San Antonio man sentenced to 30 years for Bexar County aggravated assault
Read full article: San Antonio man sentenced to 30 years for Bexar County aggravated assaultA San Antonio man convicted of an aggravated assault charge received an enhanced prison sentence due to his previous criminal history, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday.
Chicago police say an officer was accidentally shot and killed by her partner
Read full article: Chicago police say an officer was accidentally shot and killed by her partnerChicago police officials say an officer killed this week was accidentally shot and killed by her partner after they encountered someone with a rifle when they chased a suspect into an apartment.
New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon
Read full article: New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoonA grand jury in Washington has returned an indictment against former Congressman David Rivera for failing to register as a foreign agent of a sanctioned Venezuelan media tycoon on whose behalf the Miami Republican allegedly lobbied the Trump administration.
Aaron Hernandez ‘American Sports Story’ series wants to show a different view of the disgraced NFLer
Read full article: Aaron Hernandez ‘American Sports Story’ series wants to show a different view of the disgraced NFLerAaron Hernandez's story of football glory and his eventual downfall with a murder conviction has been told many times, but “American Sports Story” dramatizes his life in a way designed to build empathy for him.
Man, woman killed after vehicle ejection from South Side crash identified by medical examiner’s office
Read full article: Man, woman killed after vehicle ejection from South Side crash identified by medical examiner’s officeA man and a woman who died in a South Side rollover crash on Saturday have been identified.
2 skiers killed after being caught in Utah avalanche following late spring snowstorms, sheriff says
Read full article: 2 skiers killed after being caught in Utah avalanche following late spring snowstorms, sheriff saysTwo backcountry skiers were killed and one was rescued after an avalanche Thursday in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City.
Brissett to start for the Commanders against the 49ers after Howell was pulled from the last 2 games
Read full article: Brissett to start for the Commanders against the 49ers after Howell was pulled from the last 2 gamesJacoby Brissett is set to start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders on Sunday when they host the NFC-leading San Francisco 49ers.
Judge criticizes prosecutors' handling of Venezuela case against ex-Miami congressman
Read full article: Judge criticizes prosecutors' handling of Venezuela case against ex-Miami congressmanA federal judge in Miami is criticizing prosecutors for an apparent attempt to undercut a court order and try to take control of an oceanside condo belonging to a former Republican congressman ahead of a high-profile trial connected to a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela’s government.
Teen carjacker who shot woman in the face at Alamo Quarry Market sentenced to 45 years
Read full article: Teen carjacker who shot woman in the face at Alamo Quarry Market sentenced to 45 yearsJulio Caesar Rivera was accused of a slew of carjackings in October and November 2021 when he was 18 years old, including a final failed attempt that severely injured Alana Castaneda.
Why reading, cooking & talking with your kids this summer can enrich their brain
Read full article: Why reading, cooking & talking with your kids this summer can enrich their brainThe summer slide is the learning loss that happens to kids when they are out of the classroom and not exercising their brains.
Ex-Miami US Rep. David Rivera arrested in Venezuela probe
Read full article: Ex-Miami US Rep. David Rivera arrested in Venezuela probeA former Miami congressman who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela’s socialist government was arrested Monday on charges of money laundering and representing a foreign government without registering.
San Antonio ISD teacher arrested for having ‘improper relationship’ with student, police say
Read full article: San Antonio ISD teacher arrested for having ‘improper relationship’ with student, police sayA teacher employed with San Antonio ISD was arrested after he was caught sending inappropriate text messages to a student, according to Cibolo police.
New claims against ex-Miami congressman hired by Venezuela
Read full article: New claims against ex-Miami congressman hired by VenezuelaNew filings in a civil suit allege that a former Miami congressman who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela’s socialist government not only did no apparent work, but also channeled a large chunk of the money to a yacht company on behalf of a fugitive billionaire.
Teen accused of child sex crime on the run, last seen in West Bexar County, BCSO says
Read full article: Teen accused of child sex crime on the run, last seen in West Bexar County, BCSO saysA teen accused of a child sex crime is on the run and Bexar County sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating him.
Young officer slain in Harlem joined to help 'chaotic city'
Read full article: Young officer slain in Harlem joined to help 'chaotic city'The 22-year-old New York City police officer who was shot to death while responding to a call in a Harlem apartment once wrote that he joined the force to make a difference in the “chaotic city.”.
‘I was just terrified’: Second victim speaks out after suspect arrested in series of carjackings in San Antonio
Read full article: ‘I was just terrified’: Second victim speaks out after suspect arrested in series of carjackings in San AntonioA woman who came face to face with a man accused in several carjackings in the San Antonio area is sharing her experience after police arrested the suspect.
Suspect in Alamo Quarry Market carjacking linked to other similar crimes, police say
Read full article: Suspect in Alamo Quarry Market carjacking linked to other similar crimes, police sayA man who shot a woman during an attempted carjacking at the Alamo Quarry Market last week has confessed to three other carjackings in the area, according to an arrest affidavit.
