A new CBS News poll has found that former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden are in a tight race for the 2024 presidential election, with Biden down one point in a matchup against Trump. In response, Trump has decided to skip the second Republican presidential primary debate and instead deliver a prime-time speech to union workers in Detroit. The poll also found that Trump has a strong lead in the Republican primary race and Biden is the frontrunner among Democratic primary voters, with a majority of Americans believing the country is headed in the wrong direction.
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has detained a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a six-year veteran of the department who is survived by his wife and two children. Sheriff Robert Luna will provide more details of the case at a news conference scheduled for 10:30 a.m. PDT (1:30 p.m. ET), and the department is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects.
A teenage driver was arrested Wednesday in connection with a series of hit-and-run collisions in Huntington Beach, California that resulted in the death of one cyclist. Police believe the driver intentionally targeted the cyclists, and are continuing to investigate the incident. The suspect is currently being held on suspicion of murder.
Alaska Representative Mary Peltola Mourns the Loss of Her Beloved Husband Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr.
Alaska Representative Mary Peltola Mourns the Loss of Her Beloved Husband Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr.
Alaska Representative Mary Peltola's husband, Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola Jr., has passed away following a plane accident in Alaska. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi expressed her condolences, and Peltola's office shared that he was "obnoxiously good at everything" and had a "delightful sense of humor." The Alaska community has shown an outpouring of support, and Peltola's office has asked for privacy during this difficult time.
Apple is holding its most important launch event of the year, streaming live on YouTube and Apple's website, to show off its new iPhone 15 and other products in an effort to break out of its sales slump. Customers can tune in to the event to get the latest information.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he will not appoint any of the contenders in the upcoming Senate race to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein, instead opting to make an "interim appointment" until the primary election on March 5. This decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising Newsom for his commitment to fairness and democracy, while others argue that he should have the right to appoint a candidate of his choosing. The primary election on March 5 will be a crucial moment in deciding who will fill the seat, should Feinstein resign before then.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has made it clear that he is not running for president in 2024, telling NBC's "Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd that it's time to move on from speculation and focus on getting President Joe Biden re-elected. He has previously dismissed talk of challenging Biden or making a run at the White House, urging people to focus on the upcoming election. Tune in to NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday for more from Newsom and Chuck’s final show moderating the broadcast.
Leon Reece, a 32-year-old festivalgoer at Burning Man, died on Friday evening in the remote Black Rock Desert in Nevada. The cause and manner of death are still pending investigation, but drug intoxication is suspected according to the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. Burning Man is an annual event that celebrates self-expression and community, and this year's festival was attended by some 70,000 people.