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Alito says Congress lacks power to impose ethics code on SCOTUS

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

By Mark Sherman | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Justice Samuel Alito says Congress lacks the power to impose a code of ethics on the Supreme Court, making him the first member of the court to take a public stand against proposals in Congress to toughen ethics rules for justices in response to increased scrutiny of their activities beyond the bench.“I know this is a controversial view, but I’m willing to say it. No provision in the Constitution gives them the authority to regulate the Supreme Court—period,” Alito said in an interview he gave to the Wall Street Journal opinion pages. An account of the interview, which the paper said took place in New York in early July, was published Friday.Democrats last week pushed Supreme Court ethics legislation through a Senate committee, though the bill’s prospects in the full Senate are dim.All federal judges other than the justices already adhere to an ethics code that was developed by the federal judiciary. But the Supr...

SF Giants pitching prospect shut down with elbow soreness

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The phrase elbow soreness is one of the most ominous combinations of words a pitcher can hear.The Giants will learn Saturday what comes of the diagnosis given to 25-year-old right-hander Keaton Winn, who was scratched from his start Friday at Triple-A Sacramento with — yup — a sore right elbow. That is when Winn will meet with team specialist Dr. Ken Akizuki.Winn developed soreness in his throwing elbow after his last start, the Giants said.It is of particular concern given that Winn underwent Tommy John surgery — the notorious elbow reconstruction operation — less than three years ago. It knocked him out for the entire 2021 season. Since returning, Winn rocketed through the minor-league system to become a contributor at the major-league level this season.Winn has pitched well in those opportunities, holding a 4.09 ERA in five games (two starts) with San Francisco. He was considered a candidate to start more games down the stretch — rotation depth along with other yo...

Tornadoes can turn mobile homes into death traps

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

By Seth Borenstein, Camille Fassett and Michael Goldberg | Associated PressROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Many were not just killed at home. They were killed by their homes.Angela Eason had visited Brenda Odoms’ tidy mobile home before. It was a place where Odoms, who had many tragedies in her life, felt safe.In March, a tornado ripped through this small Mississippi town and people in mobile or manufactured homes were hit the hardest. Inside a mobile morgue, Eason, the county coroner, examined Odoms’ gaping fatal head wound. Odoms was found just outside of her collapsed mobile home that was tossed around by a tornado. Blunt force trauma killed her.“The one place she felt safe she was not,” Eason said. Fourteen people died in that Rolling Fork tornado, nine of them, including Odoms, were in uprooted manufactured or mobile homes.Tornadoes in the United States are disproportionately killing more people in mobile or manufactured homes, especially in the South, often ...

Brentwood woman charged with murdering husband

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

MARTINEZ — A Brentwood woman has been charged with murdering her husband during a domestic dispute in their home, court records show.Aida Aumentado, 61, was charged with murder and the use of a knife in the death of her husband, Antonio Aumentado. She remains in county jail in lieu of $1 million bail.The couple lived together on the 300 block of MacArthur Way in Brentwood. Police were called there for a welfare check on Tuesday and found Aida there and Antonio dead from stab wounds, authorities say. The suspected motive hasn’t been publicly released.Aida’s arraignment hearing has been set for July 31, court records show.

A's raise ticket prices for 'reverse boycott' game against Giants

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

(KRON) -- Continuing what has been a summer full of protests, Oakland A's fans have organized another "reverse boycott" for the San Francisco Giants' game in Oakland on Aug. 5. If you're planning to go, be prepared to pay more than usual. For the Aug. 5 "reverse boycott" game, the cheapest seat on the team website is going for $44. For the Aug. 6 game against the Giants, the get-in price is $27. The price for all other games, including Labor Day against Toronto and the final home game of the season against Detroit, is $10. LeBron James breaks silence after son Bronny’s hospitalization The fan base conducted its first reverse boycott on June 13, with 27,759 loud fans packing the Coliseum to cheer on the A's beating the Tampa Bay Rays. The purpose of the boycott was to prove that A's fans would show up for the right reasons, with a potential move to Las Vegas pending. After the game, the A's announced that the proceeds from that game would be donated to charity. Another protest is ...

