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New Orleans thief steals 7 king cakes from bakery in a very Mardi Gras way

With their purple, gold and green colors and toy babies hidden inside, king cakes are staples of Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.

Three US service members killed in drone strike in Jordan

Three U.S. service members were killed and at least two dozen were injured Saturday night in a drone strike in Jordan, near the Syria border where they were stationed, the Pentagon and President Biden confirmed Sunday.

Touchdown: Taylor Swift lands in Baltimore ahead of AFC Championship, jet belches tons of C02 emissions

Taylor Swift uphold her reputation as the world’s "most carbon polluting celebrity" flying her private jet from New Jersey to Baltimore to support her boyfriend in the AFC Championship game.

Republicans see an opportunity with Black voters, prompting mobilization in Biden campaign

Black voters support the reelection of President Joe Biden at a surprisingly low level, according to recent AP polling.

IRS to roll out free tax filing program in 12 states: How it works

The Internal Revenue Service is launching its new free tax filing system in 2024, and the pilot program will be available to taxpayers in multiple states for the start of tax season, Jan. 29.

Oklahoma trooper violently thrown to the ground as vehicle on interstate hits one he'd pulled over

YUKON, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma trooper who was violently thrown to the ground when a vehicle he'd pulled over for a traffic stop on an interstate highway was struck by another vehicle says he feels lucky that he was able to walk away.

Michigan case offers an example of how public trust suffers when police officers lie

DETROIT (AP) — A Black man who was detained by police during an early morning walk in a quiet community northwest of Detroit says the white officer who threw him against a squad car, cuffed him and accused him of planning to break into a car also told a significant lie.

Around the world

A British painting stolen by mobsters is returned to the owner's son — 54 years later

An 18th century British painting stolen by mobsters in 1969 has been returned more than a half-century later to the family that bought the painting for $7,500 during the Great Depression, the FBI’s Salt Lake City field office announced Friday.

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa regional bloc ECOWAS as tensions deepen

Three West African nations of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have quit the regional economic bloc known as ECOWAS.

NATO chief urges US lawmakers to continue supporting Ukraine, warns Beijing is watching

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will meet with top U.S. defense officials and lawmakers this week to discuss the continued aid to Ukraine.

Former NATO head: Russia, Ukraine will have 'moment for potential negotiation' after 2024 election

Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis said Russia and Ukraine are both exhausted by the ongoing war, which could create a potential window for negotiations at the end of this year, during a Sunday interview. “I think toward the end of this year, probably after the U.S.

Bullfighting set to return to Mexico City amid legal battle between fans and animal rights defenders

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Bullfights were set to return to Mexico City on Sunday after the country’s highest court temporarily revoked a local ruling that sided with human rights defenders and suspended the events for more than a year and a half.

Biden administration looking to slow weapon sales to Israel in effort to scale back military assault: Report

The Biden administration is looking into slowing down weapons sales to Israel in an effort to scale back its military operations in Gaza, according to a report by NBC News.

Former CIA director: Drone attack in Jordan is a 'dangerous escalation'

Former CIA Director John Brennan described the deadly drone attack in Jordan as a “dangerous escalation” in the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Technology

Appeals court reverses judge's ruling, orders appointment of independent examiner in FTX bankruptcy

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ordered the appointment of an independent examiner in the bankruptcy case of FTX amid concerns about widespread fraud preceding the collapse of the multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency exchange.

White House 'alarmed' by circulation of fake AI-generated Taylor Swift photos

The White House called the circulation of explicit images generated by artificial intelligence (AI) of pop superstar Taylor Swift "alarming" as critics cite the incident as the latest example of the growing risks of deepfakes.

7 ways to stop paying so much on streaming every dang month

Tech expert Kim Komando shares her tips on using video streaming platforms that will keep you from breaking the bank.

Microsoft CEO: AI needs ‘guardrails’ after fake explicit images of Taylor Swift go viral

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called for more “guardrails” on artificial intelligence (AI) and technology after explicit, AI-generated images of Taylor Swift went viral.

How (and where) to watch Oscar-nominated films online

The winner in the Oscar nominations race Tuesday after a bruising year for the film industry was “Oppenheimer” with 13 nods, followed by the otherworldly “Poor Things” with 11 and the period epic “Killers of the Flower Moon” with 10.

