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Florida woman accused of posing as teen, molesting boys: police

A woman accused of posing as a homeschool teenager and molesting a boy she met online was charged with additional child sex crimes.

FAA is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that came close to the tower at LaGuardia Airport

Federal officials are investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that veered off course and flew close to the air traffic control tower at LaGuardia Airport last month.

Federal report finds 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms in the U.S. came through unlicensed dealers who aren’t required to perform background checks over a five-year period, according to new data released Thursday by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives.

An appeals court blocks a debt relief plan for students who say they were misled by colleges

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Biden administration plan to provide student debt relief for people who say they were victims of misleading information by trade schools or colleges is “almost certainly unlawful” a federal appeals court said in a ruling blocking enforcement of the policy against a group of priv

Murray student meets Dr. Jane Goodall after winning essay contest

Lily Peterson, a 7th-grader at Mountain Heights Academy, met Dr. Jane Goodall after winning an essay contest.

2 dead, 7 hurt including officer in mass shooting at Florida mall

Two people were killed and seven others were injured in a mass shooting at a Florida mall Saturday morning, according to police.

You need to earn at least $100K to afford a typical home in these states: analysis

Decades ago, average house sold for less than $100,000. Now, you need to earn at least that to afford the typical home.

Around the world

NATO chief’s final battle: Protecting Ukraine from Trump, US

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is putting his legacy behind a final push to shore up international support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

Israel attack on Iranian consulate crossed a ‘red line:’ Bolton

“The nature of this Iranian response if going to be very important,” says former ambassador John Bolton.

Juarez surpasses 300 homicides in first three months of 2024

Police in Juarez, Mexico, early Monday responded to the scene of a double murder in the city’s south side. Officers found the bodies – with signs of torture and gunshot wounds to the head – abandoned on a street near La Cuesta neighborhood.

Torta used to hide fentanyl in failed smuggling attempt, CBP says

A U.S. woman allegedly hid fentanyl inside a torta and tried to smuggle it across the border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.

Israel dismisses 2 officers over deadly drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Friday that it dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers on a food-delivery mission, saying they had mishandled critical information and violated the army’s rules of engagement

WATCH: Courtroom chaos as son bursts in, shoots dad's killer

The trial concerned the murder of Francisco Alves, which occurred on October 5, 2012. Franscico Cleidivaldo Mariano de Moura confessed to the murder, which he insists occurred in self-defense.

Hostage's body recovered from Gaza: IDF

The body of a hostage held in Gaza has been recovered, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Saturday. “The body of hostage Elad Katzir was rescued by security forces overnight from Khan Yunis and returned to Israeli territory,” the IDF said in a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

Technology

CBAP certification: A high-profile credential for business analysts

The Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) is a credential for business analysts offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). IIBA is a nonprofit professional association founded in 2003 to promote the field of business analysis.

How will the solar eclipse affect my cell phone service?

Cellular and Wi-Fi networks are gearing up for an expected surge in traffic during Monday's solar eclipse, as network providers and officials work to ensure smooth communication for all.

Elon Musk's X platform reintroduces free blue checks, sparking mixed reactions

NEW YORK (AP) — Some users on Elon Musk's X, previously Twitter, are receiving complimentary blue checks again, leading to confusion and varying opinions on the platform.

China linked to fake accounts surveying US voters on political issues: Microsoft

A recent report from Microsoft reveals that the Chinese government is possibly using fake social media accounts to pose as American voters and gather opinions on domestic political matters.

Eclipse Foundation Partners with Apache and Other Groups to Enhance Open Source Security

The Eclipse Foundation is collaborating with the Apache Software Foundation and other open source organizations to create standardized security protocols for software development, using trusted open source methods.

How a tech company’s perks help Bay Area businesses, build social connections

The security tech firm Verkada has spent $300,000 in a year, allowing groups of three employees or more expense up to $30 for food and drinks as long as they spend it on local businesses.

Microsoft’s Azure AI Search updated with increased storage, vector index size

Microsoft has updated its Azure AI Search service to increase storage capacity and vector index size at no additional cost, a move it said will make it more economical for enterprises to run generative AI-based applications.

Sports News

Prep roundup: Granada, San Ramon Valley to meet for baseball title in Las Vegas

Baseball: De La Salle scores 22 runs in first two innings to rout Freedom, Valley Christian edges Hollister. Softball: Livermore, Branham, Los Gatos prevail.

MRI shows damage to Braves ace Spencer Strider's elbow ligament, leaving status for season in doubt

Braves ace right-hander Spencer Strider has damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, leaving his status for the remainder of the season in doubt.

Messi back active, not in starting lineup for Inter Miami vs. Colorado

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi is officially active for Inter Miami's MLS match against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night, though the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is not in the starting lineup.

Tampa Bay Rowdies defender earns USL honors in first win of the season

Tampa Bay Rowdies defender Jordan Doherty was outstanding in the team's 4-1 victory over Rhode Island FC on Saturday.

NXT Stand & Deliver 2024: Trick Williams ends Carmelo Hayes feud; Roxanne Perez regains championship

Trick Williams and Roxanne Perez were among those who posted victories on Saturday at NXT Stand & Deliver during WrestleMania 40 weekend.

USC's Bronny James declares for NBA draft and enters transfer portal after 1 season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James will enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California that was shortened by his recovery from cardiac arrest.

Moose on the Loose: The New York Islanders

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Let's give a little bit of love to the New York Islanders. They have won three straight and four of their last five games. They find themselves in the final wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference with six games to go.

Politics News

Sen. Bernie Sanders's office in Vermont caught fire. Arson is suspected, but the motive is unclear

Authorities are seeking a suspect who allegedly started a fire outside the Vermont office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Andy Kim clear favorite in NJ Senate primary with Murphy out: PIX11 poll

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) -- U.S. Rep. Andy Kim has solidified his status as the front-runner in New Jersey’s Democratic Senate primary, according to new exclusive polling from PIX11, Emerson College and The Hill.

As Florida bans legal abortion, where will 84,000 women go?

The potential fallout from Florida's looming six-week abortion ban is likely to reverberate across the entire country, and abortion access groups are preparing for an imminent crisis.

3 leaders emerge in Las Vegas mayor's race; most voters against funding A's stadium

Three candidates for Las Vegas mayor have separated themselves from the field, but the majority of voters remain undecided as the June 11 primary election nears, according to a new Emerson College Polling/KLAS-TV/The Hill survey released Thursday.

RFK Jr. campaign says email defending Jan. 6 ‘activists’ was an error

The emails, sent to his supporters Thursday, said WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a “political prisoner” and suggested that he and Jan. 6 rioters are victims of an “outrageous miscarriage of justice.

How to contact your local New York City politician

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- You hear it all the time around election season: if you want something to change, you need to contact your local representatives; that leaves the question, how do you find out your local politicians' contact information to reach out? Luckily for New Yorkers, it is not too difficu

Donald Trump is demanding a new judge just days before the start of his hush-money criminal trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is demanding a new judge just days before his hush-money criminal trial is set to begin, rehashing longstanding grievances with the current judge in a long-shot, eleventh-hour bid to disrupt and delay the case.