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‘Varsity Blues’ trial promises fresh insights in old scandal

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER BOSTON (AP) — The first trial in the “Operation Varsity Blues” college admissions bribery scandal will begin this week, with the potential to shed light on investigators’ tactics and brighten the spotlight on a secretive school selection process many have long complained is rigged to favor the rich. Jury selection is beginning Wednesday in federal court in Boston in the…

Ross Douthat: The American Empire in retreat

In one of the more arresting videos that circulated after the fall of Kabul, a journalist follows a collection of Taliban fighters into a hangar containing abandoned, disabled U.S. helicopters. Except that the fighters don’t look like our idea of the Taliban: In their gear and guns and helmets (presumably pilfered), they look exactly like the American soldiers their long insurgency defeated. As…

Ramsey County To End Felony Prosecutions That Result From Non-Public Safety Traffic Stops

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Ramsey County Attorney John Choi on Wednesday afternoon will be announcing a new policy “aimed at fundamentally changing the use of non-public safety traffic stops by police,” according to his office. HOW TO WATCH: At 1 p.m., Choi will detail the end of felony prosecutions resulting from non-public safety traffic stops. CBSN Minnesota will stream the press conference…

Man jailed for life for murdering wife after dispute over two other wives

A man has been jailed for life in Hong Kong for smothering his wife following a dispute over his two other wives.A High Court jury of four men and three women reached a unanimous verdict on Wednesday, finding Gambian refugee Touray Ousainou, 39, guilty of murdering 40-year-old Adele Melano Cuyacot, from the Philippines, on or about April 10, 2019.Mr Justice Alex Lee Wan-tang said: “In view of the…

Jets season preview: Another reset begins with a certain kind of hope

The Jets hit the reset button yet again this offseason and are entering the 2021 season with a lot of new faces. The most notable of those are head coach Robert Saleh and quarterback Zach Wilson. The new coach and quarterback have given fans hope, but that hope should be long-term hope that the Jets might have gotten it right this time. In the short term, there will be growing pains. Saleh…

Julian Edelman Feels Like ‘Child That Had Divorced Parents’ When Picking Between Patriots And Buccaneers

BOSTON (CBS) — Julian Edelman loves Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. They drafted him as a seventh-round college quarterback-turned-NFL wide receiver, and they were the only NFL home he ever knew. Julian Edelman also loves Tom Brady, the man who threw him the football in countless clutch moments, winning three Super Bowls along the way. READ MORE: Former Patriots WR Danny Amendola…

Indian police raid homes, question 4 journalists in Kashmir | WTOP

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir raided the homes of four journalists on Wednesday, triggering concerns of a… SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir raided the homes of four journalists on Wednesday, triggering concerns of a further crackdown on press freedom in the disputed region. After the raids in Srinagar, the region’s main city, the four…

What's the mu variant? And will we keep seeing more COVID-19 variants?

CHICAGO — The World Health Organization has identified another coronavirus variant of interest, calling it the mu variant, saying it may have the ability to evade vaccine protections. Here’s what you need to know: What is the mu variant and where is it? The B.1.621 variant, also known as the mu variant, was first found in Colombia in January 2021 and has been found in about 39 countries so far,…

2 women shot in Lemon Grove: deputies

LEMON GROVE, Calif. — Deputies are investigating a shooting in Lemon Grove that left two women hurt early Wednesday, according to the sheriff’s department. San Diego County deputies say they have one person in custody after the shooting in the 1400 block of Bakersfield Street. They got a call at 12:22 a.m. then found two women hurt. Both women were taken to the hospital with injuries of…

Portland’s Planned Ban Over New Texas Abortion Law Could Cost The State $7M A Year

PORTLAND, Ore. (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — According to officials, the city of Portland, Oregon’s plan to boycott Texas goods and services over its new abortion law could cost companies in the Lone Star State millions of dollars a year. Heather Hafer, a spokeswoman with the Office of Management and Finance, said Portland has inked almost $35 million in contracts with Texas-based businesses over the last…

VIDEO: Vehicle fire on I-90 in Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – On the New York State Thruway, I-90 going westbound after Exit 24, a vehicle is on fire. Structure fire on Willow Lane in Melrose Vehicle fire on I-90 in Albany The right lane is currently blocked and police and fire are assessing the situation. More from NEWS10 VIDEO: Vehicle fire on I-90 in Albany Strong quake hits near Acapulco, buildings sway in capital Structure…

Which are China’s cities with the most potential for fast economic growth?

Advanced technological know-how, extensive government support and well-developed port infrastructures have helped identify three lesser-known Chinese cities as having potential for fast economic growth, according to a new report. Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province and home to e-commerce giant Alibaba, tops the emerging city rankings produced by The Economist Intelligence Unit (The…

Many Students Who Struggled Find Transformation At Association House High School, An Alternative Charter In Humboldt Park

CHICAGO (CBS) — High school can be a tough ride for some students. One young man with whom we spoke said it was boring and he felt like he was surrounded by robots. But his new school takes a different path to graduation. READ MORE: Chicago Weather: Thousands Of ComEd Customers Impacted By Outages After Storms Tuesday CBS 2’s Lauren Victory took us inside the Association House High School, an…

Shelter in place in Thornton following car crash

THORNTON, Colo. (KDVR) — The Thornton Police Department has issued a shelter in place for the Northstar neighborhood near Huron St. and Planet Pl. The shelter in place was issued around 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning. City of Loveland will pay Karen Garner $3 million to settle federal lawsuit from 2020 arrest Thornton police said the incident started with a car crash. The Denver Police Department…

Wednesday Forecast: Temps in upper 70s, breezy with increasing clouds

CHICAGO — Sunny to start Wednesday then clouds increase this afternoon. Breezy conditions. Winds: WNW gust to 30 mph. High Temps: 79, Lakeside: 75. Becoming mostly clear tonight with showers possible in Northwest Indiana. Low Temps: 57. For the latest weather updates, go to wgnv.com/weather. Thursday Forecast: Clouds increase Thursday. High Temps: 75. Lakeside: 70. Source link

WATCH LIVE: Crews are removing the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The removal of the country’s largest Confederate statue, and the last one standing on Richmond’s Monument Avenue, started earlier this morning. The Robert E. Lee Monument weighs more than 12 tons and will be lifted off its granite pedestal in full. It will then be disassembled for moving purposes. The 40-foot pedestal will remain in place for now, with its final destination…

Former Pres. Trump to Host Boxing Match Saturday at Hard Rock in Hollywood

Former President Donald Trump has found a new gig for the upcoming weekend: hosting a boxing event featuring a comeback attempt by former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. Trump will both host and commentate on the event Saturday inside the Hard Rock in Hollywood dubbed “No Holds Barred” and available on pay-per-view. The event is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. “I love great fighters and…