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Trump, CNN gear up for town hall after sex assault verdict

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:16:22 GMT

By Jill Colvin | Associated PressFormer President Donald Trump was set to appear at a high-stakes CNN town hall and field questions from a moderator and voters on Wednesday, just a day after a civil jury found him liable for sexually assaulting a woman nearly three decades ago.The prime-time forum in New Hampshire was already expected to be noteworthy when it was publicly announced last week, bringing together a network and a candidate who have long sparred with each other. But the stakes were raised considerably Tuesday after jurors in New York found Trump had sexually abused and defamed advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, though they rejected her claim that he raped her.The jury awarded her $5 million in damages. Trump said the ruling was “A DISGRACE” and he vowed to appeal.While the civil trial verdict carries no criminal penalties, it nonetheless revives attention on the myriad investigations facing Trump, who was indicted in New York in March for hush money payments m...

Sean Manaea’s role to be discussed after rough outing in Giants’ loss to Nationals

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:16:22 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — It was an ugly afternoon for Sean Manaea and the Giants on Wednesday.The veteran left-hander struggled to get outs against the lowly Washington Nationals, who scored eight runs (four earned) off him in an 11-6 rout at Oracle Park.“I’m not really sure what happened,” Manaea said. “All my stuff just sucked. That’s really what it comes down to.”San Francisco Giants’s Sean Manaea pitches against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in San Francisco, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) The Giants (16-20) lost two out of three to the rebuilding Nationals (16-21), who have half the payroll but a nearly identical record.Manaea was signed this offseason to a two-year, $25 million deal that was similar to the one signed last year by Carlos Rodón, who parlayed that into a $162-million deal with the Yankees.But Manaea hasn’t been able to find a groove. He had one good start against the Royals in early April, when ...

Elizabeth Holmes, take note: Jen Shah’s skin is ‘glowy’ in Texas prison

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:16:22 GMT

While Elizabeth Holmes has pursued last-minute efforts to delay reporting to the minimum-security federal prison camp in Bryan, Texas, Jen Shah, the former star of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” appears to be doing OK in the same facility.Shah actually might be doing more than OK, judging by photos published Tuesday by Page Six and by reports from Shah’s friends, who say she’s getting along with the other women, teaching some to read, working in the prison library, exercising and losing weight just by staying away from some of the notoriously bad food.Jen Shah spotted in prison uniform in first photos since incarceration https://t.co/eLbQ8Yxt6D pic.twitter.com/5IOONEnwCJ— Page Six (@PageSix) May 9, 2023The photos show the reality TV star, known for her lavish lifestyle and over-the-top fashion, walking the prison yard in a beige uniform and chatting with another female prisoner. Page Six said that Shah, who reported to the camp in February, se...

Brazen Morgan Hill auto shop burglary caught on video

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:16:22 GMT

(KRON) -- The Morgan Hill Police Department is investigating the brazen burglary of an auto shop that was captured on video by surveillance camera. In the video, a man wearing a light-colored hoodie can be seen trying the glass door of Epic Auto Repair in Morgan Hill before shattering the glass to gain entry. No charges filed in case of man allegedly attacked in Danville Costco parking lot over parking space Once inside, the subject quickly moves behind the counter and begins rifling through the cash drawer and filing cabinets. The subject then exits the way he came in, through the shattered glass door.The entire incident lasted took less than two minutes.The Morgan Hill Police Department confirmed to KRON4 that the case was under investigation but said it did not have any further information.Epic Auto Repair Shop is located on Monterey Road in Morgan Hill.

