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On the stump, Trump loves J6 rioters. His lawyers, less so.

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:23 GMT

By Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Donald Trump has embraced the rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as patriots, vowed to pardon a large portion of them if he wins a second term and even collaborated on a song with a group of jailed defendants.In his election interference case in Washington, his lawyers are taking a different tack.Despite losing a bid to strike from the indictment references to that day’s violence, defense attorneys have made clear their strategy involves distancing the former president from the horde of rioters, whom they describe as “independent actors at the Capitol.” At the same time, special counsel Jack Smith’s team has signaled it will make the case that Trump is responsible for the chaos that unfolded, and point to Trump’s continued support of the Jan. 6 defendants to help establish his criminal intent.The competing arguments highlight the extent to which the riot serves as...

Ryan Gosling to present award to 'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig at SFFILM Awards Night

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:23 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- "Barbie" director Greta Gerwig will be honored at the SFFILM Awards Night with an award presented by one of the film's stars, Ryan Gosling. Gerwig, an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker, will receive the Irving M. Levin Award for Film Direction at the Dec. 4 event which will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.The award will be presented by Gosling, an Academy Award-nominated actor, who in addition to starring in "Barbie," has appeared in "La La Land," "Drive," and "Lars and the Real Girl." Nearly two dozen Bank of America branches closing across Bay Area Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage will also be on-hand to receive the Maria Manetti Shrem Lifetime Achievement Award for Acting. Cage, a prolific actor who has starred in films that include "Valley Girl," Raising Arizona," "The Rock" and "Wild at Heart," will receive the award previously bestowed on "Barbie" star Margot Robbie.“SFFILM has been part of San Francisco’s cultural landscape for...

Suspect who critically injured dog during San Jose road rage incident arrested

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:23 GMT

(KRON) -- A man who police said critically injured a victim’s dog during a road rage incident earlier this month in San Jose was arrested, the San Jose Police Department announced Wednesday.Armando Cano was arrested in San Jose on Nov. 22 following an investigation into a road rage incident that occurred in the area of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road. In the Nov. 11 confrontation, two unidentified men coming from one vehicle initiated the incident with the victims, police said.While at a stop light, a third man, identified as Cano by SJPD, exited a second vehicle and jumped on top of the victim’s car and stomped on the rear windshield, shattering it. Loaded semi-automatic rifle found by Santa Rosa police K-9 during traffic stop The victim’s vehicle was occupied by a male driver, a female passenger and two dogs, police said. According to authorities, the smashed glass fell into the eyes of one of the dogs, causing a critical injury. That dog required emergency medical care.The SJ...

Suspects who allegedly stole $1,500 in merchandise from Marshalls arrested

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:23 GMT

(KRON) -- Two suspects who police say attempted to make off with $1,500 worth of merchandise from Marshalls were arrested last week, according to the Brentwood Police Department. Officers were called to the Marshalls location on a report of three suspects who had stolen a cart full of merchandise and left the store on foot.A description of the suspects and the direction they were headed was provided to police by a Marshalls loss prevention employee. Nearly two dozen Bank of America branches closing across Bay Area Arriving at the scene, officers located the suspects and a shopping cart full of merchandise, police said. One suspect, identified as 34-year-old Brentwood resident Hugo Mataromero, fled from officers.He was taken into custody, police said, along with 31-year-old Rocio GonzalezSalinas of Antioch.Both suspects were arrested for organized retail theft and related charges, police said. About $1,500 in stolen merchandise was recovered and returned to Marshalls.Mataromero an...

Some Politicians Calling for a “Ceasefire” Are Not Actually Calling for a Ceasefire

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:23 GMT

The list of members of Congress calling for a ceasefire in Gaza has grown to about four dozen, with several members joining the chorus over the last week, amid a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas and sustained protests across the United States. Yet as the word “ceasefire” gains currency, a closer look at some lawmakers’ statements raises questions about whether they are truly pushing for an end to the violence. Some members of Congress are coupling their calls for a ceasefire with conditions like the removal of Hamas, which is ostensibly Israel’s justification for its brutal campaign against Gaza, while others are using the word in vague statements that leave room for interpretation. “Calls from members of Congress that demand regime change before there is an end to Israel’s bombardment are calls to extend and prolong a situation in which Israel is killing Palestinian children every single hour,” said Beth Miller of Jewish Voice for Peace, an organization that has ...

