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DeSantis Gets Heckled and Trolled on His Big Day With Trump in Iowa

The Florida governor was hoping to have the stage to himself, but Donald Trump and his supporters have made that hard to achieve.

Judge overseeing Trump election interference case says she will not have "carnival atmosphere"

The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's election interference case said on Friday that she will not allow for a "carnival atmosphere" in her courtroom and warned that if he makes further inflammatory statements, the case may go to court faster.

Stolen Virginia ambulance used to ram into multiple cars leading police on chaotic chase into Washington, DC

Virginia police arrested a man who allegedly stole an ambulance on a crash scene and used it to hit at least 10 cars on Saturday afternoon.

Pair of men arrested at Glenmont Metrorail station, accused of trying to carjack a Ride-On bus

A pair of men were arrested at the Glenmont Metrorail station Friday after, Montgomery County Police claim, they got onto a Ride-On bus drunk and tried to carjack it.

Pence Leans Into Civility Politics at Iowa State Fair

The former vice president met with Christian leaders and spoke about his respect for a late Democratic congressman despite their political differences.

Multiple houses "leveled," 1 dead, in Pennsylvania explosion

One person died, three people have been transported to local hospitals and several others are missing, officials said.

Video shows 1982 Tylenol murders suspect relaxed as he calls cops 'stupid' for missing 'big blunder'

Law enforcement released interview tapes with the prime suspect of the infamous 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders, which claimed the lives of seven people.

Around the world

Mexico investigating fourth killing at Tijuana hotel used by California man accused of killing 3 women

Mexico is investigating the death of a fourth woman killed at a Tijuana hotel used by a California man who is suspected in three killings.

An activist tied to Niger's junta says its leaders won't hold talks until the region recognizes them

The only way to avoid conflict in Niger between mutinous soldiers who ousted the president and regional countries threatening an invasion to reinstate him is to recognize the new regime, a rights defender with ties to the junta told The Associated Press.

In Istanbul, Tombs of Religious Figures Still Draw Pilgrims

Turkey’s largest city is dotted with the tombs of religious figures, where pilgrims seek divine intervention. “When you ask for something from God, those who are beloved by God can be a go-between.

Leader of Ecuadorian crime gang moved to maximum-security prison days after candidate's killing

Ecuador's government has moved the leader of one of the country’s most powerful gangs into a maximum-security prison

Polish minister says reinforcement at the border with Belarus is due to hostile rhetoric and actions

Poland's defense minister said Saturday that the country has increased the number of troops protecting its border with Belarus as a deterrent amid "destabilizing" actions by its pro-Russian neighbor.

Afghan universities ready to readmit women but not until Taliban leader says it's ok, official says

An Afghan higher education official says universities are ready to welcome back female students but the Taliban supreme leader has to give the order for their return first

Asian capital city named world's most polluted

Swiss air quality technology company IQAir has named Indonesia's capital city the most polluted in the world. The city has a population of more than 10 million.

Technology

As actors and writers push back on automation, Hollywood is in the midst of an AI hiring boom

Amid a pair of Hollywood strikes that have found screenwriters and actors questioning the rise of artificial intelligence, studios and streaming companies are bulking up on AI staff.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed in New York; judge says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses

TX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sent to jail Friday to await trial after a bail hearing for the fallen cryptocurrency wiz left a judge convinced that he had repeatedly tried to influence witnesses against him.

Pack these must-have gadgets in your travel bag

When you're traveling, the goal is usually to pack light. Having the right gadgets can make all the difference. Here are a few I've been testing lately that might be perfect for your next trip.

Connecticut school district lost more than $6 million in cyber attack, so far gotten about half back

Officials in the city of New Haven, Connecticut say more than $6 million was stolen from the public school system in multiple cyberattacks earlier this summer

Quick tech tips on how to save printer ink, avoid malware, speed browsing — and more

Feeling like you work for your tech and not like your tech works for you? Here are some need-to-know tips that will help tip the scales in your favor.

Researchers have identified a new pack of endangered gray wolves in California

Researchers are howling with delight after discovering a new pack of endangered gray wolves in California

Cyberattack shuts down hospital emergency rooms in 4 states

A cyberattack forced several emergency rooms operated by the health care provider Prospect Medical Holdings to shut down in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas on Thursday. The FBI is investigating.

Sports News

Dwyane Wade Talks Hall of Fame Induction and Political Hopes

Wade, the former Miami Heat guard, will cap his basketball career with a Hall of Fame induction this weekend. Some are hoping his next phase is as a political star.

Mater Dei is ready to take on Corona Centennial in Friday's football opener

First-year coach Frank McManus has Monarchs competing in practice in preparation to play Corona Centennial in season opener on Friday.

Panthers' Bryce Young limited to 21 yards in preseason debut as Jets win 27-0 without Aaron Rodgers

Bryce Young was 4 of 6 passing for 21 yards in his NFL preseason debut as the Carolina Panthers lost 27-0 to the New York Jets

Australia Beats France on Penalties to Reach World Cup Semifinals

Australia needed 10 rounds of penalty kicks to confirm its place in the team’s first semifinal, and extend its country’s wild ride.

Morel gets winning hit in 9th as Cubs improve to 8-3 in August, beat Blue Jays 5-4

Christopher Morel hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4

Linebackers to watch this fall in the Southland

The Southland high school football season opens Aug. 17-19 with hundreds of games across the Southland. Here's a look at linebackers to watch this fall.

Playoff push ‘refreshing’ for Chicago Cubs, who get a career-high 7 innings from Javier Assad in 6-2 road win

Javier Assad threw a career-high seven innings in Friday night’s 6-2 win for the Chicago Cubs. The 26-year-old retired the last 10 batters he faced as he held Toronto to just one run and four hits.

Politics News

Marine vets who served at Camp Lejeune still wait for promised settlements

A year after key legislation was signed by President Biden, the Navy has only begun processing fewer than a fifth of almost 93,000 claims, and no settlements have been paid.

This Great Lakes battleground has shifted from red to blue to purple. Is it back to blue?

Democrats have full control of Michigan's government, but the crucial Midwestern state may be a key general election battleground in the 2024 elections, as there are signs that many areas are trending back to Republica

Garland names special counsel to oversee Hunter Biden probe

Weiss, the top federal prosecutor in Delaware since 2018, has been investigating Hunter Biden since 2019.

Florida Republican introduces impeachment articles against Joe Biden

Florida Republican Rep. Greg Steube on Friday charged ahead with articles of impeachment against President Biden, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors.

Richard J. Whalen, Biographer of Joseph P. Kennedy, Dies at 87

His book about the patriarch of the Kennedy political dynasty was a best seller. He later worked, briefly and not happily, for Richard M. Nixon.

Republicans Wanted a Special Counsel Investigation of Hunter Biden. Now Many Oppose It.

Although some G.O.P. lawmakers see the appointment of David C. Weiss as a vindication of their strategy, others criticize the now-scuttled plea deal he struck with Mr. Biden.

Judge overseeing Trump election interference case says she will not have "carnival atmosphere"

The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's election interference case said on Friday that she will not allow for a "carnival atmosphere" in her courtroom and warned that if he makes further inflammatory statements, the case may go to court faster.