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Brooklyn man arrested in connection with illegal betting scheme involving former NBA player Jontay Porter, authorities say

June 4, 2024 9:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Rob Frehse and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — A Brooklyn man was charged with conspiring with three others to defraud a sports betting company… Continue Reading

In a West Bank refugee camp, Israel’s raids fuel the militancy it tries to stamp out

June 4, 2024 9:00 pm The Associated Press

In a West Bank refugee camp, Israel's raids fuel the militancy it tries to stamp… Continue Reading

Amanda Knox’s slander conviction upheld in case related to Meredith Kercher’s murder

June 4, 2024 9:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Florence, Italy (CNN) — An Italian court has upheld Amanda Knox’s final remaining conviction stemming from the… Continue Reading

Colorado officials reach $8.5 million settlement with woman who was left handcuffed in a police car that was hit by a train

June 4, 2024 8:56 pm CNN Newsource

By Joe Sutton and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Local Colorado officials have reached an $8.5 million settlement with a woman who was… Continue Reading

Texas A&M will not bring back bonfire tradition after collapse killed 12 in 1999, president says

June 4, 2024 8:17 pm CNN Newsource

By Joe Sutton and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh announced on Tuesday the school will not bring back… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara voters likely to see 1/2 cent sales tax measure to pay for essential services on November ballot

June 4, 2024 8:00 pm Tracy Lehr

The Santa Barbara City Council voted 6-1 to approve a staff recommendation to put an Essential Local Services Measure on the… Continue Reading

Asylum-seekers looking for shelter set up encampment in Seattle suburb

June 4, 2024 7:58 pm The Associated Press

Asylum-seekers looking for shelter set up encampment in Seattle… Continue Reading

Why AP called Rep. Rob Menendez the winner in New Jersey U.S. House primary: Race call explained

June 4, 2024 7:28 pm The Associated Press

Why AP called Rep. Rob Menendez the winner in New Jersey U.S. House primary: Race call… Continue Reading

New Oakland Ballers expansion team draws big crowd for home opener as A’s play nearby

June 4, 2024 7:17 pm Associated Press

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Construction on the outfield bullpen finished just in time as pitchers… Continue Reading

Kim, Bashaw win New Jersey primaries for Senate seat held by embattled Menendez

June 4, 2024 7:12 pm The Associated Press

Kim, Bashaw win New Jersey primaries for Senate seat held by embattled… Continue Reading

Former prosecutor settles lawsuit against Netflix over Central Park Five series

June 4, 2024 7:02 pm The Associated Press

Former prosecutor settles lawsuit against Netflix over Central Park Five… Continue Reading

A potent heat dome is building over the US, sending temperatures into the triple digits

June 4, 2024 6:50 pm CNN

CNN By Tyler Ory, CNN (CNN) — The hottest temperatures of the year so far will soon reach the eastern half of the United States as a brutal… Continue Reading

With a new coaching staff, Quentin Johnston hopes for a turnaround with Los Angeles Chargers

June 4, 2024 6:49 pm Associated Press

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Sanjay Lal’s first bit of coaching to Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver… Continue Reading

Indian voters reject Modi’s vision for one-party state in win for competitive democracy

June 4, 2024 6:48 pm CNN

CNN Analysis by Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — The opposition obituaries had been written. According to most polls, India’s election was a… Continue Reading

Republicans who see Trump conviction as politically motivated vow to ‘indict the left’

June 4, 2024 6:38 pm The Associated Press

Republicans who see Trump conviction as politically motivated vow to ‘indict the… Continue Reading

Emergency alert sign-ups remain low years after launch of online system in Santa Barbara County

June 4, 2024 6:27 pm John Palminteri

Emergency alerts are available in Santa Barbara County but most residents have not signed up. Southern Santa Barbara County leads in signups over… Continue Reading

Heat advisories kick-in Wednesday

June 4, 2024 3:02 pm Evan Vega

Heat advisories are going in effect for our area this week. One goes in effect 10am Wednesday until 8pm Thursday with dangerously hot conditions and… Continue Reading

Rookie Jared Jones works 6 shutout innings, Jack Suwinski homers as Pirates edge Dodgers 1-0

June 4, 2024 6:19 pm Associated Press

By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Jared Jones pitched six shutout innings and Jack Suwinski homered after… Continue Reading

Record highs expected to fall as Southwest US bakes in first heat wave of season earlier than usual

June 4, 2024 6:14 pm Associated Press

By SCOTT SONNER and ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The first heat wave of the season has arrived earlier than usual… Continue Reading

UC Santa Barbara makes major changes to graduation ceremonies amidst Palestine and Israel student protests

June 4, 2024 6:11 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Students like Aubrey Garrett have been waiting years to walk the stage for what they call one of their biggest life… Continue Reading