VIDEO: Group in North Carolina risk safety for selfie with black bear cubs

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:33PM “Irresponsible and potentially deadly.” FAIRVIEW, N.C. — Neighbors at an apartment complex in North Carolina were left shocked Tuesday when they caught video of a group of people pulling bear cubs from a tree to take selfies. ABC11 affiliate WLOS received video from witnesses showing the group pulling the black bear cubs from a tree, holding one of the cubs and taking a selfie. Ashley Hobbs, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission special projects biologist told WLOS the video was reported to the commission Tuesday evening. She said even though multiple cubs were seen in the video, she only saw one at the scene. Hobbs said the bear cub appeared to be very wet and cold and had been alone for some time. “We did see the video in response to the bear being left alone,” she said. “We do think that the bear probably had a pretty traumatic experience.” Hobbs said during this time of year it is common for female bears to leave their cubs in a safe tree and come back. She added that pulling a cub from

Este es el primer tráiler de la miniserie sobre el asesinato de Paco Stanley

Los mexicanos de cierta edad (vamos, no tanta) recuerdan perfectamente lo que sucedió el 7 de junio de 1999, cuando el popular conductor televisivo Paco Stanley fue abatido a tiros a la salida de un restaurante ubicado en la capital mexicana en el que había almorzado al lado de sus colegas Mario Bezares y Jorge Gil. Esto genera desde ya un interés particular en “¿Quién lo mató?”, una nueva serie por ‘streaming’ que se encarga del caso y que acaba de lanzar su primer tráiler. El show se encuentra encabezado por Diego Boneta, aunque, para que quede claro, este actor no es quien interpreta a Stanley, y no solo porque eso hubiera requerido de un extenso trabajo de prótesis -debido a que el actor de “Luis Miguel: La Serie” no se parece en nada al fallecido-, sino porque el objetivo de la producción no es contar la historia desde la perspectiva del fallecido animador de televisión. En lugar de ello, lo hace desde la mirada de quienes lo rodearon al momento de su desaparición y de otras personas pertenecientes a su entorno cercano. De hecho

LAPD officer who shot girl in Burlington Coat Factory changing room won’t face charges

A Los Angeles police officer who shot and killed a 14-year-old girl through the wall of a changing room at a Burlington Coat Factory store in North Hollywood was cleared of wrongdoing Tuesday by the California Department of Justice. California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta’s office said Officer William Jones used reasonable force in the 2021 incident because he was responding to a report of a possible active shooter. That information turned out to be wrong — the suspect, Daniel Elena-Lopez, was carrying a bike lock, not a gun. Video released by the Los Angeles Police Department showed that when Jones arrived at the scene, toting a high-powered rifle, he rushed to the front of a phalanx of officers advancing toward the store’s home goods section, where he opened fire almost immediately upon encountering Elena-Lopez. One of rounds that Jones fired “skipped off” a floor tile, the attorney general’s report said, and sailed into a fitting room where Valentina Orellana-Peralta was hiding with her mother. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting drew widespread outrage and grief, while bringing demands for the officer who

Crash that killed L.A. firefighter recruit was not a hit-and-run, CHP says

The crash that killed a Los Angeles Fire Department recruit on the 101 Freeway this week is not being investigated as a hit-and-run as initially announced. On April 15, Jacob Fuerte, 22, was driving to the LAFD training academy when his car crashed into another vehicle on the northbound 101 Freeway near Vineland Avenue in Studio City. The crash happened shortly after 5 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Authorities said Fuerte stepped out of his car to likely assess the situation and offer help to anyone injured. That’s when he was struck and killed by an oncoming vehicle which officers described as a hit-and-run. However, on Wednesday, CHP investigators said new evidence revealed the crash was not a hit-and-run collision as initially suspected. According to CHP, Fuerte, who was driving a Jeep, initially crashed into a portable toilet that was on the freeway lanes.  As Fuerte stepped out to investigate the situation, an oncoming Camry crashed into his parked Jeep, pushing the vehicle into Fuerte, authorities said. A U.S. Flag is draped over the body of a Los Angeles Fire Department recruit firefighter

