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BBB warns 18-24 age group of new employment scams

A new report published by the Better Business Bureau indicates that people ages 18-24 reported losing more money to fraud than older age groups.

Will the US get giant pandas back?

The National Zoo’s three giant pandas departed Washington, D.C. on Wednesday morning, marking the beginning of their trip back to China and an end, at least for now, to 50 years of “panda diplomacy” with Beijing.

'Greed and corruption': Federal jury convicts veteran DEA agents in bribery conspiracy

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal jury convicted two longtime U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisors Wednesday of leaking confidential information to defense attorneys as part of a bribery conspiracy that prosecutors say imperiled high-profile cases and the lives of overseas drug informants.

At trial, man accused of assaulting woman at US research station in Antarctica denies hurting her

HONOLULU (AP) — A man accused of assaulting a woman at a U.S. research station in Antarctica testified at his trial Wednesday that he never hurt her during a physical altercation in a dorm lounge last year.

Sheriff's deputies shot in southern NC expected to make full recoveries

Robeson County, North Carolina sheriff's deputies Jonathan Walters and Kaelin Locklear are anticipated to make full recoveries after being shot and wounded by a suspect.

In-N-Out Burger announces plans to expand to New Mexico

In-N-Out Burger is officially coming to New Mexico, the California-based fast-food burger chain announced Tuesday.

After Ohio vote, advocates in a dozen states are trying to put abortion on 2024 ballots

After Ohio voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment protecting the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care, advocates on both sides of the issue are looking at how they can get support on 2024 ballots in at least a dozen states. Since the U.S.

Around the world

Pakistan says nearly 25,000 Afghans waiting for visas to US won't be deported as part of clampdown

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's prime minister on Wednesday sought to reassure thousands of Afghans waiting in Pakistan for resettlement in the United States that they won't be deported as part of his government's widely criticized crackdown on undocumented migrants in the country.

After Biden and Blinken push, Netanyahu says Israel open to 'little pauses' in Gaza, no cease-fire

WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a week of public pressure from the U.S. for “humanitarian pauses” in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday allowed that his government might be open to only “little pauses” in its assault on Hamas.

Israeli forces cut off north Gaza to isolate Hamas as Palestinian deaths surpass 10,000

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with airstrikes Monday, preparing for expected ground battles with Hamas militants in Gaza's largest city and an even bloodier phase of the month-old war.

Fossil fuel interests have large, yet often murky, presence at climate talks, AP analysis finds

The badges said they were there to participate in negotiations to curb climate change. They stated affiliations like the government of Brazil, Indigenous organizations of the Amazon, the Climate Registry.

'Panda Express': Pandas board plane to return to China

The National Zoo's three celebrity giant pandas are heading home a little earlier than expected. Zoo officials told The Associated Press that adult bears Mei Xiang and Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji will be returning to China.

Denmark scores win in legal battle with Islamist fighter who claims he spied on country's behalf

Danish intelligence agencies on Wednesday won a case against a Syrian-born Islamic State fighter who claimed to have spied on Copenhagen's behalf.

Iran-backed Houthis shoot down US MQ-9 Reaper drone off coast of Yemen

Iran-backed Houthis militants shot down a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone conducting surveillance off the coast of Yemen on Wednesday, according to a senior defense official.

Technology

GM recalls nearly 1,000 driverless cars after San Francisco collision

General Motors's autonomous vehicle unit, Cruise, is recalling nearly 1,000 of its driverless cars following a pedestrian crash in San Francisco last month.

Elon Musk launches startup xAI to select users

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) startup xAI launched an AI model on Saturday available to a select group.

School phone ban reduces bullying, boosts engagement

Florida mandated phone rules in public schools, but one district instituted a full-day phone ban, resulting in a reduction in bullying incidents.

Android's hidden clipboard-sharing superpower

Forgive my unabashed nerdery, but for years now, I've had a cross-platform productivity dream. Unlike those under the tightly controlled Apple iSpell, y'see, I don't believe in limiting myself to any one particular platform or type of product. Sure, I use Android around the clock.

