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Hasina wins overwhelming majority in Bangladesh as opposition boycotts election, saying it's unfair

DHAKA (AP) — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won an overwhelming majority in Bangladesh's parliamentary election after a campaign fraught with violence and a boycott from the main opposition party, giving her and her Awami League a fourth consecutive term.

Video: What is that stunning blue glow in the ocean off the California coast?

Southern California’s coastal tour operators are offering an entirely different experience once the sun goes down.

PSA: Walmart is selling Taco Bell ‘cravings kits’ so you can make a Crunchwrap Supreme at home

Taco Bell has partnered with Walmart to exclusively sell Crunchwrap Supreme and Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla meal kits, packed with Taco Bell seasonings and sauces.

How to watch the Golden Globes, including the red carpet and backstage interviews

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Hollywood is ready to party as the Golden Globes return for its annual boozy celebration of film and television's biggest names. Here's what you need to know about the 81st annual Globes, including how to watch, stream and follow along live on Sunday.

Resurrected Golden Globes restart the party with 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' and Swift

The Golden Globes are back from the dead, and ready to party. The long-running award show will again have the champagne flowing Sunday night when the 81st Globes begin at 8 p.m. EST.

Young Palestinian girl killed when Israeli police fire at suspected attackers in West Bank unrest

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police on Sunday opened fire at a pair of suspected attackers who rammed their car into a West Bank checkpoint, fatally shooting a young Palestinian girl in an adjacent vehicle, according to police and medical officials.

Biden campaign responds to report on Obama warnings about Trump

The Biden campaign defended its strategy in response to new reporting on criticism from former President Obama going into the 2024 election.

Around the world

Hamas less willing to negotiate hostage release after killing of top commander in Beirut, Qatar tells families

Hostage negotiations with Hamas have become more difficult after the killing of top Hamas commander Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut last week, Qatar says.

The son of veteran correspondent is the fifth member of his family killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An apparent Israeli airstrike killed two Palestinian journalists in southern Gaza on Sunday, including the son of veteran Al Jazeera correspondent Wael Dahdouh, who lost his wife, two other children and a grandson — and was nearly killed himself — earlier in the war.

Democrats face tough choices in border vs. shutdown scenario

Democrats are in a tough spot, with Republicans working to force a choice between keeping the government open or enacting a draconian border reform package. House Republicans are openly pursuing an "H.R. 2 or bust" funding negotiation strategy that leaves Democrats with few palatable options. H.R.

Olympic host country France sees less New Year's Eve disorder as it celebrates 2024's arrival

France saw fewer of the car burnings that usually blight the arrival of a new year as the Olympic host country celebrated the start of 2024, the interior minister said Monday.

Hezbollah, Israel trade heavy cross-border fire as Blinken seeks to prevent regional escalation

BEIRUT (AP) — Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah traded fire Saturday in one of the heaviest days of cross-border fighting in recent weeks, a day after the militia's leader urged retaliation for the targeted killing, presumably by Israel, of a top Hamas leader in Lebanon’s capital.

Russia registers 2 candidates against Putin in upcoming election

Russian officials have registered two candidates to stand against President Vladimir Putin in the upcoming March 2024 election for the nation's top executive position.

Van Hollen agrees Israel should face 'consequences' over Gaza aid, civilian deaths

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Sunday called for "consequences" on Israel in an effort to reduce civilian deaths and allow greater humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Technology

Treasury: Nearly 9,000 auto dealers have registered for electric vehicle tax credit

More than 1,000 additional auto dealers have registered for the point-of-sale electric vehicle tax credit since it became available Jan. 1, the Treasury Department confirmed Friday morning.

The true meaning of the term ‘Luddite’

The term Luddite emerged in England in the early 1800s. At the time there was a thriving textile industry that depended on manual knitting frames and a skilled workforce to create cloth and garments out of cotton and wool.

Google illegally refused to bargain with YouTube workers union, says federal labor board

After a group of Texas-based contract workers for YouTube Music unanimously voted last April to join the Alphabet Workers Union (AWU), Google refused to bargain over return to office complaints, a move the NLRB deemed illegal.

Three new story arcs of ‘As GSA’s Acquisition World Turns’

ePS- National Diversity Veteran Small Business filed a protest in December after being disqualified from the competition for the next generation Commercial Platforms Initiative program.