Microsoft and others are making new tools to help small businesses capitalize on A.I.

NEW YORK (AP) — The influx of generative artificial intelligence software is transforming small businesses. Small business owners are using A.I. tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Bard and others to check grammar in emails, punch up marketing copy and research business plans.

Meta to build $800 million, AI-first data center in Indiana

Facebook parent company Meta will build one of its first data centers dedicated to generative AI workloads in Jeffersonville, Indiana, creating roughly 100 operational jobs and about 1,250 in construction work at a cost of $800 million.

Sports News

Nelly Korda rallies to win hometown event for 9th LPGA Tour title, beating Lydia Ko in playoff

BRADENTON, Fla, (AP) — Nelly Korda rallied to win her hometown LPGA Drive On Championship and delay Lydia Ko's LPGA Hall of Fame entry, outlasting the New Zealander on the second hole of a playoff after overcoming a three-stroke deficit with an eagle-birdie finish.

Oui! Matthieu Pavon is the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour since World War II

Matthieu Pavon became the first player to win a PGA Tour event under the French flag since World War II when he made an 8-foot putt on No. 18 at Torrey Pines South on Saturday for a dramatic birdie and a one-shot victory in the Farmers Insurance Open.

Moose on the Loose: Where will Bill Belichick end up?

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Think about this for a second: we might go through the coaching hiring cycle in the NFL and Bill Belichick might not get a job! He's arguably the greatest coach the sport has ever seen and might not get an opportunity to do what he does best next season.

Fresno State men's hoops takes down Air Force

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno State men's basketball team secured its second Mountain West victory of the season. The Bulldogs beat Air Force 84-70. The 'Dogs were guided by Enoch Boakye who tallied 19 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the year.

USA Hockey will mandate neck laceration protection for some players effective Aug. 1

The International Ice Hockey Federation has since mandated neck guards for players at all levels at the tournaments it runs.

Prep roundup: Granada wins rivalry matchup, Sacred Heart Prep comes up clutch, Dougherty Valley stays hot and more

Granada wins crucial EBAL game. Sacred Heart Prep edges out Menlo Atherton. SRV bounces back. Carondelet girls win big.

Doc Rivers was lured back to coaching by the chance to compete for an NBA title with the Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doc Rivers was coaching the first NBA game that Giannis Antetokounmpo remembers seeing on television. “We had this old TV,” Antetokounmpo recalled Saturday night. “I had to hit it on the side.

Politics News

School resource officers top Minnesota lawmakers' education to-do list

Following a historic legislative session that delivered a big boost in funding, Minnesota lawmakers say the coming session will focus on adjustments to legislation on literacy, school meals, civics education and school resource officers. Here’s a guide.

Carroll declares Trump verdict in defamation case a 'great victory'

Columnist E. Jean Carroll hailed a jury's verdict Friday requiring former President Trump to pay her $83.3 million in damages for defamation after he repeatedly denied allegations that he sexually assaulted her at a department store in the 1990s.

Haley blasts RNC for rushing to Trump as nominee, calls on Americans to 'remember what normal felt like'

Nikki Haley ripped the Republican National Committee for siding with former President Donald Trump to be the party's presidential nominee.

Mayor Adams seeks to create 12,000 affordable housing units in NYC in 2024

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Mayor Eric Adams announced a new plan to create more affordable housing in New York City during his State of the City address on Wednesday. Adams is seeking to advance 24 affordable housing projects on city-owned land in 2024 in his "24 in 24" plan.

Race between Suozzi and Pilip for NY-3 heating up

GREAT NECK, N.Y. (PIX11) -- The special election to replace disgraced former Congressman George Santos has heated up in the last two days. On Thursday, there were dueling press conferences between the two candidates talking about the migrant crisis.

House Republicans unveil Mayorkas impeachment articles

The House Homeland Security Committee will vote on the resolution Tuesday — setting up a vote on the House floor as soon as next week.

The world's biggest meat processor — a major polluter — is coming to Wall Street

JBS wants to join the New York Stock Exchange. The move could lead to rapid deforestation, critics say.