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Impeachment trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:31:46 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A historic impeachment trial in Texas to determine whether Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton should be permanently removed from office will begin no later than August in the state Senate, where the jury that would determine his future could include his wife, Sen. Angela Paxton.Ken Paxton was immediately suspended from office after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted Saturday to impeach the three-term attorney general, who has been dogged by ethical and criminal accusations since taking office in 2015.The Senate unanimously adopted a measure Monday that called for the trial to begin not later than Aug. 28.Paxton is only the third sitting official in Texas’ nearly 200-year history to be impeached. He called the House investigation that led up to his impeachment “corrupt” and has broadly denied wrongdoing. The raft of accusations against him include an indictment on securities fraud charges and alleg...

Marcus Stroman throws a 1-hit shutout vs. the Tampa Bay Rays. Can the Chicago Cubs build off it to close a dreadful May?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:31:46 GMT

Marcus Stroman threw his arms in the air and soaked in the cheers from the 38,163 fans at Wrigley Field.First baseman Matt Mervis’ unassisted final out of the Chicago Cubs’ 1-0 win Monday snapped a four-game losing streak on the arm of Stroman’s one-hit gem. He took a no-hitter into the seventh and allowed only three Tampa Bay Rays to reach base — a hit by pitch, walk and single — in his second career shutout and first since 2014.Wander Franco’s leadoff single to left in the seventh ended Stroman’s no-hit bid.“I’m truly better when I’m calm,” Stroman said, “so I’m trying not to celebrate or get too antsy or get too excited in a moment because that’s going to take away from my next few pitches and probably going to get (me) out of my mechanics a bit.“I wish I could have took myself out of that moment and really took that in because it felt special, but I had to really zone in and put everything ...

Celtics’ Malcolm Brogdon cleared to play for Game 7 vs. Heat

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:31:46 GMT

Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon was cleared to play in Monday’s Game 7 after missing Game 6 due to a right forearm injury.Brogdon reportedly hurt his arm in Game 1 of this series and suffered a partial tear in a tendon leading from his right elbow leading to his forearm. He participated in shootaround on Monday without the black arm sleeve he’s been wearing and looked much better than he did when he last did in Game 5, when he had to exit the game in the second half.“I trust him and if he’s healthy, he’ll be a great spark for us,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said.Soaking it inBefore shifting their focus to Game 7, the Celtics made sure they appreciated a legendary moment in Game 6 on Saturday night in Miami, where Derrick White’s miraculous buzzer-beating tip-in allowed them to see another day.“I think I took time in the locker room after the game to obviously settle in with the team but we have an understanding that we have to shift our perspective,” Mazzulla said“So, I th...

Inmate found dead in East County jail cell

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:31:46 GMT

SANTEE, Calif. -- Authorities are investigating after a 32-year-old incarcerated woman died at Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility, law enforcement said.Roselee Bartolacci was found unresponsive in her cell Monday around 12:30 a.m. during a housing unit check, Lt. Scott Roller with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO) said in a news release Monday. She was the sole occupant of her cell, authorities confirmed.The detention facility's medical staff performed life-saving measures on Bartolacci, but she was later pronounced dead, per SDSO. Woman, 26, suspected of DUI in head-on crash On April 6, Bartolacci was arrested and booked into the Vista Detention Facility and then transferred the next day to the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility, Roller said. She was charged with 245(A)(4) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon.The incident is under investigation, per sheriff's protocol for all in-custody deaths.The Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause and man...

Police investigating shooting near beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:31:46 GMT

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Police are responding to a shooting near the beach broadwalk in Hollywood, Florida.Videos posted on Twitter Monday evening showed emergency medical crews responding and providing aid to multiple injured people. It wasn’t immediately clear how many people were injured or what their conditions were.Police said there would be a heavy presence of officers as the investigation continues. Officials were also setting up an area for family members to reunite.Hollywood Beach is a popular beach destination about 11 miles (17 kilometer) south of Fort Lauderdale and 20 miles (32 kilometer) north of Miami. The beach was expected to see more visitors than usual with the Memorial Day holiday.Associated Press, The Associated Press

Japan PM’s son to resign after public outrage over private party at official residence

