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Vandalized robot may solve mystery of its own attack

by Associated Press

HAYWARD, Calif. (AP) — A 400-pound (181-kilogram) security robot that was knocked over by a vandal last month in Northern California may help bring its attacker to justice.

The Hayward Police Department on Tuesday released images of the suspect that the Knightscope K5 robot captured before it was damaged.

The 5-foot-tall (1.5-meter) robot, described by police as an “R2D2” figure, was guarding a parking garage when it was pushed over Aug. 3. K5’s photos show a young man in a black T-shirt and jeans running up moments before the attack.

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding him.

Man who allegedly threatened abortion clinic held

by Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man accused of posting messages on social media that threatened a deadly attack on an abortion clinic has been ordered held in custody.

A federal judge on Tuesday said the conflicting personas of Farhan Sheikh suggest he might be unstable.

A complaint unsealed Monday said Sheikh wrote on his iFunny page last week that he’d “slaughter and murder any doctor, patient, or visitor” he saw at the clinic. The filing doesn’t identify the clinic.

In seeking Sheikh’s retention, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jordan Matthews said iFunny had actually removed the threat, prompting

The Latest: Swimmer in ‘good health’ after shark bites

by Associated Press

KEALAKEKUA, Hawaii (AP) — The Latest on a shark biting a woman twice in Hawaii (all times local):

2:30 p.m.

Hawaii police say a woman bitten twice by a shark while swimming in a bay is expected to be released from a hospital.

Police say the 27-year-old woman is reported to be in “good health.”

According to police, the woman was swimming in Kealakekua (kay-ah-lah-kay-koo-ah) Bay on the western side of the Big Island Tuesday when a shark bit her, leaving with her with injuries to her lower back and right hip area.

Hawaii County Fire Department Battalion Chief William Bergin said earlier

Trump cancels Denmark meeting over Greenland proposal

by Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says an upcoming trip to Denmark is on hold because its prime minister isn’t interested in selling Greenland to the U.S.

Denmark owns Greenland. Trump recently floated the idea of buying the island but said as recently as Sunday it wasn’t a priority.

Denmark had called the idea “absurd.”

Trump tweeted Tuesday that “based on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s comments, that she would have no interest in discussing the purchase of Greenland, I will be postponing our meeting scheduled in two weeks for another time.”

White House spokesman Judd Deere

Harvey Weinstein wants to move trial out of NYC

by Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for Harvey Weinstein has asked that the disgraced movie mogul’s upcoming criminal trial be moved out of New York City, saying he can’t get a fair trial.

In a longshot motion filed with the state appellate court on Friday, attorney Arthur Aidala suggested the trial be moved to upstate Albany County or Suffolk County on Long Island.

Aidala cited the intense media coverage and the circuslike atmosphere surrounding Weinstein’s past court appearances in Manhattan.

The 67-year-old Weinstein is charged with raping a woman in 2013 and performing a forcible sex act on a

Trump delays Denmark meeting over Greenland proposal

by Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s postponing an upcoming meeting with Denmark’s prime minister because she isn’t interested in discussing a proposed sale of Greenland to the U.S.

Denmark owns Greenland. Trump recently floated the idea of purchasing the island but said as recently as Sunday that such a transaction was not a top priority.

Denmark had scoffed at the idea, saying Greenland isn’t for sale.

Trump tweeted Tuesday that “based on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s comments, that she would have no interest in discussing the purchase of Greenland, I will be postponing

Suspect in huge Capital One breach seeks release from jail

by Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Lawyers for a transgender woman charged in a massive data breach at Capital One want her released from federal custody, saying that for her to remain jailed with men is a serious threat to her mental health.

Paige Thompson, of Seattle, was arrested last month after the FBI said she obtained personal information from more than 100 million Capital One credit applications.

Prosecutors have asked for her to remain in custody pending trial, saying she presents a flight risk and a danger to herself and others. But her attorneys said in court documents Tuesday the government has made

3 indicted in immigration scam targeting overseas investors

by Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors say three people face federal charges in California for allegedly defrauding foreign investors in a jobs program overseen by U.S. immigration officials.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Tuesday that Thomas Henderson, Cooper Lee and Kexing Hu have been indicted on wire fraud and conspiracy charges in the scam involving the EB-5 visa program.

Henderson is the founder and owner of the San Francisco Regional Center. Officials say he and his co-defendants raised more than $110 million from investors overseas who believed they were funding EB-5-related businesses

US aims to double financing in Latin America to $12 billion

by Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has created a new agency to promote development around the globe, with a particular emphasis on Latin America.

David Bohigian is the acting president and chief executive officer of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. He said an agency known as the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will start operating on Oct. 1st.

In addition to loans, loan guarantees and political risk insurance, DFC will have the authority to make limited equity investments with a $60 billion cap.

Specifically, the U.S. expects to double its financing in the

Tennessee State QB indicted on rape, sexual battery charges

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State quarterback Demry Croft has been indicted on six counts of rape and two counts of sexual battery.

The 22-year-old Croft was released from jail Monday on $50,000 bond. An arraignment has been scheduled for Sept. 4.

The indictment against Croft says he engaged in unlawful sexual conduct and sexual penetration on Dec. 1 without the woman’s consent. The indictment also states that force or coercion was used.

All eight counts involve the same woman.

Tennessee State officials said they’re aware a student-athlete was arrested but added that they would have