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Guatemala’s highest court says prosecutors can suspend president-elect’s party

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:01:51 GMT

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s highest court has upheld a move by prosecutors to suspend the political party of President-elect Bernardo Arévalo over alleged voter and registration fraud, a move the incoming leader denounces as a “coup.” Arévalo and electoral authorities had challenged the suspension in late August, arguing that the allegations of voter or registration fraud are criminal charges and that by suspending the party the prosecutors were intruding on electoral issues.The Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that even though the case involves criminal accusations, prosecutors can impose measures that have electoral effects. Without his Seed Movement party, Arévalo may be hamstrung after he takes office Jan. 14. Arévalo says politically motivated prosecutors are carrying out a “coup” and are trying to overturn his victory in August elections. Prosecutors say some of the signatures used to register Arévalo’s party may have been false.Thousands of people blocked highw...

Security questions swirl at the Wisconsin Capitol after armed man sought governor twice in one day

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:01:51 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Capitol building is one of the most open in the country, which made it easy for a man to walk inside with a loaded handgun this week in search of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The man was arrested for illegally openly carrying a weapon, but after posting bail, he returned outside the Capitol that same night with an AK-style semi-automatic rifle. He was placed in protective custody. As of Friday, no charges had been filed.The episode is once again putting a spotlight on security at the state Capitol, a building that has its own police force but is not protected by metal detectors, screening checkpoints or X-rays. Anyone can walk in off the street between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. during the week and go straight to the offices of state lawmakers and others. While concealed weapons are allowed in the building, firearms cannot be openly carried. An Evers administration spokesperson said the man’s handgun was in a holster.The governor’s office is ...

Police bodycam video shows arrest of suspect in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:01:51 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Newly released police body camera video shows officers arresting Duane “Keffe D” Davis on suspicion of murder in the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur off the Las Vegas Strip.Davis, 60, was walking near his home in the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson on Sept. 29 when Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers approached at dawn and called out to Davis, who was on the other side of the street.“Hey Keffe, Metro Police. Come over here,” the officer said.Davis, holding a water bottle, cooperated and was handcuffed. Comments between Davis and the officers mostly focused on his request for water.While being driven on a freeway, Davis does not appear in the video but is heard asking an officer if he was followed the previous night. The officer said no. Davis asked, “So why you all didn’t bring the media?” The officer asked why they would bring media and Davis replied, “That’s what you all do.”Later, while parked and with neither Davis nor officers visible on c...

Early work to begin on project to divert trains from downtown Lac-Mégantic

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:01:51 GMT

LAC-MÉGANTIC, Que. — Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez says two important agreements have been signed for the project to divert trains from downtown Lac-Mégantic, Que., part of which was destroyed in a 2013 derailment.Residents on July 6 marked the 10th anniversary of the rail disaster, when a runaway train carrying crude oil barrelled into the heart of the city and exploded, killing 47 people.Rodriguez says two deals have been signed to launch the first call for tenders: one between Ottawa and the City of Lac-Mégantic, and another between the federal government and the Central Maine & Quebec Railway Inc.In 2018, Ottawa and Quebec announced joint funding for 12.5-kilometre rail bypass to divert trains carrying dangerous goods away from the heart of the city of about 6,000 residents located roughly 200 kilometres east of Montreal.Rodriguez told reporters in Lac-Mégantic today that the deal with the city allows it to begin preparatory work, while the agreement with the ra...

Man, 77, charged with murder in North York double-stabbing

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:01:51 GMT

A 77-year-old man is facing a murder charge following a double-stabbing at a North York apartment on Thursday.Police were called to 10 Wilmington Ave., north of Sheppard Avenue West, around 11:15 a.m. for reports someone had been stabbed.When they arrived they found a man and a woman in their 50s suffering from stab wounds. The man’s injuries were life-threatening and he was pronounced dead. He has been identified as 53-year-old Enrique Vinluan.The woman, believed to be his wife, suffered non-life threatening injuries.Victorio Adriatico, 77, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder.Police have not indicated if there is a relationship between the Adriatico and the victims.

