Former LAPD captain probed in tipoff to CBS chief
The former captain in charge of the Hollywood Division of the Los Angeles Police Department, Cory Palka is under scrutiny after prosecutors said he leaked a sexual assault victim’s confidential…
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Here’s the latest for Friday November 4th: Biden campaigns for Democrats; Possible threats against New Jersey synagogues; Uvalde shooting investigation focused on victim deaths; Belize assesses hurricane damage.
Pakistan’s ex-PM Khan wounded in gun attack
A gunman opened fire at a campaign truck carrying Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, wounding him slightly. (Nov. 4)
The ‘Great Resignation’ hits school boards. Only 38% of members want to run for reelection
New research shows nearly three-fourths of current board members don’t plan to run for reelection after their team, nonprofit group School Board Partners found. The research shows most school boards don’t…
A look at the COP27 climate summit, sheriffs surveyed on political views: 5 Things podcast
On today’s episode of the 5 Things podcast: What to know about the COP27 climate summit USA TODAY national correspondent Elizabeth Weise has a preview. Plus, USA TODAY politics reporter Ken Tran…
Amazon fish leather is now fashion in NYC
A beautiful and unusual sustainable fish leather can now be found in upscale New York bags, Texas cowboy boots and fashion weeks all over the world. (AP Video: Ted Shaffrey/Mario…
Delhi battles dangerous levels of air pollution
Indian authorities on Friday shut factories and construction sites, restricted diesel-run vehicles and deployed water sprinklers and anti-smog guns to control haze and smog. (Nov.4)
Artemis I returns to pad for next launch attempt
NASA’s moon rocket is back on the launch pad following another round of repairs. The 322-foot rocket departed its Florida hangar in the middle of the night and completed the…
Death during gene therapy study sparks questions
The lone participant in a unique gene therapy study has died, and those behind the clinical trial are now trying to figure out what killed him. (Nov. 4)
Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Fiona recovery efforts may be repeating same failures from Hurricane Maria, advocates say
Some Puerto Ricans are worried Hurricane Fiona recovery aid won’t be distributed fairly to communities across the island. “We had Hurricane Maria five years ago, and we saw how structural…