Creighton hoping to pull off another second-round upset when it faces UCLA
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Creighton coach Jim Flanery and his six seniors know the highs of pulling off a second-round…
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Man swings golf club at people along San Francisco pier, jumps in bay
Written by KTVU staff SAN FRANCISCO, (FOX-35)- A man who was swinging a golf club at people along San Francisco’s Pier 14 on Saturday jumped into…
Continue ReadingPadraig Harrington overcomes double bogey with birdies on final 2 holes at windy Newport Beach
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Padraig Harrington won the Hoag Classic on Sunday at windy Newport Beach Country Club for his seventh PGA Tour…
Continue ReadingFirst fatal mountain lion attack in California in 20 years leaves one man dead, brother injured, authorities say
KCRA By Raja Razek and Jessica Flynn, CNN (CNN) — One man died and another was injured in the first fatal mountain lion attack in California in…
Continue ReadingFans of both USC and UCLA women’s teams will have to make a choice which game to attend Monday
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins phenomenal freshman season at Southern California and UCLA’s duo of Charisma…
Continue ReadingRight-hander Austin Adams acquired by Oakland Athletics from New York Mets
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Right-hander Austin Adams was acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the New York Mets on Sunday for cash. The 32-year-old…
Continue ReadingHardy souls across New England and New York dig out after major winter storm
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Thousands of hardy souls across New England spent Sunday digging out after a major weekend storm…
Continue ReadingNelly Korda delivers more drama and wins playoff for 10th LPGA Tour title
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. (AP) — Nelly Korda took seven weeks off and nothing changed. She won again on the LPGA Tour and made it far more…
Continue ReadingAnother plane carrying US citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Florida
CNN By Sarah Dewberry, Jennifer Hansler, Christina Maxouris and Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — A plane carrying 21 Americans fleeing…
Continue ReadingAnother plane carrying US citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Florida
By Sarah Dewberry, Jennifer Hansler, Christina Maxouris and Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — A plane carrying 21 Americans fleeing Haiti…
Continue ReadingJames Harden and Clippers lose their first meeting with Philadelphia since the trade, 121-107
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tobias Harris scored 24 points and Tyrese Maxey added 19 of his 24 in the second half of the…
Continue ReadingOhtani to speak to media for 1st time since illegal gambling, theft allegations against interpreter
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling…
Continue ReadingA man who survived a California mountain lion attack that killed his brother is expected to recover
GEORGETOWN, Calif. (AP) — An 18-year-old Northern California man who survived a mountain lion attack that killed his older brother is expected to…
Continue ReadingIreland set for youngest-ever PM after Simon Harris wins leadership of governing party
By Eve Brennan, CNN (CNN) — Ireland’s governing party Fine Gael has named Simon Harris as its new leader, paving the way for him to succeed…
Continue Reading5 things to know for March 25: Moscow attack, Trump trials, Severe weather, Gaza, Plane safety
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Kensington Palace thanked the public for their tremendous support over the weekend after Catherine,…
Continue ReadingThousands gather in Russia to mourn victims of concert hall attack
By Sophie Tanno, Eve Brennan, Anna Chernova and Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — Russia on Sunday held a day of mourning after at least 137 people…
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Pope Francis skips homily at Palm Sunday Mass in rare move
By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis unexpectedly skipped delivering his homily during the Palm Sunday Mass service at the Vatican on…
Continue ReadingAlex Palou dominates IndyCar’s first all-star race since 2008. Reigning champion led every lap
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer THERMAL, Calif. (AP) — A race meant for all-stars was fittingly won by Alex Palou. The two-time and reigning…
Continue Reading2 small Iowa towns faced losing their local newspaper. Student journalists stepped in
By Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — After a more than a decade of devastating news for journalism, with local papers shutting down and mass…
Continue ReadingIsraeli cabinet members say they oppose Ultra-Orthodox conscription plan in threat to coalition government
By Mick Krever and Lauren Izso, CNN Tel Aviv (CNN) — Two of the three members of Israel’s war cabinet signalled their opposition to…
Continue ReadingShooting outside Indianapolis bar leaves 1 dead, 5 injured
By Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — One person was killed and five others, including an off-duty Indianapolis Metro police officer, were injured…
Continue Reading‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is No. 1 with $45.2M, Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Immaculate’ lands in fourth
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ghost busting is still a good business. “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” collected $45.2 million in…
Continue ReadingHere’s how to see the upcoming worm moon lunar eclipse
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — A glowing worm moon will light up the sky on Monday with a celestial performance in store for people venturing…
Continue ReadingUkraine says it hit two Russian naval vessels in major attack on Crimea
By Andrew Carey, Maria Kostenko and Josh Pennington, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine says it hit two Russian naval vessels, along with a communications…
Continue ReadingIsraeli forces surround two more Gaza hospitals, Palestinian Red Crescent says
By Lauren Izso, Abeer Salman and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — Israeli forces have surrounded two more hospitals in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian…
