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Prosecutors, defense spar over fate of Hunter Biden gun deal

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:17:46 GMT

By Lindsay Whitehurst | Associated PressWASHINGTON — A legal showdown over the derailed plea deal for Hunter Biden continued Tuesday as prosecutors asserted that an agreement on a gun charge is dead along with the rest of the deal as the case makes a major shift into a special counsel investigation.While the agreement that was supposed to have wrapped up the long-running investigation of President Joe Biden’s son largely unraveled during a contentious court hearing last month, prosecutors said the two sides had continued to negotiate until the defense rejected their final counterproposal the day before U.S. Attorney David Weiss asked to be named special counsel.Lawyers for Hunter Biden have argued that prosecutors reneged on an agreement on tax charges but said a separate agreement sparing him prosecution on a gun charge remains valid. The agreement on the gun charge also contains an immunity clause against federal prosecutions for some other potential crimes.Prosecutors denie...

A CA woman spent money that was left at her house. Then she was told she owed the Aryan Brotherhood a favor

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:17:46 GMT

FRESNO — In the fall of 2020, Amanda Gourley was given money to safeguard at her Fresno home, by her boyfriend’s Aryan Brotherhood-affiliated brother.She ended up spending the money, and that’s how — according to Gourley’s attorney — she ended up on a trip from California’s Central Valley to Montana, in a rental car full of methamphetamine. When the shipment was intercepted by federal authorities, Gourley found herself on a federal indictment alongside heavy hitters in the infamous white supremacist prison gang who were accused of murder.Gourley’s case ended on Monday, when U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston sentenced her to five years and three months in federal prison, giving her until October to turn herself in. She has been out of custody with pending charges for almost three years, and taken advantage of her freedom to seek drug addiction counseling, her attorney wrote.Federal prosecutors accused Gourley of associating with ...

Nima Momeni pleads not guilty in SF court appearance Tuesday

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:17:46 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee, pleaded not guilty to murder in a San Francisco courtroom on Tuesday. Momeni, 38, was arrested several days after Lee was fatally stabbed in SF's Rincon Hill neighborhood back in April.Despite early speculation that Lee was a victim of random street violence, Lee and Momeni knew each other. However, the nature of the relationship is unclear.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Cava: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:17:46 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — WASHINGTON (AP) — Cava Group Inc. (CAVA) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $6.5 million.The Washington-based company said it had profit of 21 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 3 cents per share.The Mediterranean restaurant chain posted revenue of $172.9 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $163.2 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CAVA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CAVASource

Mercury Systems: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:17:46 GMT

ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Mercury Systems Inc. (MRCY) on Tuesday reported a loss of $8.2 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Andover, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of 15 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 11 cents per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 54 cents per share.The maker of processing systems and software posted revenue of $253.2 million in the period, also falling short of Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $277.3 million.Mercury Systems expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.14 to $1.48 per share, with revenue in the range of $950 million to $1 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MRCY at https://www.zacks.c...

Flamengo players Gerson and Varela fight during training session

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:17:46 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Another punch-up was reported at Brazilian club Flamengo, this time between players.Local media reported midfielder Gerson and Uruguayan right-back Guillermo Varela fought during Tuesday’s training session as the Rio de Janeiro club struggles to regroup after its Copa Libertadores elimination.Varela reportedly sustained a nose.Flamengo said on its social media channels that “the issue between Gerson and Varela was resolved internally” and added the players “understood that such an episode is part of a hard-fought training session.”The club did not specify if the players would face punishment. Neither Gerson nor Varela commented.On July 30, Flamengo fired assistant coach Pablo Fernández for punching striker Pedro in the face the day before in the dressing room after a 2-1 win against Atletico Mineiro in a Brazilian championship match. Pedro filed charges against Fernández.Last week, defending Copa Libertadores champion Flamengo was eliminated by Paraguay’s...

DLocal: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:17:46 GMT

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — DLocal Ltd. (DLO) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $44.8 million.The company said it had profit of 15 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 13 cents per share.The online payment company posted revenue of $161.1 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DLO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DLOSource

Key Tronic: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:17:46 GMT

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (AP) — SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (AP) — Key Tronic Corp. (KTCC) on Tuesday reported earnings of $1.1 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The Spokane Valley, Washington-based company said it had profit of 10 cents per share.The electronic manufacturing services company posted revenue of $162.6 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $5.2 million, or 47 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $588.1 million.For the current quarter ending in September, Key Tronic said it expects revenue in the range of $140 million to $150 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on KTCC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/KTCCSource

Agilent: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:17:46 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Agilent Technologies Inc. (A) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $111 million.The Santa Clara, California-based company said it had profit of 38 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.43 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.37 per share.The scientific instrument maker posted revenue of $1.67 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.66 billion.Agilent expects full-year earnings in the range of $5.40 to $5.43 per share, with revenue in the range of $6.8 billion to $6.85 billion.Agilent shares have decreased 16% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P’s 500 index has increased 16%. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $125.78, a drop of 6% in the last 12 months._____This ...

Marchas contra Petro 16 de agosto: por qué las convocan, quién y dónde tendrán lugar

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:17:46 GMT

(CNN Español) — Líderes de la oposición en Colombia convocaron a una serie de marchas en contra del Gobierno encabezado por el presidente Gustavo Petro para este miércoles 16 de agosto en distintas ciudades del país.La convocatoria surgió a raíz de la muerte de tres policías en el municipio de Morales, en Cauca, en un ataque perpetrado el pasado sábado en una zona donde operan las disidencias de la antigua guerrilla de las FARC, informó el director de la policía de Colombia, René Salamanca.Al día siguiente, otro ataque con un carro bomba dejó sin vida al subintendente de policía Carmelo José García. Según autoridades, el incidente fue contra la subestación del corregimiento de Timba, en Buenos Aires, en Cauca. Salamanca atribuyó el atentado a las disidencias.Las movilizaciones llegan en momentos de agitación política para Colombia, luego de que Nicolás Petro, hijo mayor del presidente, admitió el ingreso de dinero ilegal a la campaña presidencial de su padre.¿Quién convoca a l...