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Testimony: Trump campaign flew fake elector ballots to DC

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:51:12 GMT

By Marshall Cohen, Zachary Cohen, Jeremey Herb and Katelyn Polantz | CNNTwo days before the January 6 insurrection, the Trump campaign’s plan to use fake electors to block President-elect Joe Biden from taking office faced a potentially crippling hiccup: The fake elector certificates from two critical battleground states were stuck in the mail.So, Trump campaign operatives scrambled to fly copies of the phony certificates from Michigan and Wisconsin to the nation’s capital, relying on a haphazard chain of couriers, as well as help from two Republicans in Congress, to try to get the documents to then-Vice President Mike Pence while he presided over the Electoral College certification.The operatives even considered chartering a jet to ensure the files reached Washington, DC, in time for the January 6, 2021, proceeding, according to emails and recordings obtained by CNN.The new details provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the chaotic last-minute effort to keep Donald Trump in office....

Lee Sun-kyun is 5th Korean star to die of suspected suicide; 12 have perished in tragedies in recent years

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:51:12 GMT

As South Korean police on Thursday defended their aggressive investigation of “Parasite” star Lee Sun-kyun for alleged drug use, the country’s entertainment industry was reeling from his death, in part because he is the latest popular performer to die under tragic circumstances in recent years.Prior to Lee’s death Wednesday, 11 other prominent South Korean actors, musicians and other performers — most in their 20s and 30s — have died in suspected suicides, accidents and other incidents, one of which was a homicide and others that have been labeled “mysterious,” according to a list compiled by the Daily Mail.It’s believed that the 48-year-old Lee died by suicide, as the film and TV actor reportedly despaired over the highly publicized nature of the police investigation, which had forced him to drop out of a major film project in October and was causing serious damage to his reputation.This image released by Neon shows Sun-kyun Lee...

High surf updates: Marin County evacuations lifted, flood advisory extended

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:51:12 GMT

(KRON) -- A high surf warning is in effect today and will last through 3 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS is warning of "very dangerous waves" up to 28 to 33 feet, with 40-foot waves possible in some locations."The ocean is NOT your friend today!" said the NWS on X, formerly Twitter. Areas of Santa Cruz County coastline experiencing flooding, evacuation warning The weather service is advising people to stay away from rocks, jetties, piers and other waterside infrastructure. A very high swell coming from west-northwest will create hazardous beach conditions, the NWS said.West facing beaches could see breaking waves of 28 to 33 feet.The NWS advises:Stay off rocks and jettiesStay out of and away from the waterNever turn your back on the ocean!Keep pets on a leash and away from the waterFollow our live blog for the latest updates:1:26 p.m. -- Flood advisory extended to 4 p.m.A flood advisory for the Bay Area is now in effect until 4 p.m. The National We...

Good Samaritans shot at Pinole gas station, gunman found under I-80, police say

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:51:12 GMT

(KRON) -- A man shot two good Samaritans at a Pinole gas station and tried to carjack multiple vehicles before officers found him hiding under Interstate-80, according to investigators. Demetrius Chafford, 21, of Fairfield, had been granted pre-trial release from a Solano County jail before Wednesday's melee unfolded, police said. The incident happened at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday at a Chevron gas station located at 2695 Pinole Valley Road. Chafford entered a convenience store, argued with a clerk, and ripped a cash register off the front counter, the Pinole Police Department said.He then walked out of the store and attempted to carjack a vehicle at the gas station. However, the victim was able to escape. PPD said Chafford walked over to another car parked at one of the pumps, broke out the window, and stole a woman's purse from the front seat. "The owner of the purse chased after the suspect and attempted to recover her purse. The suspect and victim struggled over the bag, and the suspe...

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:51:12 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The circumstances are quite a bit better for Detroit coach Dan Campbell since the previous time the Lions visited his home state.The Texas native has led the Lions to their first division title in 30 years, and the NFC North champs aren’t out of the running for the top seed in the NFC heading into Saturday night’s visit to the Dallas Cowboys.A season ago, the Lions lost to Dallas, where Campbell spent three of his 10 seasons an NFL tight end, to drop to 1-5 — and 4-18-1 since he took over as coach.Detroit is 19-7 since then, and headed to the playoffs for just the fourth time in 24 seasons. The Lions (11-4) share the best record in the NFC with San Francisco and Philadelphia.Campbell’s focus is more on the second seed than the top spot and the bye that goes with it.“We checked the box on one thing and now it’s to the next one and so at this point, now, we’re fighting for the two seed,” Campbell said. “If you’re able to get to the one, so be ...

