Residents of California are bracing for a prolonged period of light to moderate rainfall this weekend, following a powerful atmospheric river event that caused flooding and forced many to flee their homes. The release of water from Lake Oroville is a precautionary measure against possible spillover and flooding, and is the latest in a winter weather whiplash for the state. Saturday is not expected to bring the same torrential rain as Friday, but the Weather Prediction Center has advised residents to take caution and prepare for the incoming rainfall.
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Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally (R) issued an apology Thursday following allegations of hypocrisy for leaving heart and fire emoji, along with occasional remarks, beneath photographs of Franklyn “Finn” McClur, an aspiring performer often seen dressed only in tight underwear. McNally said it was not his intent to embarrass or hurt his friends and family or colleagues in the Legislature, and noted that he had been unaware of the bills targeting the LGBTQ community that had been passed in the state. His apology has sparked criticism from LGBTQ advocates, who have accused him of hypocrisy for supporting bills that target the community while also expressing support for a gay man on social media.
Gustavo Ribeiro Trelha has sworn to the U.S. Secret Service that Rep. George Santos of New York was "in charge of" a fraud scheme that led to Trelha's arrest in 2017. Santos has denied the allegations, but the Secret Service has interviewed him and the investigation remains open. The House Ethics Committee has yet to comment, but the investigation could have serious implications for the New York congressman.
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Paul Flores was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison without parole on Friday for the 1996 murder of college student Kristin Smart. The case was thrust back into the public eye in 2019 with the launch of a podcast, prompting a renewed investigation by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. The sentencing of Flores marks a close to a nearly 27-year mystery, bringing closure to the Smart family and the community.
Unauthorized sales of the popular "Raspberry Rally" cookie have surged due to a shortage, causing frustration for the Girl Scouts of America. Consumers are being asked to purchase directly from local troops and to report any suspicious activity, as proceeds from these sales go to support the troops’ activities.
Paul Flores has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the 1996 slaying of Kristin Smart, a college student whose body has never been found. The case has drawn worldwide attention for over 25 years, and the sentencing of Flores marks the culmination of the investigation. Smart was declared legally dead in 2002, but her remains have never been found.
Colin Kaepernick appeared on CBS' "CBS Mornings" to promote his graphic novel memoir "Change the Game". During the interview, he revealed that his white adoptive parents perpetuated racism in their household. Kaepernick's memoir is meant to inspire readers to take action and create change, and he has used his platform to bring attention to issues of police brutality and systemic racism.