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Lewiston resident on the moment she realized something was wrong

"The entire trip home was just solid sirens, flashing lights, helicopters," Lewiston resident Billie-Jayne Cooke said.

Michigan State hearing officer rules Mel Tucker sexually harassed Brenda Tracy, her attorney says

A Michigan State University hearing officer has determined that former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker sexually harassed and sexually exploited rape survivor and activist Brenda Tracy, according to her attorney, Karen Truszkowski.

At least 16 dead in Maine shooting and suspect at large: officials

A man opened fire at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night, killing multiple people, authorities said.

Man accused of killing Maryland judge found dead: deputies

The man suspected of fatally shooting a Maryland circuit court judge has been found dead, according to authorities.

Radio host Larry Elder ends Republican presidential campaign and endorses Donald Trump

Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder announced Thursday that he was ending his 2024 Republican campaign for president and endorsing former President Donald Trump. Elder, who sought to replace California Gov.

Maine passed a law to try to prevent mass shootings. Some say more is needed after Lewiston killings

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Barely four years before a gunman's deadly rampage in Maine, a state that is staunchly protective of gun rights, the governor signed a law aimed at preventing a mass shooting like the one Wednesday night that claimed at least 18 lives.

Man involved in deadly Malibu crash was being chased: Lawyer

The attorney representing the man charged with murder in the deaths of four Pepperdine University students says his client was being chased by another vehicle.

Around the world

Hundreds attend pro-Palestinian demonstration in Temple Terrace

Two weeks after the deadly Hamas terror attacks followed by Israel’s declaration of war, hundreds of Palestinian supporters gathered Saturday afternoon for a demonstration on Fowler Avenue.

Israeli boy marks 9th birthday as he is held hostage by Hamas

The fourth-grader was nabbed along with his mother and grandparents during a holiday visit to his grandparents' home. His beloved uncle was killed in the attack.

China's top diplomat raises hopes for improving US ties as he starts three-day visit to Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — China's top diplomat said Thursday that dialogue between Beijing and Washington should not only be resumed but deepened, comments that raise hopes the relationship between the world's two largest economies can be steadied in the midst of potentially world-changing conflicts in the

EXPLAINER: What is Gaza's Ministry of Health and how does it calculate the war's death toll?

As the Israel-Hamas war rages, international and local monitoring groups in Gaza have been unable to keep up.

Report: Quran-burning protester is ordered to leave Sweden but deportation on hold for now

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden reportedly withdrew the residence permit of an Iraqi man who staged a series of public desecrations of the Quran this year but put his deportation on hold, saying his life would be in danger if he were returned to Iraq.

Texas House votes to allow local police to arrest migrants

A bill that would allow local police to arrest migrants in Texas passed the state's House of Representatives Thursday. The bill will now head to the state Senate. The bill also would make it a criminal offense for someone who is not a U.S.

IDF claims Hamas has 1 million liters of fuel 'stockpiled'

IDF spokesperson: "They steal fuel, and they stockpile fuel in order to run their war machine against Israel.

Technology

6 generative AI Python projects to run now

Sure, there are LLM-powered websites you can use for chatbots, querying a document, or turning text into SQL. But there's nothing like having access to the underlying code.

This robot can cook a burger in less than 60 seconds

Aniai, a robot startup, is rolling out with a new robot grill that can cook burgers. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how the AI-powered tech works.

Schumer: US has ‘narrowing’ lead over China on AI

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Thursday the U.S. is ahead of China on artificial intelligence (AI), but he warned that the “gap is narrowing” and the U.S. has to keep pushing ahead.

This company envisions a future where humanoid robots are as ubiquitous as smartphones

At first glance, “Digit” might elicit memories of a Star Wars battle droid, with a dexterous and upgraded body type. But existing alongside highly intelligent robots is no longer science fiction.

CEO of a prominent tech conference resigns amid backlash for public statements over Israel-Hamas war

NEW YORK (AP) — Paddy Cosgrave, the chief executive officer of a prominent European tech conference called Web Summit, resigned from his role on Saturday amid backlash for his public statements that suggested Israel was committing war crimes.

Harris will attend an AI summit at a UK estate that was a base for World War II codebreakers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will attend a summit on artificial intelligence in the United Kingdom next week, shortly after President Joe Biden issues a highly anticipated executive order on an emerging technology that has generated excitement and fear.

Malaysia gives nod for Australian miner Lynas to import, process rare earths until March 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's government said Tuesday it will allow Lynas Rare Earth to continue to import and process rare earths until March 2026, after the Australian miner proposed a new technology to extract radioactive elements from the waste it produces.

Sports News

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver DeMarcus Robinson robbed at gunpoint: reports 

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver DeMarcus Robinson was robbed at gunpoint Friday, according to multiple reports. Law enforcement sources told TMZ Sports that officers responded to a call of a robbery outside of a hotel in L.A. just after midnight on Friday.

García was let go by 2 teams, including the Rangers, the team he's led to the World Series

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis García has gone from twice being designated for assignment to becoming a record-setting AL Championship Series MVP who is now in the World Series, all after the slugger defected from Cuba in hopes of playing in the big leagues. “It was a long journey.

Denver Broncos SURVIVE Green Bay's late-game COMEBACK

The Denver Broncos snapped their 10 game losing streak when leading after the first half today after surviving a Green Bay Packers comeback

Jazz drop season opener to Kings, 130-114

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - Harrison Barnes scored 33 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 130-114 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Domantas Sabonis added 22 points and 12 rebounds and De’Aaron Fox chipped in 18 points for the Kings.

Mary Lou Retton is home after stay in ICU, daughter says

Former Olympic gymnast and West Virginia native Mary Lou Retton is "in recovery mode" after a several-week stay in intensive care.

Purdy back in practice, advances to next phase of concussion protocol

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRON) -- San Francisco 49ers Brock Purdy was placed in concussion protocol after the team's 22-17 loss on Monday night against the Vikings.

Bucs' defense strives for continued improvements against Bills

Forcing turnovers has been a bright spot for the Buccaneers, with them now up to 13 takeaways on the season, which is tied for third-most in the NFL.

Politics News

Speaker Johnson raises conservatives' hopes for Biden impeachment

Some of the loudest hard-line voices on impeachment already see the new speaker as their ally on voting to remove the president.

White House says Russia is executing its own soldiers for not following orders

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday said Russia is executing soldiers who have failed to follow orders and threatening entire units with death if they retreat from Ukrainian artillery fire. It's a development that U.S.

Rep. Phillips set to file paperwork for presidential run Friday in New Hampshire

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, a Democrat now in his third term in Congress, has been exploring a primary challenge to President Joe Biden. He faces long odds beating an incumbent for the party nomination.

ACLU sides with Trump, argues Jan. 6 case gag order is unconstitutional

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Wednesday urged the judge overseeing former President Trump’s federal 2020 election criminal case in D.C. to reevaluate her gag order, arguing it is unconstitutionally overly broad and vague.

Biden won't file for New Hampshire Democratic primary

President Biden's name will not be on the Democratic primary ballot in New Hampshire in 2024, both his campaign and state Democratic Party confirmed.

Biden meets with new Speaker Mike Johnson at the White House to discuss aid for Israel and Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden met with new House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries at the White House on Thursday to discuss his request for nearly $106 billion for Israel, Ukraine and other national security needs.

Trump's lawyers file challenges to Washington election subversion case, calling it unconstitutional

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump are raising new challenges to the federal election subversion case against him, telling a judge that the indictment should be dismissed because it violates the former president's free speech rights and represents a vindictive prosecution.