Oct 14 Dallin Oaks, former Utah Supreme Court justice, named as new leader of Mormon church By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press Oaks' selection to lead what is widely known as the Mormon church follows the recent death of his 101-year-old predecessor, Russell M. Nelson. Continue reading
Oct 14 GM takes $1.6 billion hit as incentives for EVs slashed and emission rules eased By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press General Motors will book a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric vehicles were slashed by the U.S. and rules governing emissions are relaxed. S… Continue reading
Oct 14 U.S. strikes another boat accused of carrying drugs near Venezuela, killing 6, Trump says By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Trump said Tuesday in a social media post six people aboard the vessel were killed and no U.S. forces were harmed. Continue reading
Oct 14 IMF upgrades U.S. economic outlook as tariffs cause less disruption, for now By Chris Rugaber, Associated Press The U.S. and global economies will grow a bit more this year than previously forecast as the Trump administration’s tariffs have so far proved less disruptive than expected. Continue reading
Oct 14 What to know about new U.S. tariffs on cabinets, vanities and some wooden furniture By Mae Anderson, Associated Press President Donald Trump cited national security and foreign trade practices as grounds for imposing the tariffs on certain finished wood products and product components. Continue reading
Oct 14 Los Angeles County officials to vote on emergency declaration over ICE raids By Christopher Weber, Associated Press Los Angeles County officials will vote Tuesday on whether to declare a state of emergency that would give them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids. Continue reading
Oct 14 Instagram says it will limit teens to PG-13 content by default as safeguard By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The company is also adding an even stricter setting that parents can set up for their children. Continue reading
Oct 14 Pennsylvania man pleads guilty terrorism, arson attack at governor’s mansion while Shapiro’s family slept By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press No one was injured, but authorities say the 38-year-old Balmer told them he planned to beat the governor with a small sledgehammer if he encountered him. Continue reading
Oct 14 Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’ appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook shooting By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices issued their order Tuesday without even asking the victims' families to respond to Jones' appeal. Continue reading
Oct 14 Rare October storm brings heavy rain, flash flood warnings and possible mudslides to Southern California By Jaimie Ding, Hallie Golden, Associated Press Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said during a news conference Monday night that she was very concerned about the weather and explained that strike teams, rescue teams and helicopters were all ready to respond. Continue reading