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Man charged in killings of 3 homeless people and a suburban LA resident, prosecutors say

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors charged a man Monday with four counts of murder in the fatal shootings of three homeless men in Los Angeles and a suburban resident last month.

Fossil fuels influence and other takeaways from Monday's climate conference events

The influence of the fossil fuel industry at the United Nations annual climate conference, commonly called COP28, was a focal point on Monday with the president of the talks pushing back against criticism that his role heading a fossil fuel company conflicted with the need to reduce fossil fuel use.

NFL chain crew member dislocates his knee during Lions-Saints game

A member of the chain crew at a game between Detroit and New Orleans was taken to a hospital with a dislocated knee that occurred when Saints running back Alvin Kamara was tackled into him.

UN warns that 2 boats adrift in the Andaman Sea with 400 Rohingya aboard desperately need rescue

BANGKOK (AP) — The U.N. refugee agency on Monday sounded the alarm for about 400 Rohingya Muslims believed to be aboard two boats reported to be out of supplies and adrift in the Andaman Sea.

American tourist killed in shark attack in Bahamas, police say

A female tourist from Boston was killed Monday by a shark while paddleboarding in the Bahamas, police told reporters.

Missouri's Park University announces staff layoffs, program cuts, campus closures

The private Park University in Parkville, Missouri, is laying off faculty, closing campuses and making substantial program cuts as it grapples with a drop in enrollment.

Man who posed as agent and offered gifts to Secret Service sentenced to nearly 3 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man accused of pretending to be a federal agent and offering gifts and free apartments to Secret Service officers has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison. Arian Taherzadeh, 41, was sentenced to 33 months in prison Friday.

Around the world

Bombs are falling on Gaza again. Who are the hostages still remaining in the besieged strip?

JERUSALEM (AP) — A weeklong cease-fire that brought the exchanges of dozens of hostages held by Hamas for scores of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel gave way Friday morning to resumed fighting between Israel and Hamas.

White House says rape as a weapon is ‘reprehensible’ in response to Jayapal CNN exchange

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday said President Biden finds the use of rape as a weapon of war "reprehensible," when she was asked about Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s (D-Wash.) recent comments on rapes being committed by Hamas fighters.

Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts for the second day as 12 climbers remain missing

PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities halted Monday the search for 12 climbers after Mount Marapi volcano erupted again, unleashing a new burst of hot ash as high as 800 meters (2,620 feet) into the air, officials said.

A Nigerian military attack mistakenly bombed a religious gathering and killed civilians

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian military attack that used drones to target rebels instead killed an unspecified number of civilians gathered for a religious celebration, authorities said Monday. The attack was the latest in recent errant bombings of local residents in Nigeria’s troubled regions.

US warship fires in self-defense after ships attacked in Red Sea: officials

Commercial ships came under attack by drones and missiles in the Red Sea and a U.S. warship there opened fire in self-defense as part of an hourslong assault claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said.

US official says Hamas trying to hide treatment of women hostages

A U.S. official on Monday said that Hamas is likely holding back from releasing further civilian women the group kidnapped from Israel to prevent testimony on sexual violence committed against them.

Live updates | Israel’s military calls for more evacuations in southern Gaza as it widens offensive

Israel's military called for more evacuations in southern Gaza as it widened its offensive aimed at eliminating the territory's Hamas rulers.

Technology

5 gift card tricks targeting you this holiday season

Gift cards are popular for the holidays, but use caution. The Better Business Bureau has seen an increase in reported gift card fraud this year.

Spotify to cut 17 percent of staff

Spotify plans to cut about 17 percent of its workforce in the company’s third round of layoffs this year, CEO Daniel Ek announced on Monday. About 1,500 employees will be impacted, based on Spotify’s numbers in its third quarter earnings report.

Minnesota, Wisconsin wildlife officials capture 100s of invasive carp in Mississippi River

Wildlife officials have captured hundreds of invasive carp from the Mississippi River near Trempealeau, Wisconsin.

Schools crack down on cellphones, sparking debate on safety and tech use

Schools are finding creative ways to stop students from using their cellphones during the day, fueling debates about the effectiveness and wisdom of such bans.

The arrival of genAI could cover critical skills gaps, reshape IT job market

Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is likely to play a critical role in addressing skills shortages in today’s marketplace, according to a new study by London-based Kaspersky Research.

Europe's world-leading artificial intelligence rules are facing a do-or-die moment

LONDON (AP) — Hailed as a world first, European Union artificial intelligence rules are facing a make-or-break moment as negotiators try to hammer out the final details this week — talks complicated by the sudden rise of generative AI that produces human-like work.

IBM unveils Heron quantum processor and new modular quantum computer

IBM continues to add to the quantum computing technology needed to make the revolutionary systems faster and more useful for innovative applications. At the IBM Quantum Summit, it unveiled a modular quantum system called IBM Quantum System Two.

Sports News

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a high right ankle sprain

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to try and move on after a nightmarish loss to Arizona without quarterback Kenny Pickett. Pickett is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair a high right ankle sprain on Monday.

CVC, Mission Oak and Strathmore win regional bowl games

(KSEE/KGPE) - On Friday, Clovis North (Division 1-AA) and Torres (Division 4-AA) failed to win their state regional bowl games. On Saturday, Central Valley Christian (Division 2-A), Mission Oak (Division 4-A) and Strathmore (Division 7-A) all won their games.

49ers’ Shanahan: No hard feelings against Eagles’ security director; NFL investigating Greenlaw incident

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has "no hard feelings" toward Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro after sideline scuffle with Dre Greenlaw.

Inman: Purdy lifts 49ers’ starry offense to new heights in Philly return

Purdy and the 49ers returned to the scene of his elbow injury and their NFC Championship Game disappointment, and blasted the Eagles on their own field.

Aaron Rodgers returns to Jets practice nearly 3 months after Achilles tear

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Just 79 days after tearing his Achilles tendon in week 1, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is back on the practice field.

Mikey Williams pleads guilty to single count of making criminal threats

San Ysidro High School basketball star Mikey Williams, who was recruited by the University of Memphis, made a plea Thursday in connection to a shooting outside his Jamul home.

This Day in Bulldog History: December 3rd

BOISE, Idaho (KSEE) - On December 3rd, 2022, Boise State hosted Fresno State in the annual Mountain West championship game. After starting the year with a record of 1-4, Fresno State was on a seven-game winning streak which earned the Bulldogs a spot in the conference championship game.

Politics News

Judge drops felony charges against Virginia elections official accused of 2020 misconduct

A Virginia judge has dismissed felony charges against former Registrar Michele White of Prince William County, Virginia, who stands accused of misconduct in the 2020 election.

Trump’s VP: Ranking the candidates from most likely to least

Trump is leading his primary rivals by an average of 60 percent at the national level and more than 20 percent in state surveys, creating a sense that the nomination is his to lose.

Nevada Sen. Rosen, Democrats push for investigation into Big Oil mergers, high gas prices

Nevada Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen is pushing for the federal government to investigate how big oil companies are merging and reducing competition.

White House Christmas tree shines bright at lighting ceremony

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden kicked off the unofficial start of the holiday season at the lighting ceremony for the White House Christmas tree Thursday.

In GOP's proposed Georgia congressional map, a key question is which voters are legally protected

ATLANTA (AP) — A push by Georgia Republicans to maintain their congressional majority is likely to come down to a decades-old legal question that has never been settled by the U.S.

DA drops most charges against Austin police officers accused of excessive force in 2020 protests

The Travis County district attorney still plans to pursue criminal charges in four cases. The officers whose cases are being dismissed will be allowed to return to duty.

'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.