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D.A. not opposed to delay of Trump trial Manhattan D.A. says he’s willing to delay Trump’s “hush money” trial by up to 30 days 05:52 A Manhattan judge pushed back former President Donald Trump’s trial in his New York criminal case, following a surprise shakeup in the case just 10 days before it had been scheduled to begin.The trial, on felony charges of falsification of business records related to payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels, had been expected to start March 25, but that date has now been scrapped.Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told New York Judge Juan Merchan…
Federal prosecutors asked a New York judge on Friday to sentence FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to between 40 and 50 years in prison for cryptocurrency crimes they described as a “historic fraud.”Prosecutors made the request as they submitted their presentence recommendations to a federal judge who will sentence the man who at one time dazzled the cryptocurrency world with his promotional skills, including his access to famous people willing to promote his businesses.Bankman-Fried, 32, is scheduled to be sentenced in Manhattan federal court on March 28 following his November conviction on fraud and conspiracy charges. Prosecutors say he cost customers…
California resident Shannon Johnson lives a few blocks from Imperial Beach’s turquoise water and waves of “perfect little curls” — but Johnson and her two young children haven’t stepped foot on the sand in a year.”Every time we go by the beach they’re asking, ‘Is it going to be clean? When are they going to fix it?'” said Johnson, 45, a former activist with the Surfrider Foundation, who has been living in Imperial Beach, a small coastal city of 26,000 people 20 minutes from San Diego, since 2010.Heavy metals, toxic chemicals and bacteria including E. coli have been detected in…
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls on Israel to hold election to replace prime minister – CBS News Watch CBS News A longtime supporter of Israel is now criticizing its leadership’s approach to the Israel-Hamas war. In a speech on Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer denounced Hamas for its Oct. 7 attack. He also issued a warning about the conduct of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and called on Israel to hold a new election. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On This story originally appeared on…
Celebrity chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen nonprofit have sent aid to Gaza, shipping almost 200 tons of food this week to Palestinians. The organization shipped the food from Cyprus on the Open Arms ship, which belongs to a Spanish nonprofit that helps vulnerable people in emergency situations.Who is José Andrés?Andrés, 54, is a Spanish-born chef who moved to the U.S. years ago to work in restaurants in New York City and Washington, D.C. He helped open several restaurants in the nation’s capitol and then created his own restaurants around the country, including Nubeluz, in New York City,…
The criminal charges against New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez — which include allegations of accepting gifts and cash in exchange for official acts— have prompted a bipartisan attempt in Congress to expand federal law on bribery. The legislation, first reported by CBS News, comes from Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota and has the support of GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina. Craig explicitly tied Menendez’s alleged actions to the bill she’s introducing. “Public officials should be held to the highest ethical and legal standards – not be immune from them,” Craig said in a statement. “Senator Menendez’ case is…
Target launches new self-checkout policy limiting purchases to 10 items Target launches new self-checkout policy limiting purchases to 10 items 00:34 Target is pulling back on what’s become a ubiquitous and often speedier way for customers to pay for their purchases in stores. The retailer on Thursday said it’s making changes to a key part of the buying process — the checkout line. Customers who choose self-checkout will be limited to 10 items, Target said. Otherwise, they’ll have to purchase their items via a human cashier before leaving stores. Target’s “Express Self-Checkout” lanes will hit stores on Sunday at most of its…
In the mountains of Utah, the Rancho Luna Lobos race team is gearing up for their next competition as one of the top-ranked dog sled teams in the world. Each of the all-star canines is an underdog who has overcome significant challenges to reach their winning status. Most were abandoned or abused before being rescued by Fernando and Dana Ramirez, who helped them find new footing in life. The couple and their five children foster nearly 100 dogs on the 55-acre ranch, giving the pups a second chance at life and love. Fernando Ramirez began racing at just 8 years old alongside…
By Melissa Quinn, Jared Eggleston March 15, 2024 / 9:05 AM EDT / CBS News CBS News Live Live Atlanta — A Fulton County judge ruled Friday that District Attorney Fani Willis and her office may remain on the 2020 election case involving former President Donald Trump and his allies if Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor who was in a romantic relationship with Willis, steps aside.This is a developing story Trump Investigations More More Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com. She has written for outlets including the Washington Examiner, Daily Signal and Alexandria Times. Melissa covers…
A Louisiana truck driver has been arrested on multiple charges, including negligent homicide, for the state’s 168-car “super fog” pileup in October. Eight people were killed in the pileup, including one man who police said died as a direct result of the truck driver who was driving at a “negligent speed.” Police said this week that they arrested Ronald Britt and charged him with negligent homicide, negligent injuring, reckless operation and other traffic offenses related to the incident on I-55. In Louisiana, negligent homicide has a maximum sentence of five years in jail and/or $5,000. The Missouri man who died in the…