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Thieves steal car in Memphis, return it to owner the next day

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) --- Police are on the hunt for two men they say are responsible for stealing a car out of a driveway in Memphis, but it's what happened next that has police and neighbors happily perplexed.

Atlanta to host 2025 MLB All-Star Game after losing 2021 game over objections to voting law

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball will play its 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta, four years after moving the event from Truist Park to Denver’s Coors Field over objections to changes in Georgia’s voting rights laws.

Beware $2,500 offer to release cockroaches in your home: Officials

It's an offer generating a lot of buzz: A pest-control website offering $2,500 to a household willing to have about 100 live cockroaches released in their home.

Demonstrators demanding a cease-fire in Gaza shut down bridges in Boston and San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Demonstrators seeking a cease-fire in Gaza blocked bridges on both sides of the U.S. on Thursday, including a major span into San Francisco during a global trade summit involving President Joe Biden and other world leaders.

Mistrial declared after federal jury deadlocks in trial of ex-officer in deadly Breonna Taylor raid

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict on federal civil rights charges Thursday in the trial of a former Louisville police officer charged in Breonna Taylor’s death, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial.

Mississippi man buried without his family's knowledge had ID in his pocket, attorney says

A Mississippi man who died after being struck by a police SUV was buried in a pauper's cemetery without his family's knowledge – despite having his state identification card in his pocket, civil rights attorney Ben Crump alleged Thursday.

Dog who survived 72 days in mountains after owner's death is regaining weight, back on hiking trails

A faithful dog who survived after spending more than 10 weeks by her owner who died of hypothermia while hiking in the Colorado mountains has regained most of the weight she lost during her ordeal and is back on the trails, the family said Thursday.

Around the world

Vote counting begins in heavily boycotted Madagascar presidential election

Vote counting began Thursday in Madagascar's controversial presidential election, which was boycotted by numerous candidates' supporters following prolonged sociopolitical unrest.

Videos show terrifying moments Bahamas tour boat sinks, as local outlets confirm 1 death

A video shows the terrifying moments a ferry carrying tourists from a cruise heading to Blue Lagoon in the Bahamas sunk earlier this week.

Russian artist who protested Ukraine war gets 7 years in prison in latest crackdown on free speech

A Russian court has convicted an artist and musician for replacing supermarket price tags with antiwar slogans and sentenced her to seven years in prison.

US imposes new sanctions over Russian oil price cap violations, Kremlin influence in the Balkans

The U.S. Treasury has levied a new round of sanctions on firms and ships that used U.S. service providers to carry Russian crude oil in violation of the multinational price cap — and imposed another set of sanctions on a group of Balkan people and firms tied to Kremlin influence in the region.

Mark Swidan's mom pleads for son's release as Biden, Xi meet

"I'm hoping at least Biden raises his name," Katherine Swidan said of the meeting between the two presidents.

Longtime Israeli policy foes are leading US protests against Israel's action in Gaza. Who are they?

As the Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza, there’s a bitter battle for public opinion flaring in the U.S., with angry rallies on many college campuses and disruptive protests at prominent venues in several major cities.

Michigan town 'ready to fight' against Chinese plant: Supervisor

"They just said, 'We’re going to put this plant in, and it doesn’t matter what you do, it’s a great economic boom for the area.

Technology

AI driving more sophisticated scams, tech scholars tell lawmakers 

Tech scholars and scam victims told lawmakers artificial intelligence (AI) is driving more sophisticated scams during a Senate hearing Thursday morning.

YouTube creators will soon have to disclose use of gen AI in videos or risk suspension

YouTube is rolling out new rules for AI content, including a requirement that creators reveal whether they've used generative artificial intelligence to make realistic looking videos.

What’s new and improved in Microsoft’s .NET 8

One of the recurring themes of recent developer platform and tool releases, especially around .NET, is developer productivity. That’s not surprising, considering the current economic climate and its impact on staffing levels. We’ve all been tasked to do more with less. Microsoft and the .

