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☆ Missing evidence has turned up in the James Brown case. A lawyer is asking the FBI to investigate
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Thomas Lake | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

And a lawyer for the woman who turned in the evidence says he’s asked the FBI to look into the matter. When Hollander asked the DA’s office to return the green plastic bin and the items therein, she got a mysterious response. Early this year, Hollander sued the DA’s office, seeking answers about the missing items. “You can tell that no one ever, ever even looked at this evidence,” Hollander said. After the green plastic bin turned up again, he requested an appointment with the FBI regarding Brown’s death and the conduct of the DA’s office.

Persons: CNN — James Brown, Brown, he’s, Jacque Hollander, Paul Howard, Hollander, Howard, Fani Willis, William Chris Clark, “, James Brown, Michael Iasparro, ” Hollander, Michael Sprinkel, Iasparro, ” Iasparro, ” Jacque Hollander, Carson, Melissa Golden, Siobhan Johnson, Daryl, Frank Copsidas, Brown “, ”, Sandy Monroe, Marvin Crawford, Brown’s, Deanna, Andre White, Jacque Hollander’s Organizations: CNN, Attorney’s, FBI, Georgia, Records, Hinshaw, Barnes Circus, Public, “ Department of Locations: Fulton County, Atlanta, Rockford , Illinois, Culbertson, Princeton , Minnesota, ” Chicago

CRESCENT CITY, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California sheriff's deputy was found dead in her home and her boyfriend was later arrested arrested in Oregon on suspicion of killing her, authorities said. The body of Deputy Deanna Esmaeel was discovered Thursday at the residence in coastal Crescent City, California, the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. Authorities in Curry County, Oregon, found Walter's black Mazda sedan on Friday and he was arrested a short time later, officials said. Sheriff's officials didn't say if the 54-year-old suspect had an attorney and contact information for Walter could not be found on Sunday. Del Norte County Sheriff Garrett Scott said his office was heartbroken by the loss of one of its deputies.

Persons: Deanna Esmaeel, Daniel James Walter, Walter, Esmaeel, Marty York, ” Esmaeel, York, Del Norte County Sheriff Garrett Scott, Scott Organizations: CITY, Calif, Northern California sheriff's, Del Norte County Sheriff's, Mazda, SF, York, Del Norte County Sheriff Locations: Northern California, Oregon, Crescent City , California, Del Norte County, Curry County , Oregon

For many Palestinian Americans, there’s a sense of helplessness and hopelessness as they struggle to hear from loved ones in Gaza. But even before this week, getting to Gaza to visit family for Palestinian Americans was a lengthy, exhausting and difficult experience, and most people who live Gaza can never leave. Unlike Israeli Americans, Palestinian Americans say they have never been afforded the opportunity to freely help their loved ones in times of crisis. Palestinian Americans say they’ve never had the option to do the same. Othman’s extended family lives in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank, but her husband’s family is in Gaza.

Persons: Laila El, Haddad, “ I’m, ” El, Mohammad AbuLughod, Deanna Othman’s, ” Othman, She'd, Abdulla, Okal's, “, Haneen Okal, they’ve, “ It’s, ”, Othman, Nahed Elrayes, Elrayes, ” Elrayes, AbuLughod, Israel —, Amirah AbuLughod, Hani Almadhoun, ” Almadhoun, ” ____ Noreen Nasir Organizations: Israel, Gaza Health Ministry, Associated Press, United Nations, AP, State Department, U.S, Palestinian, West Bank, USA Locations: Columbia , Maryland, El, Gaza, Palestinian, Israel, Milwaukee, AbuLughod, Chicago, Palestinian American, New Jersey, Egypt, Rafah, Maryland, Tel Aviv, Jaffa, New York

☆ Meet Frank Waln, the Sicangu Lakota hip hop artist bringing Indigenous culture to the American music scene
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Alaa Elassar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Sicangu Lakota rapper Frank Waln is bringing Indigenous culture to the American music scene. Weaving Indigenous culture into American musicWaln was 7 years old when he found himself mesmerized by an old black piano sitting in his second grade classroom. He centers nearly every song around the instrument, and often the drums, both fundamental components of Indigenous music. “I want to create my own genre that’s rooted in Native music, Native culture and Native sound, that also becomes a space for other Native musicians who don’t have a place in American entertainment and music culture,” he said. Deanna Dent/ReutersDespite his extensive accomplishments – including three Native American Music Awards – Waln measures his success differently.

Persons: Frank Waln, “, ” Waln, Mita, Tara Rose Weston “, Waln, I’ve, Nas –, doesn’t, don’t, ”, I’m, Leslie Frempong, ’, Peter Pan ”, Fleetwood Mac, Deanna Dent, Teca Organizations: CNN, “, Lakota, Harvard University’s Peabody Museum of Archaeology, White, US Department of, Harvard University, Smithsonian National Museum of, Columbus, Reuters Locations: South Dakota, Lakota, American, America, United States, “, Waln’s, White American, Boston

☆ Biden heading to Maui to meet with wildfire survivors
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Steve Holland | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/8] U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden board a plane as they depart for Maui from Reno, Nevada, U.S., August 21, 2023. "It’s going to be an emotional day for everyone," White House spokesperson Olivia Dalton told reporters on Air Force One. Biden, who is seeking reelection in 2024, has been criticized by some Republicans and others for his initial response to the Maui fires. Biden said on Aug. 10 he would expand federal aid to Hawaii and promised help to anyone who needed it. Biden himself said he did not want to travel to Maui until he was assured he would not interfere with emergency response efforts.

Persons: Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kevin Lamarque, Joe Biden's, Biden, Olivia Dalton, Dalton, Deanna Criswell, Richard Bissen, Bob Fenton, Criswell, Steve Holland, Jarrett Renshaw, Colleen Jenkins, Michael Perry, Jonathan Oatis, Heather Timmons, Cynthia Osterman Organizations: REUTERS, FORCE, Air Force, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Facebook, Monday, FEMA, Southwest, Reuters Graphics Reuters, Maui, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Maui, Reno , Nevada, U.S, Tahoe, Lahaina, Hawaii, Delaware, Maui County, Southern California

☆ All-cash homebuyers are becoming 'disruptive' to the housing market
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Al Yoon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

As for the cash buyers who can pay in full without taking out a mortgage, their power has only increased. In April, cash buyers represented 33.4% of transactions, far above levels hovering around 25% for most of the past decade. The data is the latest sign that cash buyers are clashing with borrowers more than ever. "Cash offers used to be an occasional nuisance and now they're becoming disruptive" to the market, said Debra Shultz, a vice president of mortgage lending at CrossCountry Mortgage. At each turn, he lost them either because he'd been outbid, or because the seller went with a cash offer, she said.

Persons: Redfin, Cash, —, homebuyers begrudgingly, Debra Shultz, Shultz, he'd, Deanna Kory, Kory, she's Organizations: Service, CrossCountry Mortgage, Corcoran Group Locations: New York City, Manhattan, In New York City

☆ First Drought, Then Flood. Can the West Learn to Live Between Extremes?
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Brooke Jarvis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

Since New Year’s, storm after storm had pummeled the state, dropping epic quantities of water and snow. Houses and farms and dairies flooded, and people were using excavators to hastily build earthen dikes around their properties. In a valley where powerful interests had long jockeyed for access to water, the arguments were now about who would bear the flood. A froth of brown storm water started to spread toward the houses. Had someone intentionally cut the levee, jeopardizing Allensworth, not to mention someone else’s farm, to save his own?

Persons: Deanna Jackson, Gonzales, Ruben Guerrero, Floodwater, Jack Mitchell, Allensworth, ” Guerrero, ”, Kiara Rendon, Denise Kadara, Allen Allensworth, Kadara, Rendon Organizations: Cal Fire, Navy Locations: Year’s, Tulare, Allensworth, ”, California, farmworkers

CNN —Nine people were shot, including a one-year-old child, during an altercation between two groups near a busy area of the beach in Hollywood, Florida, Monday night, officials said. Authorities say the shooting happened near Johnson Street and North Broadwalk, a bustling palm-tree lined pedestrian walkway that straddles the beach and features restaurants and shops. The injured were transported to Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, according to Memorial Healthcare System spokesperson Yanet Obarrio-Sanchez. Though the hospital spokesperson said all the victims were in stable condition, Bettineschi noted one person was undergoing surgery late Monday. A family assistance center has been set up near Johnson Street and North Ocean Drive, Bettineschi said.

☆ 'Star Trek: Picard' series finale Episode 10 review: 'The Last Generation' fights the Borg (again), with an ending that's easy to resist (SPOILERS)
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The following contains spoilers about the “Star Trek: Picard” series finale, “The Last Generation.”CNN —Jean-Luc Picard and his crew fought the Borg again in the finale of “Star Trek: Picard,” but despite the oft-used phrase about the futility of fighting them, the highly sentimental ending to the Paramount+ series – including 15 minutes of character-driven material after the battle – likely gave many fans what they wanted, but still turned out to be pretty easy to resist. Patrick Stewart has gamely anchored this latest offshoot of Gene Roddenberry’s creation into his 80s, in this third round flanked by most of the original “Star Trek: The Next Generation” lineup. Still, the extended curtain calls reinforced a sense that the nostalgia, while initially welcome, had essentially reached its limit. There’s nothing wrong with serving that devoted audience, but the 10-episode sendoff still began to feel like too much of a good thing. Nobody can accuse Paramount of under-utilizing the “Trek” shingle, with “Strange New Worlds,” “Lower Decks” and “Prodigy” set to return later this year, plus a just-announced movie featuring Michelle Yeoh.