Funcionarios de México viajarán a Washington en enero para continuar reuniones sobre inmigración

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:51:12 GMT

Washington (CNN) — Funcionarios del Gobierno de México visitarán Washington en enero de 2024 para reunirse con miembros del gabinete de Biden y continuar las conversaciones sobre cómo frenar la afluencia de inmigración ilegal a Estados Unidos, según informó el Consejo de Seguridad Nacional de EE.UU.La visita ocurrirá días después de que la delegación de alto nivel enviada esta semana a Ciudad de México ––en la que participaron el secretario de Estado, Antony Blinken, y el secretario de Seguridad Nacional, Alejandro Mayorkas–– lograra algunos avances en el refuerzo policial en el lado mexicano de la frontera.¿Qué acordaron México y EE.UU. en su reunión sobre migración? Cruces fronterizos, un próximo encuentro y regularización de beneficiarios de DACALa inmigración ha sido una vulnerabilidad política para el presidente Joe Biden, pues ha enfrentado duras críticas de los republicanos e incluso de algunos miembros de su propio partido por la situación en la frontera entre EE.UU. y...

No. 33 at quarterback for Ohio State, with first start coming against Missouri in Cotton Bowl

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:51:12 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown wears No. 33 in honor of Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Sammy Baugh, who finished his college career sharing MVP honors in the inaugural Cotton Bowl 87 years ago. When Brown becomes the first Buckeyes quarterback to make his first career start in a bowl, it will be in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night against ninth-ranked Missouri.“What an experience for me, and pretty cool story to go along with that,” said Brown, the 20-year-old sophomore who hasn’t been in a game since Oct. 21, but takes over after Kyle McCord left Ohio State earlier this month for Syracuse.“He’s a super bubbly, joyous guy to be around,” receiver Emeka Egbuka said. “Great personality. I love that, and I think he’s a great player.”The seventh-ranked Buckeyes (11-1) are playing for the first time since their 30-24 loss at Michigan in the regular-season finale matching undefeated teams, costing them the opportunity to play for the Big Ten ti...

NFC East-leading Eagles host Gannon, Cardinals

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:51:12 GMT

ARIZONA (3-12) at PHILADELPHIA (11-4)Sunday, 1 p.m., FoxOPENING LINE: Eagles by 10 1/2, per FanDuel SportsbookAGAINST THE SPREAD: Arizona 7-8; Philadelphia 8-6-1SERIES RECORD: Cardinals lead 59-56-5.LAST MEETING: Eagles beat Cardinals 20-17 on Oct. 9, 2022, at Arizona.LAST WEEK: Cardinals lost to Bears 27-16; Eagles beat Giants 33-25.CARDINALS OFFENSE: OVERALL (24), RUSH (9), PASS (29), SCORING (27)CARDINALS DEFENSE: OVERALL (27), RUSH (32), PASS (12), SCORING (31)EAGLES OFFENSE: OVERALL (8), RUSH (6), PASS (14), SCORING (7)EAGLES DEFENSE: OVERALL (20), RUSH (8), PASS (27), SCORING (25)TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Cardinals minus-1; Eagles minus-7EAGLES PLAYER TO WATCH: WR A.J. Brown caught six passes for 80 yards in the win over the Giants, but appeared visibly frustrated throughout the game and then refused to speak to reporters afterward. Brown ranks fifth in the NFL with 101 receptions and third with 1,394 receiving yards, but something appears off and speculation of what exactly is w...

Live updates | Israel expands offensive as Hamas warns only permanent ceasefire will free hostages

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:51:12 GMT

A Hamas official said Thursday that a “partial or temporary cessation of aggression” wouldn’t be enough to free the more than 100 hostages who Israel says remain in captivity in Gaza. The Israeli-Hamas war has already driven around 85% of Gaza’s 2.3 million people from their homes, leveling the northern part of the territory and heightening fears about a similar fate for the south as Israel’s air and ground offensive widens.Dozens were killed Thursday during Israel’s bombardment of cities, towns and refugee camps across Gaza. More than 20,000 Palestinians, two-thirds of them women and children, have been killed since the start of the war, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, which doesn’t differentiate between civilians and combatants among the dead. Hamas has put up steep resistance despite Israel’s vow to dismantle the militant group.About 1,200 people were killed after Hamas raided southern Israel on Oct. 7, with around 240 people taken host...

Montgomery Co. schools urges teachers to ‘align’ social media posts with ‘system’s values’

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:51:12 GMT

Teachers and staff at Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland are strongly urged to watch what they say on social media and make sure it “aligns” with the “system’s values” after four teachers were put on administrative leave.According to a letter sent by the school system’s chief operating officer, Brian Hull, there has been a rise of “staff accounts being reported on,” which Montgomery County Public Schools had to follow up on.“Social media activities may attract public attention, and nothing online is truly private,” Hull wrote. “Even in your private lives and when on social media, it’s essential to align with our school system’s values, uphold professionalism, and preserve your ability to serve the Montgomery County community.”The letter said that all Montgomery County school employees should assume that nothing is truly private that they post online.“Avoid assuming anonymity online, as the line b...