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Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s mother on Hamas video of son in captivity – CBS News Watch CBS News A new video released by Hamas appears to show Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli-American hostage taken during the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel. His mother, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, tells CBS News’ Debora Patta what it was like hearing her son’s voice. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

What’s next for Harvey Weinstein after New York conviction is overturned – CBS News Watch CBS News The State of New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction Thursday and has ordered a new trial. Julie Rendelman, a criminal defense attorney, and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan look at the possible reasons why it was overturned and what it means for Weinstein, who was also convicted of rape in Los Angeles in 2022. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

An 18-year-old man was charged Thursday with leading police on a pursuit from Orange to Long Beach, where a 15-year-old girl in the passenger seat of the stolen vehicle was killed. Izaiah Joseph Miranda was charged with leading police on a chase causing death, gross vehicular manslaughter, child abuse and endangerment, hit-and-run permanent and serious injury, all felonies, and a misdemeanor count of hit-and-run with property damage. Miranda also faces a sentencing enhancement for fleeing the scene after committing vehicular manslaughter. The victim was identified as 15-year-old Denisse Uribe, who died on March 13, according to Los Angeles County coroner records. The chase began in the city of Orange March 8 and ended just before 1:40 a.m. at Seventh Street and Orange Avenue in Long Beach, according to Long Beach police. Police in Orange were pursuing a driver of a stolen vehicle at a high speed west on Seventh Street when the car crashed into another vehicle and veered out of control, police said. The stolen vehicle crashed into five parked cars before breaking down in the road, prompting the driver to run away, Long

A Brown Pelican that was found in San Pedro with a slashed pouch was released back into the wild in San Pedro Thursday after undergoing weeks of treatment and receiving more than 500 stitches. The bird, nicknamed Blue, spread her wings and took flight to join other pelicans at White Point Park Thursday morning. Russ Curtis, from the nonprofit International Bird Rescue, told City News Service visitors often see other pelicans roosting or just hanging out at the park, which will make it easier for Blue to rejoin them in the wild. The bird was brought to the care center in San Pedro on March 10 after being found with its pouch severed from the base to the tip on both sides — injuries that are believed to have been human-caused. Curtis noted Blue healed pretty quickly after undergoing two surgeries. Blue required about 500 stitches to reconnect her pouch to her mouth. “Pelicans are pretty resilient, especially if we get them in early and get them hydrated,” Curtis told City News Service. “We were able to put some sutures into her pretty quickly, so

Crisis at Pearl Harbor I Sunday on 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Jet fuel from a Navy facility leaked into the water system, contaminating the drinking water for thousands of military families. Families say they are dealing with ongoing health issues and are suing the government. Sunday. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Excelsior Charter School in San Bernardino. (Google Maps) April 25, 2024 2:12 PM PT A teacher in San Bernardino County was arrested after being accused of lewd conduct with a 16-year-old girl, according to authorities. Brett David Dahl, a 43-year-old Victorville resident, was arrested on allegations of child endangerment, child abduction, contacting a minor to commit a felony and meeting with a minor for a lewd purpose, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. He is being held on $60,000 bail. Dahl was a teacher at Excelsior Charter Schools, but authorities did not clarify whether the victim was a student of Dahl. Authorities believe there could be more victims. A spokesperson for Excelsior Charter Schools could not be reached for comment. Anyone with more information has been encouraged to contact Det. Jason Desario at 909-890-4904. Those who want to be anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com. More to Read Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. You may occasionally

It seems Rebel Wilson and her team decided to keep parts of her book “Rebel Rising” from hitting some shelves — perhaps to avoid legal backlash from former co-star Sacha Baron Cohen. Weeks after the Australian “Pitch Perfect” and “Senior Year” star published her memoir in the U.S., HarperCollins reportedly confirmed that some copies of “Rebel Rising” won’t include a controversial chapter about Wilson’s experience working with Cohen on the 2016 comedy film “The Brothers Grimsby.” The chapter, reportedly titled “Sacha Baron Cohen and Other A—,” will be printed as black lines in copies sold in Australia and New Zealand, the Guardian reported Thursday. “For legal reasons we have redacted one chapter in the Australian/New Zealand edition and included an explanatory note accordingly,” a HarperCollins spokesperson said in a statement shared with multiple outlets. “That chapter is a very small part of a much bigger story and we’re excited for readers to know Rebel’s story when the book is released.” Representatives for Wilson and HarpersCollins did not immediately respond to The Times’ requests for comment on Thursday. While promoting “Rebel Rising” in March, 44-year-old Wilson

Amy Duggar King hopes that her cousin Josh Duggar, who is behind bars for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse materials, is suffering for his actions. “I hope every day there is absolute torture for him,” the “19 Kids and Counting” and “Marriage Boot Camp” alum said in this week’s issue of People. “I really hope that because what he watched and what he was viewing for his own fulfillment is those kids experiencing torture.” Josh Duggar, 36, was convicted and sentenced to 12½ years in prison in May 2022 and is locked up at FCI Seagoville federal prison in Texas. He is expected to stay imprisoned until October 2032 after his appeal was denied in October. “He deserves every second in there, and I hope he gets a longer term. I hope he messes up again,” his cousin told the magazine. The disgraced reality TV star and his ultra-religious family starred in TLC’s hit “19 Kids and Counting,” which was canceled in 2015 after allegations surfaced that he had, as a teen, molested four of his younger sisters, including Jill Duggar Dillard and Jessa