New report lays blame on Maui County mayor for botched wildfire response

New report lays blame on Maui County mayor for botched wildfire response – CBS News Watch CBS News A nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and his response to last summer’s wildfires, which left more than 100 people dead and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. Jonathan Vigliotti has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

House holds hearing on rise in antisemitism in Columbia University

House holds hearing on rise in antisemitism in Columbia University – CBS News Watch CBS News A heated hearing over the rise of antisemitism on the campus of Columbia University in Manhattan took place Wednesday before the House Education Committee. Republicans accused the Ivy League institution of “gross negligence” for its handling of antisemitic incidents. Nikole Killion has details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Boeing whistleblowers testify on Capitol Hill

Boeing whistleblowers testify on Capitol Hill – CBS News Watch CBS News Sam Salehpour, a quality engineer at Boeing, was one of two whistleblowers who testified before a Senate committee Wednesday. He raised safety concerns with the company about the 787 Dreamliner. He claimed that Boeing is not following its own production guidelines when connecting key pieces of the Dreamliner fuselage and fears it could lead to a structural failure years down the line. Kris Van Cleave has details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

House Republicans unveil aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

House Republicans unveil aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan – CBS News Watch CBS News On the same day that America’s top military leaders warned that Ukraine is running out of money and munitions in its war with Russia, House Republicans unveiled a long-awaited and long-stalled plan to provide military aid to Ukraine, along with two other bills to provide military assistance to Israel and Taiwan. Scott MacFarlane has details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department, AP source says

By ED WHITE (Associated Press) The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims with about 100 people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar, a source with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The deal has not been finalized and no money has been paid, the source said on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak before a formal announcement. An internal investigation found that FBI agents mishandled abuse allegations by women more than a year before Nassar was arrested in 2016. The settlement was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. A Justice Department spokesperson declined to comment. Nassar was a Michigan State University sports doctor as well as a doctor at Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics. He is serving decades in prison for assaulting female athletes, including medal-winning Olympic gymnasts, under the guise of treatment. Lawyers filed claims against the government, focusing on a 15-month period when FBI agents in Indianapolis and Los Angeles had knowledge of allegations against Nassar but apparently took no action, beginning

What’s inside the $95 billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel

KEVIN FREKING (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a long-awaited package of bills that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. The package totals $95.3 billion in spending, which matches the total that the Senate passed in mid-February. But there are also a few differences with the Senate bill designed to win over some House conservatives. Here’s a look at what is in the bills that Johnson hopes to pass by this weekend. UKRAINE The aid to support Ukraine totals about $61 billion. Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee said that more than a third of that amount would be dedicated to replenishing weapons and ammunition systems for the U.S. military. The overall amount of money provided to Ukraine for the purchase of weapons from the U.S. is roughly the same in the House and Senate bills — $13.8 billion. The main difference between the two packages is that the House bill provides more than $9 billion in economic assistance to Ukraine in the form of “forgivable loans.”

Trump lawyers say Stormy Daniels refused subpoena outside a Brooklyn bar, papers left ‘at her feet’

By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK (Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s legal team says it tried serving Stormy Daniels a subpoena as she arrived for an event at a bar in Brooklyn last month, but the porn actor, who is expected to be a witness at the former president’s criminal trial, refused to take it and walked away. A process server working for Trump’s lawyers said he approached Daniels with papers demanding information related to a documentary recently released about her life and involvement with Trump, but was forced to “leave them at her feet,” according to a court filing made public Wednesday. “I stated she was served as I identified her and explained to her what the documents were,” process server Dominic DellaPorte wrote. “She did not acknowledge me and kept walking inside the venue, and she had no expression on her face.” The encounter, prior to a screening of the “Stormy” film at the 3 Dollar Bill nightclub, has touched off a monthlong battle between Trump’s lawyers and Daniels’ attorney that continued this week as the presumptive Republican nominee’s