China's Xi urges countries unite in tackling AI challenges but makes no mention of internet controls

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that potential risks associated with artificial intelligence are challenges that countries should deal with together, remarks that come against the backdrop of China’s rigid control of free speech on the internet.

Has Apple's iPad lost its 'Post-PC' promise?

For most of the year there has been some expectation Apple would introduce new iPad models along with new Macs in October. This didn’t happen. In fact, the company has not introduced new iPads since last year, when it last updated the iPad and iPad Pro in October 2022.

Quantum capital of the world: Emerging field that could solve 'unsolvable' problems

CHICAGO — Think of a corn maze as a problem. Think of the people in the maze as traditional computers trying to solve the problem. They’re limited to attempting one route at a time.

Sports News

Steelers WR George Pickens says he's frustrated, but Instagram scrub wasn't about football

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens says he needs to not let frustration get the best of him.

Kurtenbach: The 49ers’ big second-half question — where’s the juice?

The 49ers' defense is talented and has analytical Steve Wilks as coordinator. But the most important ingredient -- intensity -- is missing. Here's a wild idea to fix that.

Early signing period fall 2023: Bay Area’s college-bound high school athletes

College recruiting: Numerous Bay Area high school athletes put pen to paper as the early college signing period begins

Moose on the Loose: Mendoza the man for Mets

THE BRONX (PIX11) -- Enough with the idiotic pushback of the Mets hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as their new manager. Why so angry? Because he was a Yankee for the last 15 years? Because he has no Major League Baseball managerial experience? I get it, you are frustrated.

Andrew Luck, Desmond Howard among former players to attend White House event on student-athletes

White House officials Wednesday hosted former college and NFL players for a discussion on the rights of student-athletes amid the ongoing debate over revenue and other benefits for players.

WATCH: Is it a meteor? A UFO? Nope, it is the Navy

San Diegans might have seen some mysterious lights in the sky Sunday night, with some even taking to social media to speculate if it was a UFO or an unusual meteor shower.

Walker Kessler out at least two weeks

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - Utah Jazz starting center Walker Kessler will be out for at least the next two weeks with an elbow injury. Kessler sustained the injury in the Jazz season opener against Sacramento. Kessler suffered a ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain in his left elbow.

Politics News

Youngkin expresses disappointment in legislative wins by Virginia Democrats, pledges bipartisanship

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has expressed disappointment with election results that allowed Democrats to take control of both the Virginia House and Senate, but pledged to work with the party's new legislative majority on bipartisan priorities.

Ramaswamy launches $1M ad buy in early primary states blasting politicians 'leading us into World War III'

Fox News Digital has learned GOP hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is launching a $1 million ad buy in Iowa and New Hampshire targeting politicians he says are "leading us into World War III.

Voters head out to polls for local special elections

Lidiya Harvey brought her young daughter to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters to cast her ballot in person Tuesday along with hundreds of thousands of San Diegans participating in a handful of special elections throughout the county.

Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship as threats toward Jews and Muslims rise

As the Israel-Hamas war has led to increased threats nationwide, a group of governors is calling for increased funding for Jewish and Muslim houses of worship.

Texas’ part-time Legislature has been at it all year. Now they’re heading into a rare fourth special session

A full 30-day session amounts to about $1 million in per diem payments to lawmakers, which are meant to cover their expenses in Austin.

Oklahoma Parole Board will recommend clemency for inmate who insists double homicide was in self-defense

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board will recommend that Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt grant clemency to Phillip Hancock, a death row inmate who insists he killed two men in self-defense.

Exonerated 'Central Park Five' member wins City Council race

MANHATTAN (PIX11) -- Exonerated “Central Park Five” member Yusef Salaam won a seat Tuesday on the New York City Council, marking a stunning reversal of fortune for a political newcomer who was wrongly imprisoned as a teenager in the infamous rape case.