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Federal judge calls out panel over 2011 Thomas concerns

Published Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:32:34 GMT

By Devan Cole | CNNLeaders of the policy-making body for the federal courts repeatedly failed to inform its full membership of complaints raised by lawmakers and watchdog groups about Justice Clarence Thomas’ pattern of nondisclosure on his financial reports more than 10 years ago, a sitting federal judge testified to a Senate panel on Wednesday.In 2011, the Judicial Conference received a number of complaints from lawmakers and watchdog groups about Thomas after media reports revealed that he failed to disclose income his wife earned between 1998 and 2003 from The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.The complaints asked the conference to refer the matter to the US attorney general to probe whether the justice’s behavior ran afoul of a federal ethics law. Thomas quickly amended his reports when the allegations were brought to his attention, leading the body to conclude that no further action was needed.But US District Judge Mark Wolf, an appointee of President Ronald Reaga...

2 robbed in broad daylight in front of their Oakland home: police

Published Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:32:34 GMT

(KRON) -- Two people were robbed Wednesday afternoon in front of their home, the Oakland Police Department said in an email to KRON4. Police said three suspects robbed two victims just before 2 p.m. on the 2600 block of Fruitvale Avenue. The two victims were standing in front of their residence when they were approached by three unknown individuals -- two of whom were armed with firearms. According to OPD, the suspects pointed their guns at the victims and "forcefully" removed the items from them. Neither the suspects nor the victims were identified by OPD. No information was released about what items the suspects stole. The department will continue to investigate the robbery. OPD says anyone with information is asked to contact 510-238-3482.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: ...

Novak Djokovic loses to Holger Rune, again, this time at Italian Open; Swiatek injured

Published Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:32:34 GMT

ROME (AP) — Novak Djokovic sees a bit of himself in Holger Rune.The 20-year-old Rune is solid in nearly every area: A great mover and super fit physically, he’s strong off both his forehand and backhand, has good hands and is an aggressive returner.Perhaps that’s why Rune has now recorded two victories over Djokovic in little more than six months, beating the 22-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 Wednesday to reach the Italian Open semifinals.Rune, who also defeated Djokovic in the Paris Masters final in November, troubled the 22-time major winner with his rapid court coverage. He made his opponent hit extra balls on points that Djokovic thought he had already finished off.Djokovic said the consistently damp conditions at the Foro Italico this week were challenging for him.“In these kind of conditions, it’s very difficult to get the ball past him,” Djokovic said. “He’s very, very fast, very quick. Great anticipation. Just a very talented, dynamic player, all-ar...

Twins’ Nick Gordon heading to injured list with fractured right shin

Published Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:32:34 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Minnesota Twins center fielder Nick Gordon is heading to the injured list after he fractured his right shin during Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.The injury occurred when Gordon fouled a pitch by Dylan Covey off his leg during the fifth inning. Gordon grimaced in pain and was looked at trainers for five minutes before he decided to remain in the game. He struck out swinging on the next pitch and then was pulled.Manager Rocco Baldelli said after the Twins’ 7-3 loss that Gordon would “be out for a bit, sadly.” Gordon is batting .185, but had started to find his stride after having a .143 average at the end of April. He was 6 for 19 with two RBIs in his last seven games going into Wednesday. He was hitless in two at-bats in the series finale.Willi Castro and Michael A. Taylor saw time in center after Gordon left.Gordon’s injury wasn’t the only one that happened to the Twins during the series finale between division leaders. S...

Sismo de magnitud 6,4 sacude Guatemala, reporta USGS

Published Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:32:34 GMT

(CNN Español) –– Un sismo de magnitud 6,4 sacudió este miércoles el municipio de Canillá en Guatemala, reportó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés).Esta es una noticia de última hora y se actualizará.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Weapons detection systems considered in Denver Public Schools safety plan

Published Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:32:34 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There appears to be interest in the possibility of placing weapons detection systems on Denver Public Schools campuses.Parents who met with the Denver Public Schools superintendent in a teleconference town hall on Wednesday said it's a strategy they’d like to see the district focus on. The superintendent wanted to hear what parents are thinking about the district's long-term safety plan. Public pushes back on SROs in Denver schools It’s the third town hall Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero has hosted. A district spokesperson said 1,200 people participated in the latest town hall. Another 7,000 participated in meetings last week, the district said.The final meeting is planned for Wednesday evening.East High School was referenced several times during the tele-town hall because of the shooting there in March. The shooting at East High left two deans wounded. The student shooter took his own life.Many parents and students have been saying more must be done to protect the...

