Today’s Headlines from LA Times Front Page
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Trump rages at verdicts as he’s found guilty 34 times in historic case Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with a criminal hush-money scheme aimed at influencing the 2016 election. This verdict follows less than 12 hours of jury deliberation, marking the first criminal conviction of a former U.S. president. Trump, convicted by a jury of 12 New Yorkers, was found guilty of felony falsification…
US billionaire plans submersible trip to Titanic wreck US luxury real estate billionaire Larry Connor and deep-sea explorer Patrick Lahey are planning a submersible expedition to explore the Titanic wreck. Connor, an Ohio tycoon and adventurer, and Lahey, co-founder of Triton Submarines, aim to reach a depth of approximately 3,800 meters (12,467 feet) in the North Atlantic Ocean. The planned voyage will utilise the Triton 4000/2 Abyssal Explorer, a submersible certified for depths of up…
Hundreds of thousands without power after Texas storms Severe thunderstorms in Texas have left nearly 600,000 customers without electricity. The storms brought hurricane-force wind gusts up to 77 mph and golf ball-sized hail, compounding the impact of earlier severe weather that killed at least 24 people across five states, including Texas. The extreme weather, which included tornado warnings in Dallas and surrounding areas, caused significant damage such as flooding, downed trees, and power lines. Dallas…
Thousands of Americans without power due to severe weather Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms have left nearly 300,000 residents across seven states without power as of Monday night. Over the weekend, intense storms claimed at least 23 lives and caused widespread destruction across the central United States. The highest risk of severe weather has shifted eastward, spanning from Alabama to New York, with additional thunderstorms, damaging wind gusts, hail, and flash flooding anticipated. The National Weather…
Joining him on stage was Florida Republican Byron Donalds, an African American congressman who is speculated to be a potential running mate.
Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has announced her intention to vote for Donald Trump, her former opponent and former boss, in the upcoming 2024 US presidential election.
Blinken expressed his commitment to addressing what he called a “profoundly wrong-headed decision” during a congressional hearing.
The 948-foot (289-meter) ship remained at the site, covered in scrap metal from the bridge until a controlled demolition last week removed some debris.
“I went and I sought out professional help. I got into going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry.” But lawyers for Cassie told CBS News that Diddy’s statement was “more about himself than the many people he has hurt”.
US Central Command described the operation as an ongoing, multinational effort to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza through a maritime corridor.
A barge collision in Galveston, Texas, has led to the closure of the lone road to a nearby island after the vessel struck a bridge, resulting in an oil spill.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to two televised political debates this year, in June and September, ahead of the November 2024 presidential election.
Migrants in NYPD Times Square attack offered plea deals, incl. 1 just re-arrested Six of the migrants who police say were part of a mob that viciously attacked two NYPD police officers in Times Square in January were offered plea deals on Tuesday — while it has also been revealed that one of the accused cop beaters was nabbed last week for stealing. The Jan. 27 caught-on-camera attack on a police lieutenant and officer sparked…
The White House recently told Congress of its plans to send more than $1bn in weapons to Israel, despite growing pressure and international concern over Israel’s Rafah offensive.
Sage the miniature poodle wins ‘Best in Show’ at Westminster Dog Show It was a paw-sitively fabulous night. Sage the dapper poodle took home the title for “Best in Show” at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Tuesday evening. The 3-year-old miniature poodle from Houston won the top prize at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens after beating out more than 3,000 pups across three riveting days of competition. Sage, a…
Jalen Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, reaching 40 for the fifth time in this postseason, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals trip since 2000 by beating the Indiana Pacers 121-91 on Tuesday night in Game 5.
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering legal action against Boeing over two fatal crashes involving its 737 Max airplanes.
Pro-Palestinian protesters at UC Berkeley dismantle encampment All but a few tents came down Tuesday at a sprawling pro-Palestinian encampment at UC Berkeley amid talks between the university and protesters, appearing to end for now one of the largest and longest pro-Palestinian student camps in the country. The decision to dismantle the encampment, which swelled to more than 180 tents and hundreds of students at its peak, notably included no police presence or arrests at…
Trump co-defendants officially file notices of appeal to kick Fani Willis off GA case By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News’ Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided. US/articles/23074352680475-Are-you-encountering-any-technical-challenges-while-trying-to-log-into-Fox-News-to-access-special-content” class=”article-gating-help”>Having trouble? Click here. Co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case against former president Donald Trump have filed notices of appeal to…
After U.S. withdrawal, terror groups 'gaining strength' in Afghanistan, report warns The power vacuum that America left behind in Afghanistan is fueling a resurgence of Islamist terrorists who have the will, and perhaps the capability, to target the U.S. and its interests abroad, according to a major report by the United States Institute of Peace, which argues that the Biden administration should consider unleashing more military strikes against terrorist targets in the country.
L.A. Councilmember Nithya Raman rallies with working moms over child care crisis The day after Mother’s Day, Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman joined working moms at a rally in Northridge to call attention to the dire shortage of affordable child care in Los Angeles and across California. “I would gladly give up (Mother’s Day) if my state government were to tell me that we are going to fully fund the cost of child…
Summary Former New England Compounding Center president Barry Cadden was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for his role in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents due to tainted drugs. Cadden had previously pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter charges. He is already serving a 14-1/2 year federal prison term for racketeering and fraud. He arrived at court without remorse and smirking, much to the anger of the families of the deceased. Cadden’s…