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Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:38:28 GMT

By ERIC TUCKER, JILL COLVIN and MICHAEL BALSAMO (Associated Press)MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump said Thursday that he has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.The Justice Department did not immediately publicly confirm the indictment. But two people familiar with the situation who were not authorized to discuss it publicly said that the indictment included seven criminal counts. One of those people said Trump’s lawyers were contacted by prosecutors shortly before he announced on his Truth Social platform that he had been indicted.The indictment enmeshes the Justice Department in the most politically explosive prosecution in its long history. Its first case against a former president upends a Republican presidential primary that Trump is currently dominating, and any felon...

Central Catholic remains red hot at MVC rival Chelmsford’s expense

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:38:28 GMT

HAVERHILL — So far the MIAA State Tournament is bringing out the best in Central Catholic.Lukasz Rondeau fired a complete-game shutout, allowing just three hits and striking out eight while the Central Catholic offense exploded for five runs in the fourth inning on its way to an 8-0 win over No. 13 Chelmsford on Thursday afternoon in the Division 1 baseball Round of 16 at Northern Essex Community College.Central Catholic will take on No. 21 Methuen in the quarterfinals Sunday at noon at Haverhill Stadium.“Lukasz got stronger as he went and the last four innings he was lights out,” Central Catholic coach John Sexton said. “He is typically someone where if you want to get him, you better get to him early. He was very good today.”Rondeau and Chelmsford’s Matthew Stuart were locked in a pitcher’s duel through the first three and a half innings, but in the home half of the fourth the Raiders broke through.A hit batter and two walks loaded the bases wit...

Silver Lake downs Grafton in Div. 2 softball

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:38:28 GMT

KINGSTON — Even with an early deficit, eighth-seeded Silver Lake battled back and never trailed after the first inning to advance to the Div. 2 softball quarterfinals.With a resilient bottom of the order, the Lakers came away with a 6-2 victory over No. 9 Grafton in the Div. 2 Round of 16 contest at Silver Lake Thursday afternoon.“What we’ve focused on this year is staying composed,” said Lakers coach Tony Pina about being able to shake off the early deficit. “Our highs don’t get too high and our lows don’t get too low.”Silver Lake (20-2) scored quickly after allowing a homer in the top of the first as a Madyson Bryan grounder to short scored Alanna Waters from third knotted the score 1-1.In the bottom of the second, junior captain Nina O’Neil led off the frame by reaching via a walk and sophomore Hannah Selig put two runners in scoring position with a double to left. Sophomore Kenna Slyker stepped up to the dish and hit the first pitch just over the left field foul pole...

SDPD officer shot in Chollas Creek

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:38:28 GMT

SAN DIEGO — A San Diego police officer was shot Thursday in the Chollas Creek neighborhood, and authorities have taken one person into custody in their search for the shooter.The shooting happened around 11:10 a.m. in the 5200 block of Wightman Street, police said. The incident started when the officer was behind a stolen white truck and tried to conduct a traffic stop, authorities said. The driver got out of the truck and started running, and the officer chased him into an apartment complex area. There, the man pulled out a gun and shot the officer, according to authorities.The officer was transported to a nearby hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. BMX star Pat Casey dies in crash at Ramona motocross track Police asked residents in the neighborhood to shelter in place while officers searched the area for a man considered to be "armed and dangerous." Police described the suspect as Hispanic, approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall, approxim...

Woman dies at Three Sisters Falls

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:38:28 GMT

DESCANSO, Calif. -- A woman fell to her death Thursday at a popular backcountry hiking trail in the Descanso area, authorities said.The fall was reported just before 10 a.m. at Three Sisters Falls, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.Authorities say the woman, believed to be in her mid-40s, died while crews were preparing to airlift her to a hospital. This Anza-Borrego cave system among largest in North America There is no suspicious activity connected to the fall, as the sheriff's department confirmed it was "just a terrible accident."The 4.5 mile-roundtrip trail was the site of a helicopter rescue last month when a 61-year-old hiker suffered an ankle injury. Other helicopter rescues have been reported at Three Sisters Falls throughout the years.