Ax murder victim had cerebral palsy, autopsy shows

Published Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:32:34 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — There was a reason 35-year-old Ruth Maclaren couldn't escape when police say her father attacked her mother, and then her, with an ax.An autopsy report obtained by the Problem Solvers confirms Ruth Maclaren had cerebral palsy, a developmental disability that can weaken muscles and cause partial paralysis.Arapahoe County prosecutors have charged 81-year-old Reginald Maclaren with first-degree murder in the March 25 homicides of his 70-year-old wife, Bethany, and disabled daughter. 16 guns stolen from parked truck The autopsy report helps explain why the woman did not run out of her Englewood home the moment her father started swinging an ax at his wife before attacking his daughter. According to medical records, Ruth Maclaren had a history of cerebral palsy that included a "large left cerebral hemisphere porencephalic cyst, chronic weakness of her right upper extremity and epilepsy."Police find ax, body parts in trash cansAn arrest affidavit revealed Regin...

Littleton officer receives Medal of Valor from Biden for heroic action

Published Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:32:34 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – A Colorado police officer was awarded with the Medal of Valor by President Joe Biden Wednesday at the White House for his acts of bravery in the line of duty.Cpl. Jeffrey Farmer of the Littleton Police Department was honored for his action to save the life of another officer while being shot at and fighting his own serious injury. Original story: Man carjacked after Littleton officer shot: ‘He said he would kill me’ On Sept. 20, 2021, Farmer and Officer David Snook responded to a call of shots fired. Snook was running behind the suspect, Rigoberto Valles Dominguez, into a nearby apartment building. Snook was shot multiple times in the doorway, according to the Littleton Police Department.Farmer was also chasing the suspect and severely injured his knee in doing so, LPD said. Despite his injuries, he began dragging Snook out of the doorway and was again met with gunfire from Dominguez, who was on the second-floor stairwell. While under fire, Farmer stayed with ...

16 guns stolen from parked truck

Published Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:32:34 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Police Department said 16 guns were recently stolen out of a pickup truck parked in front of a hotel.According to DPD, the firearms were wrapped with graphics advertising “We Buy Guns” and have not been recovered. The thief only had to break a window to get into the truck and grab the guns. An investigation is still underway to locate a suspect and the stolen weapons. Police remind gun owners to safely lock them upDPD said 261 firearms have been reported stolen from cars during Jan. 1 through May 11, which is 16 more than the 245 reported in the same time frame last year. ‘Large amount’ of stolen mail found in stolen car out of Windsor The department is reminding gun owners to safely lock and store their weapons properly or not leave them in the car at all to avoid these kinds of thefts. A total of 768 firearms were stolen out of cars in 2022. "Stolen firearms provide criminals with a means to commit future violent crimes in our community," DPD said in...

Trauma survivors reunite with caregivers at Swedish Medical Center

Published Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:32:34 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — As a level one trauma center, Swedish Medical Center cares for some of the most critical injuries. Each year, the hospital hosts a Trauma Survivors Day. It gives survivors and their care teams a chance to reunite and reflect on progress. One of the survivors at Wednesday’s event was 20-year-old Gabriel Marceca, who was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in October."October 12th of last year I was coming home from hanging out with a friend and I was riding my motorcycle home and I got to an intersection,” Marceca said. “I smacked the rear end of their vehicle and flew 15 feet.” 16 guns stolen from parked truck The next thing Marceca said he remembers is waking up the next day in the intensive care unit of Swedish Medical Center. As a result of the crash, he experienced multiple broken bones, a punctured lung, a severed colon and liver and bleeding in the brain. He spent the next two and a half months in the hospital.“I was given a 5% chance of living...