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Federal judge denies cattle industry’s request to temporarily halt wolf reintroduction in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — A federal judge has allowed the reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado to move forward in the coming days by denying a request Friday from the state’s cattle industry for a temporary delay in the predators’ release.

Mayim Bialik out as 'Jeopardy!' host

Mayim Bialik has announced that she is no longer the host of Jeopardy! after being declared one of two permanent hosts more than a year ago.

How young is too young? DA seeks to charge 13-year-old as adult for murder in Las Vegas student beating

As the Clark County District Attorney endeavors to charge four young teenagers for murder in District Court as adults for the severe beating of a Rancho High School student, the prosecution of the youngest defendant – a 13-year-old – raises questions about how young is too young.

Quaker Oats recalls granola products due to salmonella risk

Quaker Oats company on Friday announced a recall of some granola bars and cereals due to a possible salmonella contamination.

Florida man pours eye drops on nephew's sandwich to make him 'puke his brains out,' police say

A Pinellas Park man was accused of putting eye drops in his nephew's sandwich in an attempt to make him sick.

Christmas Scrooge: Man steals nutcrackers from North Carolina home

“At first I was assuming it was going to be teenagers or something being silly and pulling a prank,” said homeowner Cassie Albergotti.

Teenager Alex Batty returns to Britain after being missing for 6 years and then turning up in France

LONDON (AP) — British teenager Alex Batty flew back to the U.K. on Saturday, six years after he left home on what was meant to be a two-week family vacation in Spain. Batty never returned from that holiday to his grandmother and guardian in Oldham, near Manchester.

Around the world

Prince Harry wins $178K in phone hacking lawsuit

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry won his phone hacking lawsuit Friday against the publisher of the Daily Mirror and was awarded over 140,000 pounds (a little more than $178,000) in the first of his several lawsuits against British tabloids to go to trial.

Illegal vapes from China flood US e-cigarette market

A federal operation intercepted millions of illegal vaping devices after years of trying to wrangle the illicit market.

Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visit as Ukraine funding stalls in Congress

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy kicked off a quick visit to Washington on Monday, warning in a speech at a defense university that Russia may be fighting in Ukraine but its “real target is freedom” in America and around the world.

Putin says Russia is in dialogue with the US on exchanging jailed Americans Gershkovich and Whelan

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday Moscow is in dialogue with with the United States on the issue of bringing home jailed Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich and the Kremlin hopes to “find a solution,” even though “it's not easy.

Israeli military says hostages mistakenly killed were holding white flag: Reports

The three Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by the Israeli military were shirtless and holding a white flag when they were shot, a military official said Saturday, according to multiple media reports.

Kremlin foe Navalny was moved from a prison east of Moscow, his allies say, but new site is unclear

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Allies of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny said his lawyer was told in court on Friday that he had been moved from the penal colony east of Moscow where he has been serving time but was not told where he was taken.

Declared missing as a child, British teenager lives off-grid for 6 years, then pops up in France

LE PECQ, France (AP) — The vehicle's headlights silhouetted the exhausted teenager walking alone in the rain in deepest rural France, with a skateboard tucked under his arm. “I said to myself, ‘That’s strange.

Technology

Companies using 'bossware' to track attendance: Data

“Bossware” is a sneaky type of surveillance technology that allows employers to keep tabs on workers.

A seeing AI app now on Android is a game changer for the visually impaired

Artificial intelligence is helping to enhance vision. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explores the value of a seeing AI app for the visually impaired.

Google workers, others hold ‘die-in’ over Project Nimbus contract with Israel

Asked about the Israeli government's statement that its military would help lead project, Google did not immediately respond.

OMB tells agencies to target the use of special salary rate

Multiple sources tell Federal News Network the Office of Management and Budget told agencies to target specific job classifications like cyber or data scientists or certain grade levels for increased salaries.

Andreessen Horowitz will pay politicians to deregulate AI and crypto

Prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)’s co-founder, Ben Horowitz, has announced that the company would start lobbying in the US to ensure that the growth of new technologies, including AI and crypto, is not obstructed by regulations and policies.

San Jose office building lands fast-expanding fintech as first tenant

Acrisure, a fast-expanding financial technology and insurance company, has leased 29,000 square feet in One Santana West.

Pew survey: YouTube tops teens' social-media diet, with roughly a sixth using it almost constantly

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Teen usage of social media hasn’t dropped much, despite rising concerns about its effects on the mental health of adolescents, a survey from the Pew Research Institute found.

Sports News

Bay FC roster breakdown: Where things stand after NWSL expansion draft

GM Lucy Rushton said she expects to start utilizing free agency and international signings to build the rest of the roster.

Ken MacKenzie, only pitcher with winning record on 1962 Mets, dies at 89

NEW YORK (AP) — Ken MacKenzie, a left-handed reliever who was the only pitcher with a winning record on the expansion 1962 New York Mets, died Thursday. He was 89. MacKenzie died at his home in Guilford, Connecticut, Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said.

Browns star Myles Garrett fined $25,000 by NFL for criticizing officials after game, AP source says

A person familiar with the penalty tells The Associated Press that Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was fined $25,000 by the NFL for “public criticism of officiating” after he made pointed remarks following last week’s game against Jacksonville.

New Mexico Bowl: Keene bringing energy

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KGPE) - The Fresno State football team is matched up against a ten-win team on Saturday in the New Mexico Bowl: New Mexico State. The Aggies (10-4) have won eight of their last nine games, and they reached double digits in wins this season for the first time since 1960.

Buster Posey suggests SF 'crime' and 'drugs' may have been factors in Ohtani going to LA

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Buster Posey suggested this week that San Francisco's issues with drugs and crime may have been a factor in why the San Francisco Giants' pursuit of Shohei Ohtani failed.

Kreis returns to the team that 'is in his heart'

SANDY, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - Jason Kreis, the man who scored the first goal in Real Salt Lake history back in 2005, and the man who led the team to its only MLS Cup title in 2009, is thrilled to be back with the club.

Moose on the Loose: Blueshirts breaking out

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- I know it is early, but as the Rangers get set to entertain the Anaheim Ducks at the Garden Friday night, the blueshirts are one of the best teams in the NHL.  They are the team this season that they were supposed to be a year ago.

Politics News

Arizona's governor is sending the state's National Guard to the border to help with a migrant influx

Arizona’s governor has ordered the state’s National Guard to send troops to the border with Mexico to help federal officials manage an influx of migrants.

With Iowa's caucuses a month away, Trump urges voters to hand him not just a victory, but a blowout

CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Donald Trump was uncharacteristically serious when he implored an audience in eastern Iowa to carry him to a blowout in next month's Republican caucuses.

Minnesota counties stand to lose millions after ruling

In Minnesota, tax-forfeited properties generate millions of dollars that local governments use to run their operations, according to an analysis of public records by MPR News, APM Reports and the APM Research Lab.

Congress remains stalled on funding for Ukraine, Israel, border

Some progressive Democrats fear the White House is giving up too much in border negotiations for Ukraine aid.

Senators cite progress — but no imminent deal — in border security talks

The principal negotiators met for around two hours with Homeland Security Chief Mayorkas on Saturday morning.

Republicans select candidate for special election to replace George Santos

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Republicans have picked a county lawmaker who once served in the Israeli military as their candidate in a special election to replace ousted New York congressman George Santos, party officials said Thursday.

Trump confronts ‘scheduling nightmare’ as court cases collide with campaign

The former president is frontloading his schedule in anticipation that legal proceedings may disrupt the campaign.