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WorkTo Avoid New York Rules, Hundreds of Migrants Dropped Off in New Jersey Jeffery C. Mays is a reporter on the Metro desk who covers politics with a focus on New York City Hall. A native of Brooklyn, he is a graduate of Columbia University. More about Jeffery C. Mays
WorkMexican actor Ana Ofelia Murguía, who voiced Mama Coco in ‘Coco,' dies at 90 But the actor had a long acting career in Mexican film and television, and on the stage. She appeared in some 70 plays and 90 movies, including ‘Life Sentence’ (1979) and ’The Queen of the Night’ (1994).
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WorkSeveral priority bills signed into law in Texas this year are on pause due to lawsuits But after Abbott signed the measures into law, some have not taken effect as lawsuits challenging the measures play out in the court system — meaning that judges have issued temporary or permanent injunctions.
WorkIsrael's Supreme Court overturns a key component of Netanyahu's polarizing judicial overhaul His allies have called for increased West Bank settlement construction, annexation of the occupied territory, perpetuating military draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox men, and limiting the rights of LGBTQ+ people and Palestinians.
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WorkFloats, bands and flowers keep 135th Rose Parade tradition alive Following the parade, spectators had the opportunity to get a closer look at the floats at Floatfest located at Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevard. Tickets for Floatfest could be purchased here.
WorkA female D1 track star raced a man who insisted he could beat her. The result is going viral Keep realistic, motivating goals top of mind. \"If you\'re writing them down and reminding yourself of (your goals) every day, then that really helps block out that extra noise,\" she says. \"That\'s been helping me not care about the negative things people are saying to me because of that video. I\'m just reminding myself about how I have bigger goals.\"
WorkTarrant County man accused of DWI after crashing into K-9 unit on New Year's Eve Samson Park Police said the K-9 handler and the K-9 were able to exit the patrol car after the crash with the help of another officer. Although there were no apparent serious injuries, paramedics evaluated both crash victims. Later, the officer was taken to a local hospital for further examination.
WorkTampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco arrested amid allegations of relationship with minor Franco was placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball in August under its the joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy with the players’ association. He was paid and received service time while on administrative leave. There is no timetable for a conclusion of MLB’s investigation and whether the results of the probe might lead to discipline by MLB.
WorkUS Rep. Jasmine Crockett reacts to death of mentor Eddie Bernice Johnson Big highway work like the Dallas Mixmaster, the Dallas Inland Port logistics center, DART Light Rail, and North Texas airports are all North Texas examples of federal support Johnson helped arrange.
Work2 arrested in connection with Ugandan Olympian's killing in Kenya, police say Kiplagat\'s throat was cut, police said. He was found dead in his brother\'s car early Sunday on the outskirts of Eldoret, a high-altitude town in western Kenya renowned as a training base for elite athletes.
WorkThe 5 issues and trends experts expect states to tackle in 2024 “2024 will be an incredibly important year as we think about the progress that can be made at the state level,” said Jessie Ulibarri, the co-executive director of the State Innovation Exchange, a policy shop that helps draw up model state legislation that advances traditionally progressive issues.
WorkTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce's NYE kiss will make your head spin 'round \"He realized how cool of a person she was and she is,\" Mahomes shared on CBS Mornings\' Dec. 25 episode. \"So, for us, I mean, there were a couple of jokes here and there in the beginning, but she\'s just part of Chiefs Kingdom now and she\'s part of the team.\"
WorkLearn about how the America's Got Talent fantasy league works and get to know the show's latest format Just like with other spinoffs AGT: Champions, All-Stars, and Extreme, the Superfans will vote throughout the season during each round. The Superfans are audience members who came from all across America to watch AGT: Fantasy League.
WorkNorth Texas hospitals welcome the first babies of 2024 Over at Texas Health Frisco, at 12:23 a.m. parents Amy and Jonathan Roberts welcomed Annsley. She weighs 6 pounds 10 ounces and was one of the first babies born in 2024 in the Texas Health system.