Jason Derulo accused in lawsuit of sexual harassment of hopeful singer

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:01:51 GMT

(KTLA) – Singer Jason Derulo has been sued by a one-time musical protégé who alleges she was pressured to have sex with him and then fired when she refused.Emaza Gibson claims the "Trumpets" and "Whatcha Say" hitmaker signed her to his label, Future History, in 2021 with plans to make a mixtape and album.Instead, as Gibson's lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleges, Derulo used a Haitian phrase, "goat skin and fish scales," that Gibson interpreted to mean Derulo demanded "sexual acts from Plaintiff" and made reference to doing cocaine."This explicit demand for sex-in-exchange-for-success was reinforced through DERULO’s subsequent behavior," which included aggression, yelling, and a lack of professional opportunities after Gibson rejected his advances, the lawsuit argues.Jason Derulo and Emaza Gibson are seen in Derulo's Tarzana recording studio on Nov. 2, 2021. (West Coast Employment Lawyers)Ron Zambrano, Gibson's attorney, said in a news release that "Mr. Derulo’s behav...

Dying wish of former US Marine may come true after emotional public appeal

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:01:51 GMT

(KTLA) – The final wish of a former United States Marine who is suffering from terminal cancer may be fulfilled after a public appeal to be buried next to his beloved wife, who is also nearing her last days.  War veteran Samuel Leon and his wife of nearly 40 years, Marta, who is also terminally ill with liver disease and dementia, made their emotional plea in a family video just a few weeks ago.  On Thursday, the couple’s son, Samuel Leon Jr., along with his mother, rushed to Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, California, after doctors alerted them that Leon Sr. may only have days to live.  Leon Jr., an only child and a veteran himself, has been fighting to fulfill his parents’ wishes to share a final resting place, even starting a GoFundMe to help raise funds as their time runs out.  This is because Leon Jr. said he was initially told that none of California’s veteran cemeteries would take his mother since she was not married to his father while ...

Texas lawmakers to reconsider banning private employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccine

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:01:51 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for Oct. 6, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — When Texas lawmakers return for the third special legislative session Monday, they're set to reconsider an effort to ban private employers from requiring their workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. During an announcement Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott included that as part of the four agenda items that he set to guide the legislators' work once they return to the Capitol. In addition to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates for private employers, Abbott also directed them to take up legislation that would create an education savings account system and new criminal penalties related to border security. Border security, ‘education freedom’ top Abbott’s special session call; teacher pay absent He said in his news release that the state "must protect the freedom of Texans from forced COVID-19 vaccinations." Shortly after Abbott's office released his agenda, Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, said he wou...

Bertram on its way to becoming a 'Music Friendly Texas Community'

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:01:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop is taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The program is designed to help promote music business-related endeavors within Texas communities.The workshop is hosted by the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Bertram and Globe Theatre Bertram.On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott said music was key to the Texas brand as well as its local economies."With support from the Texas Music Office, the Texas music industry accounted for more than 192,000 direct and indirect permanent jobs and generated more than $26 billion in economic activity statewide last year. Working alongside local leaders like those in the City of Bertram, we can ensure even more Texas communities have the tools needed to succeed,” Abbott said.According to a statement from the governor's office, TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams will join virtually to explain the Music Friendly Texas Community designation and the benefits of becoming cert...

Medics on Austin's lakes help response times, EMS says: A review of the pilot program

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:01:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In March, Austin-Travis County EMS launched a pilot program where medics joined Austin lake patrol police officers on patrol boats on Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin.The pilot is currently over because it's no longer busy season for Austin's waterways, and now ATCEMS is reviewing the results of the pilot to determine whether - and in what capacity - to bring it back next year. EMS’ pilot program speeds up water rescues on Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake "What we know about waterways is they're very difficult to navigate when a 911 call comes in," said ATCEMS Asst. Chief Wesley Hopkins. "So having that medic in the water with APD on a boat was able to reduce response times."He added that the program helped reduce response times from 17 minutes to about 5 minutes. Part of the after-action analysis will include analyzing if there were enough medical calls to justify the resources, and if anything can or should be adjusted from this past summer's model, the department said...