Lead linked to tainted applesauce pouches, CDC says

U.S. well being officers are warning docs to be looking out for attainable instances of lead poisoning in kids. At least 22 toddlers in 14 states have sickened by lead that’s linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce. Cases had been reported in kids ages 1 to three years outdated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says at the least one baby confirmed a blood lead stage eight occasions greater than the extent that raises concern. The sicknesses are linked to recalled WanaBana, Schnucks and Weis model cinnamon applesauce pouches.

Biden returns to NHL custom

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has honored the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights in a ceremony on the White House. The celebration was a quick respite from world occasions as Biden offers with the Israel-Hamas warfare and earlier than he heads to San Francisco for a gathering with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Golden Knights’ go to to the White House marked a return of an NHL custom after the 2022 champion Colorado Avalanche had been unable to make it work amid scheduling conflicts. The final hockey staff honored by Biden was the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrating back-to-back titles in 2020 and 2021 throughout the pandemic.

Rioter plans ‘24 run as Libertarian

PHOENIX — One of the more recognizable figures in the U.S. Capitol riot apparently wants to run for Congress. Online paperwork shows 35-year-old Jacob Chansley filed a candidate statement of interest Thursday, indicating he wants to run as a Libertarian next year in Arizona’s eighth Congressional District race. Chansley was the spear-carrying rioter in horned fur hat and face paint throughout the 2021 Capitol assault. He pleaded responsible to a felony cost of obstructing an official continuing and served about 27 months in jail. The U.S. Constitution doesn’t bar felons from holding federal workplace. But Arizona legislation prohibits felons from voting till they’ve accomplished their sentence and had their civil rights restored.

Meeting with China hoped to carry progress

WASHINGTON — U.S. officers are expressing hope that this week’s extremely anticipated face-to-face assembly between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will produce some concrete outcomes. White House nationwide safety adviser Jake Sullivan says he’s hoping there’s motion on the attainable reestablishment of army communication between the 2 nations. He’s additionally hoping for progress on a shared effort to fight illicit fentanyl trafficking. Biden and Xi will meet Wednesday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. Tensions between the 2 nations have grown during the last yr.

Paul Pelosi testifies about being attacked

SAN FRANCISCO — Paul Pelosi has recounted publicly for the primary time what occurred on the night time he was attacked by a person with a hammer within the San Francisco residence he shares with former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He testified Monday within the trial towards David DePape, who’s proven on video finishing up the assault. DePape has pleaded not responsible to tried kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the instant member of the family of a federal official with intent to retaliate towards the official for efficiency of their duties. His lawyer stated she gained’t deny that DePape carried out the assault however will make clear his motivations.

The Supreme Court says it’s adopting a code of ethics, however it has no technique of enforcement

WASHINGTON — The new Supreme Court code of conduct agreed to by all 9 justices doesn’t seem to impose any important new necessities on them. The code leaves compliance to the justices themselves and doesn’t create another technique of enforcement. The Supreme Court disclosed the code on Monday, within the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed journeys and items from rich benefactors to some justices. The justices say the code largely represents a codification of rules they’ve lengthy thought to be governing their conduct. Liberal critics of the court docket weren’t glad, with one group saying the code “reads a lot more like a friendly suggestion than a binding, enforceable guideline.”

Donald Trump Jr. lauds dad’s actual property exploits as ex-president’s civil fraud trial begins protection

NEW YORK — In a return journey to the witness stand, Donald Trump Jr. has waxed exuberantly about his household enterprise and what he referred to as his father’s “incredible vision” as a developer. Former President Donald Trump’s namesake son testified once more Monday within the civil fraud case that threatens the corporate’s future. This time, he was a protection witness. Two weeks in the past, Trump Jr. was grilled by New York state attorneys about monetary statements regarding loans and actual property offers. State Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit contends fraudulently inflated the worth of Donald Trump’s enterprise and personal holdings. The defendants deny any wrongdoing.