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A former transit police officer from Massachusetts has been convicted of raping two women more than a decade ago after giving them what prosecutors described as a joyride while on duty in his marked cruiser with its blue lights flashing, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden said 50-year-old Shawn McCarthy was found guilty on three counts of rape stemming from the 2012 incident near the Museum of Science. McCarthy is a resident of Wilmington who now lives in Maine. He had pleaded not guilty. He... Читать дальше...

Trump’s hush-money criminal trial delayed 30 days to address judge's questions about last-minute evidence dump.

US Forecast for Saturday, March 16, 2024

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City/Town, State;Yesterday’s High Temp (F);Yesterday’s Low Temp (F);Today’s High Temp (F);Today’s Low Temp (F);Weather Condition;Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index

Albany, NY;49;38;57;42;Clouds and sun, mild;SSE;8;56%;67%;3

Albuquerque, NM;48;37;52;36;A shower in places;E;8;64%;92%;3

Anchorage, AK;33;20;30;26;A bit of p.m. snow;N;8;72%;96%;1

Asheville, NC;64;51;69;41;Mostly cloudy... Читать дальше...

Stocks retreated from a record high set earlier this week on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 190 points, or 0.5%, and the Nasdaq fell 1%. Treasury yields edged higher in the bond market. Adobe slumped after giving investors a weak revenue forecast. Investors closed out a week of economic reports that showed inflation, though broadly cooling, remains hotter than expected. The reports have raised concerns about the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates... Читать дальше...

The Israeli military says a ship has delivered 200 tons of food, water and humanitarian supplies to Gaza, inaugurating a sea route from Cyprus. The sea route is intended to bring more assistance to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the enclave five months into the war between Israel and Hamas. The food on the ship was sent by World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, and was transported by the Spanish aid group Open Arms. The ship left Cyprus on Tuesday. Gaza's... Читать дальше...

Israeli military says cargo of aid has been unloaded in Gaza from ship arriving from Cyprus.

Some homeless adult immigrants in New York City will no longer be offered shelter after their first 30 days in the city under an agreement between the mayor and city human rights advocates. The compromise announced Friday stems from Mayor Eric Adams' request to waive a decades-old consent decree requiring the city to provide shelter for anyone who needs it. The Legal Aid Society says it agreed to the compromise allowing the city to evict many single adult migrants after 30 days. Adams says the city... Читать дальше...

A Colorado man who was placed on life support after he was bitten by his pet Gila monster died of complications from the desert lizard’s venom. An autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press on Friday also found that heart and liver problems were significant contributing factors in 34-year-old Christopher Ward’s death. Ward was taken to a hospital after being bitten by one of his two pet Gila monsters at a Denver area home Feb. 12. His death less than four days later is believed to be the first... Читать дальше...

He was caught after posting photos of the hike on Instagram.

President Joe Biden's administration has agreed to provide a $2.26 billion conditional loan for a huge lithium mine in Nevada. The money will help Canadian-based Lithium Americas cover construction costs of a processing facility at its giant mine in the works in northern Nevada near the Oregon line. The U.S. Energy Department said Thursday the conditional commitment to the loan will help finance the construction of a lithium carbonate processing plant at the Thacker Pass mine about 200 miles north of Reno. Читать дальше...

The joy of Aaron Donald's retirement did not escape the 49ers.

The Westwood address formerly housed well-known Junior's Deli for more than 50 years.

A bombshell CNN report said Rodgers has shared false Sandy Hook conspiracy theories.

A white Connecticut state police trooper has been acquitted of manslaughter in the death of a Black man who was shot as he sat in a stolen car holding a knife. Trooper Brian North could have faced up to 40 years in prison if he had been convicted Friday in the 2020 killing of Mubarak Soulemane. North fired his handgun seven times into the car’s door after Soulemane led police on a high-speed chase on Interstate 95. North testified that he believed Soulemane was going to attack other officers. But... Читать дальше...

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up this weekend, President Joe Biden is dwelling on one of his favorite subjects: Ireland. Biden played host to Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar at the White House and then attended a lunch at the U.S. Capitol. The two countries are celebrating a century of diplomatic relations. The president wore a green necktie for Ireland and the Oval Office was decorated with a bowl of shamrocks placed in front of the fireplace. House Speaker Mike Johnson welcomed the president... Читать дальше...

The new documentary “High & Low — John Galliano” covers all the complexities of the famous British designer, one of the most celebrated and controversial figures in the fashion industry. The film is directed by Kevin Macdonald and in theaters this week. It features candid interviews with Galliano and fashion icons Anna Wintour, Naomi Campbell, Penelope Cruz, Kate Moss and Charlize Theron. The Associated Press talked to Macdonald about Galliano’s rise and fall and why many friends and fans stayed... Читать дальше...

A potent low-pressure system is blasting the mountains around Las Vegas with snow.

Connecticut state trooper who shot Black man after high-speed chase is acquitted of manslaughter.

A storm's trail of destruction affected people in parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas on Thursday night. At least three people were killed, dozens hurt and even more reported damaged homes or businesses by Friday. Those who survived sorted through rubble, reflecting on the previous night’s fear and their relief at coming through physically unscathed. They briefly rejoiced over recovered possessions, their joy tempered by the cleanup ahead.

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Buster Posey's recent purchase is a single-level home with six bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms and over 6,300 square feet of living space.

A powerful real estate trade association has agreed to pay $418 million and change its rules to settle lawsuits claiming homeowners have been unfairly forced to pay artificially inflated agent commissions when they sold their homes. Under the terms of the settlement announced Friday, the National Association of Realtors agreed to change rules that for decades required brokers or agents who list a home for sale on the trade groups affiliated Multiple Listing Services to offer compensation up front to agents representing potential homebuyers. Читать дальше...

Federal prosecutors are asking a New York judge 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 submitted their presentence recommendations on Friday to a federal judge who will sentence him later this month. Bankman-Fried was convicted in November of fraud and conspiracy charges in Manhattan federal court. Prosecutors say he cost customers and investors in FTX and its related companies at least $10 billion from 2017 through 2022. Читать дальше...

Kim Kardashian was in SF for ex-husband Kanye West's Chase Center listening party.

The Pac-12 Network wasn't available for reporters covering the tournament.