Federal cybersecurity strategy faces a crucial test. Will it pass?

More often than not, legacy contracts and programs with existing providers and solutions are routinely extended. That may save time, but it also prevents the innovation and collaboration needed to address modern threats.

New rideshare company Wridz taking on Uber and Lyft with driver incentives

A new rideshare company guaranteeing more income for drivers is hoping to gain more market share with more stringent security measures, and no surge pricing.

EU Commission to extend use of glyphosate for 10 more years after member countries fail to agree

The European Commission will continue the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the European Union for 10 more years after the 27 member countries again failed to find a common position.

Elon Musk faces scrutiny after calling antisemitic X post the 'absolute truth'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is facing a wave of backlash after engaging with an antisemitic social media post Wednesday, calling it the “absolute truth.

Sports News

Cover 3: Fresno State football presser (11/13/23)

Fresno State head football coach Jeff Tedford, defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle and offensive coordinator Pat McCann met with the media Monday at the program's weekly press conference, two days after the Bulldogs lost 42-18 at San Jose State, and five days before they host New Mexico on Saturday ni

Rafael Nadal will reveal his comeback plans soon after missing nearly all of 2023

Rafael Nadal says he is sure he’ll be returning to competition after missing nearly all of 2023 with a hip injury that required surgery.

MLB cancels 2025 Paris games after failing to find promoter, AP sources say

Major League Baseball has canceled plans to play regular-season games in Paris in 2025 after failing to find a promoter, two people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

Curry injury update: Warriors star to be re-evaluated for knee injury

(KRON) -- Stephen Curry will not play Thursday's home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Golden State Warriors announced on Wednesday. Curry underwent an MRI Tuesday for a right knee injury he suffered Sunday night during a home game against the Timberwolves.

New study shows which days Lakers and Clippers are most likely to win 

Some fans believe their team performs better when playing at home or against certain opponents, but a new study has found that all NBA teams have a “luckiest” day of the week.

Interview with Central Valley Fuego's Adam Smith

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Last week, Central Valley Fuego FC, the Fresno-based professional soccer team which plays in USL League One, the third tier of American professional soccer (behind MLS and USL Championship), announced the hiring of Jermaine Jones as their new head coach.

A’s owner John Fisher speaks: ‘We did everything we could’ to stay in Oakland

Fisher addressed the media on Thursday, shortly after the MLB owners voted to approve the A’s move to Las Vegas.

Politics News

Gov. Kathy Hochul signs 'Clean Slate' law, sealing criminal records of previously convicted New Yorkers

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Clean Slate Act, which will seal the criminal records for millions of formerly incarcerated New Yorkers.

The protests outside DNC headquarters signal the divides in Biden's base over Israel-Hamas war

WASHINGTON (AP) — National Democrats this year have insisted the party is united and ready to rally around President Joe Biden heading into next year's election.

Chula Vista residents call on Councilmember Andrea Cardenas to resign

Chula Vista community members held a press conference outside city hall Tuesday, calling on Councilmember Andrea Cardenas to resign amid fraud allegations.

Biden tells Asia-Pacific leaders US 'not going anywhere' as he looks to build economic ties

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday made America's case to national leaders and CEOs attending the Asia-Pacific summit that the United States is committed to high standards in trade and to partnerships that will benefit economies across the Pacific.

Michigan judge says Trump can stay on primary ballot, rejecting challenge under insurrection clause

DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan judge ruled Tuesday that former President Donald Trump will remain on the state’s primary ballot, dealing a blow to the effort to stop Trump’s candidacy with a Civil War-era Constitutional clause.

Appeals court judge puts Trump’s New York gag order on hold

The gag order was first imposed after Trump disparaged the law clerk of the judge overseeing his civil fraud trial.

Pro-Palestinian student group in Florida sues DeSantis

“Instead of securely advancing its mission to advocate for the rights of Palestinians, UF SJP now finds its very existence in jeopardy,” the group alleges in the lawsuit.