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Mountain lion spotted steps from California resident's front door

The homeowner checked her camera recordings from the previous night and found that the mountain lion had made two separate appearances the night before.

California woman known as the oldest living American dies weeks after turning 116

Edith “Edie” Ceccarelli died on Feb. 22 — 17 days after her 116th birthday, according to Suzanne Picetti-Johnson, who helped organize Ceccarelli’s birthday parade in early February.

Scientists discover new species of fish in Pacific Ocean

Researchers have discovered a new species of tropical fish during an expedition to remote islands off the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Hangovers suddenly worse? Researchers think COVID could be the cause

Can’t handle your booze like you used to? You might have COVID-19 to blame, according to researchers at Stanford University.

Iris Apfel, fashion icon known for her eye-catching style, dies at 102

NEW YORK (AP) — Iris Apfel, a textile expert, interior designer and fashion celebrity known for her eccentric style, has died. She was 102. Her death was confirmed by her commercial agent, Lori Sale, who called Apfel “extraordinary.” No cause of death was given.

Woman pulled from car after driving into swimming pool

A woman was pulled from a slowly sinking car after driving into a covered swimming pool, according to police.

Hundreds of inmates flee after armed gangs storm Haiti's main prison, leaving bodies behind

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Hundreds of inmates fled Haiti's main prison after armed gangs stormed the facility in an overnight explosion of violence that engulfed much of the capital. At least five people were dead Sunday.

Around the world

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.

VP Harris to meet Israeli war cabinet member Monday

Harris and Gantz will also discuss planning for after the war ends to revitalize Gaza under the Palestinian Authority, the White House official said.

After 10 years of trying, a Palestinian woman had twins. An Israeli strike killed them both

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — It took 10 years and three rounds of in vitro fertilization for Rania Abu Anza to become pregnant, and only seconds for her to lose her five-month-old twins, a boy and a girl.

House Intel chair claims CIA director said ‘we’re close’ to reaching cease-fire in Gaza

House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on Sunday claimed he was told by CIA Director William Burns "we're close" to reaching a cease-fire deal in the Israel-Hamas war after weeks of negotiations and mediation with international leaders.

Iran violently clamps down on Christians amid reports of torture, fines and floggings

Amid an increase in the numbers of Iran’s struggling Christians, the Islamic Republic has waged a violent crackdown on Protestants and other Christian, according to a new report.

Chef José Andrés dismisses Gaza airdrop criticism, saying food must be delivered ‘any way we can’

Chef José Andrés is pushing back on criticism surrounding the humanitarian airdrops into Gaza, arguing food must be delivered there in “any way” it can be. Andrés, the founder of World Central Kitchen, responded to a recent statement from Oxfam International stating they do not support U.S.

Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo as Israel puts cease-fire agreement 'on the table'

Israel and Hamas are engaged in last-minute negotiations, with Israel putting forward a plan on Sunday as various delegations meet in Egypt.

Technology

Report: Doorbell cameras on Amazon and other sites have serious security vulnerabilities

A recent investigation by Consumer Reports reveals that certain doorbell cameras sold online, including on Amazon, have significant security flaws that could potentially allow unauthorized access to footage or control of the devices.

Biden issues executive order to safeguard personal data

President Joseph Biden's executive order aims to protect Americans' sensitive personal data from exploitation by countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

Legal Team Seeking $5.6 Billion in Tesla Stock after Musk Pay Package Ruling

Lawyers who won case against Elon Musk's controversial pay package at Tesla are requesting $5.6 billion in company stock as legal fees from the presiding judge.

This new AI tool promises to build your social media clout—by making X and LinkedIn even more spammy

It takes hard work to engage with all the people in your life. Especially now that social media has crammed an unmanageably large number of people into our lives.

Intel Brings Back Altera Name for FPGA Spinoff

Intel has decided to revive the Altera name for its FPGA spinoff, marking a significant move after acquiring the company for $16.7 billion nine years ago. This decision comes after integrating Altera into the company over time.

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.

Sony Announces Plans to Cut 900 Jobs in PlayStation Unit Amid Technology and Gaming Layoffs

Sony is set to reduce its workforce by about 900 employees in the PlayStation division, representing approximately 8% of its global staff. The move reflects a trend within the technology and gaming sectors of companies implementing layoffs due to industry changes.

Sports News

Clovis North falls to Riordan, Tomlinson leads Clovis West over St. Mary's

Fresh off winning the program's first-ever top division Central Section title, the Clovis North boys basketball team took down Branson High School in the 1st Round of the Open Division state tournament on Wednesday. But on Saturday in a NorCal Regional Semifinal game, the No.

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.

Carlson scores 30 as Utes roll past Cal, 88-59

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - In his final game in the Huntsman Center, Utes star center Branden Carlson came up with one of his best games of the season. The senior center scored 30 points on 12-of-17 shooting, to go along with 10 rebounds, as Utah cruised past Cal Saturday night, 88-59.

NASCAR caught Joey Logano wearing an amphibious-like glove in a cheating violation

LAS VEGAS (AP) — NASCAR on Saturday displayed a clearly altered glove that Joey Logano wore in qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where aerodynamic-deflecting alterations were so obvious it looked as if he was wearing part of an amphibious costume.

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

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.

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.

RSL freezes out LAFC in the snow, 3-0

SANDY, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - In a driving snowstorm, Real Salt Lake put the deep freeze on LAFC. Andres Gomez scored two first half goals, while Chicho Arango added his 101st career professional goal later, as RSL recorded its first victory of the season, 3-0.

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.

Biden, Trump both head to southern border

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

Rep. Danny Davis discusses upcoming election

CHICAGO — His rival said his time has come and go but Congressman Danny Davis said in Washington, seniority matters and there's a lot more he wants to do.

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

Battle continues over 'Bring Chicago Home' referendum ahead of March 19 primary election

CHICAGO -- Supporters of the "Bring Chicago Home" have filed court briefs in an attempt to sway the judge to stand by their decision to invalidate the referendum. “Bring Chicago Home," a referendum seeking to have Chicago voters give city council the power to change the real estate transfer tax.

Tennessee National Guard deploying to southern border as Biden admin 'fails to act,' GOP gov says

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee visited members of the state's National Guard ahead of their deployment to the southern border to help with the immigration crisis.

New poll shows tight race for 2nd in California's U.S. Senate contest

With less than a week before the primary, Democrat Adam Schiff continues to maintain a lead in California’s race for U.S. Senate, but the critical race for second is within the margin of error, according to a new Inside California Politics/Emerson College poll released on Thursday.