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A former DEA agent has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for corruption. A jury convicted Joseph Bongiovanni of using his badge to protect childhood friends involved in drug trafficking in Buffalo, New York. On Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo issued the sentence, which was less than the 15 years prosecutors sought. Bongiovanni was convicted of obstruction of justice and conspiracy charges. Prosecutors said his actions caused significant damage over 11 years.... Читать дальше...

It’s not often we get to pay tribute, in full, to our giants while they’re still with us. But in “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!” Judd Apatow dutifully and affectionately celebrates the laugh-filled life of a comedy legend who’s still here to tell the story — and the jokes — himself, writes Associated Press Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review. “The 99 Year Old Man,” which debuts Thursday in two parts on HBO and HBO Max, is a big-hearted tribute to an indefatigable comic force who did more than... Читать дальше...

The producers of a Bruce Lee-inspired stage play and Vocal Arts DC have canceled shows at the Kennedy Center. This follows President Trump's controversial decision to rename it the Trump-Kennedy Center, a change experts say requires Congress's approval. Lin-Manuel Miranda and others have also withdrawn in protest. The Seattle Children's Theatre announced on Instagram that it canceled “Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story” after discussions with artists and the Bruce Lee family. Vocal Arts DC cited low... Читать дальше...

California Forever's plan includes housing for more than 400,000 people. 

A House committee has advanced resolutions to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee approved the contempt of Congress charges in bipartisan votes. It sets up a potential vote in the House. Democrats were split on the measures. A number of progressive lawmakers called for full transparency in the Epstein investigation even if it meant threatening... Читать дальше...

ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) — ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) — CVB Financial Corp. (CVBF) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $55 million.

Multiple viruses are being detected at high levels in the region.

The James Beard Awards list includes more Bay Area semifinalists compared to 2025.

The discount grocery store would be just steps away from a Whole Foods. 

An appeals court has suspended a decision that restricts the aggressive tactics of immigration officers in Minnesota. The government persuaded the appeals court to freeze a judge’s ruling that bars officers from using tear gas and taking other steps against peaceful protesters in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. The stay is in effect while the government appeals. Meanwhile, an official in Maine turned down a request for more undercover license plates for U.S. Customs and Border Protection vehicles. The Maine... Читать дальше...