IT to thank for most of Radisson Hotel Group’s business initiatives

With stints at Procter & Gamble, HPE and DHL, Jaime González-Peralta landed at Radisson Hotel Group four years ago as CIO for EMEA and then became global CIO in April 2020 — a particularly complex moment due to the paralysis that the pandemic inflicted on the world of travel.

How AI and satellite imagery can make humans’ ocean activity more transparent

Humans are racing to harness the ocean’s vast potential to power global economic growth. Worldwide, ocean-based industries such as fishing, shipping, and energy production generate at least U.S.$1.5 trillion in economic activity each year and support 31 million jobs.

SpaceX in new lawsuit claims NLRB structure violates Constitution

SpaceX sued the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Thursday, claiming the oversight agency’s structure violates the Constitution.

Sports News

#10 Arizona runs away from Utes in second half, 92-73

TUCSON, Ariz. (ABC4 Sports) - The Tucson drought continues for the Runnin' Utes. After playing #10 Arizona close in the first half, Caleb Love got hot at the right time, helping the Wildcats pull away in the second half.

Lawrence stopped short of goal line as Jags eliminated from playoff race in 28-20 loss to Titans

Trevor Lawrence had every chance to play the Jacksonville Jaguars into the playoffs for a second straight year as the AFC South champs.

Worthy to NFL, Norris Jr. to showcase

Tuesday's Central Valley sports news included a Central High alum declaring for the NFL Draft, and an outgoing Fresno State defensive star from Sanger getting an opportunity to impress scouts at a college all-star showcase.

NFL fines Panthers owner David Tepper $300,000 for tossing drink at Jaguars fans

The NFL has fined Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper $300,000 for tossing a drink at fans in Jacksonville toward the end of a game on Sunday. The league called Tepper's conduct “unacceptable” in a statement released Tuesday.

Giants acquire former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray in trade with Mariners

(KRON) -- The San Francisco Giants have bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring a former Cy Young winner. The Giants acquired pitcher Robbie Ray from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for pitcher Anthony DeSclafani and outfielder Mitch Haniger and cash considerations, the team announced Friday.

Draymond Green inching closer to Warriors return: source

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Since his indefinite suspension last month, Warriors forward Draymond Green is working his way back onto the court. Green should be back with the Warriors for team activities after this weekend, a source told KRON4's Jason Dumas.

Best of 2023 Central Valley Sports

Basketball Edition We focus on basketball in the first segment, which included some incredible individual performances, like Jemarl Baker's ten 3-pointers and career-high 43 points for the Bulldogs last March against Chicago State, which tied a Save Mart Center arena record.

Politics News

Johnson strikes his first bipartisan deal — a $1.7T funding accord

Ahead of a government shutdown cliff on Jan. 19, angst among House Republicans could still derail efforts to avert a funding lapse.

FBI arrests three people linked to Jan. 6 on third anniversary of riot

The FBI in Tampa arrested three people at a ranch for their alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol Riots. The arrests came on the third anniversary of the riots.

Here's why Donald Trump is missing on the Nevada primary ballot

Sample ballots are arriving in the mail for Nevada's presidential preference primary. That's causing confusion among some voters who are wondering why Donald Trump isn't on their sample ballot.

What to know about competing GOP town halls, debate in Iowa

Republican presidential candidates are set to appear in several competing town halls and debates this month, offering some of the final opportunities to boost their campaigns before voting kicks off in the Iowa caucuses. The first set of events will take place Thursday.

Nevada GOP congressional candidate leaves tight US House race to defend her state Assembly seat

The establishment-backed Republican candidate for Nevada's most competitive congressional district is dropping out of the race to defend her current seat in the state Assembly.

Democrats face tough choices in border vs. shutdown scenario

Democrats are in a tough spot, with Republicans working to force a choice between keeping the government open or enacting a draconian border reform package. House Republicans are openly pursuing an "H.R. 2 or bust" funding negotiation strategy that leaves Democrats with few palatable options. H.R.

Judge blocks Trump lawyers from arguing about columnist's rape claim at upcoming defamation trial

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge late Saturday said former President Donald Trump’s lawyers can't present legal arguments to a jury assessing damages at a defamation trial on a jury's conclusion last year that he didn’t rape a columnist in the mid-1990s. U.S. District Judge Lewis A.