WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Monday two officers and a Border Patrol employee were injured after someone opened fire at the entrance of the Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas. The suspected shooter was "neutralized" by Border Patrol agents and local police, the department said. President...
Fresno Police Arrest 9 at Independence Day DUI Checkpoint
Nine drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence during a DUI checkpoint in Fresno on the night of July 4, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement. The checkpoint was held at Belmont and Glenn avenues from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., where officers said they...
Schumer Wants Probe of National Weather Service Response in Texas
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate's top Democrat on Monday asked a government watchdog to investigate whether cuts at the National Weather Service affected the forecasting agency's response to catastrophic flooding in Central Texas. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer asked the Department of Commerce's acting inspector general Monday to probe whether...
Israeli Guilt Over Gaza Lurks Beneath Silence and Denial
In a Haaretz opinion piece, Ofri Ilany explores the psychological toll of Israel's war in Gaza, describing a personal encounter with a friend that devolved into argument — rooted, Ilany believes, in suppressed collective guilt over the ongoing destruction in Gaza. Though not discussed directly, he argues, that guilt manifests...
Trump Criticized for Using Antisemitic ‘Shylock’ to Describe Bankers
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump drew criticism for using the antisemitic term "Shylock" to describe some bankers during remarks on his signature tax-cut and spending legislation that just passed Congress. "Think of that: No death tax. No estate tax. No going to the banks and borrowing from, in some cases,...
Iran President Says Open to Dialogue With US, Accuses Israel of Assassination Attempt
WASHINGTON - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he believes Iran can resolve its differences with the United States through dialogue, but trust would be an issue after U.S. and Israeli attacks on his country, according to an interview released on Monday. "I am of the belief that we could very...
Shy but Sweet Field Survivor, Poppy the Pup, Now Up for Adoption
After surviving alone in a field for months, a clever little dog named Poppy is now looking for a place to call home. Believed to be a chihuahua-terrier mix, Poppy is about 2 to 3 years old and weighs roughly 20 pounds. Rescuers say the small dog had been living...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Douglas Wayne Brittain
July 7, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Douglas Wayne Brittain Suspects Date of Birth: May 2, 1974 Physical Description: White male, 5'9", 200 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Revocation of post release community supervision Warrant Number: R16900013-1B Synopsis of the Case: Douglas Wayne Brittain is...
Tesla Slides as Musk’s ‘America Party’ Heightens Investor Worries
Tesla shares fell nearly 8% on Monday after CEO Elon Musk's plans to launch a new U.S. political party reignited concerns about his commitment to the company's future as it struggles with declining sales. Musk unveiled the 'America Party' over the weekend after a public dispute with President Donald Trump...
US-Backed 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire Envisages Gradual Return of Hostages, Official Says
The U.S.-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas envisages a phased release of hostages, Israeli troop withdrawals from parts of Gaza and discussions on ending the conflict, an official familiar with the negotiations has said. The plan is subject to approval by both parties involved in the...