Trump says he won’t testify again at his New York fraud trial. He says he has nothing more to say

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:36:14 GMT

Trump says he won’t testify again at his New York fraud trial. He says he has nothing more to say By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JILL COLVIN (Associated Press)NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump said Sunday he has decided against testifying for a second time at his New York civil fraud trial, posting on social media that he “VERY SUCCESSFULLY & CONCLUSIVELY” testified last month and saw no need to appear again.Trump had been expected to return to the witness stand Monday as the last big defense witness in the trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit. The case threatens Trump’s real estate empire and cuts to the heart of his image as a successful businessman.Trump announced he was canceling his testimony in an all-capital letters, multipart statement on his Truth Social platform, writing: “I WILL NOT BE TESTIFYING ON MONDAY.”“I HAVE ALREADY TESTIFIED TO EVERYTHING & HAVE NOTHING MORE TO SAY,” Trump wrote, adding his oft-repeated claim that James and other Democrats have weaponized the legal system to hinder his ch...

One person killed in an explosion and house fire in Oneonta

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:36:14 GMT

One person killed in an explosion and house fire in Oneonta ONEONTA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- One person is dead following an explosion and house fire in Oneonta on Saturday, Dec. 10. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Otsego County 911 Center began receiving multiple calls about an explosion and house fire on Richards Avenue. The Oneonta Fire Department arrived on the scene and saw multiple residences had suffered serious damage, and one of the homes was on fire. Once the was fire was put out, one person was found dead inside one of the homes, the Otsego County Sheriff's Office said. Another person from a neighboring home also received medical attention for minor injuries they suffered during the explosion. Road closures in Albany due to water main break The investigation into the explosion is still ongoing, but the Sheriff's Office says there is no threat to the public. A photo from the scene can be viewed below: Courtesy of the Otsego County Sheriff's Office

Lark Street Chili and Chowder Stroll winners announced

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:36:14 GMT

Lark Street Chili and Chowder Stroll winners announced ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 7th annual Lark Street Chili and Chowder Stroll was held on December 9. All proceeds from the event benefited the South End Children's Cafe. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Over a dozen Albany eateries competed to see who makes the area's best chili and chowder. Keobi on Lark Street was crowned as the Best Chili for the second year in a row, while fellow Lark Street restaurant TapAsia won Best Chowder for its fourth straight year.The runner up for Best Chili was Copper Crow on Broadway, and the Best Chowder runner up was Subculture on Lark Street. The event coincided with the yearly Santa Speedo Sprint.

1 dead, 1 hospitalized in fatal Edgewater shooting Sunday morning

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:36:14 GMT

1 dead, 1 hospitalized in fatal Edgewater shooting Sunday morning Edgewater police are investigating a Sunday morning shooting that left one man dead and another hospitalized, officials said.Just after 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, officers responded to reports of a disturbance in the 2700 block of Ingalls Street, northwest of downtown Denver, according to a Sunday news release from the Edgewater Police Department.When officers arrived at the scene, they were directed to a second-story apartment where they found one man suffering from a gunshot wound and another from head trauma, the news release stated.Paramedics administered medical care at the scene, but the 29-year-old gunshot victim from Edgewater died from his injuries, the release stated. The victim’s identity and cause of death will be released by the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner.Emergency personnel transported the man with head trauma, a 29-year-old Denver resident, to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.Based on preliminary evidence, police believe the two men ...

Man arrested on domestic violence charge in San Jose

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:36:14 GMT

Man arrested on domestic violence charge in San Jose Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Update: Barricaded police detective arrested after second Pleasant Hill standoff in three days Crime and Public Safety | “Disastrous” funding cuts to domestic violence, child sexual abuse services will hit South County hard Crime and Public Safety | Sheriff’s Office arrests Half Moon Bay man who allegedly hit, robbed domestic partner Crime and Public Safety | Doctor strangled wife, California prosecutor says, making it appear she fatally fell down stairs Crime and Public Safety | ‘The devil came into me’ says California man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend San Jose police arrested a man on suspicion of domestic violence just after midnight on Sunday morning, authorities said. They found a firearm and illegal drugs after searching his home near St. John and 4th streets downtown.The man was booked for domestic violence charges along with weapon and drugs ch...

