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McConnell, Hawley spar over bill to limit corporate money

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:16:35 GMT

By Manu Raju | CNNSenate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell bluntly warned Republican senators in a private meeting not to sign on to a bill from Sen. Josh Hawley aimed at limiting corporate money bankrolling high-powered outside groups, telling them that many of them won their seats thanks to the powerful super PAC the Kentucky Republican has long controlled.According to multiple sources familiar with the Tuesday lunch meeting, McConnell warned GOP senators that they could face “incoming” from the “center-right” if they signed onto Hawley’s bill. He also read off a list of senators who won their races amid heavy financial support from the Senate Leadership Fund, an outside group tied to the GOP leader that spends big on TV ads in battleground Senate races. On that list of senators: Hawley himself, according to sources familiar with the matter.McConnell has long been a chief opponent of tighter campaign finance restrictions. But there’s also no love lost between McConnell and Hawley, who ha...

After split trial verdict, Oakland man gets 11 years, 8 months in 2019 fatal shooting

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:16:35 GMT

OAKLAND — An Oakland man who was acquitted of murder but convicted of manslaughter has been sentenced to 11 years and eight months behind bars for killing an El Cerrito man in 2019, court records show.Jevanni Knight, 26, argued in his July trial that he shot and killed 41-year-old Michael Sadberry as Sadberry attacked Knight’s childhood friend. He was transferred to North Kern State Prison on Sept. 15, and will be eligible for parole in April 2028, according to prison records.Jurors convicted Knight of voluntary manslaughter and illegal gun possession, but acquitted him of second degree murder, court records show. At Knight’s August sentencing, his attorney argued his should receive a three-year prison term, which would have led to his immediate release from jail.“At the time of the offense, Mr. Knight was a youthful offender and described to the jury his experience growing up in East Oakland, being exposed to gun violence and seeing loved ones getting killed...

Fire near Castro District in SF under control

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:16:35 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Firefighters responding to a one-alarm fire near the Castro District have brought the blaze under control, according to a tweet from the San Francisco Fire Department. The blaze was located in what looks like a residential structure located at 255 Hartford Street. Body found in suitcase floating in Lake Merritt Tuesday Video from the scene shows several firefighters at the scene and a ladder truck on the street. In a subsequent tweet, SFFD identified the blaze as an electrical fire and said it was under control. There was no damage to adjoining buildings and no one was injured or displaced as a result.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Boy, 11, reported missing in San Francisco

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:16:35 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Police Department is searching for an 11-year-old boy who has not been seen since Monday morning.Lemichael Humphrey was last seen at about 7:50 a.m. Monday at an unspecified location near his home, police said. Police are considering him "at-risk" due to preexisting medical conditions. Thieves who appear to rob elderly San Jose couple caught on camera He is 5-foot-4, 105 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with a hood and a purple Adidas logo, a light blue t-shirt, blue sweatpants and blue Vans shoes. According to police, Lemichael frequently rides Muni and BART in Downtown San Francisco and goes to the Metreon at 4th Street and Mission Street.SFPD is asking anyone who sees Lemichael is asked to call 911 and report his location and physical description. Anyone with information about where he might be is asked to call the SFPD tip line at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the tex...

Flushing Financial: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:16:35 GMT

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Flushing Financial Corp. (FFIC) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $9.4 million.The Uniondale, New York-based company said it had profit of 32 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 31 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 25 cents per share.The holding company for Flushing Bank posted revenue of $107.5 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $47.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FFIC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FFICSource

Al-Dawsari is named player of year in Asia. Kerr takes women’s award

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:16:35 GMT

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s Salem Al-Dawsari was named the men’s player of the year by the Asian Football Confederation on Tuesday and Sam Kerr of Australia won the women’s prize.Al-Dawsari scored the winning goal in Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 victory over eventual champion Argentina in the 2022 World Cup. The winger also played a major role in Al-Hilal reaching the final of the 2023 Asian Champions League.Al-Dawsari beat Almoez Ali of Qatar and Australia’s Mathew Leckie and became the sixth Saudi player to win the award.It capped a successful day for Saudi Arabia, which appears all but certain to host the men’s 2034 World Cup after the Australian soccer federation decided not to enter the bidding contest.There was some consolation for Australia as Kerr received the accolade for a second time after helping English club Chelsea to a league and cup double.Hajime Moriyasu was named as the men’s coach of the year after leading Japan to the second round of the World Cup, defeating Ge...

Trump asks a court to prevent Michigan secretary of state from leaving his name off the 2024 ballot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:16:35 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is asking a court to prevent Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson from leaving his name off the 2024 primary ballot.In a filing made Monday in the Michigan Court of Claims, Trump’s attorneys also want the court to declare that Benson has neither the duty nor authority to assess Trump’s constitutional qualifications to serve as president.Trump’s filing is in response to efforts by activists in Michigan who have asked a judge to order Benson to keep his name off any ballot for president. They point to a section of the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment that prohibits a person from running for federal office if they have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the U.S. or given aid or comfort to those who have. Last week, a Court of Claims judge denied Trump’s request to dismiss their lawsuit, the Detroit Free Press reported.The activists’ efforts mirror others around the nation that paint Trump as t...

Landmark Bancorp: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:16:35 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Landmark Bancorp Inc. (LARK) on Tuesday reported profit of $2.9 million in its third quarter.The Manhattan, Kansas-based company said it had net income of 55 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $20.4 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $14.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LARK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LARKSource

Hyster-Yale Materials: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:16:35 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — CLEVELAND (AP) — Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc. (HY) on Tuesday reported net income of $35.8 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Cleveland-based company said it had net income of $2.06.The maker of lift trucks and aftermarket parts posted revenue of $1 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HYSource

MasTec: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:16:35 GMT

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — MasTec Inc. (MTZ) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $14.3 million.On a per-share basis, the Coral Gables, Florida-based company said it had profit of 18 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 95 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.92 per share.The utility contractor posted revenue of $3.26 billion in the period.For the current quarter ending in December, MasTec expects its per-share earnings to be 44 cents.The company expects full-year earnings to be $1.75 per share, with revenue expected to be $12 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MTZ at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MTZSource