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Bail denied for American captured in France and accused of assaulting Pennsylvania student

An American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” has been ordered jailed without bail.

Palisades Fire firefighters taking part in first-of-its-kind cancer study

The study comes after the International Agency for Research on Cancer officially classified firefighting as a carcinogenic profession.

Tren de Aragua ‘asylum seeker' and migrants trafficked arsenal of weapons across NYC: prosecutor

A Tren de Aragua gang member who claims to be an asylum seeker, along with two other migrants, has been charged with trafficking an arsenal of guns across New York City.

Senate advances Laken Riley Act, teeing up final vote

The Senate voted Friday to advance the Laken Riley Act, putting Republicans a step closer to sending the first bill of the 119th Congress to President-elect Trump for his signature next week and giving him an early win on one of his key issues.

Wildfires latest: A final round of dangerous fire weather and dry conditions is in the forecast

Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region Wednesday where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.

Mel Gibson ‘just as surprised’ as anyone to be named Trump ‘special envoy’ to Hollywood

Actor and film producer Mel Gibson said he was stunned to be appointed a special envoy to Hollywood under the upcoming Trump administration.

Former Oakland mayor, longtime partner indicted in alleged bribery scheme

OAKLAND (AP) — Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her longtime partner and two local businessmen were named in an indictment unsealed Friday alleging the four conspired to funnel city business to companies owned by the men in exchange for money and benefits to Thao and her partner.

Around the world

Black boxes from South Korea plane crash failed to record final 4 minutes, officials say

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The black boxes of a Boeing jetliner that crashed in South Korea last month stopped recording about four minutes before the accident, South Korean officials said Saturday, possibly complicating investigations into the cause of the disaster that killed 179 people.

Hamas OKs draft agreement of a Gaza ceasefire and the release of some hostages, officials say

CAIRO (AP) — Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday.

Netanyahu says 'last-minute crisis' with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Thursday his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages until Hamas backs down, accusing the group of reneging on parts of the agreement in an atte

International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor meets with Syrian leader in Damascus

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan made an unannounced visit Friday to Damascus to confer with the leader of Syria’s de facto government on how to ensure accountability for alleged crimes committed in the country.

Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal is now being discussed by Israel's Cabinet

Israel's full Cabinet was meeting Friday evening on the Gaza ceasefire deal that would pause the fighting and release dozens of hostages held by Hamas militants along with Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

Israeli security experts argue ‘bad' deal with Hamas, but ‘no other way’ to free hostages

Security experts analyzing the deal brokered between Israel and Hamas argue it was a 'bad deal' as it could pose security risks for Israel but one that needed to be done to return the hostages.

Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania has decided to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall national economic output starting in 2026 due to the threat of Russian aggression in the region, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said Friday.

Technology

Court lets Tennessee porn site age verification law take effect as Texas law goes to Supreme Court

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A panel of appeals judges has ruled that Tennessee can begin enforcing a law that requires pornographic websites to verify their visitors’ age as the First Amendment debate rises to the U.S. Supreme Court this week for oral arguments over a similar Texas law.

Biden’s clean AI infrastructure plan could be hanging by a thread

An executive order from outgoing US president Joe Biden aimed at advancing the nation’s leadership in AI infrastructure is “welcome and needed in theory, but this one seems rushed and somewhat at odds with the order just passed on AI chip export restrictions,” an analyst said Thursday.

TikTok among six tech firms under fire for sending Europeans' personal data to China

Temu, Xiaomi, AliExpress, Shein, WeChat, and TikTok are in breach of EU laws, say experts. Here's what we know so far.

How Apple is in the race for workplace AI

In a few years, every new employee entering the workforce will already have become accustomed to using AI to solve problems and help with tasks – and they’re going to want the same tools at work as those they use at home.