Rabbits rescued in SF Golden Gate Heights Park need forever homes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco Animal Care & Control said it is experiencing a "rabbit crisis." The shelter has numerous rabbits available for adoption, and it's currently over-capacity with bunnies. The crisis was compounded by multiple rabbits coming in from dumping in the parks, hoarding, and irresponsible breeding, according to SFACC.The shelter wrote, "A recent remarkable community rescue of a group of rabbits abandoned in Golden Gate Heights Park has tipped SFACC into crisis mode. The rabbits spent months in the park, fending for themselves and evading capture, until a group of citizens banded together to round the rabbits up. Those involved – including determined teens – netted and trapped the rabbits and transported them to SFACC."This bunny was rescued in San Francisco's Golden Gate Heights Park. (SFACC photo)"Staff at SFACC asks the public to never dump rabbits anywhere – they are not wildlife - and to get pet rabbits spayed or neutered. Rabbits breed like, well...

Nebraska tight ends coach Bob Wager resigns after being cited for suspicion of drunken driving

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska tight ends coach Bob Wager resigned Friday after being cited for suspicion of drunken driving.According to Lincoln police records, Wager was stopped Wednesday and cited for driving with a blood-alcohol content of 0.15 or higher, refusal of a preliminary breath test, refusal of chemical test and having an open container.“Earlier this week I received a citation for a driving offense that I regret immensely,” Wager said in a statement released by the university. “I am grateful for the opportunity extended to me, and sincerely sorry for any negativity my poor decision has brought to my family, our team, our staff, and all those that I have disappointed.”First-year coach Matt Rhule elevated Josh Martin from special teams analyst to full-time tight ends coach. Martin previously coached tight ends at SMU and Arizona State.The 53-year-old Wager arrived at Nebraska after being a Texas high school coach for 26 years. He was coach at Arlington Martin H...

La Defensoría del Pueblo de Perú condena presuntos ataques contra periodistas durante protestas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

(CNN Español) — La Defensoría del Pueblo de Perú exigió este viernes a la Fiscalía y a la Policía Nacional investigar las agresiones que denunció que sufrieron varios periodistas, incluidos dos que resultaron heridos, al cubrir la jornada de protestas en Lima.De acuerdo con el organismo, dos comunicadores fueron atacados y un equipo de América TV fue agredido con piedras mientras cubrían las manifestaciones en contra de la presidenta Dina Boluarte. En total, la Defensoría del Pueblo reporta 6 personas heridas hasta el momento, 4 civiles y 2 policías.Manifestantes se enfrentan con la policía antidisturbios en el centro de Lima mientras la presidenta peruana Dina Boluarte entrega su Mensaje a la Nación anual en el Día de la Independencia en el Congreso, el 28 de julio de 2023. Crédito: CARLOS ENRIQUE SARMIENTO/AFP vía Getty ImagesDina Boluarte anuncia que pedirá al Congreso de Perú facultades legislativas por 120 díasLa mandataria se encontraba dando un discurso ante el Congreso...

Aurora could move to strong-mayor government system

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A struggle over political power is brewing in Aurora.A new proposal backed by current mayor Mike Coffman has cleared another hurdle to get on the November ballot. Some community members say the mayor and supporters were not up-front in their efforts to get support for the changes.The proposal would give Aurora a strong-mayor system. Some folks in the city are taking issue with the process taken to get the question on their ballots.Aurora citizens were trying to figure out who was behind an effort to enact tighter term limits for the city council and mayor. Coffman has now admitted his involvement with the proposal that will be on the November ballot, where his name will be listed as a candidate for reelection, but some community members say a key aspect of the proposal was downplayed. Johnston details plans to get people into housing, out of encampments in Denver "He is supportive of this ballot initiative but he is not in charge of running it. So we wanted to mak...

Piper & Skye teams up with INVERSA for eco-friendly handbags made of skin from Burmese pythons, other animals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:27 GMT

We only have one planet, so A-plus to anyone who’s trying to help keep it green … like Piper & Skye, who’s trying to save it one purse at a time. Their mission is to borrow from nature and create handbags.For their newest design, they’ve partnered with INVERSA collection in using Florida’s Burmese python skin. Could be hiss-tory in the making.Piper & Skye’s new INVERSA collection will leave you feeling good about your splurge.Joanna MacDonald, founder, Piper & Skye: “We have designed two INVERSA Bags, and we’re calling it Piper & Skye x Inversa. We have two so far, but there’s a lot more coming. We’ve started with invasive python because, as far as I understand, it’s the biggest problem.”These bags are made from the skin of these slithering creatures because they do more bad than good.Joanna MacDonald: “I’m learning all about the invasive species and the damage that they do to our ecosystem...