WorkMillions are up for grabs on New Year's Day in Lotto Texas, Powerball jackpots The Lotto Texas Jackpot, worth an estimated annuitized $5 million, is also up for grabs Monday night. The cash value option on the state lottery jackpot is $2.93 million -- which would still be a nice way to start the new year.
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WorkDallas Zoo euthanizes giraffe after a fall dislocates his jaw In March, Chrystal gave birth to a 131-pound baby girl named Kora. At the time the zoo said the baby\'s dad Tebogo and half-sister Nea watched the calf from a distance right after she was born.
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WorkLarge pro-Palestinian car caravan slows traffic to JFK Airport on New Year's Day Since the Israel-Hamas war erupted on Oct. 7, near nightly protests have broken out in cities across the United States. In New York, pro-Palestinian organizers have responded to the growing death toll in Gaza with escalating actions aimed at disrupting some of the city\'s best-known events, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the annual tree-lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center.
WorkMore homeless people are asking for shelter amid San Diego's camping ban. Many don't get a bed. Hours after Monica Montgomery Steppe became the first Black woman ever to serve on it, the county board approved another $3 million for migrant services, despite concerns from some local aid groups
WorkTow truck driver fatally struck on New Year's Eve on SR-125 in Spring Valley The advisory applies from San Onofre State Beach south to Border Field, including Mission Bay and San Diego Bay. Swimming, surfing and diving should be avoided for 72 hours after rain, the county said.
WorkAnnual polar bear plunge at La Jolla Shores serves as hangover cure, head-clearing for the new year Del Mar hosts a similar event each year called the Penguin Plunge. Hundreds of swimmers waded into the sea at 7:30 a.m. Monday for the annual event near the 17th Street lifeguard headquarters station on Del Mar Beach.
WorkOne dead in solo rollover crash in San Marcos The advisory applies from San Onofre State Beach south to Border Field, including Mission Bay and San Diego Bay. Swimming, surfing and diving should be avoided for 72 hours after rain, the county said.
WorkFloats, bands and flowers keep 135th Rose Parade tradition alive Following the parade, spectators had the opportunity to get a closer look at the floats at Floatfest located at Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevard. Tickets for Floatfest could be purchased here.
WorkWrightwood youth connect with elderly neighbors facing extreme weather, dangerous loneliness Grace Toohey is a reporter at the Los Angeles Times covering breaking news for the Fast Break Desk. Before joining the newsroom in 2022, she covered criminal justice issues at the Orlando Sentinel and the Advocate in Baton Rouge. Toohey is a Maryland native and proud Terp.
WorkWar, labor unrest make an appearance; yet 135th Rose Parade rolls on, greets the new year Hailey Branson-Potts is a Metro reporter for the Los Angeles Times who joined the newspaper in 2011. She grew up in the small town of Perry, Okla., and graduated from the University of Oklahoma.
WorkEarthquake: Magnitude 4.1 quake felt around Rose Parade, across L.A. Rong-Gong Lin II is a Metro reporter based in San Francisco who specializes in covering statewide earthquake safety issues and the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bay Area native is a graduate of UC Berkeley and started at the Los Angeles Times in 2004.
WorkTwo killed, eight wounded in New Year's Day shooting in downtown L.A. Hannah Fry is a Metro reporter covering Orange County for the Los Angeles Times. She joined the newspaper in 2013 as a reporter for the Daily Pilot, a Times Community News publication. Fry most recently covered breaking news for The Times and was part of the team that was a 2020 Pulitzer finalist for its coverage of a boat fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Santa Barbara. She grew up in Orange County and got her start as an intern at the Orange County Register.
WorkPhotos: Bundled up as the 2024 Rose Parade kicks off Michael Blackshire is a 2023-24 photography fellow at the Los Angeles Times. He previously interned at the Washington Post and Chicago Tribune and his work has been published in the New York Times, the Guardian, the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Huffington Post and New York Magazine. Blackshire is from Kentucky and spent his teenage years in Metro Atlanta. He received his higher education from Western Kentucky University and Ohio University.
