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

BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado paramedic was sentenced Friday to five years in prison in a rare prosecution of medical responders following the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man whose name became part of the rallying cries for social justice that swept the U.S. in 2020.

US says Israel has agreed to the framework for a Gaza cease-fire. Hamas must now decide

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal, and it is now up to Hamas to agree to it, a senior U.S. administration official said Saturday, a day before talks to reach an agreement were to resume in Egypt.

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

The winner in the Oscar race this year is “Oppenheimer” with 13 nominations, followed by the otherworldly “Poor Things” with 11 and the period epic “Killers of the Flower Moon” with 10.

WATCH: Loose horses run through Ohio traffic

It was quite a sight Saturday for motorists driving eastbound on I-90 along the Shoreway just before the East 55th exit as loose horses ran against traffic westbound.

PHOTOS: Texas wildfire grows to one of largest in state history

Residents in several counties in Texas' panhandle were issued evacuation orders as multiple wildfires burned and spread in the area.

Firefighters face difficult weather conditions as they battle the largest wildfire in Texas history

STINNETT, Texas (AP) — Firefighters battling the largest wildfire in Texas history face increasingly difficult weather conditions on Saturday.

49ers promote Sorensen to DC and hire Staley as an assistant, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers have promoted assistant Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator and hired former Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley for a role on the team's staff, a person familiar with the hirings told The Associated Press.

Around the world

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.

Navalny's mother brings flowers to his grave a day after thousands attended his funeral in Moscow

Lyudmila Navalnaya and Alla Abrosimova, the mother and mother-in-law of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, were among mourners who brought flowers to his grave in Moscow on Saturday, a day after thousands turned his funeral into one of the largest recent displays of dissent.

Last surviving member of the first team to conquer Mount Everest says it is crowded and dirty now

The only surviving member of the mountaineering expedition that first conquered Mount Everest says the world’s highest peak is too crowded and too dirty and the mountain is a god that needs to be respected.

Climate change causes faster jet streams, flights

Over the past few years, there have been a few different instances of jets reaching or exceeding record speeds.

Putin foe Alexei Navalny is buried in Moscow as thousands attend under a heavy police presence

Under a heavy police presence, thousands of people bade farewell Friday to opposition leader Alexei Navalny at his funeral in Moscow after his still-unexplained death two weeks ago in an Arctic penal colony.

Boyfriend of LA woman in Russia describes prison conditions

Karelina wrote to her boyfriend of six months, saying she has to go to sleep with the lights on and that there isn't any hot water.

Meloni's shift from anti-globalist to pro-Europe, Biden buddy infuriates base: 'Will not vote for her anymore'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has taken more strongly pro-European stances and has openly followed President Biden's lead on issues such as the Gaza conflict.

Technology

Russian disinformation is about immigration. The real aim is to undercut Ukraine aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Vladimir Putin, victory in Ukraine may run through Texas' Rio Grande Valley. In recent weeks, Russian state media and online accounts tied to the Kremlin have spread and amplified misleading and incendiary content about U.S. immigration and border security.

3 Key Data Security Practices for Driving AI Innovation

With AI hype and adoption on the rise, a recent S&P report revealed that nearly 70% of respondents have at least one AI project in production, emphasizing the importance of implementing data security disciplines.

Fox News AI Newsletter: Company Surveillance of Employees

Get the latest updates on AI technology and discover the current and future challenges and opportunities it brings.

Elon Musk files lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for betraying mission to benefit humanity

Elon Musk is taking legal action against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that the organization has strayed from its original goal of benefiting humanity and is now focused on profit-driven motives.

They are TV's ghosts — networks that somehow survive with little reason to watch them anymore

NEW YORK (AP) — The list of memorable characters and personalities who entered popular culture through cable television is long: Honey Boo Boo. Tony Soprano. Lizzie McGuire. Don Draper. Jon Stewart. Beavis and Butt-Head. Chip and Joanna Gaines. SpongeBob SquarePants. Pick your own favorites.

Math Professor Advocates for Tetris as a Learning Tool for Students and Friends

Tetris, the iconic video game known for its bright colors and easy-to-learn rules, has remained popular for over 40 years. Many people, including myself, have been playing Tetris for decades as it continues to evolve on various platforms such as game systems, phones, and tablets.

How to balance work, life and continuing education

Have you ever felt like there aren’t enough hours in the day to balance career, family, and personal growth? I’m a father of three, a dedicated husband, a full-time employee, and a business owner.

Sports News

Grauer targets National Championship: Independent Encinitas school finds success in archery program

Archery is a sport that has been around for over 72,000 years, and one that requires a lot of patience and precision.

F1 champion Max Verstappen wins season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix amid Red Bull turmoil

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — The ongoing drama around Red Bull had no effect on its three-time reigning world champion as Max Verstappen routed the field by 22 seconds in the season-opening Formula 1 race on Saturday.

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is dealing with some right knee irritation

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. has some irritation around the meniscus in his surgically repaired right knee. The reigning NL MVP had an MRI on Friday. He will be evaluated on Monday by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who repaired the outfielder's torn right ACL in July 2021.

Fruita aims to prove Western Slope Basketball belongs

Fruita is headed to the Denver Coliseum for the Great 8 and they want to prove that Western Slope basketball belongs.

Alaska's Iditarod dogs get neon visibility harnesses after 5 were fatally hit while training

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Iditarod, the annual sled dog race celebrating Alaska's official state sport, got underway Saturday with a new focus on safety after five dogs died and eight were injured in collisions with snowmobiles while training on shared, multi-use trails.

No. 25 USF looks to keep program-record winning streak alive at UNC Charlotte

USF has just three games remaining in the regular season before the American Athletic Conference tournament begins.

Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run homer in first exhibition game with Los Angeles Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani needed just three exhibition at-bats to show what a $700 million man can do for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Politics News

St. Paul City Council remains unaligned on declaring resolution for a cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

Council Member Nelsie Yang said she plans to introduce a resolution at next week’s meeting. The council isn’t aligned on the matter, and it’s facing increasing pressure to debate it publicly.

Alabama House passes protections for IVF providers

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday giving in vitro fertilization (IVF) service providers civil and criminal immunity from prosecution or legal action related to the "goods and services" they provide, just weeks after the state's Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos can be

Politics Friday: Minnesota’s major political party chairs on presidential primaries and the 2024 election season

MPR News host Brian Bakst talks with Republican Party Chair David Hann and DFL Chair Ken Martin about this year’s election. The party chairs will break down this week’s precinct caucuses and highlight next week’s Super Tuesday presidential primary.

City Council considers change to real estate broker fee laws

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A bill being considered by City Council would update the rules for real estate broker fees, requiring payment from the party who hires the broker. Supporters said existing laws unfairly require tenants to cover broker fees, even when they haven't hired them.

Trump's controversial remarks raise questions about Black voter push

President Trump's controversial remarks that Black voters will back him because of his legal woes are raising new questions about whether the GOP's likely standard-bearer will help or hurt his party with the demographic.

Panera Bread exempt from following California's new minimum wage law due to relationship with Newsom: reports

Panera Bread is exempt from following one of California’s newest laws, according to multiple reports. The new law will raise fast-food workers' minimum wage to $20 per hour and will take effect beginning April 1.

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.