Para los que están esperando una temporada 10 de “El Señor de los Cielos” comandada por Rafael Amaya, la mala noticia para sus fans es que el actor decidió no firmar un nuevo contrato con la cadena Telemundo. De acuerdo a People en Español, el actor mexicano dijo que a su vida están por llegar nuevas “oportunidades profesionales”, algo que en enero de 2024 ya se lo había insinuado a Los Angeles Times en Español durante una entrevista exclusiva en esta ciudad. Hay que recordar que desde que Rafael Amaya asumió el papel de Aurelio Casillas en la saga ‘El Señor de los Cielos’, el actor mexicano apenas hizo una película en paralelo por considerar que haciéndolo de esa manera, le era fiel al proyecto de la cadena Telemundo y a su personaje. “Desde la primera he hecho muy pocas cosas, creo que nada más he hecho una película y series no he hecho ninguna, pero esto, entonces ya va a cambiar”, le confesó a Los Angeles Times en Español en enero de este año. (Telemundo) Entre el final de las grabaciones de la octava

(Pacific Council on International Policy) The Pacific Council on International Policy, a membership-based organization in Los Angeles that focuses on global issues, announced Thursday that Duncan Wood of the Wilson Center will become the council’s new president and chief executive. Wood will replace Jerrold D. Green, who is retiring after 16 years with the Pacific Council on July 1. Wood was the unanimous selection of the council’s board of directors, the organization said. Currently vice president for strategy and new initiatives at the Wilson Center, Wood has focused most recently on supply chains, critical minerals, Mexican politics and U.S.-Mexico ties, according to the center, a nonpartisan Washington, D.C.-based think tank that researches a wide range of public policy issues. “With an impressive career in the policy and academic sectors, Duncan brings with him a wealth of experience, recognized thought leadership and a proven track record in fundraising,” said Arthur J. Ochoa, chief advancement officer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and leader of the council’s search committee. Richard Goetz, a partner at O’Melveny & Myers who serves as the council’s co-chair, said Wood’s expertise in U.S.-Mexico policy

Two Los Angeles bars were named among the 50 “best” in North America, according to a report from North America’s 50 Best Bars. The rankings were based on votes from 270 anonymous experts ranging from bartenders and bar owners to media and well-traveled “cocktail connoisseurs” from Canada, America, Mexico and the Caribbean. 4 California beaches named among ‘best’ in America, according to Travel & Leisure Thunderbolt, a bar in Echo Park known for its cocktails and Southern-inspired food menu, placed 8th on the list. Another bar, Mírate, placed 46th on the list. The bar, based in the Los Feliz area, is known for its unique variations of classic cocktails. Two bars located in San Francisco, True Laurel and Pacific Cocktail Haven, placed 30th and 38th on the list, respectively. Taco Bell bringing back fan-favorite item for its longest run next week North America’s 50 Best Bars list was launched in 2022 as an effort to “celebrate the best of the region’s drinks industry and shine a much-deserved spotlight on North America as a first-class cocktail destination,” according to the website. The complete report can be

Authorities have arrested an Indio man after they say he tried to kidnap two young girls as they walked to school. At about 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, the girls reported that a man tried to pull one of them into a vehicle near the intersection of Cactus Avenue and Perris Boulevard in Moreno Valley, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release. “The juvenile was able to break free from his grasp and, upon arriving at school, notified school administrators, who contacted the Sheriff’s Office,” the release said. The girls gave investigators “a detailed description of the suspect and his vehicle,” and less than an hour and a half after the incident, “Sheriff’s Investigators located the vehicle in the area of Ormista Drive and Searson Drive,” officials said. Rene Ramirez, 50, was arrested and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center on charges of attempted kidnapping and annoying and molesting children. His bail has been set at $1 million, and he’s due to appear in the Riverside Hall of Justice on Friday. Anyone with information about this incident or who may have been contacted

A man died in Palmdale early Thursday morning after his SUV rolled over in a single-vehicle crash, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed. Authorities said deputies responded to reports of a collision in the area of Avenue M near 40th Street East around 1:53 a.m. Apparent road rage brawl on busy Los Angeles freeway caught on video Investigations revealed that a man was driving a 2002 Acura MDX westbound on Avenue M at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the SUV. The department said the man then drove into a ditch, got launched and crashed into a fence, which caused a rollover. The driver, only identified as a 33-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information regarding the traffic collision is encouraged to call Palmdale Station’s Traffic Department at 661-272-2400.

April 25, 2024 / 4:51 PM EDT / CBS/AP In 22 states, homebuyers need 6-figure salaries to afford a home In 22 states, homebuyers need 6-figure salaries to afford a home 01:06 Well-heeled home shoppers are increasingly paying cash, helping turbocharge price gains for the most expensive U.S. homes. The median sale price of luxury homes — valued in the top 5% of the market nationally — hit an all-time high $1.23 million in the first quarter, an increase of 8.7% from the same period last year, according to an analysis by Redfin. That’s almost twice the increase seen in non-luxury homes.  For homes valued in the middle-third of the market, the median sale price rose 4.6% from a year ago to $345,000, according to the report. Redfin didn’t factor in price trends for homes with an estimated value in the bottom third of the market. One reason for the diverging sales data is that wealthy home shoppers are more likely to have the financial flexibility to bypass financing hurdles by paying in cash. The trend is helping accelerate the growth in home sale prices