☆ Twitter and Apple are cracking down on return-to-office mandates. Other tech companies will likely start too.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-27 | by ( Diamond Naga Siu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Major tech companies are taking in-person work pretty seriously. They were early return-to-office tech companies. So their crackdowns give a glimmer of how tech companies issuing similar mandates now will enforce them going forward. Amazon, Oracle, Salesforce, and many other tech companies recently announced the end to remote work. Check out our list of major companies with return-to-office mandates — they could eye policy enforcement soon.

☆ I made over $10 million in revenue on Amazon last year. Here's how my husband and I became sellers and earned enough to buy our dream home.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Julie Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In 1999, My husband Andy and I became house parents at the Milton Hershey School. The decision for us to eventually go back and become house parents was an easy one. Throughout our 15 years as house parents, we helped raise around 100 junior high- and high school-aged boys while also bringing up our two biological children. While Andy worked for the Amazon business full-time, I stayed at Milton Hershey School and wrote curriculum. Last year, we made more than $10 million in sales, and we have a team of 47 people who we can comfortably pay to run our Amazon business.

☆ How I Hold It Together: Kitchen Connections and More
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( Deanna Donegan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

How I Hold It Together: Kitchen Connections and MoreYogee ChandrasekaranAs the art director for Well, I wear a lot of different hats. So I’m always hunting for ways to become more nimble while staying balanced and happy. Here are six strategies I’ve found that help keep me grounded →

A suspect in the slayings of four University of Idaho students has been taken into custody in Pennsylvania, law enforcement sources said Friday. Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, was apprehended in Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, law enforcement sources told NBC News. Police in Moscow, Idaho, have scheduled a news conference for 1 p.m. PT, where it is expected they will reveal more details about the November murders that stunned the small college town. Three of the victims shared the home they were killed in — Goncalves, Mogen and Kernodle — while Kernodle’s boyfriend, Chapin, was staying overnight, according to investigators. An arrest comes as a “celebration of life” was planned later Friday for two of the roommates, Goncalves and Mogen.

A person linked to the slayings of four University of Idaho students has been taken into custody in Pennsylvania, law enforcement sources told NBC News Friday. Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, is being held for extradition in a criminal homicide investigation based on an active arrest warrant for first degree murder issued by the Moscow Police Department and Latah County Prosecutor’s Office. The apprehension was made in Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, they said. Ethan Chapin, 20, of Conway, Washington; Madison Mogen, 21, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Xana Kernodle, 20, of Avondale, Arizona; and Kaylee Goncalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho, were killed on Nov. 13.

☆ I'm a cocktail waitress in NYC. In my experience, New Year's Eve is overhyped — here's why.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Sasha Weilbaker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Deanna Coll is a cocktail waitress at a nightclub in New York City and a model during the day. In her experience, New Year's Eve is overhyped, tips aren't great, and everyone is from out of town. I started working as a cocktail waitress in 2019. I had absolutely no serving experience when I first started looking for a job. Are you a cocktail waitress who wants to share your story?

☆ Black Friday and Cyber Monday editors' picks: What our staff bought
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Gabriella Depinho | Gabriella Depinho Is A Production Coordinator For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the busiest shopping events of the year. Some of our staff purchased tried and true favorites that needed replacing, like beloved Lululemon running sneakers or perfume. I bought the Kalorik MAXX 10-in-1 because I have a large household and its 26-quart capacity can cook an entire rotisserie chicken. They’re lightweight yet supportive, and great for running outdoors or on the treadmill.” — Zoe Malin, associate updates editor“My brother and I bought this iPad for my mother's Christmas present. It also comes with a dishwasher-safe scraping tool for easy clean-up, says Cuisinart” — Mili Godio, associate reporter“I bought this cute toiletry bag that looks roomy.

If you were hoping to get some great electronics deals, a variety of Sonos devices are currently marked down. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best ongoing Sonos Cyber Monday deals to shop. Best Cyber Monday Sonos deals to shop nowBelow, we're sharing the best Sonos Cyber Monday deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 6,772 reviews on AmazonThis sleek, wireless speaker delivers music, podcasts, radio and more with a rich, clear sound, says the brand. They can be placed around the room to deliver balanced sound, Sonos says, and offer Trueplay technology that adjusts the volume based on the acoustics of the room.

