Trump, California closer on renewable energy

Sunday, September 22nd, 2019, 12:45am

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — As President Trump travels to fundraisers in California, White House officials said at least when it comes to renewable energy — the president and California may be more in agreement than most might believe.

The Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette said the Trump administration is working closely with the state. Brouillette’s energy department labs are working hard to develop the energy solutions of the future.

“We help develop technology like battery storage, which is very important to the renewable energy industry,” he said.

Brouilette said California is a leader when it comes to renewables — and the energy department’s work helps the Golden State reach its clean energy goals.

But, environmental groups and critics said the President’s own words make it hard to believe he’s serious about clean energy. On Monday, Trump said he’s working to speed up the approval of oil and gas pipelines. ... Read More

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Sunday, September 22nd, 2019, 12:41am

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ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL)- News Channel 11 has obtained surveillance video from the Elizabethton Municipal Airport that shows the first moments Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s plane touched the ground before it crashed in August.

The surveillance video only lasts for a few moments. You can see the attempted landing on the runway before the plane goes out of frame.

At the end of the video, you can also see an airport employee with a yellow vest run outside right after the plane passes. ... Read More

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Sunday, September 22nd, 2019, 12:31am

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) ⁠— In a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the ACLU and a physicians group demanded revised and strengthened policies and procedures for individuals experiencing substance withdrawal at ports of entry.

The ACLU Border Rights Center, the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties and Physicians for Human Rights on Monday called for CBP to ensure prompt and appropriate medical care, “while these individuals detoxify from a variety of controlled substances, including prescribed medications.”

Citing several reports of individuals undergoing forced detoxification without treatment or adequate medical supervision, the letter states that CBP is putting their lives in danger... Read More

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Sunday, September 22nd, 2019, 12:27am

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) ⁠— Border agents from California’s El Centro Sector have seized more than a ton of methamphetamine this fiscal year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday.

In all, border agents have conducted 118 seizures and have confiscated a total of 2,648 pounds of meth.

The latest incident involved a driver whose car was searched at the Border Patrol checkpoint on Highway 86. Agents said a drug-sniffing dog alert alerted them to the 2006 Acura MDX. During a secondary inspection, agents discovered two small packages concealed inside a package of baby wipes in the trunk.

“These seizures are an example of the great work and determination of El Centro Sector,” Acting Chief Patrol Agent Ryan J. Scudder said in a statement. “Our community is a safer place because of the great work these brave men and women carry out daily.”... Read More

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Sunday, September 22nd, 2019, 12:22am

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Drew Brees is a quarterback you game plan for. Almost always. He has played 281 NFL games in his career and missed only three, only one of those because of injury.

Sunday, against Seattle, that number will increase to four.

Brees, out for at least six weeks after having surgery to repair a torn ligament suffered against the Los Angeles Rams, has been the face of New Orleans’ offense since 2006. Sunday, it will be veteran Teddy Bridgewater and jack-of-all-trades Taysom Hill leading the team on CenturyLink Field.

Preparing for two quarterbacks isn’t entirely unheard of, but it is something Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll says he hasn’t had to do too often in his 14-year NFL head coaching career. ... Read More

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Saturday, September 21st, 2019, 11:18pm

HENDERSON, Nev. (KLAS) — A fundraiser was held Saturday for the family of Monet Garcia, the 12-year-old girl who was killed in a car crash with her father last Friday. Garcia is described as a bright and vivid girl who loved to ice skate.

Monet had only started skating about 3
years ago but got so good, she started competing and even coached the younger
kids on the ice.

So for two hours Saturday night, People
ice-skated at the fiesta casino’s ice rink in honor of Monet. What made the night even more special, Monet
continues to make an impact by bringing together her loved ones, classmates,
and something that’s rare — figure skaters and hockey players on the ice at the
same time. ... Read More

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Saturday, September 21st, 2019, 9:51pm

HENDERSON, Nev. (KLAS) — The Raiders are hosting an official watch party at the Henderson Pavilion as they take on the Minnesota Vikings. This comes after they successfully held a watch party for the season opener two weeks ago.

Admission is free and gates open at 9 am, with kickoff at 10 am. Raiders t-shirts will be given to the first 1,500 fans to enter. you can also sign up to win a football autographed by head coach Jon Gruden. Raiders Alumni will also be on hand for autographs through halftime.

There will be a large variety of food choices on hand, including food trucks.

Henderson Pavilion is located at 200 S Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson. ... Read More

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