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Donald Trump returns to his civil fraud trial, but star witness Michael Cohen won’t be there

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:42:13 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump returned to a New York City courthouse Tuesday to be a spectator at the civil fraud trial that threatens to disrupt his real estate empire, renewing his claims that the case is a baseless and politically targeted distraction from his 2024 campaign. After attending the trial’s first three days earlier this month, the Republican front-runner initially planned a return to coincide with testimony by Michael Cohen, his attorney turned foe. But Cohen’s planned appearance on the witness stand was delayed until at least next week.New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against Trump alleges that he and his company deceived banks, insurers and others by massively overvaluing his assets and inflating his net worth in paperwork used in making deals and securing financing. Trump denies any wrongdoing, says his assets were actually undervalued and maintains that disclaimers on the financial statements amounted to telling banks an...

18-year-old moped rider critically hurt in Vaughan crash; police seeking witnesses

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:42:13 GMT

Police in York Region are appealing to witnesses after a crash in Vaughan that left a young moped rider with critical injuries.Emergency crews responded to the collision at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Draper Boulevard, south of Centre Street, around 3:45 p.m. Monday.Police say a grey Ford Focus was travelling northbound on Dufferin and attempted to turn left onto Draper when it collided with a Yamaha moped that was travelling southbound.The 18-year-old male driver of the moped was rushed to hospital with critical injuries. He remains in hospital in critical condition.The driver of the Ford, a 60-year-old woman, remained at the scene and was not injured, according to police.Police are asking any witnesses, including a taxi driver who they say told officers he may have dashcam footage, to come forward.“The (taxi) driver advised officers that he had dashcam footage but left before providing it,” York Regional Police said in a release. “Investigators are ap...

Sweden players take overnight flight home and return to clubs after deadly shooting in Belgium

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:42:13 GMT

BRUSSELS (AP) — Sweden players returned to their clubs Tuesday after taking an overnight flight home from Brussels following the suspension of their European Championship qualifier against Belgium at halftime because a gunman killed two Swedish nationals before kickoff.European soccer governing body UEFA said a moment of silence will be observed at all Euro 2024 qualifiers on Tuesday to honor the Brussels victims.It remained unclear whether the Belgium-Sweden match would be completed at a later date. UEFA said it was too early to make any decision and that “further communication will be made in due course.” Belgium and Austria have qualified from Group F for the tournament to be held in Germany next year but both teams can still win the group. The Sweden squad went directly to the airport and flew back home once they were allowed to leave King Baudouin Stadium, which was locked down for 2 1/2 hours for security reasons before officials began an evacuation process around midnight loc...

Man's body mistaken for Halloween prop; lawn mowed around him

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:42:13 GMT

CHINA GROVE, N.C. (WJZY) -- A North Carolina family is upset after their loved one’s body was mistaken for a Halloween decoration and left outside for days. Robert Owens’ body was found in China Grove. His family discovered that a lawncare worker mowed around his near-naked body, thinking it was a prop. A day later, someone else made the gruesome discovery.“Don't know how you can do that,” said Owens’ sister, Haley Shue. “Mow right beside someone and assume that they're Halloween decorations at a house no one lives at.”The last time the family saw Owens was Sunday, Oct. 1. It wasn't until a week later that police found him down a long driveway off of Shue Road in China Grove. He had little clothing on and was face down in the grass outside a home that, family says, has been empty for quite some time.“My grandmother has lived off of Shue Road for 40+ years,” Shue said, “and he's never been to this house. He's never known of this house this far off the road. He's never been back here....

Who are the Americans killed in Israel?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:42:13 GMT

(NewsNation) —  At least 30 Americans have been killed in Israel since Hamas launched a surprise terror attack earlier this month, according to the U.S. State Department.That number has gone up in recent days as officials continue to investigate the full scale of Hamas' brutal surprise assault on Oct. 7. The U.S. is currently aware of 13 missing citizens, officials said Sunday. It's unclear how many, if any, U.S. citizens have died in Gaza.Here's what we know about the Americans who have been killed.Deborah MatiasA 50-year-old Missouri native, Matias died while shielding her 16-year-old son from gunshots, according to her father, Illan Troen. He was on the phone with Matias when Hamas terrorists attacked the family's home."The last words from her was that 'I hear glass breaking, they're speaking in Arabic and I hear shots,'" Troen told MSNBC.Matias' husband, Shlomi, also died in the attack, Troen said. Thanks to his parents, the couple's 16-year-old son, Rotem, survived. Hayim ...

