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Supervisor Andrew Do in Southern California Resigns and Agrees to Plead Guilty in Bribery Scheme
Federal prosecutors said that Andrew Do, an Orange County supervisor, enriched himself and his family with federal pandemic aid meant for seniors.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’
At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia. Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Boeing’s labor strike is forcing this company to send hundreds of employees home
Spirit AeroSystems is furloughing 700 employees due to the impact of the strike by Boeing’s machinists.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Warning tax rises could force care homes to close
Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Over 15 million under fire weather alerts in California amid dry, windy conditions
More than 15 million people are under fire weather alerts in California -- from Redding to Sacramento to San Francisco to Burbank -- due to dry and windy conditions.Top stories - ABC News - October 19 -
Southern Miss makes second coaching change of 2024 season, fires Will Hall after 1-6 start
The Golden Eagles are 4-15 the last two seasons after Hall led them to a successful 7-6 campaign in 2022Sports - CBS Sports - October 20 -
Israeli forces attack targets around Beirut while Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has put more civilians at risk as Israeli forces attacked more targets around Beirut. Meanwhile, Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel. One eyewitness told CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Two beaten-up home-goods brands are joining forces. This one’s stock is rallying.
Shares of the Container Store Group Inc. surged after hours on Tuesday after the struggling storage retail chain said it had secured the backing of home-goods seller Beyond Inc., the company that ...Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Gang coalition in Haiti spreads violence to Port-au-Prince neighborhood, setting fire to homes
A gang coalition has reinforced its attacks on one of the few communities in Haiti’s capital not under control of criminal groups, seeking to take it overWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Updates: Israel’s Parliament Passes Bill That Threatens Work of U.N. Agency for Palestinians
The Knesset opened its winter session and approved legislation that banned the agency known as UNRWA from operating in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his spy chief was back home ...World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Alonso leads charge in what could've been his final game at Citi Field
Alonso's three-run homer in the first inning got New York started, and the Mets went on to beat the Dodgers and force another game in Los Angeles.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
Female Mountain Bikers at Rampage Backflip Into Equality
Traditionally, only men were invited to the scariest and most lucrative event in mountain biking. This year, women shared equally in the adrenaline and the prizes.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare
When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia
The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood.Science - The New York Times - October 23 -
Lost Silk Road cities discovered in Uzbek mountains
The discoveries of these high-altitude medieval cities challenge long-held assumptions of the trade network.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Yahoo Sports AM: All eyes on the Mountain West
In today's edition: Boise State vs. UNLV, previewing the World Series with MLB Network's Mark DeRosa, Rams upset Vikings, the NFL's favorite snack, and more.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
Grand Canyon officially joining Mountain West
Grand Canyon will join the Mountain West Conference by at least 2026, the school and conference announced Friday.Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
Six of the best winter mountain breaks in Europe
From the Arctic Circle to Slovenia’s Julian Alps, we pick scenic and soothing retreats to don snowshoes, ski empty pistes and tune into winter. Marketing slogans usually leave me cold, but even I ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio Review: Expensive, but Worth It
This secure, durable walkie-talkie is worth the seemingly exorbitant price.Tech - Wired - 4 days ago -
Harris wins California
Vice President Harris has won her home state of California, scoring a victory in the Western Democratic stronghold, Decision Desk HQ projects. Harris taking California’s 54 electoral votes was ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
How Hurricane Milton storm surge destroyed communities
Storm surge pushed around 5 feet of sand into Manasota Key, Florida, where homes and roads are covered with debris and destruction. CBS News' Tom Hanson speaks to Charlotte County public ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Navy apologies for destroying Alaska Native village in 1882
The U.S. Navy issued an apology Saturday for destroying an Alaska Native village nearly 150 years ago. The 1882 attack in Angoon killed six children and caused such dire food shortages that ...Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
How Four Posts on Instagram Destroyed Her Life
On Oct. 7, an Israeli college student opened her phone. What she did next landed her in prison.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago