019. Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors, notes that 2023 and 2024 were difficult years for home sales but the worst may be over with. One of the key shifts many prospective homebuyers are waiting for is lower mortgage rates — which we’ve recently seen some signs of. Below, we’ll take a closer look at the mortgage rate trends over the past year and what experts predict will happen this December.
Election impact on the Supreme Court How Trump’s second presidency could impact the Supreme Court 03:25 Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to race-neutral admissions criteria at three prestigious Boston high schools that aimed to increase the racial and economic diversity of their student bodies. Justice Neil Gorsuch noted that the schools have since changed the admissions policy, which “greatly diminish[es] the need for our review.” Justice Samuel Alito, joined by Justice Clarence Thomas, disagreed with the decision not to hear the case. The challenge came on the heels of the Supreme Court’s June 2023 decision that struck down affirmative action at higher-education institutions and said race can no longer be used as a factor in admissions decisions. Schools nationwide are now weighing how to better diversify their student bodies without running afoul of the Supreme Court’s ruling, and are looking to other factors like zip codes and socioeconomics that can be taken into consideration to achieve that objective. In Boston, admission to the three so-called “Exam Schools,” Boston Latin Schools, Boston Latin Academy and the John D. O’Bryant School
82nd annual Golden Globe nominees announced – CBS News Watch CBS News Morris Chestnut and Mindy Kaling announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes Monday morning. Fandango managing director Erik Davis has a look at the nominees. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
A series of suspicious brush fires ignited along the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles early Monday morning. A palm tree was reported to be burning as the first two fires were reported around 3:30 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Video from the scene showed fire spreading up a hillside along the 10 Freeway. A brush fire is seen along the 10 Freeway in South Los Angeles on Dec. 9, 2024. (ANG News) A brush fire is seen along the 10 Freeway in South Los Angeles on Dec. 9, 2024. (ANG News) The fires were reported on the eastbound side of the freeway between Crenshaw Boulevard and Arlington Avenue in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. “All we saw was a little tiny fire and then it built up to this,” said one witness who called 911. The witness was with a group of people who said they saw three fires along the freeway before they pulled over to wait for emergency services to arrive. “We just want to make sure someone’s here,” another of the witnesses said. Firefighters managed to extinguish all of the blazes
The Airport fire, accidentally ignited by an Orange County work crew, has sparked about $400 million in liability claims from more than 100 people seeking an array of damages and reimbursement, down to one evacuee’s $3 purchase of peanut M&Ms at an Arco station. Some of the claimants lost homes or personal belongings. Others sustained burns. Some were trapped by the flames. All were victims of a 23,526-acre fire that began Sept. 9 and burned for 26 days in Orange and Riverside counties after a public works crew used heavy machinery to move boulders in tinder-dry Trabuco Canyon. The crew had failed to follow department “best practices” and bring a water truck for fire suppression. Some evacuees called that a “terrible error” or “a mistake with horrible consequences.” Katie and Regis Saalfeld look through the remains of their cabin in Holy Jim Canyon on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. The cabin, in the Orange County portion of the Cleveland National Forest, was destroyed in the Airport fire. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG) 1 of 2 Katie and Regis Saalfeld look through the remains of
The mother of two boys killed during a San Diego police vehicle pursuit filed a lawsuit last week alleging negligence on behalf of the department and the officers involved. Malikai, 8, and Mason Orozco-Romero, 4, were killed Dec. 8, 2023, when a BMW allegedly driven by Angel Velasquez Salgado, 20, slammed into the car carrying the boys on an Interstate 805 onramp. The car went down an embankment and crashed into a tree, then caught fire. The boys’ mother, Victoria Hayes, and her front-seat passenger, Lisbeth Martinez, were severely injured. At the time of the collision, San Diego police had been pursuing Salgado in a high-speed chase that began after officers attempted to pull him over for a bad headlight. Salgado was arrested and charged with murder, gross vehicular manslaughter, hit and run, evading and driving without a license. He has pleaded not guilty. In the complaint filed Tuesday in San Diego County Superior Court, lawyers for Hayes and Martinez allege that police “never should have engaged (Salgado) in a high speed chase and negligently failed to terminate the pursuit prior to causing harm and death
About two weeks before state officials will vote on the future of the controversial Aliso Canyon underground natural gas storage facility, which became the site of a massive gas leak nine years ago, a group of 100 scientists sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom urging him to shut down the facility. For four months in 2015 the gas leak spewed nearly 100,000 metric tons of methane, the largest methane release in U.S. history. The disaster forced 32,000 residents in Porter Ranch, Granada Hills and Chatsworth — and several other communities in the San Fernando Valley — to evacuate and many experienced nosebleeds, dizziness and respiratory issues. According to UCLA researchers studying the health impacts of the gas leak, pregnant women living near the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility during and after the blowout were more likely to have premature births and low-weight newborns compared to women in other communities. Former California Gov. Jerry Brown directed the CPUC in 2017 to draft a plan that by 2027 would shut down the facility located in an underground depleted oil reservoir in the Santa Susana Mountains
DEAR JOAN: I know that dogs sweat through their tongues and panting, but do cats do the same? I’m worried about my Maine Coon, Toby. He’s about 3 years old but ever since I’ve had him – a couple of years – he likes to find the warmest spot in the house to stretch out. In the winter, that hot spot is in front of the fireplace. He gets so close to gas flames, I’m afraid he’s going to burn himself. Is there something wrong with him? Should I stop using the fireplace? He never seems to react to the heat. I’ve never seen him panting. — Maria J., San Jose DEAR MARIA: Cats and dogs sweat in much the same way, but not in the way you think. Dogs don’t sweat through their tongues. Panting allows a dog to quickly take in a breath of air, humidify it and breathe it out. This has the effect of cooling the dog from the inside out. Cats also use panting to regulate their body temperature, but like dogs, they sweat through glands on their paws. The most telling
Santa Clara County is building a war chest for immigration fight against the Trump administration The county is moving $5 million out of its reserves to protect immigrants The county is moving $5 million out of its reserves to help protect immigrants. Originally Published: December 9, 2024 at 6:30 AM PST