Nov 15 Strong storm system moves into California with warnings of flash floods By Associated Press The National Weather Service in Los Angles and Oxnard reported heavy rainfall Saturday at rates as heavy as an inch (2.5 centimeters) per hour in coastal areas that are prone to flash flooding. Continue reading
Nov 15 Federal officials say immigration raids have begun in North Carolina By Michael D. Regan Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin made the announcement Saturday. Meanwhile, Local officials, including Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles criticized such actions, saying that they made community members feel unsafe. Continue reading
Nov 15 Trump issues second pardon to Jan. 6 defendant for separate gun offense By Alanna Durkin Richer, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Daniel Edwin Wilson of Louisville, Kentucky, was under investigation for his role in the riot when authorities found six guns and roughly 4,800 rounds of ammunition in his home. Because of prior felony convictions, it was illegal for him to… Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 6:45 News Wrap: Bankruptcy court will approve Purdue Pharma’s opioid settlement In our news wrap Friday, a federal bankruptcy judge will approve Purdue Pharma’s latest deal to settle lawsuits over the damage of opioids, Charlotte is bracing for an expected surge of federal agents as President Trump looks to expand his… Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch 7:00 Dramatic Chicago ICE raid touted as anti-terror win results in no criminal charges By Ali Rogin, Karina Cuevas, Jenna Bloom A new investigation by ProPublica found that immigration raids hailed by the Trump administration as a major strike against terrorism did not live up to those claims. Dozens of Venezuelan migrants were detained in a September raid, with officials alleging… Continue watching
Nov 14 FAA eases commercial flight restrictions after shutdown strain, but some limits remain By Rio Yamat, Josh Funk, Associated Press The agency says the current mandatory 6% flight cuts are being downgraded to 3% even though the record 43-day shutdown ended Nov. 12. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has repeatedly said restrictions would remain until staffing at air traffic control facilities… Continue reading
Nov 14 John Beam, college football coach in ‘Last Chance U,’ has died after being shot, police say By Mike Catalini, Haven Daley, Associated Press College football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U,” has died after being shot on campus, the Oakland Police Department said Friday, and a suspect has been arrested. Continue reading
Nov 14 Judge says he’ll approve opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and Sackler family By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press A federal bankruptcy court judge on Friday said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma’s latest deal — which would require members of the Sackler family who own the company to contribute up to $7 billion and give up ownership —… Continue reading
Nov 14 Emails reveal Epstein’s network of the rich and powerful despite sex offender status By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America The documents, spanning at least a decade, show Epstein's interactions with business executives, reporters, academics, and political players. Continue reading
Nov 14 Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade By David Brandt, Associated Press Ohtani won a MVP for the third straight year, his second in the NL with the Los Angeles Dodgers after two in the AL with the Los Angeles Angels. Continue reading