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HONG KONG (AP) — A final push is underway in Hong Kong to shut down a pro-democracy protest camp across a busy highway. Workers backed by police have started clearing barricades in an attempt to retake streets occupied by activists for two-and-a-half months. Protesters have been at the site for 75 days.
RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California police chief noted for his community policing has taken part in a protest against police brutality. The Contra Costa Times reports Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus held a sign with the popular Twitter hashtag of "blacklivesmatter." Magnus said he attended to show the department's commitment to peaceful protest and that minority lives matter.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Emergency preparations are underway across Northern California including sand bagging because of the approach of a storm expected to bring up to 8 inches of rain and heavy mountain snows. The extreme moisture and hurricane force winds could generate debris slides, especially in steep areas scorched by wildfires. Very large waves are also expected. Public schools in San Francisco and Oakland and some private schools in the Bay Area will close tomorrow.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former CIA directors George Tenet, Porter Goss and Michael Hayden are slamming the Senate report that says the spy agency used brutal interrogation tactics after 9/11 and misled lawmakers and the White House about the effectiveness of the tactics. The three former spy chiefs wrote said in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece that the report was "one-sided."
IRVING, Texas (AP) — NFL owners have unanimously approved changes to the league's personal conduct policy. The new policy includes a six-game suspension without pay for violations including assault and domestic violence. But Commissioner Roger Goodell will retain authority to rule on appeals.
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