Continue ReadingStart your week smart: Moscow in mourning, Kate’s cancer diagnosis, government funding, Nigerian schoolchildren, Ruby Franke
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — A ubiquitous, resilient and seemingly harmless plant is fueling an increase in large, fast-moving…
Continue ReadingThirty years after he allegedly participated in the Rwandan genocide, a man was arrested in Ohio
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — An Ohio man has been arrested for allegedly concealing his participation in the Rwandan genocide almost three…
Continue ReadingPrince and Princess of Wales ‘enormously touched’ by messages following cancer announcement
By Max Foster and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — The Prince and Princess of Wales expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of…
Continue ReadingMisty Copeland reflects on the ‘generational trauma’ felt by Black ballet dancers
CNN By Matt Marshall, CNN (CNN) — Misty Copeland has grown used to having the spotlight on her at center stage. In 2015, Copeland sprang into…
Continue ReadingMisty Copeland reflects on the ‘generational trauma’ felt by Black ballet dancers
By Matt Marshall, CNN (CNN) — Misty Copeland has grown used to having the spotlight on her at center stage. In 2015, Copeland sprang into the…
Continue Reading137 school children kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria released, undergoing ‘psychosocial counseling,’ official says
By Sophie Jeong, Heather Chen and Manveena Suri, CNN (CNN) — At least 137 school children who were kidnapped by armed gunmen in Nigeria earlier…
Continue ReadingPoland demands explanation after accusing Russia of violating its airspace
By Heather Chen, Josh Pennington, Sophie Jeong and Maria Kostenko, CNN (CNN) — Poland has demanded an explanation from Moscow after saying a…
Continue ReadingSeth Jones scores twice, including OT winner as Blackhawks rally past Sharks 5-4
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Seth Jones scored his second goal of the game 18 seconds into overtime and the Chicago…
Continue ReadingBouanga scores twice to help LAFC end three-game scoreless streak with 5-0 win over Nashville
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dénis Bouanga scored two goals and added a late assist as Los Angeles FC ended a three-game winless and scoreless streak with a…
Continue ReadingEbobisse rallies Earthquakes to 3-2 victory over Sounders
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jeromy Ebobisse scored one minute after Danny Musovski pulled Seattle even late in the second half, rallying the San Jose…
Continue Reading‘Not the right man for the job’: What was behind Irish PM’s shock resignation?
By Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — Prime Minister Leo Varadkar sent shockwaves through Ireland when he candidly announced he was “no longer the…
Continue ReadingTaps running dry have become part of daily life in South Africa’s biggest city
By Sarah Dean, CNN Johannesburg (CNN) — When Duane Riley turns on his taps, they shudder loudly from the air flowing through the pipes.…
Continue ReadingWave falls at home to the Current 2-1. Spirit has 2-1 comeback win over Bay FC
By SUSIE RANTZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rookies Croix Bethune and Hal Hershfelt powered the Washington Spirit’s 2-1 comeback win…
Continue ReadingKiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez propel UCLA to 84-55 victory over California Baptist in NCAA Tournament
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiki Rice scored 20 points, Gabriela Jaquez added 17 and second-seeded UCLA cruised to an 84-55…
Continue ReadingJoveljic matches MLS record with 5th goal, helps LA Galaxy beat Sporting Kansas City 3-2
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Dejan Joveljic scored a goal to tie an MLS record and Marky Delgado scored the game-winner in the 80th minute as the LA…
Continue ReadingFirst fatal mountain lion attack in California in 20 years leaves one man dead, brother injured, authorities say
By Raja Razek and Jessica Flynn, CNN (CNN) — One man died and another was injured in the first fatal mountain lion attack in California in 20…
Continue ReadingTrail Blazers start 5 rookies vs Nuggets. That’s only happened 1 other time in the last 50 years
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers started five rookies Saturday night against Denver, only the second time that has happened since…
Continue ReadingJiyai Shin takes unlikely share of lead in Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. (AP) — One of Seri’s Kids had an unlikely share of the lead in the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship after a windy…
Continue ReadingDe’Aaron Fox and Keon Ellis hit key free throws to help the Kings beat the Magic 109-107
By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox hit tying and go-ahead free throws with 21.2 seconds left and finished with 31…
Continue ReadingBack home for March Madness, No. 4 seed Gonzaga rolls past No. 13 seed UC Irvine 75-56
By JOSH WRIGHT Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Yvonne Ejim had 25 points and 14 rebounds and No. 4 seed Gonzaga overcame a slow start to…
Continue ReadingLauren Jensen, Emma Ronsinek lead hot-shooting Creighton into second round with 87-73 win over UNLV
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauren Jensen scored 25 points, Emma Ronsiek added 23 and Creighton sank 15 3-pointers in an 87-73…
Continue ReadingRosenqvist and Palou lead qualifying for races that will set field for IndyCar $1 million challenge
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer THERMAL, Calif. (AP) — Felix Rosenqvist and Alex Palou will lead the field to green in Sunday morning’s…
Continue ReadingMountain lion kills 1, injures another in California
GEORGETOWN, Calif. (AP) — A mountain lion in Northern California killed one man and injured another while the two were out hunting for shed…
Continue ReadingVan-Dogs? Vandals and Bulldogs come together to create unique March Madness marriage with bands
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — For this weekend, the University of Idaho marching band has adopted a new name. It’s not the…
Continue ReadingPadres vow to fulfill late owner Seidler’s dream of bringing a World Series title to San Diego
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres stars and executives remembered late owner Peter Seidler with laughter and some…
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