New York lawmakers pass bill that considers reparations for slavery

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:38:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York would create a commission to consider reparations to address the lingering, negative effects of slavery under a bill passed by the state Legislature on Thursday. “We want to make sure we are looking at slavery and its legacies,” said state Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages before the floor debate. “This is about beginning the process of healing our communities. There still is generational trauma that people are experiencing. This is just one step forward.”The state Assembly passed the bill about three hours after spirited debate on Thursday. The state Senate passed the measure hours later, and the bill will be sent to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for consideration. New York is following the lead of California, which became the first state to form a reparations task force in 2020. That group recommended a formal apology from the state on its legacy of racism and discriminatory policies and the creation of an agency to provide a wide range of services for Blac...

Trump indicted: What to know about the documents case and what’s next

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:38:28 GMT

Donald Trump’s indictment on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate has brought renewed attention to one of the most notable cases in Justice Department history.The federal charges represent the biggest legal jeopardy so far for Trump, coming less than three months after he was charged in New York with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.Here’s a look at the charges, the special counsel’s investigation and how Trump’s case differs from those of other politicians known to be in possession of classified documents:WHAT ARE THE CHARGES?Trump has been charged with seven counts related to the mishandling of classified documents, according to two people familiar with the indictment but not authorized to speak publicly about it. The charges themselves are unclear and remain under seal, one person said.Trump announced on his social media site Truth Social on Thursday night that DOJ lawyers had informed his legal team that he had ...

Social media helps invent, then circulate info on DIY air purifiers amid wildfire smoke

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:38:28 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Social media users are sharing a surprisingly effective way to protect yourself indoors from the toxic wildfire smoke blanketing much of the East Coast: a box fan, four air filters and a whole lot of duct tape.As searches for “air purifiers” spike on Google, people are posting on TikTok and Facebook about how to build the DIY air purifier. The technique, known as the Corsi-Rosenthal method, has gained attention in recent years amid the pandemic and raging western U.S. wildfires.Some East Coast residents are learning about the box fan method for the first time, unlike their West Coast counterparts who are accustomed to wildfire smoke. Seattle resident Angel Robertson, 34, posted a video on a New Yorker’s TikTok demonstrating how to put it together. In her video, which has amassed more than 600,000 views, Robertson duct tapes four 20-by-20 air filters into a box shape and attaches the fan on top. The whole apparatus costs under $100. “It works extremely well and will s...

FBI arrests Texas businessman linked to impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:38:28 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — FBI agents have arrested a Texas businessman at the center of the scandal that led to the historic impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton, jail records show.Nate Paul was booked into an Austin jail Thursday afternoon after being taken into custody by federal agents, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office online inmate listings. It was not immediately clear what charges led to his arrest and the jail records said only that he was being held on a federal detainer.Paul’s entanglements with Paxton were central to the GOP-led state House of Representatives’ overwhelming vote to impeach the Republican last month.Paul’s troubled real estate empire has been the focus of federal scrutiny for years and agents searched his Austin offices and palatial home in 2019.The next year, Paxton involved his office in the federal case, a move that prompted his top staff to report him to the FBI.Their allegations of bribery and abuse of office by Paxton prompted sep...

Canada’s Corey Conners tied for lead at RBC Canadian Open

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:38:28 GMT

Metaphorical clouds of controversy and literal clouds of smoke continue to swirl around the RBC Canadian Open.Canada’s Corey Conners was in a four-way tie atop the leaderboard after a 5-under 67 in Thursday’s first round. England’s Aaron Rai and Americans Justin Lower and Chesson Hadley were grouped with Conners at the top of the leaderboard in the morning wave and no one caught them up.Conners, from Listowel, Ont., was not able to speak with reporters after his round because he had to deal with an urgent personal matter. His caddy Danny Sahl said they were happy with Conners’s bogey-free round.“Really disciplined off the tee, we didn’t try to do too much,” said Sahl, who is from Sherwood Park, Alta. “But he had tons of fairways, missed maybe a couple in the first cut.“Corey’s just tee-to-green hitting greens, in regulation, made some good putts, just strong all around.”Lower said that to stay atop the leaderboard on ...