Kurtenbach: The Warriors’ future is murky, but here’s what to expect this offseason

Where do the Warriors go from here? Their champion core is now aged and embarrassed. Their young players are not good enough to protract the dynasty. The Warriors are stuck in between stations. Add the NBA’s new, increasingly punitive (some could argue vindictive) luxury tax rules and a standard of excellence that won’t be compromised (not so long as Joe Lacob runs the team and Steph Curry is on it), and Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. might have the most challenging job in basketball. There are a million directions he can go. But balancing all the Warriors’ needs, there’s one route — with three key steps — that seems most likely this offseason: 1: The Warriors re-sign Klay Thompson This might not seem like a priority this summer, and truth be told, it’s not the most important thing the Warriors need to do — but it is an issue that needs to be resolved first. Clarity with Thompson — one way or another — will define this offseason. And in a weird, twisted way, Klay Thompson’s absolutely brutal 0-for-10, getting-burned-on-the-perimeter-by-Trey-Lyles game could prove to

Lobbyists Spend $480 Million In California

Sponsored Content Did you know that a different kind of transaction is predominant in California’s bustling corridors of power? No, it’s not about buying or selling goods or services but about influence and policy. And this is what lobbying is all about, and it remains a critical component of the political landscape. The scale of lobbying in California is immense, with a staggering $480 million spent on lobbying activities in the state.    This figure is a testament not only to the size of California’s economy but also to the high stakes involved in shaping the policies and regulations that govern it.    Suppose you want to learn more about lobbying in California. In that case, this article delves into its intricacies and seeks to understand the impact of lobbying on the state’s industries and citizens.   Healthcare The healthcare industry is no stranger to lobbying as it has a lot at stake, with numerous policies, regulations, and laws affecting everything from drug prices to insurance coverage.  In California alone,  the healthcare sector spent more than $96 million on lobbying in 2023 , with major

‘A great problem’: Could Caitlin Clark make the U.S. Olympic team?

NEW YORK —  Caitlin Clark already heard her name called once this week, but the most heralded No. 1 draft pick in WNBA history is still in contention to make an even more exclusive roster this summer. Before even playing a WNBA game, Clark has already become a key figure in the U.S. Olympic roster discussion as the United States goes for its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal this summer in Paris. The Iowa star was invited to participate in the senior national team’s training camp in April, but could not attend as the Hawkeyes advanced to the Final Four on the same weekend. A six-person committee, which is led by U.S. 3×3 head coach Jennifer Rizzotti and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley and includes former star player Seimone Augustus, will make the final decision. Cheryl Reeve, who is taking over national tem head coach duties from Staley, will not play a significant role in the selection process. The Minnesota Lynx coach and president of basketball operations is happy to sit this one out. “Thank goodness,” Reeve said with a hearty chuckle during the U.S.

Controversial food truck kingpin arrested in Stanislaus County on suspicion of theft

A food truck builder who had become a symbol of the perils of working in the mobile food industry was arrested Tuesday in Modesto by the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department on suspicion of theft by false pretenses, according to law enforcement officials. Fernando Ochoa Jauregui, 28, and his company, 8A Food Trucks, had been accused by clients of not delivering vehicles and refusing to return their partial or full payments. Other customers have alleged that they received trucks and trailers so poorly built that they couldn’t be used. And some have accused Ochoa of taking back vehicles they’d purchased from him and his company. Ochoa was being held at county jail on $500,000 bail, the sheriff’s department said. He is expected to be arraigned Thursday on several counts related to his alleged theft. The builder’s arrest comes two months after a report by The Times detailed the plight of his alleged victims, 15 of whom had claimed losses totaling more than $475,000. Unhappy 8A Food Trucks customers from across California described toiling as cooks, custodians and construction workers, saving for years to get a chance

Paratleta ganador de Maratón de LA pide apoyo para maratones de sillas de ruedas en Colombia

