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GOP struggles to find footing in first Biden impeachment hearing

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:25 GMT

The Republican impeachment inquiry into President Biden got off to a rocky start Thursday as the GOP sought to stress a need for the investigation while Democrats argued they had done little to advance the specter of wrongdoing by the man they aim to remove from office. Republicans sought to draw attention to evidence as sprawling as the probe itself, bouncing back and forth between reviewing Hunter Biden’s business dealings, communications with family members and associates, and the ongoing Justice Department investigation into his failure to pay taxes.Still, the bulk of what they reviewed dealt only with Hunter Biden, not his father, even as House Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) said “our investigation is now focused on whether President Biden engaged in impeachable offenses under the U.S. Constitution.”Comer wrapped the hearing saying the panel would issue a subpoena for Hunter Biden’s personal bank records as well as those of his companies.Democrats vac...

Trump NY fraud trial to proceed after last-ditch effort to delay is denied

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:25 GMT

A last-ditch legal effort by former President Trump to delay the start of his civil fraud trial in New York was denied Thursday by the state's appellate division. The trial will proceed as planned Monday, barring any other roadblocks.A judge had issued a temporary pause in the sprawling civil case after Trump claimed the trial judge was ignoring an appellate ruling. The New York attorney general's office, which brought the case against Trump, called Trump's effort a “brazen and meritless attempt” to “usurp” the authority of Justice Arthur Engoron, the trial judge. The appeals court's order comes after Engoron found Trump liable for fraud Tuesday, ruling that New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) proved the core elements of her case against the former president and his businesses.Trump’s business empire was imperiled by the decision, which stripped some of the former president’s business licenses and raised the potential for him to lose control of some of his famed pr...

Jury trial scheduled for Daniel Riley, accused in Janae Edmondson crash

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A jury trial has been scheduled for Daniel Riley in connection with a February crash involving out-of-town teenager Janae Edmondson. Riley's jury trial is set to begin March 4, 2024, in downtown St. Louis, according to Missouri court records. Source: Majority of St. Louis cops in police district call in sick Riley will be tried on several charges in trial next year, including second-degree assault, armed criminal action, operating on a highway without a valid license and two counts of fourth-degree assault. He is accused in a February crash that led to significant injuries for Edmondson. Before the crash, Edmondson was visiting St. Louis with her family for a volleyball tournament. While walking around downtown St. Louis, Riley was reportedly speeding and failed to yield and collided with another vehicle. That second vehicle struck Janae, and both of her legs were amputated after the collision. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in yo...

Gov. Jared Polis orders plan to keep Colorado’s national parks open in a federal shutdown

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:25 GMT

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued an executive order Thursday directing state officials to prepare a plan to keep the state’s four national parks open through a potential government shutdown, days before their potential closure.With Republican infighting so far thwarting any congressional budget deal, the federally managed parks in Colorado — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the Great Sand Dunes, Mesa Verde and Rocky Mountain National Park — will close just after midnight on Sunday, Polis wrote. That could happen on a particularly busy weekend for Rocky Mountain during leaf-peeping season.Polis’ order directs the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Colorado Parks and Wildlife to develop a plan and identify potential funding needs to keep the parks open through a federal shutdown.State officials here and elsewhere have worked to keep parks open through shutdowns before. In 2013, the National Park Service reached a deal with Colorado off...

USC star Brenden Rice making return to Folsom Field to face CU Buffs

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:25 GMT

In a 2021 season that was dismal for the Colorado Buffaloes, and particularly on offense, Brenden Rice was one of the few bright spots.Nobody on that CU team put up impressive numbers on offense, but Rice was, without question, the most explosive player and someone Buff fans were excited about.Then, he left.Rice’s decision to leave CU and transfer to USC in December of 2021 wasn’t surprising, but it was painful for Buff fans.On Saturday, Rice will make his return to Boulder, as the No. 8 Trojans (4-0, 2-0 Pac-12) face Colorado (3-1, 0-1) at Folsom Field (10 a.m., Fox).“Very familiar (territory) and I can’t wait to get back to Folsom,” Rice told USC reporters this week. “Colorado is my first love, so just seeing how coach (Deion) Sanders has transformed Colorado, it makes me happy. But at the same time, going back, that nostalgia, it’s a rival to me now and I can’t wait to tear up Folsom.”In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Rice, the son of NFL Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice, fl...