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:31:46 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday his son is resigning as his executive policy secretary to take responsibility for using the prime minister’s residence for a private party at which the merrymaking was exposed in magazine photos that triggered public outrage.Shotaro Kishida, his father’s executive secretary for political affairs and eldest son, invited a group of people including relatives to a year-end party on Dec. 30 at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence.Photos published by the weekly Shukan Bunshun magazine showing Kishida’s son and his relatives posing on red-carpeted stairs in an imitation of the group photos taken of newly appointed Cabinets, with his son at the center — the position reserved for the prime minister. Other photos showed guests standing at a podium as if holding a news conference.“As secretary for (the prime minister’s) political affairs, a public position, his actions were inappropriate and I decided to replace him...

Blue Jays’ Anthony Bass criticized for sharing anti-LGBTQ video online

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:31:46 GMT

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass is attracting a barrage of controversy after he appeared to share an anti-LGBTQ video on Instagram calling on others to boycott Target for supporting LGBTQ rights.Various Twitter users published screenshots of the alleged video that Bass shared, depicting a man named Ryan Miller behind the Instagram account “dudewithgoodnews,” instructing the audience to consider boycotting Target on behalf of Christianity and the bible.“For those who don’t know, Target has begun pushing the message of transitioning to young people and teamed up with a Satanist to push pro-Satan clothing and pins to children,” Miller wrote in the video’s caption. “The enemy isn’t even hiding anymore.”The video remains shared on Bass’ Instagram story, published around 7:30 p.m. on Monday.Target, one of America’s largest general-merchandise retailers, offers products promoting Pride Month, often celebrated in June...

Texas lawmakers adjourn without passing property tax legislation

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:31:46 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas Legislature ended the regular legislative session Monday evening with top priorities left on the table.Lawmakers worked all day to finalize a last-second deal on legislation to lower property taxes. The two chambers have been at an intractable impasse all session, with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan arguing their plans will save Texans more money.The legislature was constitutionally required to end their business by midnight Monday. The Texas Constitution prescribes 140-day legislative sessions in odd-numbered years. The 88th session began on June 10.Read: No deal on property tax legislation as session enters final dayThis month, the House passed legislation that would raise the homestead exemption to $100,000 and to $110,000 for seniors. That legislation would also limit the amount a home’s value can raise year-over-year to 5%. The current appraisal cap is 10%.Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick laid out what he said were the terms of the negotiat...

Royce Lewis helps lead Twins over Astros in dramatic return

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:31:46 GMT

HOUSTON — Royce Lewis is back.Minnesota Twins’ Ryan Jeffers, right, celebrates with third base coach Tommy Watkins after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the 10th inning of a baseball game Monday, May 29, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)And he made sure everyone knows it, too.One year ago, to the day, Lewis crashed into the outfield wall, partially tearing his anterior cruciate ligament. A second knee surgery and a grueling year of rehab followed. Monday, the day he was eligible to come off the injured list, the Twins activated him and inserted him into the lineup, hitting fifth.“The 60-day IL stint being perfectly timed is really special and amazing. It feels so surreal,” Lewis said before Monday’s game. “I think something special is going to happen tonight. I couldn’t tell you what, but it just feels like it’s kind of like that time. I’m just excited.”It turns out, “something special” looks like a three-run home run and a two-out game-t...

Woman ‘saving up’ as Ferguson PD cracks down on expired tags

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:31:46 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - We're hours away from Temp Tag Tuesday in the City of Ferguson, a new campaign to get expired temporary tags off the streets.Debra Noblin purchased her SUV a few months ago. Her tags expired in March, but tough times delayed her from registering her ride."I'm saving up, and that's hard because I have other bills too," Noblin said.She said it's also very difficult to register a vehicle in the state of Missouri."We had to go down to St. Louis City, then we had to go back to the DMV," Noblin said. "Then we didn't have insurance, so we had to go bring proof of insurance, then we had to go back to where we bought the car to get the registration papers to say we paid for the car." Residents call for ‘problem’ warehouse to be torn down after massive fire Even with her dated tags, she welcomes the new initiative by the Ferguson Police Department, but only if it comes with an understanding."I think that's a fair deal, as long as we're not getting tickets for it because we a...