Beginning Jan. 1, hundreds of state-licensed residential treatment centers for children and youth up to age 21 operating in California must comply with a new law that brings greater transparency — particularly when they use restraints and seclusion rooms. After restraining a youth, or putting them in a seclusion room,...
Fresno Man Gets 50 Years to Life in Prison for Murder and Attempted Murder
Tywain Demetrius Robinson, 26, of Fresno, was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years to life in prison for the murder of Isaac Jackson, 24, and the attempted murder of Terrell Williams, 30, both also from Fresno, the Fresno County District Attorney's Office said in a statement. The sentence, handed down by...
Iran’s Rial Hits a Record Low, Battered by Regional Tensions and an Energy Crisis
TEHRAN, Iran — The Iranian rial on Wednesday fell to its lowest level in history, losing more than 10% of value since Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election in November and signaling new challenges for Tehran as it remains locked in the wars raging in the Middle East. The...
US Repatriates 3 Guantanamo Bay Detainees, Including One Held 17 Years Without Charge
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has transferred two Malaysian detainees at the Guantanamo Bay U.S. military prison to their home country, after they pleaded guilty to charges related to deadly 2002 bombings in Bali and agreed to testify against the alleged ringleader of that and other attacks, the Pentagon said Wednesday....
Madera Man Sentenced to Life for Kidnapping With the Purpose of Rape
Updated on January 16, 2025 at 11:39 a.m. The Madera County District Attorney's Office reported that Otis McKinzy was sentence to life in prison with a minimum of 239 years for the kidnapping with the purpose of rape on Wednesday. McKinzy also had prior sexual assault convictions. Original Story A...
Families of Hostages Endure Uncertainty Even as Hopes Rise for a Ceasefire in Gaza
KIRYAT GAT, Israel — Ilana Gritzewsky is fighting a battle against time to save her boyfriend from Hamas captivity. While there appears to be progress toward a deal to free the remaining captives in phases, Matan Zangauker would likely not be released in the first stage since he is a...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Drifts Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Rate Decision
NEW YORK — U.S. stock indexes are drifting higher Wednesday as Wall Street waits for an announcement from the Federal Reserve that could guide its direction into next year. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% to inch closer to its all-time high set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...
What’s Known About the Brazen Bombing That Killed a Top Russian General in Moscow
The killing of a senior Russian general in a bombing outside his apartment building in Moscow was the boldest assassination yet of a top military officer and again brought the war in Ukraine to the streets of the capital. Some Things to Know About the Attack and Who Is Suspected...
Jacob Collier Enlisted 100,000 Concertgoers on His Way to More Grammy Nods
LONDON — Six-time Grammy Award winner Jacob Collier, a fresh voice in contemporary jazz, took an unexpected approach to the final installment of the four-part album series, "Djesse Vol. 4." Each volume features collaborations with artists across the globe. But this time, the 30-year-old also harnessed voices of the audience...
EPA Grants California Authority to Ban Sales of New Gas Cars by 2035. Action Faces Reversal By Trump
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule aimed at banning sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035. The incoming Trump administration is likely to try to reverse the action. The California...