Studies: Hearing aids can reduce risk of dementia, but people may not be buying them over the counter

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:42:13 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's been exactly one year since the Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids on Oct. 17, 2022. With more than 37 million adults suffering from hearing loss, usually only 20% get treatment. That's why the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or ASHA, thought this move would be a game changer, until they did a survey.“The polling results were a little bit underwhelming, with only about 2% of individuals actually going to get the over-the-counter hearing aids,” said Dr. Janice R. Trent, ASHA Vice President for Audiology Practice.The national poll of 2,228 U.S. adults ages 40 and up also found only 4% said they are likely to purchase the devices.“We hope that it's related to under-education that people just don't know about the over-the-counter hearing aids or don't understand the importance of hearing aids,” said Dr. Trent.Audiologists say choosing an OTC hearing aid can be intimidating or confusing for some.“I think tha...

WATCH: Jim Jordan faces Speakership test on House floor — Live coverage

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:42:13 GMT

NEXSTAR (The Hill) — The House is set to vote Tuesday for Speaker, but it appears GOP nominee Jim Jordan (Ohio) doesn't have the votes — at least on the first ballot.Today's session of the U.S. House of Representatives, which is expected to include the vote for Speaker, will be livestreamed within this story beginning shortly before 12 p.m. ET.Jordan gained some major momentum on Monday, picking up endorsements from four key players who had initially said they would not vote for him: House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (Ala.), along with Reps. Ann Wagner (Mo.), Ken Calvert (Calif.) and Vern Buchanan (Fla.). Holdouts could blunt Jordan’s momentum as House braces for Speaker floor vote But at least six Republicans on Monday said they did not intend to vote for Jordan on the floor — enough to keep him from the gavel, assuming every member of the House votes — and others remained coy about their plans.The vote is expected to take place at noon.Follow along for live upd...

John Mulaney adding second show in Troy

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:42:13 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After selling out his 7 p.m. show at the Troy Saving Bank, comedian John Mulaney has added a second 10:15 p.m. show on Saturday, November 4. The show will be a part of his new stand-up comedy tour "John Mulaney in Concert." Tickets for both will be available on LiveNation's website with the 10:15 tickets going on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Mulaney has announced several shows in the Capital Region, including at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady. The former “Saturday Night Live” writer is a two-time Emmy and Writers Guild of America award-winning actor, comedian, and writer. He has four stand-up specials on Netflix: “Baby J” (2023), “Kid Gorgeous” (2018), “The Comeback Kid” (2015), and “New In Town” (2012).Mulaney’s comedy shows are a phone-free experience. The use of phones, smartwatches, and accessories, will not be permitted. These devices will be kept in Yondr pouches that att...

Rollover crash ends in drug arrest on Taconic State Parkway

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:42:13 GMT

LAGRANGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A rollover crash on the Taconic State Parkway ended in a felony drug arrest for an East Fishkill woman. Katherine Griffin, 55, faces a slew of charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, around 12:45 a.m., police responded to a one-car rollover crash near mile marker 48 on the Taconic State Parkway. Police say the driver, identified as Grifin, was found drunk and in possession of roughly 5.8 grams of cocaine and 3.4 grams of crack cocaine. She was taken to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital for Evaluation.Charges:Fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceFifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceDriving while impaired by drugs and alcohol with a prior convictionSeventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceGriffin was arraigned after being released from the hospital. She was released on her own recognizance to reappear before the court on November 21.

Missouri Education Commissioner Dr. Margie Vandeven to resign in 2024

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:42:13 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven is resigning effective July 1, 2024. She informed State Board of Education members during their meeting this morning. Vandeven served as commissioner from 2015 to 2017, then returned to the position in 2019.Dr. Vandeven has over 30 years of experience, including seven years in Missouri's top educational position. That position comes with one of the highest salaries in the state. She oversees the state's approximately 900,000 public school students. DoorDash driver caught on doorbell camera swiping delivery The O'Fallon, Missouri, native has a bachelor's degree in education from Missouri State University, a master's degree in educational administration and supervision from Loyola University Maryland, and a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Saint Louis University. She has also been recognized as a distinguished alumna by both Missouri State University and St. Louis University.