Charges expected Friday for suspects in Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes slayings

The identities of five men and a woman arrested in botched robberies that led to three killings in the Angeles National Forest and Rancho Palos Verdes will not be released until the cases are presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office on Friday, July 28, according to Pasadena police. The suspects, described as…

‘Ridiculous:’ Riverside’s Snake Burglar admits to 54 felonies, walks out of jail

Victims of Christopher Michael Jackson are outraged that the so-called Snake Burglar, who admitted to stealing from dozens of Riverside County businesses, has apparently managed to slither away one more time — from a jail sentence. Jackson, who turns 33 next week, pleaded guilty in Superior Court in Riverside on Thursday, July 27, to 54…

Excessive heat impacts millions and fuels thunderstorms in the Northeast

Scorching hot temperatures will engulf the Eastern half of the country for another day. And the heat is fueling thunderstorms in the Northeast. On Thursday, states from New York to New Hampshire felt impacts of heavy rain, lightning and even a possible tornado. Roxana Saberi reports. Top Featured Tags: – California News Press Release Distribution…

GOP candidates hit the campaign trail in Iowa as new poll shows opening for Trump opponents

As candidates head back to the Iowa campaign trail, new polling shows there could be room for others to gain footing in the field. The new poll shows former President Donald Trump in the lead with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 30 points behind and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott coming in third. Ed O’Keefe has…

Trump hit with new charges as special counsel expands Mar-a-Lago documents case

Federal prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith’s office have added new charges against former President Donald Trump in the case involving classified documents found at his Florida resort, Mar-a-Lago — including obstruction of justice. The new document names a third defendant in the case: Carlos De Oliveira, a Mar-a-Lago property manager and former valet accused…

LeBron James’ son Bronny is recovering from cardiac arrest while playing basketball. Here’s what could happen next

By Lauren Mascarenhas | CNN Amid an outpouring of support from fans, friends and fellow athletes, experts say Bronny James and his doctors can now focus on his specific road to recovery after the older son of NBA star LeBron James suffered cardiac arrest during basketball practice Monday at the University of Southern California. Bronny,…

Bluffing or not, Putin’s declared deployment of nuclear weapons to Belarus raises tensions

Sometime this summer, if President Vladimir Putin can be believed, Russia moved some of its short-range nuclear weapons into Belarus, closer to Ukraine and onto NATO’s doorstep. The declared deployment of the Russian weapons on the territory of its neighbor and loyal ally marks a new stage in the Kremlin’s nuclear saber-rattling over its invasion…

Inside Cal State Long Beach: Rethinking higher education funding

By Jane Close Conoley | Contributing writer California has a positive history of supporting its three primary educational segments: Universities, community colleges and primary schooling. In fact, public elementary schools and community colleges are essentially guaranteed a portion of the annual state budget. The University of California and California State University funding, meanwhile, is allocated from…

Last of dozens of pilot whales stranded in Australia euthanized

One volunteer said the team “gave our whales one final rub, wished them luck and pushed them in the direction of the open ocean” – but it wasn’t enough to save them. Top Featured Tags: – California News Press Release Distribution Service

Witnesses testify before Congress that U.S. is hiding decades-long operation to capture UFOs

Three retired military personnel testified before Congress Wednesday that the Pentagon is hiding evidence of alien spacecraft, a claim the Pentagon denies. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill. Top Featured Tags: – California News Press Release Distribution Service

What’s next after Hunter Biden’s plea deal unravels

CBS News legal expert and analyst Rikki Klieman joins “CBS Mornings” to explain why the plea agreement between federal prosecutors and Hunter Biden fell apart, what led the federal judge to defer her ruling and what happens next in the case. Top Featured Tags: – California News Press Release Distribution Service

Woman punched while holding baby during traffic stop in Palmdale sues Sheriff’s Department

Attorneys for a woman who was seen on body-camera video being punched by a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy while cradling her newborn baby during a Palmdale traffic stop announced the filing of a civil-rights lawsuit against the department on Tuesday. The lawsuit filed on behalf of Yeayo Russell alleges excessive force and wrongful arrest,…

San Onofre’s nuclear waste could be on the way out soon

This Google Earth image shows how close the expanded dry storage area for spent nuclear waste will be to the shoreline at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. (Image courtesy of Google Earth) Stop the presses! The U.S. Department of Energy has a timeline to “operation readiness” for a new site to hold America’s nuclear waste:…

At what levels are ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water? LA County supervisors want answers

In response to a new study that identified Southern California as a hot spot for manmade “forever chemicals” in drinking water, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors asked for an inventory of water districts in the county that are not testing for polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The motion by Fourth District Supervisor and Board Chair Janice…

Trevor Reed, Marine veteran released in U.S.-Russia swap, injured while fighting in Ukraine

U.S. Marine veteran Trevor Reed, who was once detained by the Russian government, has been injured while fighting for Ukraine. Nancy Cordes is following the story. Top Featured Tags: – California News Press Release Distribution Service

Consumer goods prices in flux as Fed expected to raise rates

The Federal Reserve will wrap up a two-day policy meeting Wednesday, and it will likely raise interest rates again to fight inflation. The Fed’s policies appear to be working, as inflation is sharply lower. But not all costs are coming down at the same time. Carter Evans reports. Top Featured Tags: – California News Press…

Judge blocks Biden administration policy aimed at reducing illegal border crossings

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a Biden administration policy aimed at reducing illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border. The policy required most migrants to first seek asylum in other countries as they made their way to the U.S., before applying for humanitarian refuge on U.S. soil. Ed O’Keefe reports. Top Featured Tags: – California…

Heat wave returns as Greece grapples with more wildfire evacuations

RHODES, Greece — A third successive heat wave in Greece pushed temperatures back above 104 degrees Fahrenheit across parts of the country Tuesday following more nighttime evacuations from fires that have raged out of control for days. The latest evacuations orders were issued on the islands of Corfu and Evia, while a blaze on the…

The Biden administration proposes new rules to push insurers to boost mental health coverage

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday announced new rules meant to push insurance companies to increase their coverage of mental health treatments. The new regulations, which still need to go through a public comment period, would require insurers to study whether their customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and…

Actor Julian Sands’ cause of death listed as ‘undetermined’

The cause of death for British actor Julian Sands, who went missing in the mountains of Southern California in January and was later found dead, has been cited as “undetermined.” “The cause is ‘undetermined’ due to the condition of the body and because no other factors were discovered during the coroner’s investigation, this is common…

Airlines pursue new hires amid surging travel demand

It has been a record-setting summer for travel at the nation’s airports and it has not been smooth sailing. In a special joint investigation, CBS News’ senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave teamed up with CBS Stations’ national investigative correspondent Stephen Stock to look at what’s being done to solve the staffing shortage. Top Featured…

North Korea launches 2 missiles after second U.S. sub arrives in South Korea

North Korea remains silent about the fate of U.S. Army Private Travis King, who crossed into North Korean territory a week ago. Tensions are escalating after North Korea launched twin missiles, after a second U.S. nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South Korea. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House. Top Featured Tags: – California News Press…

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