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Court orders Texas to move floating buoy barrier that drew backlash from Mexico

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Texas must move a floating barrier on the Rio Grande that drew backlash from Mexico, a federal appeals court ruled Friday, dealing a blow to one of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's aggressive measures aimed at stopping migrants from entering the U.S. illegally.

Should the school year be extended to make up for learning loss?

"It's important to point out that it's not that students forgot knowledge that they had gained, it's that they didn't do the learning that they normally would have been doing.

Teen's family sues American Airlines over alleged hidden bathroom camera

The family of a teen girl who has accused an American Airlines flight attendant of hiding a camera in a bathroom stall to record her has formally filed a lawsuit.

Defense head calls out those who advocate isolationism and 'an American retreat from responsibility'

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday denounced those who advocate “an American retreat from responsibility” and said sustained U.S. leadership is needed to help keep the world as safe, free and prosperous as possible.

Authorities apprehend suspect in homeless murders; suspect linked to other homicide

(KTLA) -- A man has been arrested in connection with the murders of three homeless men, and authorities believe he is also linked to another homicide in San Dimas.

Suspect in custody in murders of 3 homeless men; linked to other homicide

A man has been arrested in connection with the murders of three homeless men, and authorities believe he is also linked to another homicide.

Breaches by Iran-affiliated hackers spanned multiple U.S. states, federal agencies say

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A small western Pennsylvania water authority was just one of multiple organizations breached in the United States by Iran-affiliated hackers who targeted a specific industrial control device because it is Israeli-made, U.S. and Israeli authorities say.

Around the world

Palestinian prisoners start to be released, Israeli hostages return to Israel, military says

Israel began releasing 39 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday following Hamas' release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners in the second round of swaps under a cease-fire deal, the Israeli military said, after the militant group initially delayed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had

Chinese health officials call out western media's lack of 'common sense' on country's respiratory illness rise

Chinese health experts are seeking to reassure the public on the spike in respiratory illnesses and are blaming western media outlets for misinformation.

Police arrest person of interest in Paris attack that left tourist dead: officials

France's Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said a suspect in an attack targeted passers-by around the Quai de Grenelle, close to the Eiffel Tower, killing one and injuring another.

Susan Sarandon says she regrets 'diminishing' history of antisemitism at protest

Actress Susan Sarandon apologized Friday for comments she made “diminishing” the history of antisemitism at a recent pro-Palestinian rally.

Netanyahu pulls negotiators from Qatar claiming talks hit 'dead end'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pulled his country’s negotiators from Qatar, calling off hostage negotiation talks saying they had reached an “impasse” with Hamas.

In Mexico, a Japanese traditional dancer shows how body movement speaks beyond culture and religion

Unlike the fast-moving interpreters of samba, salsa and other Latin American dancing styles, Japanese traditional dancers move slowly, performing just a few moves that their bodies keep fully controlled.

Biden’s 2024 rivals launch attacks over Israel-Hamas hostage talks  

President Biden’s role in high-stakes talks between Israel and Hamas is drawing attacks from his 2024 presidential challengers, pulling the fraught issue of hostage negotiations into America’s presidential race.

Technology

Cisco CCNA and AWS cloud networking rank among highest paying IT certifications

Cloud expertise continues to be in high demand and attract the highest compensation. Networking and security credentials are also financially fruitful, according to Skillsoft’s ranking of the 20 top-paying IT certifications going into 2024.

Commerce is in better shape to understand cost, benefits of moving to the cloud

Andre Mendes, the Commerce Department’s chief information officer, said through the use of Technology Business Management framework, the agency has well over 90% of their IT costs categorized properly and in the right towers, which is a huge change.

New technology installed beneath Detroit street can charge electric vehicles as they drive

DETROIT (AP) — Crews have installed what's billed as the nation's first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles beneath a street just west of downtown Detroit.

Website spoofing: risks, threats, and mitigation strategies for CIOs

In our rapidly advancing digital era, where our lives seamlessly merge with the vast online realm, the trust we place on websites to safeguard our sensitive data and personal information becomes increasingly critical with every click.

Russia puts the spokesman for Facebook owner Meta on a wanted list

Russia has added the spokesman of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to a wanted list, according to an online database maintained by the country’s interior ministry.

Apple secures WebKit as global ransomware attacks surge

If nothing else, Apple’s most recent emergency security update should be considered proof of an increasingly tense security environment.

Tesla: UAW seeks to unionize car maker, battle expected with CEO Elon Musk

Many regulatory and legal actions over Tesla workers' treatment have arisen in recent years, and media reports have alleged dangerous working conditions.

Sports News

Georgia Congressman trolls Deadspin with photoshopped facepaint ahead of SEC title game

Georgia Congressman Mike Collins took a shot at Deadspin, who accused a nine-year-old boy of racism against Native Americans, with faux facepaint on social media.

The PV Cowboys look like a force

Every key player from last year's 5th-place team is returning this season. And they appear to have all of the ingredients for a championship contender.

Buie stars as Northwestern tops Edey and No. 1 Purdue for 2nd straight season

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Boo Buie just kept going as Northwestern battled No. 1 Purdue deep into Friday night. He made big play after big play throughout a tight second half and overtime. At the very end of another tiring duel with Zach Edey, the fifth-year guard was the last man standing — again.

De La Salle shuts out Clovis North in state playoff game

CONCORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - The Clovis North High School football team won a league title and a section title, but the Broncos will not be winning a state title in 2023. On Friday, in the Division 1-AA north state regional bowl game, the Broncos lost at De La Salle, 41-0.

Hinsdale high school basketball player reinstated after lawsuit claimed he was 'unfairly cut'

HINSDALE, Ill. -- Hinsdale South's basketball team has been getting a lot of attention in the community for what's happened off the court in recent weeks. Specifically, surrounding one particulate player.

Scottie Scheffler builds a 3-shot lead in the Bahamas. Tiger Woods is happy with his recovery

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler made two eagles on Saturday in his round of 7-under 65 that gave the No. 1 player in the world another chance to win the Hero World Challenge. Tiger Woods will be around at the end, but only to hand out the trophy.

Bucs running back designs cleats to support girl suffering from genetic disease

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers participated in "Cause for Cleats" where player designs their cleats supporting a cause of their choice.

Politics News

DeSantis: Newsom's father-in-law told me he moved to Florida from California

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) took a personal shot at California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), saying the Democrat's father-in-law told him he moved to Florida from California because of high taxes and the cost of living.

Lawsuits against Trump over Jan. 6 riot can move forward, appeals court rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawsuits against Donald Trump over the U.S. Capitol riot can move forward, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday, rejecting the former president's bid to dismiss the cases accusing him of inciting the violent mob on Jan. 6, 2021. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.

'We still need to do the business of the city': Chula Vista mayor reacts to council holdup

Embattled city councilmember Andrea Cardenas has missed the last two city council meetings and now, city leaders are calling for her to step down.

George Santos expelled from Congress

The freshman New York Republican is facing nearly two dozen federal charges related to financial misdeeds, many of which have been corroborated in a report compiled by House lawmakers.

Swing-state Muslim leaders launch campaign to ‘abandon’ Biden in 2024

The bubbling anger among Arab and Muslim Americans over the president’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict could threaten his chances of reelection.

Haley celebrates momentum as GOP rivals ramp up attacks: 'These guys know we're surging'

Amid a rise in polling, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said her challengers in the race are losing and they know that her campaign is "surging.

House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It's just the sixth expulsion in the chamber's history

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a blistering ethics report on his conduct heightened lawmakers' concerns about the scandal-plagued freshman.