Sharks’ Couture on verge of setting unfortunate personal record

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:36:14 GMT

Sharks’ Couture on verge of setting unfortunate personal record San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture is continuing to do some light skating but there remains no timetable for him to rejoin the team for practice, let alone play in a game.Couture, 34, missed all of training camp and has yet to play this season with an unspecified lower-body injury. He had another setback in his recovery in late October and took multiple weeks off before he resumed skating earlier this month.The Sharks, mindful of recent setbacks, are taking a cautious approach with Couture’s recovery and timeline, with coach David Quinn only saying Sunday that the team is optimistic the centerman will be able to return before April.“He’s making progress, daily he’s getting better,” Quinn said of Couture. “I don’t want to jump the gun there. Just taking it day by day with him and as long as he continues to trend in this direction, we feel good about him joining us at some point in time this season.”The most games Couture has missed in any season since he be...

Farley’s East parted ways with employees accused of anti-Semitism

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:36:14 GMT

Farley’s East parted ways with employees accused of anti-Semitism (KRON) – Farley’s East coffee shop parted ways with employees involved in a verbal altercation with a woman.In a statement released on X, Farley’s East says the employees’ actions did not align with their values.The employees involved in the incident are no longer employed by Farley’s. Though all employees are entitled to hold differing viewpoints, they are not entitled to express themselves on the job in ways that are disrespectful and harmful to anyone. There is zero room in our business – or anywhere in our community – for speech or conduct that acts to “other” anyone based on their religion, ethnicity, nationality, skin color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other discriminatory basis.Farley's East In a viral video posted on social media, presumed employees denied a customer access to a bathroom that had antisemitic graffiti written on it. Oakland coffee shop apologizes after customer was denied access to bathroom containing antisemitic graffiti The video shows thr...

American Canyon PD arrest 20-year-old for felony hit-and-run

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:36:14 GMT

American Canyon PD arrest 20-year-old for felony hit-and-run (KRON) – The American Canyon Police Department arrested a 20-year-old man for felony hit-and-run. American Canyon traffic enforcement officers witnessed a vehicle speeding through residential neighborhoods in the rain before crashing into parked cars at over 70 mph.  Alleged intoxicated driver arrested by Benicia PD According to police, the driver fled on foot, running through several backyards before being found by ACPD. The driver was identified as 20-year-old Sacramento resident Isaiah Ramirez. According to police investigation, Ramirez is in the Napa Community Youth Diversion Program, which assists youth who are exhibiting at-risk behaviors. Ramirez was booked into the Napa County Department of Corrections on charges related to felony evading and hit and run.

Biden invites Zelenskyy to the White House amid a stepped-up push for Congress to approve more aid

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:36:14 GMT

Biden invites Zelenskyy to the White House amid a stepped-up push for Congress to approve more aid WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has invited Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to the White House on Tuesday as the U.S. administration steps up the pressure on Congress to provide billions more in aid to Kyiv in the war with Russia.The visit is intended “to underscore the United States’ unshakeable commitment to supporting the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Russia’s brutal invasion,” the White House said in a statement Sunday. “As Russia ramps up its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine, the leaders will discuss Ukraine’s urgent needs and the vital importance of the United States’ continued support at this critical moment.”Biden has asked Congress for a $110 billion package of wartime funding for Ukraine ($61.4 billion) and Israel, along with other national security priorities. But the request is caught up in a debate over U.S. immigration policy and border security.Earlier, Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday defended the emergency...

Spithill retires from SailGP racing after Aussies finish 2nd to Kiwis in Dubai

Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:36:14 GMT

Spithill retires from SailGP racing after Aussies finish 2nd to Kiwis in Dubai Jimmy Spithill announced his retirement from SailGP racing after the Australian catamaran he was helming was edged by trans-Tasman Sea rival New Zealand’s Peter Burling in a photo finish at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix on Sunday.Burling poked his 50-foot foiling catamaran across the line just a few feet ahead of the Aussies’ “Flying Roo” after a tense final mark rounding on the Persian Gulf that included Canada’s Phil Robertson drawing a penalty. It was Burling’s first win since the Season 4 opener in Chicago and denied the three-time defending SailGP champion Aussies their first victory.Spithill, subbing while friend and countryman Tom Slingsby is on paternity leave, said he’s retiring from racing to focus on running an Italian team he plans to debut in Season 5 of tech baron Larry Ellison’s global league.“This was my last race as a SailGP athlete. It’s time for me to let fresh young blood into the competition, with the new Italian te...