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Bolivian general arrested and accused of coup after dramatic showdown with president

June 26, 2024 1:11 pm CNN Newsource

By Tara John, Abel Alvarado and Stefano Pozzebon, CNN (CNN) — A Bolivian general has been arrested and accused of mounting a coup against… Continue Reading

Mother of missing 12-year-old girl in North Carolina now considered a suspect in her disappearance, police say

June 26, 2024 1:06 pm CNN Newsource

By Emma Tucker and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — The mother of missing 12-year-old Madalina Cojocari, who was last seen at her home in… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Police identify murder victim and arrest teen in connection with June 22 shooting

June 26, 2024 1:24 pm Andrew Gillies

On Wednesday, the Santa Maria Police Department shared the identity of the man shot and killed on Jun. 22 of this year on N. Benwiley Street as… Continue Reading

Bolivian general arrested after apparent failed coup attempt as government faces new crisis

June 26, 2024 1:00 pm Associated Press

Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Led by a top general vowing to “restore democracy,” armored vehicles rammed the doors of… Continue Reading

US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis

June 26, 2024 12:58 pm Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. surgeon general is declaring gun violence a public health crisis, driven by a growing number of… Continue Reading

NBC to use AI version of announcer Al Michaels’ voice for Olympics recaps

June 26, 2024 12:56 pm CNN Newsource

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN (CNN) — NBC is bringing a version of famed sportscaster Al Michaels back to the Olympics this summer with an… Continue Reading

Few have flood insurance to help recover from devastating Midwest storms

June 26, 2024 12:54 pm Associated Press

Associated Press SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (AP) — Rick Satterwhite’s house backs up to the Missouri River, but flood insurance hadn’t… Continue Reading

Aer Lingus pilots launch work-to-rule actions, tossing travel plans of passengers into disarray

June 26, 2024 12:23 pm Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Aer Lingus pilots say they will resume talks with the Irish airline after they launched an industrial action that led to the… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara’s short-term guest tax falling short of budget expectations

June 26, 2024 12:39 pm Andrew Gillies

The City of Santa Barbara collected $2.9 million in May of this year from Transient Occupancy Taxes, but the year-to-date revenues from the tax on… Continue Reading

How troops convicted under a gay sex ban can apply for a pardon from Biden. Will benefits follow?

June 26, 2024 12:23 pm Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says troops who were convicted under an old military policy criminalizing consensual gay… Continue Reading

Former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Biden, whose campaign wants to flip anti-Trump Republicans

June 26, 2024 12:19 pm Associated Press

AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger has endorsed President Joe Biden. “I am proud to stand up here… Continue Reading

Four officers in now-disbanded police unit charged in cover-up of 2020 beating

June 26, 2024 12:19 pm Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Four Baton Rouge police officers have been indicted by a Louisiana grand jury on charges alleging that they covered up the… Continue Reading

‘So Much to Love’ campaign brings Santa Barbara into focus using photos from the general public

June 26, 2024 12:03 pm John Palminteri

A new "So Much to Love" campaign has been launched in Santa Barbara. It will use photos from the general public as part of the outreach for the… Continue Reading

Indictment alleges West Virginia couple used adopted Black children as ‘slaves,’ judge says

June 26, 2024 12:05 pm Associated Press

Associated Press A couple in West Virginia is set for trial later this year after some of their adopted children were found locked in a shed.… Continue Reading

US ambassador calls China’s tech support for Russia during Ukraine invasion a ‘major mistake’

June 26, 2024 11:58 am Associated Press

SHANGHAI, China (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Beijing says China's support for Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine by providing technology for… Continue Reading

Why NASA astronauts are delayed at the space station after Boeing Starliner launch

June 26, 2024 11:56 am Associated Press

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two astronauts are spending extra time at the International Space Station as NASA and Boeing troubleshoot capsule… Continue Reading

Hiker drowns after slipping into rapid waters at Glacier National Park

June 26, 2024 11:48 am CNN Newsource

By Kara Mihm and Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A hiker drowned Sunday at Glacier National Park in Montana after slipping into fast-moving water,… Continue Reading

Bubba Nickles wins Athletes Unlimited AUX softball title; Jocelyn Alo finishes second

June 26, 2024 11:47 am Associated Press

AP Sports Writer Bubba Nickles captured the Athletes Unlimited AUX professional softball title when Jocelyn Alo was given an… Continue Reading

Orcutt meeting set for Wednesday night over Richards Ranch Project

June 26, 2024 11:48 am Evan Vega, Christina Rodriguez

Supervisor Bob Nelson is inviting all residents and interested parties to join in on the discussion for the Richards Ranch Project at Key Site 26 in… Continue Reading

Even wealthy Americans are struggling to make ends meet

June 26, 2024 11:43 am CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — About one in three Americans making six-figure salaries are worried about paying their bills, according… Continue Reading