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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on a family that disappeared on road trip in Northern California (all times local): 2:30 p.m. Authorities are planning a search of a rain-swollen river where a vehicle reportedly fell in last week in the same region of Northern California where a family vanished during a road trip. Mendocino County sheriff's Lt. Shannon Barney tells The Press-Democrat newspaper that officials will launch a search of the south fork of the Eel River once water levels drop and the flow slows. Читать дальше...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate has advanced a plan requiring public schools teach a unit on the role and contributions of gays, lesbians and other LGBT individuals in society. The Senate Education committee endorsed the measure 8-2 Tuesday. Sen. Heather Steans is the sponsor. The Chicago Democrat says the proposal will allow LGBT children to learn more about their own history. Equality Illinois backs the measure. CEO Brian Johnson says the legislation is consistent with current law. Читать дальше...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A majority of outdoor lovers who attended the Conservation Congress' spring hearings say legislators should impose a user fee on state properties. The congress asked attendees at its spring hearings Monday if they would support a $5 fee on state land, fishery, wildlife and natural area users between ages 16 and 64. The congress says the fee could generate more than $3 million to help maintain the properties. A majority of hearing attendees in 49 counties said yes. A majority in 22 counties said no. Читать дальше...

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's administration on Tuesday made the case to skeptical legislators that nearly $1.6 billion in new taxes is necessary to take the state's economy off "life support." Acting Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio testified before the Democratic-led Senate Budget Committee as part of the administration's annual briefing as lawmakers approach the June 30 deadline to enact a new fiscal year spending plan. She's expected to brief the Democratic-led Assembly budget panel on Wednesday. Читать дальше...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump has nominated attorneys Holly Brady of Fort Wayne and J.P. Hanlon of Indianapolis to serve as federal judges in the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Sens. Todd Young and Joe Donnelly jointly announced the nominations Tuesday. If confirmed by the Senate, Brady would serve in the Northern District. She's a partner in the Fort Wayne law firm of Haller & Colvin, where she focuses on civil, employment, and labor litigation. Hanlon would serve in the Southern District. Читать дальше...

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts is pushing back against an effort to draw Nebraska lawmakers into a special session to address complaints about high property taxes. Ricketts told reporters Tuesday he sees "no need" for a special session, arguing that it wouldn't accomplish anything. The Republican governor says on Twitter that lawmakers "shouldn't even be considering" a special session and accuses them of being "fixated on increasing taxes." His comments came after Sen. Tom Brewer of Gordon... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Facebook's privacy scandal and Mark Zuckerberg's congressional testimony (all times local): 5:10 p.m. Investors are rallying around Facebook as CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears before Congress to answer questions about the social media giant's recent privacy scandal. Facebook shares rose 4.5 percent to $165.04, their biggest percentage gain in almost two years. About half the gain came early in the day as the broader market surged on signs of an easing in trade tensions... Читать дальше...

On Tuesday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg finally appeared before Congress to discuss the social media platform’s recent scandals. But while talk on Capitol Hill largely concerned the platform’s impact on recent elections, “fake news,” and the Cambridge Analytica data leak, online chit chat focused on more prosaic issues — like Zuckerberg’s anxious appearance, and general lack of tech knowledge by presiding legislators. Also Read: 100 Mark Zuckerberg Cardboard Cutouts Go Up on Capitol Lawn Ahead... Читать дальше...

Katie Couric’s new National Geographic show will delve into issues “that really aren’t being covered adequately in the mainstream media,” the “America Inside Out” host says. “The news cycle is so fast and furious now,” Couric said, explaining her desire to do the series to TheWrap’s Sharon Waxman at the Power Women Breakfast Austin last month. “There’s so much obsession — understandably so — over the president’s latest tweet, some of the things that he’s said or drama inside the West Wing,” she continued.

Warriors vs. Jazz Time: 6 p.m. PT Where: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City Coaches: Steve Kerr, 4th season with Warriors (265-62 with Warriors and overall); Quin Snyder, 4th season with Jazz (176-150 with Jazz and overall) On air: TV on NBC Sports Bay Area; Radio on 95.7 The Game Records: Warriors... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Facebook's privacy scandal and Mark Zuckerberg's congressional testimony (all times local): 4:50 p.m. Crisis-management experts say the Facebook CEO looks a bit shaky at points but is overall doing a fairly good job on appearing cooperative and forthright. Mike Chapple, a University of Notre Dame professor, said Zuckerberg was doing a good job overall. Chapple said: "As far as I can tell the answers he's providing are accurate, he's being upfront about mistakes they've... Читать дальше...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the largest and most prestigious visual arts institution in the U.S., has selected Max Hollein, director of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, as its new artistic leader. The New York museum has been searching for a director since the high-profile resignation of Thomas P. Campbell a little more than a year ago. At a meeting of the Metropolitan’s board of trustees Tuesday, the museum named Hollein as the 10th director in its 147-year history. ... Читать дальше...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the largest and most prestigious visual arts institution in the U.S., has selected Max Hollein, director of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, as its new artistic leader. The New York museum has been searching for a director since the high-profile resignation of Thomas P. Campbell a little more than a year ago. At a meeting of the Metropolitan’s board of trustees Tuesday, the museum named Hollein as the 10th director in its 147-year history. ... Читать дальше...