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Paramedic gets 5 years in prison for Elijah McClain’s death in rare case against medical responders

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado paramedic was sentenced Friday to five years in prison for the death of Elijah McClain in a rare prosecution of medical responders that has left officials rethinking how they treat people in police custody.

New York man who killed a woman after a wrong turn in his driveway gets 25 years to life

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (AP) — A man who fatally shot a 20-year-old woman after the SUV she was riding in mistakenly drove into his rural driveway in upstate New York was sentenced Friday to more than 25 years to life in prison.

Christian Ziegler transcripts released: 'This is going to be not good'

The Sarasota Police Department released dozens of pages of transcripts pertaining to the investigation into Christian Ziegler.

COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday.

Man stranded on Big Sur cliff for 2 days after harrowing crash

An injured man was stranded for two days alone on a rugged ocean cliffside after he survived a harrowing crash over Highway 1 in Big Sur, investigators said.

The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools and upended child care, the CDC says parents can start treating the virus like other respiratory illnesses. Gone are mandated isolation periods and masking.

Rick Scott 'seriously considering' run for Senate GOP leader

Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) said Friday he is “seriously considering” a run for Senate Republican leader and pledged he would improve communication with rank-and-file Republican senators if elected. “This is a big opportunity,” Scott said in an interview on “The Charlie Kirk Show.

Around the world

US to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza, Biden says

President Biden said Friday that the United States will begin airdrops of humanitarian aid into Gaza amid negotiations for a temporary cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Biden confirmed the planned airdrops during an Oval Office meeting with the prime minister of Italy.

Ex-ambassador to Russia commends Navalny funeral attendants for 'incredible bravery’

Michael McFaul, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia, commended the thousands of people who attended Friday's funeral service for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. “I have a lot of respect for those Muscovites that came out to honor Alexei Navalny," McFaul told MNSBC’s Ana Cabrera.

Far from the border, Mexico’s safest state is moving closer to the US

Mexico's safest state is betting big on nearshoring, hoping to attract foreign investors who are weary of the rising criminality and government corruption in other parts of the country.

Palestinians say Israeli troops fired at people seeking food. Israel says scene was deadly stampede

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops fired on a crowd of Palestinians racing to pull food off an aid convoy in Gaza City on Thursday, witnesses said.

Biden orders US investigation of national security risks posed by Chinese-made 'smart cars'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing potential national security risks, the Biden administration says it will investigate Chinese-made “smart cars” that can gather sensitive information about Americans driving them.

Taliban publicly execute three people in five days as means of intimidation: 'their version of Sharia law'

The executions occurred in stadiums where hundreds to thousands to could watch as families of the victims personally shot and killed the convicted murderers.

Colombia will send deep-water expedition to explore 300-year-old shipwreck thought to hold treasure

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government announced plans Friday for a deep-water expedition to explore the mythical galleon San José, sunk in the 18th century in the country’s northern Caribbean and believed to contain cargo valued at billions of dollars.

Technology

AT&T to Provide $5 Credit to Customers Affected by Cellphone Network Outage

AT&T announces compensation for customers impacted by recent cellphone network outage, offering $5 credit to affected customers within two billing cycles.

The startup CIO’s guide to formalizing IT for liquidity events

Suppose you lead IT at a VC-backed startup. It just crossed $100M in revenue and is approaching a major liquidity event, such as an IPO. It’s exciting stuff.

Texas Restaurants Embracing AI and Technology Innovations

Some restaurants in Texas are exploring digital menus, contactless ordering, and robot servers as part of their technology investments for the year.

Silicon Valley humanoid robot-maker partners with OpenAI and gets backing from Jeff Bezos and tech giants

Sunnyvale -based Figure announced the partnership along with $675 million in venture capital funding from a group that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as well as Microsoft, chipmaker Nvidia and the startup-funding divisions of Intel and OpenAI.

Meta to End Facebook News Tab in US and Australia

Facebook and Instagram parent company, Meta, announced plans to shutter the Facebook News tab in the US and Australia by early April.

TV Networks Struggling to Stay Relevant in the Streaming Era

In the world of cable television, there are some networks that have managed to survive despite a lack of compelling content. From beloved characters like Honey Boo Boo and Tony Soprano to iconic duos like Beavis and Butt-Head, these networks are holding on in the age of streaming services.

Equipping BPOs is a heavy lift for enterprise IT and security teams. We need a radical change in approach

Nowadays, most any business function — customer contact centers, data analysis, software development, finance, payroll, and more — can be outsourced. Cost-cutting remains a major driver, but companies also like the potential to build more resilient and agile organizations.

Sports News

Cam Newton apologizes for letting emotions get the best of him at youth football tournament fight

Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton says he’s disappointed in himself for losing control of his emotions over the weekend at a 7-on-7 youth football tournament in Atlanta, resulting in a brief fight involving several men.

ESPN's Dick Vitale's new book chronicles cancer battles, heroes

The man who does it all and is more tireless than a teenager, has written another book, but this one is about battling cancer, not battling on the hardcourt.

Tuesday HS State Playoffs: Highlights/Scores

Boys Basketball (games listed included a team from our viewing area) Division I Northern Regional (# indicates seeding) (1st Round) #1 Clovis West 79#16 Dublin 57 Division II Northern Regional(1st Round) #16 Clovis East 78#1 Branham 69 Division III Southern Regional(1st Round) #1 Dinuba 50#16 Price

Boulter, Saville among opening-day winners at Cymbiotika San Diego Open

Katie Boulter of Britain and Daria Saville of Australia scored decisive wins Monday in the rain-interrupted opening round of the Cymbiotika San Diego Open.

The Missouri governor shortens the DWI prison sentence of former Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Friday shortened the prison sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid for a drunken driving crash that seriously injured a 5-year-old girl.

Moose on the Loose: Yankees should get Blake Snell

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Actions speak louder than words, does it not? As Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner has said that he hasn't stopped looking for the Yankees to improve, there is a move out there that would significantly improve this Yankees team.

Lone Peak 3-peats as 6A state champions

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - It's the year of repeat champions in girls high school basketball. After Bountiful repeated as 5A state champs, Lone Peak cruised past top-seeded Copper Hills to win the 6A title, 65-47 for the Knights' third straight state championship.

Politics News

Biden, Trump both head to southern border

Both President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump are taking trips down to the border Thursday.

Elise Stefanik eyes crackdown on colleges' federal dollars amid campus antisemitism probe

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is eyeing legislative routes to crack down on instances of antisemitism on college campuses, she told Fox News Digital after a roundtable with Jewish students.

Gov. Newsom stops in San Diego, urges support for Prop 1

Gov. Gavin Newsom made a stop at a local union hall to whip up support for Prop 1 – which is his plan to borrow $6.4 billion for mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities.

Nevada's Cortez Masto, Rosen urge Biden to prioritize border, fentanyl

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Democratic Nevada Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are urging President Joe Biden to prioritize border security, specifically the flow of fentanyl, in his administration’s next budget.

First lady Jill Biden to visit Las Vegas on Saturday

First lady Jill Biden is scheduled to appear in Las Vegas on Saturday at a campaign event in an effort to mobilize women for this year's election.

Nikki Haley raises $12 million in February as she marches toward Super Tuesday

In a conversation with a few reporters Friday, Haley highlighted her background in accounting, saying, “The accountant in me stretches and stretches and stretches those dollars.

Biden 'continues to be fit for duty,' his doctor says, after president undergoes annual physical

President Joe Biden “continues to be fit for duty,” his doctor wrote Wednesday after conducting an annual physical that is being closely watched as the 81-year-old seeks reelection in November.