Oklahoma promotes Littrell to offensive coordinator, Finley to co-offensive coordinator

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:23 GMT

Oklahoma has promoted Seth Littrell from offensive analyst to offensive coordinator, filling the spot Jeff Lebby vacated when he left to become Mississippi State’s head coach.Littrell, a fullback on Oklahoma’s 2000 national championship team, will call plays and coach the quarterbacks.“This has been a dream of mine since I was a child,” Littrell, a native of Muskogee, Oklahoma, said. “I left OU after the 2000 season and it’s taken me 23 years to get back here. There’s no better honor.”The Sooners also announced Wednesday that they have promoted tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley to co-offensive coordinator. Finley will continue to coach tight ends and will play an increased role in offensive game-planning and oversight.“I’m thrilled to announce two former OU players as our new brain trust on offense,” Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said in a statement. “Seth and Joe Jon are going to make an amazing duo and lead a fantastic group of offensive coaches.”Venables hir...

Pepi scores winner as PSV Eindhoven rallies to 3-2 win over 10-man Sevilla in Champions League

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:23 GMT

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — PSV Eindhoven rallied from two goals down to defeat 10-man Sevilla 3-2 on Wednesday, moving into good position to advance to the knockout stage of the Champions League.U.S. international Ricardo Pepi scored the winner two minutes into stoppage time to leave PSV in second place in Group B, one point behind Arsenal and three points in front of third-place Lens.The Dutch club can secure its spot in the knockout round for the first time since 2015-16 if Lens loses at Arsenal later on Wednesday.Sevilla was eliminated with the loss. It is the third straight season the Spanish club has failed to advance past the group stage.It was PSV’s first away win in the Champions League since 2007.Sevilla opened the scoring with veteran defender Sergio Ramos scoring his first goal since returning to Sevilla in the 24th minute. It was the 10,000th in Champions League history.Youssef En-Nesyri added to the lead in the 47th but PSV rallied after Sevilla forward Lucas Ocampos w...

Jones has career day, leads No. 10 Texas to 112-74 victory against Oral Roberts

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:23 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Taylor Jones had career-bests 27 points and 16 rebounds in 24 minutes and No. 10 Texas defeated Oral Roberts 112-74 on Wednesday to continue its undefeated start to the season.Jones, a 6-foot-4 senior, converted all 11 shots from the field. Freshman Madison Booker scored a season-best 17 points in 21 minutes for Texas (8-0). Rori Harmon had a typical game, filling the stat sheet with 10 points, eight rebounds, five steals and 13 assists, the latter matching the junior point guard’s career best. All that in 25 minutes.“Our guards did a really good job at attacking and giving me great passes,” Jones said. “It’s my job to finish those easy ones.”Coach Vic Schaefer was impressed with the totality of Harmon’s production.“I don’t think there’s anybody else in America that plays the game like Rory Harmon plays it on both ends of the floor,” Schaefer said. “I’ll say it until the cows come home.”Shaylee Gonzales added 16 points for Texas, hitting ...

‘The prize of a lifetime’: DC music venues offer chance at year’s worth of free concert tickets

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:23 GMT

Want free tickets to see some of your favorite bands all next year? The Atlantis and 9:30 Club in D.C. will make that dream a reality for winners of their annual holiday raffle.Two free tickets to every show at both venues for 2024 will be up for grabs.To enter the raffle, donate canned goods, nonperishable food items or gently worn clothing at the 9:30 Club. Those who donate will receive one entry into the raffle per item, up to 10 items per day. Donations can be made during 9:30 Club’s regular box office hours or at any show during the month of December.Monetary donations can also be made online, with contributors earning one entry per $5 donated. Online donations close Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m.“Have the added excitement of potentially winning, really, the prize of a lifetime,” said Audrey Fix Schaefer, the director of communications at I.M.P concerts — which owns both venues.Donations go to local nonprofits such as D.C. Central Kitchen, Martha’s Table, Sasha Bruce, Capital Area...

Canada says Google will pay $74 million annually to Canadian news industry under new online law

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:23 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s government said Wednesday it reached a deal with Google for the company to contribute $100 million Canadian dollars annually to the country’s news industry to comply with a new Canadian law requiring tech companies to pay publishers for their content.The agreement removes a threat by Google to block the ability to search for Canadian news on Google in Canada. Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta already has been blocking Canadian news since earlier this year.“Google has agreed to properly support journalists, including local journalism,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. “Unfortunately Meta continues to completely abdicate any responsibility towards democratic institutions.”Pascale St-Onge, the minister of Canadian heritage, said that Google will contribute $100 million Canadian ($74 million) — indexed to inflation — in financial support annually for a wide range of news businesses across the country.“It’s good for the news sector...