Woman assaulted, robbed while waiting for rideshare vehicle in Berkeley: police

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:16:22 GMT

(KRON) -- The Berkeley Police Department is investigating an incident in which the victim was allegedly robbed and stomped on by a pair of teenage girls in Berkeley, according to the Berkeley Police Department. There have been no arrests in the case. Police say the victim was waiting for a rideshare vehicle at the corner of Sacramento Street and Derby Street when the attack happened at about 5:15 p.m. Police told KRON4 that the attack was sudden, without warning. The victim had several injuries, including an eye swollen shut and lacerations to her face and body. Two injured after shooting near Castlemont High School in Oakland According to police, the victim was pulled to the ground, hit, kicked, and her head was stomped on. The suspects also allegedly ripped a bag off the victim's shoulder and stole her cell phone."When they approached the victim on the sidewalk and attacked her, they ripped her bag from her. Stole her bag and then ripped her cellphone out of her hand. We have n...

Man who police say stabbed woman in neck arrested by Fairfield PD

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:16:22 GMT

(KRON) -- Police in Fairfield have arrested a man accused of stabbing a woman in the neck, the Fairfield Police Department said Wednesday. The incident occurred on Monday at around 3:05 p.m. in the 1600 block of Travion Court, according to Fairfield PD.Officers responded to reports of a stabbing and arriving at the scene, found a woman suffering from a serious stab wound to the neck. The Investigations Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation.Photo: Fairfield PDA suspect in the incident was identified as 33-year-old Timothy Fisher. He was last seen walking north on Union Avenue, shortly after the attack. In addition to the stabbing, police say Fisher is wanted for robbery and multiple outstanding warrants.He was taken into custody sometime Wednesday morning according to Fairfield PD."Timothy Fisher was taken into custody," Fairfield PD tweeted. "Great police work."

Dunning, Semien lift Rangers past Mariners 4-3 to win series

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:16:22 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Marcus Semien homered and drove in a pair of runs, Dane Dunning allowed only two runs in six strong innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Wednesday.Texas won its first series in Seattle in nearly four years, taking two of three from the Mariners. The last time the Rangers won a series in the Pacific Northwest was May 27-29, 2019.The Rangers did it on the strength of their pitching. Jon Gray allowed one run over seven innings in a 2-1 victory in the series opener and Dunning posted a second consecutive solid performance since moving back into the Rangers’ rotation.Dunning (3-0) scattered six hits, struck out five and avoided any major trouble. Dunning threw five shutout innings in his first start for the Rangers last week against the Angels.Semien’s solo home run led off the third inning, when the Rangers got to Seattle ace Luis Castillo. Nathaniel Lowe and Jonah Heim both had RBI doubles later in the inning, Heim’s coming with two outs. ...

Almaden Minerals: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:16:22 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Almaden Minerals Ltd. (AAU) on Wednesday reported a loss of $407,000 in its first quarter.The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had a loss of less than 1 cent on a per-share basis.In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, the company’s shares hit 12 cents. A year ago, they were trading at 27 cents._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AAU at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AAUSource

Sánchez stars as Marlins edge Diamondbacks 5-4, improve to MLB-record 12-0 start in 1-run games

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:16:22 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Jesús Sánchez hit a three-run homer and started the winning rally in the ninth with a double to lead the Miami Marlins to a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.The victory improved the Marlins to 12-0 in one-run games, the best start to a season in baseball history in that category. They had been tied with the 1972 New York Mets.Sánchez led off the ninth against Andrew Chafin (2-1) with an opposite-field double to left. Miguel Castro relieved and Bryan De La Cruz ran for Sánchez and advanced to third on Jon Berti’s groundout. Joey Wendle doubled down the line in left to drive in the go-ahead run.Dylan Floro (2-1) pitched a scoreless eighth for the Marlins and A.J. Puk, the seventh Miami pitcher, finished for his sixth save.Both starting pitchers breezed through the first three innings before hitting trouble in the fourth.Merrill Kelly retired the first 10 Miami batters before Jorge Soler singled and Luis Arraez walked. Sánchez followed with a ...

Crescent Capital BDC: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:16:22 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. (CCAP) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $7.8 million.The Los Angeles-based company said it had profit of 24 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, came to 54 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 47 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $39.3 million in the period.Crescent Capital BDC shares have risen 7% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $13.69, a decline of 19% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CCAP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CCAPSource