Network convergence will drive enterprise 6G wireless strategies

The traditional separation between Wi-Fi and cellular networks — a cornerstone of enterprise wireless planning — is facing fundamental challenges according to a new 6G vision statement released this week by the World Broadband Association, “It is important that the 6G era brings together cellular, W

Makers of autonomous vehicles want to change the world—but first they want to change regulations

When a truck breaks down, its driver knows what to do. They pull over to the side of the road, put on their hazard warning lights, and lay out safety triangles to warn other drivers about the risk of the parked vehicle.

Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posts 57% surge in profit thanks to the AI boom

HONG KONG (AP) — Taiwan computer chip maker TSMC reported Thursday that its profit in the last quarter rose 57%, buoyed by the artificial intelligence boom. The world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer reported a net profit of 374.7 billion new Taiwan dollars ($11.4 billion), higher than expected.

Sports News

Super Bowl-contending Lions lifting the spirits of fans who endured much misery in the Motor City

FRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Rob “Lion Eyes” Gonzales stood on a swath of the turf from Pontiac Silverdome in his basement, sporting his signature shades with blue frames and leaping lions on silver lenses that obstruct his view. “For years, that was a good thing,” he joked Thursday.

Return of Sammy Sosa a big draw for fans at Cubs Convention 2025

The convention promises a weekend of panel discussions, autograph opportunities and the appearance of one of the best all-time hitters, fan favorite Sammy Sosa.

San Diego FC hosts first ever practice

It was a warm welcome as San Diego FC reported to training camp Sunday, Jan. 12 surrounded by season ticketholders and support groups, taking the practice pitch for the very first time on Monday.

Tsarukyan drops, Makhachev to face replacement Moicano at UFC 311 in pursuit of record title defense

Islam Makhachev said he isn't concerned with being known as the greatest lightweight of all time, but does value setting records and earning his way into the UFC Hall of Fame.

His aunt bought a cronut. Now he’s going to Detroit Lions game with Amon-Ra St. Brown’s tickets

His aunt bought a cronut. Now this longtime Detroit Lions fan is going to this weekend's playoff game with Amon-Ra St. Brown’s tickets.

The Athletic's Dianna Russini provides a look inside the Bears search for their next head coach

The Chicago Bears have requested interviews with 19 candidates for their next head coach, including Mike McCarthy, Thomas Brown, Ron Rivera, Ben Johnson, Todd Monken, and Steve Sarkisian, while the ambiguity around Ryan Poles' contract situation may make it more difficult for the Bears to hire their

Montréal Canadiens hockey player struck by car while in Salt Lake City

Montréal Canadiens hockey player Emil Heineman will be sidelined for several weeks after he was struck by a car in Salt Lake City.

Politics News

DeSantis picks Florida AG Ashley Moody to replace Rubio in Senate

Her support for President-elect Donald Trump and legal background is poised to make her a strong ally in the upper chamber.

Scott Stringer announces run for New York City mayor

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Former New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer is joining the 2025 race for New York City mayor, he announced on PIX11 News on Thursday. He has a long political career, previously serving as the Manhattan borough president and a New York State Assembly member.

List: Tech moguls attending Trump's inauguration

The heads of five of the top eight largest companies (by market cap) reportedly plan to attend his inauguration on Jan. 20.

Tampa Bay native Pam Bondi goes through Senate confirmation hearings to become U.S. Attorney General

Pam Bondi grew up in Temple Terrace, she worked in the Hillsborough County State Attorney's office as a prosecutor, and she served two terms as the elected Florida State Attorney General.

What’s next for Kamala Harris

Inauguration Day marks the first time in more than 20 years that Kamala Harris will not be in public office. “It is not my nature to go quietly into the night,” she told allies on Thursday.

NYC mayor: More beds for mentally ill people, more cops on subways

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- With more NYPD officers heading into the subway system during the overnight hours, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he is also looking to get mentally ill homeless people off the trains with a new option.

Biden affirms Equal Rights Amendment is part of Constitution

President Joe Biden on Friday asserted that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, is part of the Constitution, arguing it had met the criteria to be added as the 28th amendment.