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Analysis: SCOTUS faces ‘outright defiance’ from Alabama

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:24:41 GMT

By Zachary B. Wolf | CNNIt was a legitimate surprise when the conservative-dominated US Supreme Court ordered Alabama’s conservative-dominated state government last month to redraw its congressional map and include either a second majority-Black congressional district or something quiteclose to it.It may be equally surprising that Alabama appears to have said no.Instead of simply complying with the Supreme Court’s order in the Allen v. Milligan case, Alabama’s legislature redrew the congressional map to lower the Black voting-age population in the existing Democratic seat held by Rep. Terri Sewell from about 55% to just over 50% and then increased a second district’s Black population percentage to about 40%.The new map approved by Alabama’s legislature and governor will go before federal courts for review in August, so this story is far from over.And it will combine with fights over congressional maps in other states, especially New York, in such a way that control of the House coul...

Ammo explodes in Pleasanton house fire

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:24:41 GMT

PLEASANTON — Firefighters battling a residential fire Saturday morning had to deal with exploding ammunition inside a shed, but no injuries were reported, officials said Monday.The fire was reported about 2:30 a.m. Saturday at a home in the 800 block of Abbie Street, according to the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department.Battalion Chief Craig LaRont said the fire was on the side of a house, burning a shed, car, carport awning, 30-foot fence and the exterior of the home.LaRont said it turned out a large amount of ammunition for a variety of firearms was stored inside the shed and that some of it began exploding. He estimated it to be thousands of rounds, most of it in ammunition boxes.LaRont said firefighters did not know about the ammunition until about halfway through fighting the fire. They then took precautions and used larger hose lines to cool down the shed and stop the explosions.How much actually exploded during the fire was not known, but casings and slugs were found on...

SJSU head trainer’s touching of breasts ‘completely inappropriate,’ expert says

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:24:41 GMT

SAN JOSE – Touching the breasts and nipples of former San Jose State female athletes while treating shoulder injuries was “completely inappropriate” and had no legitimate medical purpose, an expert witness testified Monday in the trial of the school’s former head athletic trainer.Over and over, as a federal prosecutor recounted last week’s testimony of former female athletes, Dr. Cindy Chang said there wasn’t any medical justification for Scott Shaw to cup the buttocks of a soccer player for back pain, connect groin to groin with a softball player during a hamstring stretch or massage her groin area for a hematoma on her shin. Chang, the former chief medical officer for UC Berkeley’s athletic program, agreed with prosecutors that Shaw never asked the young women for permission to touch sensitive areas, never offered a chaperone to be present, failed to document the treatment and rarely explained why he was touching them that way, like he should have.“It alarms me for the student ath...

Downtown Oakland gun battle leaves multiple cars with bullet holes Monday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:24:41 GMT

(BCN) -- A gunfight in downtown Oakland between people in two vehicles left several cars in the area with bullet holes Monday afternoon but no injuries were initially reported, according to Oakland police officials. The shooting started near Ninth Street and Broadway at about 12:15 p.m., just two blocks from the Oakland Police Department headquarters. San Jose suspects with nearly $1M in illegal drugs and guns arrested The suspects fled the scene prior to the officers' arrival, police officials said. Officers were still canvassing the area looking for evidence and witnesses a little before 3 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department Felony Assault Unit at (510) 238-3426. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Byron Buxton placed on paternity list; Twins recall Larnach

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:24:41 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton was placed on the paternity list Monday by the Minnesota Twins, who recalled outfielder Trevor Larnach from Triple-A St. Paul.Buxton reached base three times in Sunday’s comeback win against the Chicago White Sox and immediately left to be with his wife, who would give birth to the couple’s third child.The 29-year-old Buxton is tied for the team lead with 17 home runs this season, is second with 40 RBIs and leads the team with 46 runs scored. But the streaky Buxton, who’s been limited to designated hitter duties because of injuries, has struggled overall to a .195 batting average in 81 games this season.Larnach, 26, has played in 47 games for Minnesota this season, hitting .211 with six homers and 31 RBIs.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Judge says he plans to sentence gynecologist who sexually abused patients to 20 years in prison

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:24:41 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge said Monday he plans to sentence a former gynecologist to 20 years in prison for the sexual abuse of dozens of patients for over two decades at prestigious New York hospitals.Judge Richard M. Berman announced his intention at a sentencing hearing for Robert Hadden that will continue on Tuesday, when Hadden is expected to speak after some legal issues are resolved. The judge was expected to impose the sentence after the hearing resumes, unless he changes his mind.Hadden, 64, has been in custody since his January conviction on four counts of enticing victims to cross state lines so he could sexually abuse them. A 20-year senctence would be four times the roughly four-to-five-year term that the judge concluded federal sentencing guidelines recommend. The guidelines are calculated for each case to ensure that people convicted of specific crimes generally are treated equally, and judges can go below or above guidelines but must explain why.The judge said t...

“No hubo secuestro”: inesperado giro en caso de mujer que desapareció tras llamar al 911 para reportar a niño

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:24:41 GMT

Carlee Russell admitió que no vio a un niño pequeño vagando al costado de la carretera y mintió sobre haber sido secuestrada en un engaño que desencadenó un esfuerzo nacional para encontrarla, dijo el lunes un abogado de la mujer de Alabama.El jefe de policía de Hoover, Nicholas C. Derzis, leyó la declaración proporcionada por el abogado de Russell durante una conferencia de prensa, en la que la estudiante de enfermería de 25 años dijo que no fue secuestrada como se hizo creer al país entero cuando desapareció el 13 de julio. Russell dijo que no había salido del área de Hoover. La mujer regresó a casa unas 49 horas después de una llamada al 911 en la que informó haber visto al menor en la interestatal. Nuevos detalles de la mujer hallada con vida tras llamar al 911 para reportar a niño en autopista Llamó al 911 para reportar a un niño caminando en una autopista de Alabama. Ahora está desaparecida. “Mi cliente se disculpa por...

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill resolves dispute with South Florida marina worker

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:24:41 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has resolved his dispute with a man he was accused of assaulting at a marina.Hill’s attorney and the lawyer for the man, who works for a charter company at Haulover Marina in Miami, released a statement to ESPN on Monday.“The parties to the incident which occurred on June 18th, 2023 at the Haulover Marina involving Tyreek Hill have resolved their differences,” read the joint statement provided by Evan Feldman, the attorney for the employee of the Kelly Fleet Inc., and Julius Collins, Hill’s attorney.Hill had been under investigation by Miami-Dade police for assault and battery after it was reported that he got into an argument with the employee, which apparently ended with Hill hitting the man.The NFL reportedly requested video footage from the incident.Hill, a 29-year-old All-Pro, will begin his second training camp with the Miami Dolphins this week. He led the Dolphins with 119 receptions for 1,710 yards in ...

NFL indefinitely suspends Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike for gambling on games

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:24:41 GMT

DENVER (AP) — The NFL suspended Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike indefinitely Monday for betting on league games during the 2022 season.Uwazurike, a fourth-round draft pick from Iowa State in 2022, becomes the latest in a growing list of players suspended for gambling on games or in NFL locker rooms. He will be eligible to petition for reinstatement no earlier than July 24, 2024. “Our organization fully cooperated with this investigation and takes matters pertaining to the integrity of the game very seriously,” the Broncos said in a statement. “The Denver Broncos will continue to provide all members of our organization with the necessary education, resources and support to ensure compliance with the NFL’s gambling policy.”___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLSource

Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for betting on games

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:24:41 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for betting on games.Source