Arrest made in brutal beating of teen at L.A. McDonald's

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:25 GMT

Los Angeles Police announced an arrest Thursday in connection with the beating of a 13-year-old girl at a McDonald’s restaurant.The suspect, Ariana Lauifi, faces charges of felony child abuse. Investigators said tips from the public helped them track down and identify her as the suspect.The assault happened on Sept. 6 at a McDonald's on Lomita Boulevard in Harbor City.Video of the violent confrontation showed Kassidy Jones, 13, being punched, kicked, and knocked to the ground by the older female. Kassidy says she and her friends were on their way home from school when they stopped inside the McDonald's to use the restroom."They got some food and I was going to the bathroom,” Kassidy told KTLA.But when she came out of the restroom, she claims a woman she had never seen before suddenly lunged at her and began beating her. Video of 13-year-old Kassidy Jones getting beaten by an unknown woman inside a Harbor City McDonald's on Sept. 6, 2023. (Angelina Gray)Video of 13-year-old Kass...

The Remarkable Investment Potential of Manufactured Housing Communities (MHCs)

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:25 GMT

Discovering Wealth and Stability in MHC InvestmentsIn the ever-evolving landscape of real estate investments, one asset class stands out for its unique combination of stability and income potential: Manufactured Housing Communities (MHCs). In this article, we’ll delve into why MHCs have become a favored choice for investors seeking long-term financial growth. Additionally, we’ll briefly touch on how Haven Capital Ventures is harnessing the power of MHC investments like no other, offering a prime opportunity for those who recognize the potential.MHC Investments: A Hidden GemManufactured Housing Communities, often known as mobile home parks, are gaining traction among astute investors for several compelling reasons:1. Stability Amidst UncertaintyMHCs offer unparalleled stability in an unpredictable economic environment. The consistent demand for affordable housing means that these communities often thrive regardless of broader economic trends. This inherent resilience make...

Virgilio Sibayan Dead, Four Injured in Car Collision on Interstate 35 [Lorena, TX]

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:25 GMT

Fatal Crash Around Mile Marker 325 Wounded Four People and Killed One 65-Year-Old ManLORENA, TX (September 28, 2023) – Saturday night, a fatal collision on Interstate 35 left four people injured and claimed the life of Virgilio Sibayan.Per initial reports, the accident happened around 6:30 p.m. on September 9th, on IH-35 northbound near mile marker 325.According to DPS, while GMC Yukon was traveling, the driver experienced a medical emergency and lost control of the car, which caused it to veer off the road and onto a service road where it collided with a Chevrolet Silverado before flipping over.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced Sibayan dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the driver and three other occupants of the GMC Yukon only sustained moderate injuries.Authorities determined that seatbelts were not worn, which caused passengers to be thrown.An active investigation is still currently underway.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies go ou...

One Sustained Injuries after Car vs Pedestrian Collision on 50th Street [Lubbock, TX]

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:25 GMT

Car Struck an Unidentified Individual Resulting in Injuries at 50th StreetLUBBOCK, TX (September 28, 2023) – A car vs pedestrian collision on 50th Street hospitalized one person.Around 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning, authorities received reports of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian in the 500 block of 50th Street.According to the authorities, they discovered the injured person on the roadway. Additionally, no details were released about the driver or the make of the vehicle.The pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries and their current condition is unknown.Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.The circumstances that led to the crash, the identities of the people involved, and the description of the vehicles were not yet available.Thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination are essential in operating a vehicle safely. However, alcohol and certain medications or illegal drugs impair these functions w...

Oakland police arrest Colorado man in 2021 shootout that injured three

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:51:25 GMT

OAKLAND — Nearly two years after three people were injured in a shootout outside a popular lounge here, one of the injured men has been charged with attempted murder, court records show.Akil Joseph, 37, of Aurora, Colorado, was charged with attempted murder and illegal gun possession in connection with the Oct. 2, 2021 shooting, court records show. Police allege that Joseph shot a man in the chest before he was wounded by another gunman during the ensuing shootout.In fact, it was blood left at the scene of the crime that did Joseph in, authorities say. In late 2022, a lab analyst matched the DNA to an offender profile in Colorado, where Joseph has a 2009 gun possession conviction.Joseph was arrested in late August and entered a not guilty plea on Sept. 1, court records show. He remains jailed without bail and is next due in court in mid-October.The shootout occurred outside of a cocktail lounge on Broadway at 25th Street in Oakland. It started when an unidentified suspect pull...