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President Joe Biden has decided to pardon his son Hunter and plans to make the announcement Sunday night, NBC News has learned exclusively, citing a senior White House official with direct knowledge of the decision. The decision marks a change in policy for the president, who has repeatedly said he would not use his executive powers to pardon or commute his son’s sentence. The pardon comes ahead of Hunter Biden’s Dec. 12 sentencing on federal firearms charges. Hunter Biden is also scheduled to be sentenced on December 16th in a separate criminal case after pleading guilty to federal tax evasion…

(AP) — Southwest Airlines is ending cabin service on its planes early and requiring passengers to go through normal pre-landing procedures, including making sure they wear their seatbelts and returning seats to an upright position earlier than before. He announced that he was looking for it. Starting Dec. 4, flight attendants will begin preparing cabins for landing at 18,000 feet instead of 10,000 feet, a company spokeswoman said. The changes to procedures are aimed at “reducing the risk of injury from in-flight turbulence” for crew and passengers, the company said. Although fatalities caused by turbulence are extremely rare, injuries have…

Authorities are searching for a suspect and trying to determine a motive in a shooting in Vernon early Sunday morning. The shooting occurred at 1:06 a.m. in the 4900 block of Charter Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The area where the shooting occurred is primarily surrounded by commercial buildings. LASD confirmed that the unidentified victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Video from the scene taken by KTLA shows crime scene tape blocking the tracks while a police car is parked in front of the semi-truck bed. December 1, 2024. Video…

Kate, Princess of Wales, has shared a Christmas letter with a poignant message about the importance of “love, kindness and forgiveness”. Calling for “love, not fear,” she says this Christmas story is about “the importance of giving and receiving empathy” and “how much we need each other despite our differences.” He said that it shows. “Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s a time of celebration and joy, but it also gives us an opportunity to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all.” she wrote in the letter. Westminster Abbey in…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Metrolink is excited about the return of the Holiday Express train. The usual commuter train has been transformed into a festive experience on wheels for Christmas activities including carols, charming decorations and of course a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. And true to the spirit of the holiday, the attraction will also include a charity effort to help those in need. For 75 minutes, participants will be immersed in the attraction’s winter wonderland on a non-stop round-trip experience on the Holiday Express Train. The destinations are: December 7th — Riverside Downtown…

STOCKTON, Calif. — For Laura Ornelas and thousands of other South Stockton residents, toxic air pollution is a fact of life.Surrounded by highways and railroads, adjacent to heavy industry and the Port of Stockton, the region has been dubbed the “Asthma Capital” by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Ornelas, who rents a house in the Boggs Tract area, said she only has to wear a mask when she’s working outside or cleaning her car every few days. She said her 91-year-old mother’s mysterious cough had gotten worse since she moved in earlier this year.“We just have to get…

Nearly two weeks after Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a special legislative session to fund a legal battle against the president-elect, Democratic leaders are toning down and reinventing the California-versus-Trump picture he created. It looked like he was doing it. “It’s not a resistance brand,” Newsom said in an interview with the Times. “It’s about pragmatism. It’s about preparedness. We’d be stupid if we didn’t address this issue by January.”The subtle shift suggests the governor may be rethinking his role as liberal champion in the nation’s culture wars in the wake of Donald Trump’s loss to Vice President Kamala Harris. are.But…

Thanks to Disney’s Moana 2, Universal’s Wicked and Paramount’s Gladiator II, the five-day Thanksgiving was the biggest box office success in movie history. “Moana 2” grossed $221 million in domestic ticket sales, making it the highest-grossing film ever for a Thanksgiving weekend. “Wicked” continues to soar, increasing estimated ticket sales for the holiday season by $117.5 million. “Gladiator II” grossed an additional $44 million during the same period. This year’s Thanksgiving box office was a huge success, and there was no hunger. The tag team of Disney’s “Moana 2,” Universal’s “Wicked” and Paramount’s “Gladiator II” made the five-day Thanksgiving holiday…

To commemorate World AIDS Day 2024, landmarks across Los Angeles County will be lit up in red on Sunday to demonstrate our collective commitment to ending the epidemic. This Sunday marks the 36th World AIDS Day, and this year’s theme is “Collective Action: Sustaining and Accelerating Progress on HIV.” The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health encourages residents to learn more about HIV and the free, low-cost, life-saving treatments and services available. County officials said eight landmarks will be lit red. Paramount Pictures Studio Water Tower. Petersen Automotive Museum. Rose Bowl Stadium. John Ferraro Building of the Los Angeles…

(WJW) – The Royal Canadian Mountain Police confirmed Wednesday that a 20-year-old hiker who was missing for several weeks has been found alive in the British Columbia wilderness. Sam Benastic was first reported missing on October 19th. The hiker never returned from a 10-day camping trip, as reported by CBC News and other media outlets. He had planned to ride dirt bikes, hike and fish at Redfern Cayley Provincial Park, but his family became concerned when he did not check in after 10 days, his sister said on the GoFundMe page. “Our family is devastated and determined to find him,”…