☆ 21 best Apple Cyber Monday deals live right now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Deanna Pai | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

If you’re still planning to get some great Apple deals, you’re in luck. SKIP AHEAD Best early Cyber Monday Apple sales to shop nowApple's ongoing Black Friday deal offers a gift card with each purchase of an eligible product. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best Apple Black Friday deals to shop. Best early Cyber Monday Apple deals to shop nowBelow, we're sharing the best Apple Cyber Monday deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. Best early Cyber Monday 2022 Apple salesHere are the best early Cyber Monday Apple sales we think you’ll want to know about.

The Nintendo Switch Black Friday Bundle, which pairs the console with a Mario Kart game and three-month online membership, all for the same price as the Nintendo Switch alone. Nintendo Switch BundleIf you want to introduce a loved one to the magic of the Nintendo Switch gaming — or just give it a try for yourself — then this bundle is a good place to start. Nintendo Switch accessories on saleTo ensure the quality of each deal, we’re running deals through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel and Honey — each product is at its lowest price in three months. 4.8-star average rating from 15,571 reviews on AmazonWhile the Nintendo Switch is famously portable, it can come with various accessories and games. Best Cyber Monday 2022 gaming salesHere are the best Cyber Monday gaming sales we think you’ll want to know about.

If you’re still planning to get some great Apple deals, you’re in luck. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday Apple sales to shop nowApple's ongoing Black Friday deal offers a gift card with each purchase of an eligible product. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best Apple Black Friday deals to shop. Best Black Friday Apple deals to shop nowBelow, we're sharing the best Apple Black Friday deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. Best Black Friday 2022 Apple salesHere are the best Black Friday Apple sales we think you’ll want to know about.

The Nintendo Switch Black Friday Bundle, which pairs the console with a Mario Kart game and three-month online membership, all for the same price as the Nintendo Switch alone. Nintendo Switch BundleIf you want to introduce a loved one to the magic of the Nintendo Switch gaming — or just give it a try for yourself — then this bundle is a good place to start. The dock also allows for tabletop gaming, Nintendo says, which can be great when gaming with an audience. Nintendo Switch accessories on sale4.6-star average rating from 17,971 reviews on AmazonThis Bluetooth-enabled, wireless controller has everything you need if you want to play Nintendo Switch games with a crowd, PowerA says. Best Black Friday 2022 gaming salesHere are the best Black Friday gaming sales we think you’ll want to know about.

SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday Apple sales to shop nowApple's current Black Friday deal offers a gift card with each purchase of an eligible product. For instance, when you buy certain iPhone models or Apple Watch SE, you'll get a $50 Apple gift card; AirPods come with a $75 Apple gift card, and MacBooks qualify for a $250 Apple gift card. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best Apple Black Friday deals to shop. Best Black Friday Apple deals to shop nowBelow, we're sharing the best Apple Black Friday deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. Best Black Friday 2022 Apple salesHere are the best Black Friday Apple sales we think you’ll want to know about.

It’s Black Friday, and if you’re planning to get some great electronics deals, you’re in luck. Best Black Friday Sonos deals to shop nowBelow, we're sharing the best Sonos Black Friday deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 6,772 reviews on AmazonThis sleek, wireless speaker delivers music, podcasts, radio and more with a rich, clear sound, says the brand. 4.2-star average rating from 1,447 reviews on AmazonSonos says that this portable speaker offers the crisp listening experience expected of a Sonos speaker, but in a more durable design, according to the brand. 4.7-star average rating from 972 reviews on Best BuyWhether you're streaming a show, watching a movie or playing video games, this soundbar delivers high-quality, crisp sound.

The Nintendo Switch Black Friday Bundle, which pairs the console with a Mario Kart game and three-month online membership, all for the same price as the Nintendo Switch alone. Here, what you need to know about it — and why, exactly, this bundle is such a big deal. Nintendo Switch BundleIf you want to introduce a loved one to the magic of the Nintendo Switch gaming — or just give it a try for yourself — then this bundle is a good place to start. The dock also allows for tabletop gaming, Nintendo says, which can be great when gaming with an audience. It also includes a three-month Nintendo switch online membership, which gives you access to online play, cloud saves and classic games — making it a great value whether you choose to gift it or keep it.

☆ Vince Dooley, longtime Georgia football coach, dies at 90
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

ATLANTA — Vince Dooley, the football coach who carried himself like a professor and guided Georgia for a quarter-century of success that included the 1980 national championship, died Friday. “Our family is heartbroken by the death of Coach Dooley. He was one of a kind with an unmatched love for UGA!” current Georgia coach Kirby Smart wrote on Twitter. The field at Sanford Stadium was dedicated in his honor during the 2019 football season. At Georgia, Dooley coached a plethora of standout players — from Bill Stanfill to Scott Woerner to Rodney Hampton.

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