An Arizona golf course is under attack from a squadron of pig-like creatures
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Growling, clacking teeth, the rumble of hooves – as night falls at one of the United States’ most scenic golf…
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Former California dive boat captain convicted of misconduct in 2019 fire that killed 34
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A former dive boat captain has been convicted of neglect of a ship officer – also known as “seaman’s…
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Chinese leaders defend state of economy at global finance summit in Hong Kong
By Michelle Toh, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Senior Chinese officials have defended the state of the world’s second largest economy at a conference…
Continue ReadingMedia watchdog asks Pakistan not to deport 200 Afghan journalists in undocumented migrant crackdown
By MUNIR AHMED and RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — An international media watchdog is urging Pakistan not to deport more than 200…
Continue ReadingMasks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi
By SHONAL GANGULY and PIYUSH NAGPAL Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Masks are back on the New Delhi streets as residents grapple with the annual…
Continue ReadingNATO freezes a Cold War-era security pact after Russia pulls out, raising questions on arms control
By LORNE COOK and HARRIET MORRIS Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO allies have frozen their participation in a key Cold War-era security treaty…
Continue ReadingLaw and order and the economy are focus of the British government’s King’s Speech
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Conservative government is setting out a pre-election policy slate including tougher…
Continue Reading A second former player sues Chicago Blackhawks accusing former coach of sexual assault
By Jennifer Henderson and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A second former player has sued the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks, accusing the team of…
Continue Reading UBS posts large loss on costs of Credit Suisse takeover
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — UBS made a hefty loss in the first full quarter since it closed a deal to rescue Credit Suisse, highlighting…
Continue ReadingChancellor Olaf Scholz and state governors agree on new measures to curb migration to Germany
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Germany’s 16 state governors have agreed on new, stricter…
Continue Reading Developing countries owe China at least $1.1 trillion – and the debts are due
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Developing countries owe Chinese lenders at least $1.1 trillion, according to a new data analysis…
Continue ReadingJapan’s Nintendo profits jump as its game sales get a boost from the hit Super Mario movie
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo is reporting an 18% rise in its net profit for the first fiscal half, as sales were…
Continue ReadingBlinken seeks G7 unity on Israel-Hamas war among items on crisis-heavy global agenda
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer TOKYO (AP) — Fresh from a whirlwind tour of the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken shifted his…
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U.S. Senate hopeful Adam Schiff holds Salinas campaign event following Speaker Robert Rivas endorsement
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The Steinbeck Center in Salinas was a packed house Monday night as U.S. Representative Adam Schiff held a campaign event.…
Continue ReadingThe Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China for tour marking 50 years since its historic 1973 visit
BEIJING (AP) — The Philadelphia Orchestra has returned to Beijing for a tour that will mark 50 years since its historic performance in China, the…
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Arrestan a un sospechoso de tiroteo en manifestación de bicicletas que dejó 6 heridos arrestados, dice la policía
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — La policía de Texas arrestó a un sospechoso de 20 años después de que seis personas resultaron heridas por disparos…
Continue ReadingFighting Hamas deep in Gaza City, Israel foresees control of the enclave’s security after the war
By NAJIB JOBAIN and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli ground forces were battling Hamas fighters deep inside…
Continue ReadingRaynaud has 23, 15 rebounds, 3 blocks to help Stanford beat Cal State Northridge 88-79 in opener
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Maxime Raynaud had 23 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks and two steals, Michael Jones scored 20 points and Stanford scored…
Continue ReadingAdem Bona scores 28 points to lead UCLA over St. Francis (PA) 75-44 in season opener
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adem Bona had a career-high 28 points and nine rebounds, and UCLA routed St. Francis of…
Continue ReadingThese new fashion collections were designed by AI
By Marc Bain (CNN) — When Revolve and Maison Meta, an AI-centric creative agency, teamed up for the first AI Fashion Week this April, the promise…
Continue ReadingMasic scores 25 as Portland defeats Long Beach State 78-73 in opener
By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Vukasin Masic had 25 points in Portland’s 78-73 win against Long Beach State in a season opener…
Continue ReadingGaza becoming a ‘graveyard for children,’ UN chief warns as calls for ceasefire intensify
By Richard Roth, Hamdi Alkhshali, Pierre Meilhan and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Gaza is “becoming a graveyard for children,” the United…
Continue ReadingArmotrading’s 21 lead Cal Poly over La Verne 80-62
By The Associated Press SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Joel Armotrading scored 21 points as Cal Poly beat La Verne 80-62 on Monday night in a…
Continue ReadingDusell has 19, Fresno State downs Fresno Pacific 77-66
By The Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Xavier Dusell had 19 points in Fresno State’s 77-66 season-opening win against Fresno Pacific…
Continue ReadingDaniels’ 22 lead Cal Baptist past San Francisco State 74-57
By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Dominique Daniels Jr. scored 22 points as Cal Baptist beat San Francisco State 74-57 on Monday…
