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McCarthy supports Jordan for Speaker: 'Jim was a great ally to me'

The former Speaker referenced Friday’s secret ballot vote, calling it what the public “would think is the primary inside the conference.

NYC council member had gun at pro-Palestinian rally: NYPD

Vernikov, accompanied by her attorney, turned herself in at the 70th Precinct and was released after she was charged. Both her firearm, which she is licensed to own, and her permit license were surrendered, police said.

Brain-eating amoeba a danger at hot springs, Lake Mead officials warn

Lake Mead officials are warning hikers planning to head to popular hot springs below Hoover Dam: Avoid any activity that involves splashing or submerging your head.

Is America's child care crisis about to get worse?

A report released in June projected more than 70,000 child care programs could shut down without additional funding.

Indianapolis teacher goes missing in Puerto Rico

Friends of Amanda Webster, an Indianapolis resident and art teacher at Thompson Crossing Elementary School in Franklin Township, confirmed Friday that the 44-year-old has not returned from a vacation on the island.

Nevada substitute teacher accused of forcing 2 children to kiss, parents upset

“Who asks a sixth-grade student, 'Who has a boyfriend and a girlfriend?' Really, the kids are not here for that.

State Department urges non-essential personnel to depart Israel

The Biden administration released an updated travel advisory for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza on Saturday as the ongoing conflict in the region persists.

Around the world

Ada Sagi was already dealing with the pain of loss. Then war came to her door

LONDON (AP) — Ada Sagi was getting ready to travel to London to celebrate her 75th birthday with family when Hamas militants attacked her kibbutz and took her hostage. The trip was supposed to be a joyous occasion after a year of trauma.

US to send a carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean in support of Israel

The USS Gerald R. Ford and its approximately 5,000 sailors and deck of warplanes will be accompanied by cruisers and destroyers in a show of force that is meant to be ready to respond to anything, from possibly interdicting additional weapons from reaching Hamas and conducting surveillance.

Senator Booker forced to shelter in Jerusalem, says he's 'shaken' from Hamas attacks

In a video posted to X, Booker recounted being in Jerusalem on a run when Hamas's attacks began and he was advised to get back to his hotel. The New Jersey Democrat said he joined others in a bomb shelter in the stairwell of the hotel.

At least 11 Americans killed in surprise attacks against Israel, Biden says

Several U.S. citizens were killed in the onslaught of attacks from Palestinian group Hamas on Israel over the weekend while some remain unaccounted for.

Russian authorities detain lawyers for Alexei Navalny as pressure mounts on political prisoners

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian authorities on Friday detained three lawyers representing imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny after searching their homes, his allies said, a step that comes amid increasing pressure on the Kremlin's critics.

DeSantis argues against US accepting Gaza refugees, citing antisemitism

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) argued Saturday that the U.S. shouldn't take in Palestinian refugees fleeing from Gaza amid the war between Israel and Hamas militants.

Americans among those killed in attacks against Israel: reports

Preliminary reports indicate that at least four American citizens were killed in the attacks and an additional seven were missing and unaccounted for, according to a U.S. official.

Technology

Arista switches target ultra-low latency networking demands

Arista Networks has unveiled a portfolio of 25G Ethernet switches aimed at supporting primarily financial applications that demand high-performance and extremely low latency.

Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech companies. Did it help US students?

WASHINGTON (AP) — As soon as the federal pandemic relief started arriving at America’s schools, so did the relentless calls. Tech companies by the dozens wanted a chance to prove their software was what schools needed.

Feds rein in use of predictive software that limits care for Medicare Advantage patients

The federal government will try to even the playing field next year, when restricting how Medicare Advantage plans use predictive technology tools to make some coverage decisions.

Star witness Caroline Ellison says FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried hoped to be US president someday

NEW YORK (AP) — Caroline Ellison, the tech executive who ran Sam Bankman-Fried ’s hedge fund while sometimes dating him, testified Tuesday that he directed her to commit crimes before his cryptocurrency empire collapsed last November. She also revealed that her former boss thought he might be U.S.

