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DeSantis argues he's top Trump alternative even as ex-president's indictment overshadows 2024 race

DeSantis argues he's top Trump alternative even as ex-president's indictment overshadows 2024 race

Republican White House candidate Ron DeSantis is plowing ahead with efforts to portray himself as his party’s staunchest national conservative leader, even as the 2024 GOP race had been overshadowed by the federal indictment for mishandling classified

After 12 year hunt, U.S. Marshals arrest murder suspect from Ohio working as security guard

After 12 year hunt, U.S. Marshals arrest murder suspect from Ohio working as security guard

An Ohio man alleged to have fled a 2011 warrant in Cincinnati for his arrest on murder charges was caught working as a security guard at an Oklahoma City bar Friday, the U.S. Marshals announced.

Smoke from Canada wildfires along East Coast should begin dissipating

Smoke from Canada wildfires along East Coast should begin dissipating

Rain over the next five days could help extinguish the wildfires in Canada and reduce smoke along the U.S. East Coast. Meteorologist Chris Warren with The Weather Channel has the forecast.

DeSantis pledges to restore Confederate general's name to U.S. military base

DeSantis pledges to restore Confederate general's name to U.S. military base

Gov. Ron DeSantis is pledging if elected president in 2024 to restore the name of a Confederate general to a North Carolina military base.

Investor Linked to Paxton’s Impeachment Is Charged With Lying to Lenders

Investor Linked to Paxton’s Impeachment Is Charged With Lying to Lenders

Nate Paul, the real estate investor at the center of the impeachment case against the attorney general of Texas, Ken Paxton, has been jailed at the request of the F.B.I.

Who Was the ‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski?

Who Was the ‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski?

The domestic terrorist, who evaded authorities for almost 20 years, killed three people and injured 23 others with his homemade bombs.

A Puzzle in Arizona’s Boom Towns: How to Keep Growing With Less Water

A Puzzle in Arizona’s Boom Towns: How to Keep Growing With Less Water

The state announced new limits to construction because of water shortages, changing the course of development.

Around the world

Several British guardsmen faint as Prince William reviews military parade

Several British guardsmen faint as Prince William reviews military parade

The temperature in London on Saturday was due to hit 80F as soldiers turned out in woolen tunics and bearskin hats.

Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia underway

Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia underway

A U.S. official tells CBS News that Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive has begun while Russian troops continue to attack.

Boris Johnson's bombshell exit from Parliament leaves U.K. politics reeling

Boris Johnson's bombshell exit from Parliament leaves U.K. politics reeling

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson left chaos in his wake Saturday after quitting Parliament with a blast at fellow lawmakers he accused of ousting him in a "witch hunt.

From ‘Pariah’ to Partner, Saudi Leader Defies Threats to Isolate Him

From ‘Pariah’ to Partner, Saudi Leader Defies Threats to Isolate Him

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has repeatedly leveraged Saudi Arabia’s wealth and influence to overcome international condemnation of the kingdom’s human rights violations.

Seoul raps Chinese' wolf warrior' over the paws

Seoul raps Chinese' wolf warrior' over the paws

Seoul has given China's ambassador to South Korea a dressing down, following remarks he made during a meeting with the leader of the opposition.

Missing Colombian children from deadly jungle plane crash found alive after 40-day search

Missing Colombian children from deadly jungle plane crash found alive after 40-day search

Four missing indigenous children in Colombia who were passengers in a May 1 jungle plane crash were found alive by authorities Friday, Colombian newspaper El Tiempo reported.

Japanese employees can hire this company to quit for them

Japanese employees can hire this company to quit for them

In a country famous for its punishing work culture, one service helps apprehensive employees tell the boss they're leaving.

Technology

GM adopts Tesla’s EV charging system in win for Elon Musk: ‘This is pretty huge’

GM adopts Tesla’s EV charging system in win for Elon Musk: ‘This is pretty huge’

Investors applauded the deal, and the prospect of one charging hardware standard for the North American market. GM shares rose more than 4% after the bell and Tesla shares rose 4%.

Driverless trucks on California highways? Legislators don't trust the DMV to ensure safety

Driverless trucks on California highways? Legislators don't trust the DMV to ensure safety

State legislators are pushing a bill that would delay the advent of driverless trucks and wrest away regulatory control from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

GM’s Electric Vehicles Will Use Tesla’s Charging Network

GM’s Electric Vehicles Will Use Tesla’s Charging Network

The electric car company, which operates the country’s most extensive charging network, struck a similar deal with Ford Motor recently.