Continue ReadingAustralia’s leader calls for free and unimpeded trade to resume with China after ties deteriorated
BEIJING (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for the “full resumption of free and unimpeded trade” with China in a…
Continue ReadingCSU Bakersfield secures 73-72 win against Southern Utah in opener
By The Associated Press BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Kaleb Higgins had 27 points — including two free throws with less than a second to play — in…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco defeats Bethesda (Calif.) 128-59
By The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jonathan Mogbo had 17 points in San Francisco’s 128-59 season-opening win over Bethesda (Calif.)…
Continue ReadingZach Wilson and the Jets’ offense continue to sputter in 27-6 loss to Chargers
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets’ defense did its job — again. Zach Wilson and…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares mixed after Wall Street ticks up
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed in muted trading Wednesday as attention focused on prospects for improved…
Continue ReadingPope’s 28 lead UCSD over Denver 95-87 in season opener
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Bryce Pope’s 28 points helped UCSD defeat Denver 95-87 in the season opener for both schools on Monday. Pope shot 10 for 21…
Continue ReadingLeDee’s career-high 27 points carry No. 17 San Diego State to 83-57 win over Cal State Fullerton
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jaedon LeDee scored six of his career-high 27 points in the first three minutes of the second…
Continue Reading5 years after California’s deadliest wildfire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery
By ADAM BEAM and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — On the day Paradise burned, Gwen Nordgren stopped her car just long…
Continue Reading Renowned Canadian poet Rupi Kaur declines White House invitation to Diwali event, citing US support of Israel as bombardment of Gaza continues
By Artemis Moshtaghian and Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — Renowned Canadian poet Rupi Kaur said she is declining an invitation from the White…
Continue ReadingHow are people supposed to rebuild Paradise, California, when nobody can afford home insurance?
By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Heidi Lange was among the first to rebuild after the deadliest wildfire in California history…
Continue ReadingChinese imports rise in October while exports fall for 6th straight month
BEIJING (AP) — The latest trade data from China show its imports rose in October while exports fell for a sixth straight month compared with a year…
Continue ReadingNo. 21 USC opens season with 82-69 win over Kansas State as Bronny James watches from the bench
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boogie Ellis had 24 points and eight rebounds as No. 21 Southern California defeated Kansas State…
Continue ReadingHow are people supposed to rebuild Paradise, California, when nobody can afford home insurance?
By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Heidi Lange was among the first to rebuild after the deadliest wildfire in California history…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Dan McCaffery wins open seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrat Dan McCaffery has won an open seat on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court, preserving its…
Continue ReadingVoters elect Democrat Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor — and the 1st woman
By BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press/Report for America Pennsylvania voters have elected women for the first time to lead Philadelphia and the…
Continue ReadingEx-gang leader gets June date for Vegas murder trial stemming from 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge set a June 3 date for the murder trial of a former Southern California street gang…
Continue ReadingEx-gang leader gets June date for Vegas murder trial stemming from 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge set a June 3 date for the murder trial of a former Southern California street gang…
Continue ReadingSpecial counsel in the Hunter Biden case insists he was the ‘decision-maker’ in rare testimony
By FARNOUSH AMIRI and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The prosecutor overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation testified…
Continue ReadingMainers vote against new utility, approve restoration of tribal obligations to printed constitutions
By PATRICK WHITTLE and DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine voters faced a busy ballot on Tuesday in an off-year election.…
Continue Reading5 years after California’s deadliest wildfire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery
By ADAM BEAM and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — On the day Paradise burned, Gwen Nordgren stopped her car just long…
Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court seems likely to preserve a gun law that protects domestic violence victims
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to preserve a federal law that prohibits people under…
Continue ReadingCivilians fleeing northern Gaza’s combat zone report a terrifying journey on foot past Israeli tanks
By WAFAA SHURAFA, SAMY MAGDY and KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BUREIJ REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip (AP) — What was once Gaza’s busiest…
Continue ReadingPepperdine wins 76-64 over Concordia-Irvine in season opener
By The Associated Press MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Houston Mallette had 26 points in Pepperdine’s 76-64 win against Concordia-Irvine in a season…
Continue ReadingMississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves wins 2nd term, defeating Democrat Brandon Presley
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has won a second term. He defeated Democrat…
Continue ReadingBridgeport mayor claims win, but do-over looms in election upended by video of ballot box stuffing
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press The mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, declared himself the winner of a disputed election, thrown into uncertainty by…
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