LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – In a last-minute salvo aimed at removing Britney Spears’ father as conservator of her estate, the singer’s lawyer filed documents Monday lashing out at Jamie Spears, citing a report by The New York Times alleging an array of tactics employed to control the pop star’s life. “Mr. Spears was, of course,… Continue reading `Unfathomable’: Britney Spears’ Lawyer Lashes Out At Singer’s Father
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Military leaders testify ‘strategic failure’ followed years of mistakes in Afghanistan
The nation’s top general testified Tuesday that the American war in Afghanistan ended in “strategic failure,” a grim conclusion that acknowledged a long series of mistakes and miscalculations by the Pentagon’s leaders. “The enemy is in charge in Kabul,” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley said during a Senate Armed… Continue reading Military leaders testify ‘strategic failure’ followed years of mistakes in Afghanistan
President Biden cancels Wednesday Chicago trip to keep working on federal overhaul deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pressure mounting, President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress strained Tuesday to trim back his potentially historic $3.5 trillion government overhaul to win support from two key holdout senators ahead of make-or-break deadlines for votes. With Republicans solidly opposed and no votes to spare, Biden canceled a Wednesday trip to Chicago that was to… Continue reading President Biden cancels Wednesday Chicago trip to keep working on federal overhaul deal
CTU, some parents upset at Chicago Public Schools’ COVID-19 plan
CHICAGO — Testing for COVID-19 began at a West Side elementary school after several cases of the virus. CTU and some parents claim an outbreak at Jensen Elementary school cost two CPS mothers their lives. One of those was 44-year-old Shenitha Curry — known as “Angel” to her family and friends. Curry died of cardiac… Continue reading CTU, some parents upset at Chicago Public Schools’ COVID-19 plan
Illinois rapper ‘Tony Sosa’ among 6 charged in luxury car theft ring
DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. — Authorities announced charges in a car theft ring involving false identification and stolen identities targeting luxury vehicles. Illinois Attorney General’s Office Organized Retail Crime Task Force said Tuesday that the sophisticated crime ring to steal high-end vehicles involves a relatively well-known Lansing, Illinois rapper named ‘Tony Sosa.’ “Most of these thefts occurred in DuPage County,… Continue reading Illinois rapper ‘Tony Sosa’ among 6 charged in luxury car theft ring
Democrats back off debt fight to stop shutdown
The Senate is expected to vote as early as Wednesday on a revamped spending bill that would forestall a government shutdown at the end of the week after Democrats ditched action on the debt limit amid staunch Republican resistance. The standalone continuing resolution comes after Senate Republicans refused to fast-track a package on Tuesday that… Continue reading Democrats back off debt fight to stop shutdown
Manchin, Sinema leave Dems in a lurch as Biden agenda teeters
Democrats wanted clarity Tuesday from Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema after back-to-back meetings with President Joe Biden. They didn’t get it. During a private meeting with the president, Sinema made clear she’s still not on board with the party’s $3.5 trillion social spending plan and is hesitant to engage on some specifics until the… Continue reading Manchin, Sinema leave Dems in a lurch as Biden agenda teeters
Former Theranos Lab Director Continues Testimony
SAN JOSE (BCN) — The former laboratory director of the blood testing company Theranos, testifying in the trial for the company’s founder who is charged with fraud, said Tuesday that he felt pressured by management to defend lab tests that did not add up. In a heated email exchange between former lab director Adam Rosendorff… Continue reading Former Theranos Lab Director Continues Testimony
‘Emotions Matter’ At Dallas ISD’s Boude Storey Middle School As Students Climb Out Of ‘COVID Slide’
by Robbie Owens | CBS 11 DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Across North Texas, schools are searching for ways to combat what’s been dubbed the ‘Covid Slide’– academic progress lost during the pandemic. So at Dallas ISD’s Boude Storey Middle School, campus leaders are beginning their ‘Covid Climb’ with a campus wide acknowledgement that “emotions matter.” “If… Continue reading ‘Emotions Matter’ At Dallas ISD’s Boude Storey Middle School As Students Climb Out Of ‘COVID Slide’
Washington Spirit head coach fired, banned from soccer league
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has fired a former head coach of the Washington Spirit following a harassment investigation. Former head coach Richie Burke has been officially banned from coaching in the NWSL. This followed an investigation into “serious allegations concerning the conduct of certain members of the Washington Spirit organization,” according to the… Continue reading Washington Spirit head coach fired, banned from soccer league