WorkFather and son arrested after 10-year-old shoots another boy with stolen gun, police say Hannah Fry is a Metro reporter covering Orange County for the Los Angeles Times. She joined the newspaper in 2013 as a reporter for the Daily Pilot, a Times Community News publication. Fry most recently covered breaking news for The Times and was part of the team that was a 2020 Pulitzer finalist for its coverage of a boat fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Santa Barbara. She grew up in Orange County and got her start as an intern at the Orange County Register.
WorkDriver Crashes Into Manhattan Sidewalk, Injuring Several People Michael Levenson joined The Times in December 2019. He was previously a reporter at The Boston Globe, where he covered local, state and national politics and news. More about Michael Levenson
Work5 Killed in Queens Car Crash on New Year’s Day About 1:30 a.m. in Midtown, a 44-year-old motorist trying to flee the authorities rammed into police cars and a nearby food truck on a sidewalk. At least 10 people were injured, including a woman who was trapped under the food truck near West 34th Street and Seventh Avenue. The woman and six other pedestrians involved in the accident were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition.
WorkWaiver wire pickups: Henderson astounds, Drummond rebounds Assists: Dimes are difficult to source from free agency or the waiver wire given how often NBA offenses are commandeered by high-usage stars, but it\'s worth noting that Monk is 25th in the league over the past month in added value via assists.
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WorkFantasy football waiver wire: Championship week pickups Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers (13.3%): Luke Musgrave left a huge void in the Packers\' offense following a serious kidney injury, which Kraft has filled admirably. In three of his past four games, Kraft has had at least six targets. In four consecutive games, he has scored at least 10 fantasy points. Kraft faces a Bears defense that has given up the fifth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. While Musgrave is still on injured reserve, he returned to practice last week in a limited capacity, so keep an eye on this situation as the week progresses.
WorkTransfer Talk: Tomiyasu set to sign new Arsenal contract - Galatasaray and several Saudi clubs are tracking the progress of Roma and Italy left-back Leonardo Spinazzola, according to Corriere dello Sport. Galatasaray are hoping to open negotiations in January, but they face the prospect of being outbid by teams interest from the Saudi Pro League. Spinazzola, who was one of Italy\'s best players during Euro 2020 but who has dipped in form ever since tearing his Achilles tendon, is a free agent at the end of the current campaign and is currently struggling to hold down a starting place.
WorkSVP's One Big Thing: After Week 17, it's clear the Ravens are in a class by themselves The playoff stumbles undoubtedly will be brought up as the Ravens wait to join the playoff party through the bye. But it\'s a wait they\'ve earned with brilliant play, and it creates belief that they could roll right to Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII.
WorkMarcotti's 2024 wishes: Mental and physical health for players, term limits for presidents 30. That kids who fall in love with the sport be given the chance, first and foremost, to support their local clubs before jumping on the big-club bandwagon simply because that is what is pumped relentlessly onto screens. Yes, this is copied-and-pasted from previous years, but it\'s worth repeating. And it\'s the one wish over which we have the most control.
WorkSalah was vital in Liverpool's win vs. Newcastle. Can Klopp cope with his absence for AFCON? Salah was the key determinant against Newcastle. He scored when it mattered and stepped up when his team needed him most. That\'s what Salah has always done, so there is no question that Liverpool face a challenge in coping without him for the next six weeks.
WorkJim Harbaugh vs. everyone: Michigan coach thrives on confrontation, controversy As Bowlsby said, plenty have put up with Harbaugh because he wins. And while he has beaten Ohio State three years in a row, being unable to reach the national title game, let alone win it, could soon become the defining struggle of his Michigan tenure.
WorkBowl takeaways: LSU, Tennessee show off quarterbacks of future On the heels of his announcement that he would return to Cal next season, Golden Bears star running back Jaydn Ott struggled against Texas Tech\'s defense. Ott, who totaled 1,260 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns this season, accounted for 45 yards on 16 carries and one touchdown in the bowl game. The Red Raiders\' offense, meanwhile, scored four touchdowns thanks to three touchdown passes from Behren Morton. The sophomore quarterback spread the ball around to seven different receivers, three of whom averaged more than 12 yards per catch. Tech defense stepped up in its own way, picking off Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza three times and forcing him into two fumbles that proved too much to overcome. -- Uggetti
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