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☆ Ippei Mizuhara: Shohei Ohtani’s ex-translator expected to turn himself in after allegedly stealing $16 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Holly Yan | Cindy Von Quednow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Ippei Mizuhara faces a federal charge of bank fraud after making unauthorized transfers from Ohtani’s bank account from November 2021 until January 2024, US Attorney Martin Estrada said Thursday. “We expect that the court will order Mr. Mizuhara released on bond,” Mrozek said in a written statement. Ippei Mizuhara, left, the then-interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, right, leave a news conference on March 16. But “over time, Mr. Mizuhara’s bets became more and more frequent. Major League Baseball issued a statement Thursday in response to news about Mizuhara’s federal charge.

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☆ Civil War-era abortion ban rises again, exactly what Roe opponents wanted
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

But this is actually exactly the type of law that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito referred to in the majority opinion overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022. The patchwork of access created by the Dobbs decision has created abortion rights states and abortion ban states. The decision by Arizona’s state Supreme Court to return to the 1864 law is just the latest evidence of the tortured fallout. Video Ad Feedback Arizona governor blasts ruling on abortion ban 03:07 - Source: KNXVWhat is the law in Arizona now? Democrats, nonetheless, are hoping to use the abortion rights issue to mobilize voters in November.

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☆ Arizona Supreme Court rules state must revert to century-old law banning nearly all abortions
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Cindy Von Quednow | Lauren Mascarenhas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Arizona’s near-total abortion ban will be one of the strictest in the nation, placing it alongside Texas, Alabama and Mississippi, where there are abortion bans in place with almost no exceptions. And now we’re talking about whether or not we should put that doctor in jail.”Reproductive rights advocates have condemned the ruling and pledged to fight for abortion rights. In a notice Monday, the Arizona court had indicated it would file an opinion in Planned Parenthood of Arizona vs. Mayes/Hazelrigg Tuesday. Doug Ducey stated the 2022 law would not override the older law. The state Supreme Court was asked for clarity following months of uncertainty and legal wrangling over which law should apply in the state.

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☆ California possible measles exposure: Hospital reaching out to about 300 people who may have been exposed
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Cindy Von Quednow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A California medical facility is trying to contact about 300 people who were possibly exposed to measles after a child was treated for the contagious viral illness at a hospital in Sacramento last week, officials said. The child had returned from international travel and was evaluated March 5 at UC Davis Health’s emergency department between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. The hospital said it “has the situation under control” and noted it began contacting about 300 in the facility who may have been exposed. Measles often begins with a mild to moderate fever, along with a cough, runny nose, and red/watery eyes, health officials detailed. A total of 45 measles cases have been reported in 17 states since the beginning of the year, according to the CDC.

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The Sugar Bowl Ski Resort located near Donner Peak recorded 87 inches (7.25 feet) of snow from Friday to Sunday. Snow blocks the door of the maintenance shop of the ski resort Sierra-at-Tahoe on Friday, March 1, 2024. At least 5 feet of snow buried the resort, but strong winds carried snow into even taller piles called snow drifts. Snow completely engulfs a guest's car at the ski resort Sierra-at-Tahoe on Friday, March 1, 2024. The California Highway Patrol posted a photo Saturday afternoon of one of its cars stuck in snow.

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CNN —Blizzard conditions continued to slam Northern California over the weekend with damaging winds and heavy snow dumping on mountain ridges down to the valleys. The most extreme conditions are unfolding at the highest elevations in the mountains, with whiteout conditions and hurricane-force winds. The weather service has warned of “high to extreme” avalanche danger through Sunday afternoon in the Central Sierra and Greater Lake Tahoe area. “Expect snowy conditions throughout the park,” park officials said. A blizzard warning remains in effect for the park area until 7 p.m. on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Hanford, California.

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☆ California weather: Nearly the entire population of the state remains under flood alerts as people are urged to stay off the roads
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Steve Almasy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Nearly the entire population of California remains under flood alerts as the rain-soaked state braces for more precipitation and officials urge people to try to stay off the roads early this week. Officials are concerned about “excessive runoff from moderate to heavy rain,” which may lead to flooding, according to a post from the city on X. The National Weather Service office in Sacramento implored residents to have a means to get weather alerts and said threats on Monday include: brief tornadoes, large amounts of small hail, heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. The weather service said 3 to 5 feet of snow are possible where altitudes are 9,000 feet or above. With Monday a holiday, forecasters warning travelers of increased traffic, to prepare for longer commutes and possible delays.

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☆ Burnsville, Minnesota shooting: 2 police officers and 1 firefighter killed, governor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-18 | by ( Chris Boyette | Joe Sutton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Two police officers and a firefighter were fatally shot and another officer was injured after responding to a domestic incident early Sunday morning in Burnsville, Minnesota, according to local authorities. Burnsville city officials identified the three victims Sunday afternoon as officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, both 27, and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth, 40. “Minnesota mourns with you,” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said during the news conference. My heart is with their families today and the entire State of Minnesota stands with Burnsville,” Walz said. He was part of the department’s crisis negotiations team and was also a physical evidence officer, officials said.

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