Levantando los brazos, apuntando al cielo y arropado de la bandera colombiana, Francisco Sanclemente se hundía en emociones tras haber alcanzado el bicampeonato en el arduo Maratón de Los Ángeles sobre su silla de ruedas el pasado 16 de marzo. La mirada al cielo iba acompañada del recuerdo de lo que costó el trayecto para llegar a ese nivel. Desde lo más remoto de Guadalajara de Buga, un pequeño municipio colombiano del Valle del Cauca, un joven Sanclemente soñaba como millones de chicos de barrio en convertirse algún día en un futbolista profesional. Como portero, se fue abriendo espacio hasta llegar a ser observado en 2004 por las inferiores del Once Caldas, un equipo de Manizales de la liga de fútbol de Colombia, que en ese mismo año logró un histórico e impensable campeonato en la prestigiosa Copa Libertadores de América. Él hizo parte de varias selecciones a nivel local y eventualmente de su departamento, del Valle del Cauca, hasta atraer la atención del conjunto manizalita. En 2006, con 18 años de edad, y con la fe puesta en el Señor de los Milagros de

Dr Pepper introduces new coconut flavor

One of the world’s most popular soda brands is going tropical this summer. Dr Pepper announced it will be releasing a new limited-time flavor hitting store shelves in May: Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut. Creamy Coconut combines the 23 flavors for which Dr Pepper is known and adds an infusion of coconut flavor that the brand says leads to a creamy finish. The new soft drink will be available in regular or Zero Sugar varieties and can be purchased in 12-packs and 20 oz. bottles. Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut is a coconut-infused Dr Pepper soft drink in stores for a limited time for summer 2024. Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut is a coconut-infused Dr Pepper soft drink in stores for a limited time for summer 2024. Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut is a coconut-infused Dr Pepper soft drink in stores for a limited time for summer 2024. “Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut brings together the perfect combination of the original 23 Dr Pepper flavors with layers of tropical coconut flavor and a delicious, creamy finish,” a company spokesperson stated in a release. When it launches on May 1, Dr

Neglected migrant burial ground on Greek island gets overhaul

Associated Press LESBOS, Greece — Most drowned making the hazardous sea crossing from nearby Turkey, while others died of natural causes in migrant camps on the Greek island of Lesbos. After years of neglect, a makeshift burial ground for migrants on the island has been cleaned up and landscaped to provide a dignified resting place for the dead, and for their relatives to visit. Earth Medicine, the Lesbos-based charity that handled the project near the village of Kato Tritos, formally handed over the redesigned cemetery to municipal officials on Wednesday. “We wanted it to be clear that this was a burial ground, (mostly) for people who died at sea — some of whom have been identified while others have not,” Earth Medicine spokesman Dimitris Patounis said. “It used to be just a field.” For years, Lesbos has been a major destination for people seeking a better life in the European Union. They leave Turkish shores crammed into small, unseaworthy vessels provided by smuggling gangs. About 3,800 people have made the journey so far this year. Before the intervention, the weed-choked graves were marked by a

Esteury Ruiz homers again, A’s beat St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 to avoid a sweep

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Esteury Ruiz homered for the second time in three games since being recalled from Triple-A, and the Oakland Athletics beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep. Ruiz drove in two runs, scored twice and stole a base. He has homered twice in six at-bats since his return Monday from Triple-A Las Vegas. A crowd of 9,551 attended the game, with the three-game series totaling 18,355 fans. The A’s, who have announced plans to play in Sacramento from 2025-27 while a new ballpark is built in Las Vegas, have had an average attendance of 6,244 through their first 13 home games. Tyler Nevin added three hits and an RBI as Oakland improved to 4-9 at home. Iván Herrera drove in two runs for the Cardinals, who fell to 0-6 in series finales this season. Willson Contreras had two hits and an RBI, extending his hitting streak to a career-high 11 games. He has reached base safely in 23 straight games dating to last season. A’s starter Paul Blackburn allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings, ending