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Man declared incompetent in SF pier killing case Published on February 15, 2020 at 05:32AM by SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Mexican man who was acquitted of killing a woman on a San Francisco pier in a case that became a national flashpoint was found incompetent to stand trial Friday on federal gun charges. U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in a court order that a psychiatric evaluator had concluded Jose Inez Garcia-Zarate was not competent to stand trial “because of mental illness that is not presently being treated." Chhabria said he would meet with lawyers from both sides next week to discuss the next steps. If either side objects to the findings, a hearing would likely be required to examine Garcia-Zarate's competency. If neither side disputes the findings, the court will discuss whether the defendant should be treated locally for mental illness or sent to a federal facility outside California. Defense attorney Tony Serra said he would contest the finding. “He i

Beijing streets empty as coronavirus outbreak spreads China's coronavirus infection rate nears 64,000 as the death toll approaches 1,400; Benjamin Hall reports.

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The developers said they were in talks to expand the filter to other social media platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wiVQx7

People returning to the Chinese capital Beijing from extended holidays on Friday were ordered to undergo a 14-day self-quarantine to help prevent spread of the new coronavirus, as hard-hit Hubei province reported more than 2,400 new cases. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/37yE3ix

A flyer in Los Angeles' Carson area, with a fake seal of the World Health Organization, tells residents to avoid Asian-American businesses because of a coronavirus outbreak. A Los Angeles middle schooler is beaten and hospitalized after students say he is as an Asian-American with coronavirus. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Hk3ut9

The number of new deaths in China's central Hubei province from the coronavirus outbreak rose by 139 as of Friday, the province's health commission said on its website on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OUZweV

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio endorses Bernie Sanders for president De Blasio calls Bernie Sanders a true progressive leader who will fight for working New Yorkers and families across the country.

Moderate Democrats worry over Bernie Sanders' down-ballot impact The prospect of Democratic presidential nominee Bernie Sanders is making a lot of House Democrats in swing districts anxious; chief congressional correspondent Mike Emanuel reports from Capitol Hill.

Trump recognizing US border security makes our morale high National Border Patrol President Brandon Judd discusses the contentious New York sanctuary city debate and explains why President Trump's border wall is effective.

Vindman will not be investigated after NSC ouster, Army secretary says The Army will not launch an investigation into a decorated officer who was a key witness during the impeachment inquiry into President Trump and then removed from his White House National Security Council (NSC) position, officials said Friday. 

US, Taliban take step toward ending America's longest war The United States and the Taliban agree to a temporary truce that could pave the way for the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan; national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports from the Pentagon.

NYC Mayor de Blasio endorses Sanders, will campaign for socialist senator in Nevada New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., for president rather than Michael Bloomberg, de Blasio's predecessor.

President Trump notably quiet on DOJ decision not to prosecute Andrew McCabe Trump has made no secret of his desire to see former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe and other players in the Russia investigation prosecuted; chief White House correspondent John Roberts reports.

Doris Kearns Goodwin: History shows people care about economy most Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin weighs in on the 2020 presidential race.

Granddaughter of woman allegedly murdered by illegal immigrant in NYC rips sanctuary cities at Trump speech The granddaughter of a 92-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered in New York City by an illegal immigrant who had been shielded from deportation pinned her death on the city’s sanctuary policy in an emotional speech on Friday, saying her death could have been avoided if the controversial policy was not in place.

Media pounce on Bill Barr's brushback of President Trump Attorney General Bill Barr criticizes President Trump for tweeting about Roger Stone's case; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'