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Prosecutor says trial in Iowa student's death won't be easy
Read full article: Prosecutor says trial in Iowa student's death won't be easyA prosecutor is warning prospective jurors that the trial of a Mexican national charged in the fatal 2018 stabbing of a University of Iowa student will include graphic evidence that will be emotionally difficult to see and hear.
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Beware buying that cute puppy online with P2P payment apps
Read full article: Beware buying that cute puppy online with P2P payment appsThe seller had asked Rivera to pay $850 using the peer-to-peer payment app Zelle. Because she paid directly with a peer-to-peer payment service, she had no way to recover the money. “Peer-to-peer payment apps aren’t banks and they’re not credit cards, which makes it much harder for consumers to have recourse and get their money back,” said Consumer Reports money editor Octavio Blanco. In an AARP survey of Americans 18 and older, more than half of respondents incorrectly thought they could reclaim money sent in error when using peer-to-peer payment apps. Treat it like cash, and beware of too-good-to-be-true situations.”“Until laws are changed, consumers are going to have to be really careful when they use peer-to-peer payment apps,” Blanca said.
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School voucher push taps frustration over distance learning
Read full article: School voucher push taps frustration over distance learningRivera is hoping a voucher bill passes that will help pay for her to move her son out of a public Cobb County school and into a private school. They're back in public school and mostly attending class in person. “We’ve been just a public school family forever, without any intention or desire to leave," Rivera said. “The major concern I’ve had over the last year has been from parents who don’t have a public school offering in-person classes,” Cantrell said. Rivera herself wonders about the tension between her desires to support her kids and support public schools.
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Texas woman sentenced to life for death of 4-year-old son
Read full article: Texas woman sentenced to life for death of 4-year-old sonThis Aug. 7, 2018, photo provided by the Galveston, Texas, County Jail shows Suzanne Rivera. Rivera has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the death of her 4-year-old son, whose body was found on a beach in Galveston in October 2017. Court records show Rebecca Suzanne Rivera was sentenced Thursday, Fev. (Galveston County Jail via AP)GALVESTON, Texas – A 37-year-old Texas woman has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the death of her 4-year-old son, whose body was found on a beach in Galveston in 2017. Rebecca Suzanne Rivera was sentenced Thursday following her conviction on a charge of injury to a child by omission, according to court records.
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Mother of ‘Little Jacob’ sentenced to life in prison after 4-year-old son was found dead on Galveston beach
Read full article: Mother of ‘Little Jacob’ sentenced to life in prison after 4-year-old son was found dead on Galveston beachRebecca Rivera is seen in this mug shot released Feb. 4, 2021. GALVESTON, Texas – A 37-year-old Texas woman has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the death of her 4-year-old son, whose body was found on a beach in Galveston in 2017. Rebecca Suzanne Rivera was sentenced Thursday following her conviction on a charge of injury to a child by omission, according to court records. The records show Rivera, who had pleaded not guilty, has filed notice to appeal both her conviction and sentence. Prosecutors said the boy's body showed signs of being tortured, malnutrition and pneumonia, and that a cause of death could not be determined.
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Venezuela hired Democratic Party donor for $6 million
Read full article: Venezuela hired Democratic Party donor for $6 million(AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)MIAMI – Newly filed lobbying records show Venezuela’s socialist government previously hired a longtime Democratic Party donor for $6 million at the same time it was lobbying to discourage the U.S. from imposing sanctions on the oil-rich nation. Federal prosecutors in Miami are also investigating whether the Republican broke foreign lobbying rules. Payments came from a little-known, Delaware-registered subsidiary, PDV USA, which provided shareholder services to PDVSA independent of Citgo's oil operations. “Wiss was engaged to provide PDV USA and its affiliates with legal services only,” she wrote in an e-mailed response to questions. PDV USA said Wiss provided updates on disputes involving PDVSA and advice on immigration, insurance, and cryptocurrency.
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Poteet Strawberry Festival Association says event will go on to help strawberry growers, non-profits and small businesses
Read full article: Poteet Strawberry Festival Association says event will go on to help strawberry growers, non-profits and small businessesSAN ANTONIO – After organizers announced this week that the Poteet Strawberry Festival would return this spring, many questioned about the safety protocols and expressed concern over the idea of being around a large crowd. In a statement to KSAT 12, the Poteet Strawberry Festival Association has clarified why the festival was brought back and released their safety plan. Carol Rivera a member of the association told KSAT 12 that the decision to bring the festival back in 2021 wasn’t made lightly. As a result, the association has been hit hard by the pandemic and had no income in 2020, according to Rivera. In addition, the non-profit organizations, small businesses and the local strawberry farmers all affiliated with the festival were also hit hard.