What the duck is no more with new iPhone autocorrect update

"What the duck" is no more with new iPhone autocorrect update

The update comes for those who "just wanted to type a ducking word," Apple said at the Worldwide Developers Conference.

Apple unveils new VR headset

Apple unveils new VR headset

Apple gave the world the first look at its new Vision Pro headset. Carter Evans takes a look at whether the new product can succeed where other wearable tech has failed.

Social media and duct tape are helping people make DIY air purifiers that filter out wildfire smoke

Social media and duct tape are helping people make DIY air purifiers that filter out wildfire smoke

West Coast social media users are sharing their DIY tips for building an air purifier at home as smoke from Canada wildfires are cloaking much of the East Coast

Judge in FTX bankruptcy rejects media challenge, says customer names can remain secret

Judge in FTX bankruptcy rejects media challenge, says customer names can remain secret

A Delaware bankruptcy judge says the names of individual customers of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading can be permanently shielded from public disclosure

Sports News

How the PGA Tour-LIV Golf Merger Came Together

How the PGA Tour-LIV Golf Merger Came Together

The agreement to remake a global game stunned most of the sporting world after seven weeks of clandestine negotiations.

Teams in New York, Philadelphia and Washington postpone games due to air quality

Teams in New York, Philadelphia and Washington postpone games due to air quality

The Washington Nationals postponed their Thursday afternoon game against the Arizona Diamondbacks because of poor air quality.

What time does the Belmont Stakes start? What TV channel is it on?

What time does the Belmont Stakes start? What TV channel is it on?

What time does the 2023 Belmont Stakes start? Here's a breakdown of when the race starts and the TV and streaming options available.

Wink Martindale sets bar high for Giants rookie first-round corner Deonte Banks

Wink Martindale sets bar high for Giants rookie first-round corner Deonte Banks

The excitement of landing Maryland corner Deonte Banks as the Giants’ first-round pick hasn’ t worn off for defensive coordinator Wink Martindale since that viral draft night hug with GM Joe Schoen.

Swiatek Overcomes Muchova to Win Another French Open

Swiatek Overcomes Muchova to Win Another French Open

Swiatek was drawn into a tight match with Karolina Muchova, and emerged with her third singles championship at Roland Garros in four years.

What a moment for Benet’s Gianna Cunningham in 3rd-place game: ‘A freshman with an opportunity to be a hero’

What a moment for Benet’s Gianna Cunningham in 3rd-place game: ‘A freshman with an opportunity to be a hero’

Benet’s Gianna Cunningham pitched a scoreless inning of relief in the top of the eighth and then came to bat with the bases loaded.

Letters to Sports: PGA should be ashamed of itself after LIV merger

Letters to Sports: PGA should be ashamed of itself after LIV merger

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section sound off on the PGA-LIV merger and Clayton Kershaw's stance on the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

Politics News

Native American tribe plans protests, considers suing Biden admin over oil-leasing crackdown

Native American tribe plans protests, considers suing Biden admin over oil-leasing crackdown

EXCLUSIVE: The Navajo Nation's president is warning that his tribe could soon take legal action against the Biden administration for its recent oil-drilling crackdown.

Trump to make first public speech since federal indictment over classified docs

Trump to make first public speech since federal indictment over classified docs

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday will speak to state Republican conventions in Georgia and North Carolina a day after he was indicted over document handling.

Trump's GOP defenders in Congress leap into action on charges after months of preparation

Trump's GOP defenders in Congress leap into action on charges after months of preparation

Former President Donald Trump's indictment on charges of mishandling classified documents is set to play out in a federal court in Florida.

Sununu blasts Trump's 2024 GOP opponents for not pouncing on indictment

Sununu blasts Trump's 2024 GOP opponents for not pouncing on indictment

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu slammed the GOP presidential field for not aggressively pouncing on former President Donald Trump's unprecedented 37-count indictment for allegedly mishandling classified documents.

Oregon Democratic Party to send federal officials a $500,000 donation from former FTX executive

Oregon Democratic Party to send federal officials a $500,000 donation from former FTX executive

The Democratic Party of Oregon says it will send a half-million dollars to the U.S. Marshals Service to conform with a request from the U.S.

Calmes: The last gasps of the party of Reagan

Calmes: The last gasps of the party of Reagan

It might not hurt for Trump's lagging rivals to wrap themselves in the Gipper's mantle. But it certainly won't help.

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt endorses DeSantis in 2024 Republican race, praises ‘dogged conviction’ in COVID-era

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt endorses DeSantis in 2024 Republican race, praises ‘dogged conviction’ in COVID-era

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Saturday announced his endorsement of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, marking a key conservative endorsement for the 2024 presidential hopeful.