Vance, Walz spar in policy-focused VP debate. Here are the key takeaways – National

Vance, Walz spar in policy-focused VP debate. Here are the key takeaways – National

Vice presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance focused their criticism on the top of the ticket on Tuesday as they engaged in a policy-heavy discussion that may be the last debate of the 2024 presidential campaign. It was the first encounter between Minnesota’s Democratic governor and Ohio’s Republican senator, following last month’s debate between … Read more

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is expected to plead guilty

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is expected to plead guilty

LOS ANGELES — One of two doctors charged in the investigation of the death of Matthew Perry is expected to plead guilty Wednesday in a federal court in Los Angeles to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine. Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, signed a plea agreement with prosecutors in August and would … Read more

Trump won’t participate in interview for ’60 Minutes’ election special

Trump won’t participate in interview for ’60 Minutes’ election special

NEW YORK — CBS News said Tuesday that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has declined to participate in an interview with “60 Minutes” for its election special, which will go forward next Monday with Democratic opponent Kamala Harris alone. Television’s top-rated news program regularly invites the two presidential contenders for separate interviews that air back-to-back … Read more

Catholic hospital in California illegally denied emergency abortion, state attorney general says

Catholic hospital in California illegally denied emergency abortion, state attorney general says

SAN FRANCISCO — California’s attorney general is suing a Catholic hospital, saying that Providence St. Joseph Hospital illegally denied emergency abortion care to a woman whose pregnancy was no longer viable after her water broke 15 weeks into carrying twins. Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the lawsuit Monday, which was filed that day in Humboldt … Read more

Tim Walz, JD Vance to face off in U.S. VP debate. Here’s what to expect – National

Tim Walz, JD Vance to face off in U.S. VP debate. Here’s what to expect – National

Tim Walz and JD Vance will face off on the debate stage Tuesday evening in a matchup that both their parties are hoping will demonstrate their vice-presidential candidate’s ability to connect with voters in battleground states that will play a critical role in deciding the U.S. election in November. The debate, hosted by CBS News … Read more

After Helene’s destruction, a mountain town reliant on fall tourism wonders what’s next

After Helene’s destruction, a mountain town reliant on fall tourism wonders what’s next

BOONE, N.C. — Freddie Pell helps lift a vintage wooden chair off the sidewalk and back inside his art gallery. It’s starting to rain in downtown Boone, and he doesn’t want it to get soaked — again. Inside, vast muddy puddles spread across the room as workers use mops to push the water out the … Read more

Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing game

Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing game

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California wants to help end the everyday household debate over whether the food in the fridge is still good to eat. Food labels that say “sell by” or “best before” are misleading because they have no universal meaning under current laws. Now California wants to crack down on such practices, bidding to … Read more

Attorney says 120 accusers allege sexual misconduct against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Attorney says 120 accusers allege sexual misconduct against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

HOUSTON — An attorney said Tuesday he is representing 120 accusers who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul who is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Houston attorney Tony Buzbee said he expects lawsuits to be filed within the next month. Buzbee described the victims as 60 … Read more

Giant, naked Trump statue in Nevada branded ‘deplorable’ by Republicans – National

Giant, naked Trump statue in Nevada branded ‘deplorable’ by Republicans – National

Drivers along Nevada‘s interstate highway from Las Vegas to Reno this weekend were greeted with an unexpected sight: a 13-metre-tall, naked statue of former U.S. president Donald Trump. The 6,000-pound sculpture, which was held upright by a crane on an industrial estate, caused offence among the state’s Republicans, who have branded the effigy “deplorable.” The … Read more

Russian jet zips ‘a few feet’ past U.S. plane in ‘escalating aggression,’ senator says – National

Russian jet zips ‘a few feet’ past U.S. plane in ‘escalating aggression,’ senator says – National

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) released video of the moment when a Russian jet came dangerously close to a U.S. Air Force F-16 in the airspace off Alaska’s coast last week. A U.S. senator from Alaska later said the Russian jet came “within just a few feet” of the American plane. The video, … Read more