Chipmaker Qualcomm to lay off over 1200 California workers

Impacted employees include those based out of San Diego and Santa Clara in multiple roles, from engineers to legal counsel to human resources, with job reductions coming around December 13th.

Microsoft .NET 8 nears the finish line

.NET 8, the planned next version of Microsoft’s software development platform, has moved to a second and final release candidate (RC) stage. General availability is due in November. Unveiled October 10, .NET 8 RC 2 can be downloaded from the Microsoft .NET website for Windows, Linux, and Mac.

Meta cracks down on violence, misinformation amid Israel-Hamas war

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said Friday it stepping up efforts to enforce policies on violence and misinformation amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Sports News

Steve Kerr discusses state of Warriors ahead of 2023-24 season opener

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- We are less than two weeks away from the Warriors' season opener at home against the Phoenix Suns. KRON4 had a wide-ranging sit-down on Thursday with head coach Steve Kerr.

Utah State looking for signature win Friday

LOGAN, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - It has been a rollercoaster ride for the Utah State football team halfway through the 2023 season. Against Air Force, Utah State fell behind 29-0 before making it a game. The Aggies were down 24-0 to James Madison, came back and tied the game, only to lose, 45-38.

No. 11 Alabama holds off Arkansas comeback, wins 24-21 to stay perfect in SEC

Jalen Milroe passed for two touchdowns and rushed for a third, and No. 11 Alabama survived a second-half Arkansas rally in a 24-21 victory.

Utah State loses shootout with Fresno State, 37-32

LOGAN, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - In a showdown between the two most recent Mountain West champions, Utah State’s comeback bid fell short against Fresno State in a back-and-forth thriller Friday night.

A new Blackhawks era is underway - already with some Connor Bedard excitement

Dave Melton of Second City Hockey joins "9 Good Minutes" on WGN News Now to talk about the start of the No. 1 overall pick's career along with other topics as the Blackhawks begin the 2023-2024 campaign with Larry Hawley.

Man United sale: Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim is withdrawing his bid - AP source

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is withdrawing his offer to buy Manchester United, a person with knowledge of the process told The Associated Press.

Fresno State men's basketball picked to finish eighth in Mountain West preseason poll

(KSEE/KGPE)- The Fresno State men's basketball team was picked to finish eighth in the Mountain West preseason poll. The Bulldogs were selected to finish eighth out of 11 teams. The Bulldogs received 115 total points. San Diego State was picked to win the conference, with 25 first-place votes.

Politics News

VP Kamala Harris addresses guns, abortion issue at North Las Vegas campaign stop

As major international and domestic stories unfolded, Vice President Kamala Harris made a campaign stop in North Las Vegas to listen to what's on the minds of college students.

New York City mayor says 'we are not all right' after Hamas massacred Israelis

New York City Mayor Adams spoke at a "New York Stands with Israel" rally and vigil on Tuesday, where he gave a heartfelt speech showing strong support for Israel after terror attacks.

DeSantis declares state of emergency amid Israel, Hamas war

Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Thursday in response to the war between Israel and Hamas, allowing the Florida Division of Emergency Management to "bring Floridians home and transport necessary supplies to Israel.

Donald Trump's classified documents case gets new questions from judge and attorneys

At a hearing Thursday, prosecutors asked a U.S. district judge to decide whether a lawyer representing one of Trump's co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago documents case has a conflict of interest.

Former Minneapolis official, others eye U.S. House seat Phillips holds now

DFLer Ron Harris has jumped into a 2024 race for Minnesota’s 3rd District Congressional seat that U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips holds now. Others could follow.

Florida 'Right to Fish and Hunt' amendment makes it onto 2024 ballot

Florida voters will decide whether the right to hunt and fish should be enshrined in the state constitution.

The Supreme Court avoided disaster when a chunk of marble fell in a courtyard used by the justices

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court avoided a catastrophic accident last year when a piece of marble at least 2 feet long crashed to the ground in an interior courtyard used by the justices and their aides, according to several court employees.