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Central Texas family with no sense of smell from COVID-19 safely escapes house fire, officials say
Read full article: Central Texas family with no sense of smell from COVID-19 safely escapes house fire, officials sayWACO, Texas – A Central Texas family battling the coronavirus is safe after their home caught fire, even though most of the family members couldn’t smell the smoke, according to a report from KWTX-TV. The fire happened in Waco, Texas on Friday morning at a home in the 200 block of Joey Drive. — Waco Fire Department (@WacoTXFire) January 15, 2021Three of the family members are battling COVID-19 and lost their sense of smell. But, a fourth family member, Bianca Rivera, 17, was still able to smell the smoke, and got her family out safely, KWTX-TV reports. That’s all I wanted that’s all I wanted was to keep everyone alive.
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President Trump’s visit to border attracts Rio Grande Valley residents, lawmaker
Read full article: President Trump’s visit to border attracts Rio Grande Valley residents, lawmakerRIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas – As President Donald Trump celebrated the border wall construction, residents from across the Rio Grande Valley came out to voice their opinion. “I support him and I think he’s a really good president,” said Raul Garcia, a President Donald Trump supporter. President Trump supporters gathered Tuesday morning in McAllen, Texas. Among the crowd was Rio Grande Valley resident Elisa Rivera, who brought her daughters to witness President Trump’s arrival. AdFormer San Antonio Mayor And HUD Secretary Julian Castro was also in attendance, and said the state needs to invest more in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Search of California lake resumes for missing "Glee" star
Read full article: Search of California lake resumes for missing "Glee" starThe search to find Glee" TV show star Rivera in a Southern California lake ended Saturday, July 11, 2020, without any results, authorities said. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said in a tweet Saturday night that the search of Lake Piru will resume Sunday morning. Authorities said Thursday they believe Rivera drowned in the lake. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES The search to find Glee TV show star Naya Rivera in a Southern California lake resumed on Sunday, authorities said. The Ventura County Sheriffs Office said last Thursday that they believe Rivera, 33, drowned in Lake Piru, northwest of Los Angeles.
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Naya Rivera's Ex-Fiance Big Sean Likes Tweets Asking for Her Safe Return After She Goes Missing
Read full article: Naya Rivera's Ex-Fiance Big Sean Likes Tweets Asking for Her Safe Return After She Goes MissingBig Sean is thinking of his ex-fiancee, Naya Rivera. Big Sean liked several tweets from fans who wrote about calling in. "The search for Naya Rivera will continue this morning at Lake Piru. Big Sean and Rivera ended their engagement in 2014, six months after he proposed. RELATED CONTENT:Heather Morris and More Asks Fans to Pray for Naya Rivera Amid Search'Glee' Star Naya Rivera Missing After Boat Ride With 4-Year-Old SonBig Sean Says He Doesn't Feel Equal or Free in Emotional Video
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Naya Rivera Missing: Eyewitness Recalls Seeing Actress Getting Into Boat With Son
Read full article: Naya Rivera Missing: Eyewitness Recalls Seeing Actress Getting Into Boat With SonHours before Naya Rivera was reported missing, an eyewitness says they saw the actress and her 4-year-old son, Josey. Rivera was wearing white shorts, a white hat and carrying a large bag, the eyewitness recalls, adding that Rivera rented a boat and was assisted by attendants getting into it with her son. It was comfortable weather and there were other pontoon boats in the water and even a water skier," the eyewitness tells ET. "The search for Naya Rivera will continue this morning at Lake Piru," the department tweeted early Thursday. RELATED CONTENT:Inside Naya Riveras Sweet Relationship With Her 4-Year-Old Son JoseyHeather Morris and Celebs Ask for Prayers for Naya Rivera Amid Search'Glee' Star Naya Rivera Missing After Boat Ride With 4-Year-Old Son
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SAPD searching for missing 37-year-old man
Read full article: SAPD searching for missing 37-year-old manSAN ANTONIO The San Antonio Police Department is asking for the publics help in finding a missing 37-year-old man. Samuel Sammy Rivera was last seen June 23 in the 100 block of Jackson Keller Road. Rivera is 5 foot, 8 inches tall, weighs 237 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes. Officials believe Riveras disappearance may pose a threat to his health and safety. Anyone with information is asked to call the San Antonio Police Department at 210-207-7660.
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He Removed Labels That Said “Medical Use Prohibited,” Then Tried to Sell Thousands of Masks to Officials Who Distribute to Hospitals
Read full article: He Removed Labels That Said “Medical Use Prohibited,” Then Tried to Sell Thousands of Masks to Officials Who Distribute to HospitalsThe masks Rivera posted photos of were face masks with earloops that don’t fit securely around the head, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends. The investigator’s visit had led him to wonder if repackaging masks for sale to unsuspecting customers was not kosher. The agency shared a photo of a packaged mask SKYOU attempted to sell, which is identical to a photo Rivera shared, only with the medical disclaimer removed. He said Mulligan caused “a very large scene” with officials at the agency’s Austin headquarters after SKYOU masks were rejected. In the end, Mulligan told me all the effort and expense of repackaging the masks was a waste.
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