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Debate Tonight: What to Expect

knbcmekahlo — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:22:51 +0000

Hello NewsRaw viewers, we wanted to give you an idea of what to expect from our broadcast for the rest of the day. Still confused on the candidates’ positions or unsure of who to vote for? Chief Washington Correspondent for CNBC John Hardwood is going to give us a preview of what to expect for tonight’s debate at 2. KNBC reporter Conan Nolan is also here to help weed through some of the confusion, as well as Sherry Bebitch-Jeffe who will be Twittering her analysis streaming live during the debate as it happens. Send in any cell phone or webcam responses to what is being said at isee@knbc.com. Enjoy the debate!

Virus Infects USC Campus

knbcmekahlo — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:10:41 +0000

It’s been a tough week for students who are conflicted with the seemingly easy question of “Should I go to class or not?” Unfortunately the campus of University of Southern California, or USC, has been hit with a “highly contagious gastrointestinal virus,” according to Michael Jackson, Vice President of Student Affairs. In a mass email sent out to students and faculty this past weekend, Jackson warned students that may have the virus to “not socialize or go to class” in order to reduce the risk of infecting other students.

One student falling ill to the short-living virus, Robbie Curl, freshman at USC, said the symptoms are no worse than ”vomiting, stomach cramping, and nausea.” But he, along with many other USC students, including his roommate, ”have a four or five day weekend” to prevent this virus from infecting more than the approximated 275 that currently have it.

Jackson states that the virus is short-lived, but spreads widely and without discrimination. All residential and cafeterias have been equipped with antibacterial gel as well as hand sanitizing wipes, some even have masks and gloves.

For updates, keep checking KNBC online and NewsRaw.

5 Day Crime Spree Ends in Disneyland

knbcmekahlo — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:11:30 +0000

A 27 year old man named Anthony Hislar has had his license suspended, charged with attempted murder, committed home-invasion robberies, and many other crimes in a 5 day span, culminating last week with a final arrest by LAPD at the most ironic of places: Disneyland.

Hislar had been charged with multiple times before, including a high speed chase three years ago, and a Bank of America robbery four years before that, in 2001.

OJ’s Trial: The End is Near

knbcmekahlo — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:20:40 +0000

Just an update for all those following the O.J. Simpson Trial: there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Closing arguments for the Las Vegas based OJ Simpson trial have begun today, and raw footage can be seen live on NewsRaw until 3pm, at knbc.com/newsraw. OJ Simpson and Clarence “CJ” Stewart have both been charged with 12 counts of alleged robbery, which took place last year in a casino hotel room that belonged to sports memorabilia dealers, Associated Press confirms. Judge Jackie glass has read instructions to the jury.

Keep checking back on the updates of the trial at KNBC.com where we will provide the stories as they occur.

Watch VP Debate Here, Women Opinions Wanted!

knbcmekahlo — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:37:08 +0000

Here at KNBC’s Newsraw we would like to invite anyone who wants to watch the vice-presidential debate live at 6pm. Palin v. Biden: they couldn’t be more different. If you want to watch online, log onto KNBC.com. If you would like to comment, please send your emails or any videos to isee@knbc.com.

Watch out for our report on the way women saw the debate tonight at 11 on Channel 4.

Senate Revisits Bailout Proposal

knbcmekahlo — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:53:32 +0000

We’re taking a break from the OJ trial today here at NewsRaw to show the Senate debate on the latest version of the $700-billion bailout package. The new proposal includes tax breaks and a higher insurance limit for bank deposits.

The Senate should vote on the new proposal today at 4:30 p.m. Watch senators debate the package until then on NewsRaw.

Click above to watch online or go to Time Warner digital channel 226.

Slaughter-Sentenced

knbcmekahlo — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:21:58 +0000

Working in a slaughterhouse can get you hard time. Well, if your caught red-handed on undercover video abusing sick and injured cows. Consequently leading up to the largest beef recall in U.S. history. Daniel Ugarte Navarro was sentenced to two felony counts of animal cruelty and two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to downed animals.
The video was shot by the Humane Society and led to a federal investigation and the recall of 143 million pounds of beef in February. It was pretty gruesome. Workers were seen dragging sick cows with metal chains and forklifts, shocking them with electric prods and shooting streams of water in their noses and faces. Navarro claimed he was overcharged by prosecutors and was just following orders. Was he a scapegoat? Discuss.

No Worries for WaMu Customers, FDIC says

knbcmekahlo — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:25:14 +0000

The head of the FDIC says Washington Mutual customers will be fine despite the bank’s failure yesterday. The federal government sized WaMu on Thursday and sold its assets for $1.9 billion to JPMorgan Chase. WaMu is the largest bank to fail in U.S. History.

KNBC.com reports that FDIC Chairman Sheila Blair is reassuring customers that everything will be ”business as usual” for bank customers and that services will not be disrupted.

Last March, JPMorgan Chase bought Bear Stearns, making WaMu the second financial institution the company has taken over in six months.

Boil-water Order in Downey

knbcmekahlo — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:13:07 +0000

If your in Downey make sure to drink bottled water and throw out ice cubes. Residents were warned Friday about coliform bacteria detected in city water. Officials urged residents to boil tap water for at least a minute before drinking it or cooking with it. The order to boil will stand for at least three days while water supplies are hyperchlorinated. The source of the bacteria is unclear.

Palin Heads to LA

knbcmekahlo — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:51:56 +0000

VP Candidate Sarah Palin will be in Carson one week and a day after tonight’s debate. The rally will be at the tennis stadium at the Home Depot Center.

The Alaska Governor’s nomination whipped up a media frenzy, and KNBC.com reports that she has been attracting huge crowds. The Orange County Republican Party originally wanted Palin to speak in Orange County, but Palin couldn’t make it because of her trip to the UN.

The rally begins at 2 p.m., and you can e-mail california@johnmccain.com to get your tickets.