Paula Abdul accuses ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul has accused former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her in the early 2000s when she…
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Hallums puts up 15 in Pacific’s 80-66 win against Cal Maritime
By The Associated Press STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Lesown Hallums scored 15 points as Pacific beat Cal Maritime 80-66 on Saturday night. Hallums added…
Continue ReadingFreshman Shelstad leads Oregon to 64-59 victory over UCLA
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Freshman Jackson Shelstad scored 20 points and made two free throws with 10 seconds left to help Oregon hold off UCLA 64-59 on…
Continue ReadingWashington’s first Sugar Bowl came at an ideal time for former Tulane AD Troy Dannen
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A trip of about 2,500 miles to New Orleans was not ideal for the Washington Huskies as they…
Continue ReadingAlabama seeks more big plays from WR Jermaine Burton in Rose Bowl against Michigan
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Jermaine Burton already has what his Alabama teammates hope to earn. The senior wide…
Continue ReadingMichigan survived a tumultuous season with leadership, “Beat Bama” drills and a guru strength coach
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The way Blake Corum sees it, the Michigan Wolverines are unbeaten, top-ranked and two wins…
Continue ReadingBulgaria and Romania join Schengen area for maritime and air passengers
Pierre Meilhan and Al Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The European Council has decided to enlarge the border-free Schengen area to include Bulgaria and…
Continue ReadingMidfielder Tyler Boyd traded from Major League Soccer’s LA Galaxy to Nashville
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former U.S. national team midfielder Tyler Boyd was traded from the LA Galaxy to Nashville on Saturday, the winger’s 28th…
Continue ReadingMore than a billion people will head to the polls across South Asia in 2024
By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — An election boycotted by the main opposition as the world’s longest serving female prime minister looks set to…
Continue ReadingCargo ship carrying burning lithium-ion batteries reaches Alaska, but kept offshore for safety
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A large cargo ship with a fire in its hold is being kept 2 miles (3.22 kilometers)…
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Tree and power lines down close road in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIF. (KION-TV) – A tree down into power lines has temporarily closed 17230 Laurel Road in Los Gatos, according to the…
Continue Reading‘What kind of life is this?’ Dire conditions in increasingly cramped southern Gaza
By Tim Lister and Kareem Khadder, CNN (CNN) — Palestinians displaced inside Gaza as Israel pushes on with its ground offensive describe cramped…
Continue ReadingHundreds of unknown species were discovered around the world this year
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The incredible discoveries and scientific feats of 2023 prove just how far curiosity and wonder can take…
Continue ReadingPolice are searching for a Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her children
By Sarah Engel, CNN (CNN) — Authorities are searching for a Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her children and trying to kill a third…
Continue ReadingTexas is sending asylum seekers to major cities by bus with little notice. These mayors want to pump the brakes
CNN By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Frustrated by “rogue buses” from Texas dropping off migrants by the thousands, the mayors of New York,…
Continue ReadingRussia says toll from Ukrainian shelling on border city has risen to 24 as it vows to retaliate
By Radina Gigova, Darya Tarasova, Mariya Knight, Maria Kostenko, Tim Lister and Xiaofei Xu, CNN (CNN) — At least 24 people, including three…
Continue ReadingRussia wants evidence before giving explanations about an object that entered Poland’s airspace
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Russia will not provide any explanations about an unidentified object that briefly entered Poland’s airspace until it…
Continue ReadingTexas is sending asylum seekers to major cities by bus with little notice. These mayors want to pump the brakes
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Frustrated by “rogue buses” from Texas dropping off migrants by the thousands, the mayors of New York,…
Continue ReadingAlonzo Gaffney, Jamiya Neal make plays late as Arizona St. rallies to beat Stanford 76-73
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Kamari Lands and Adam Miller scored 13 points apiece and Alonzo Gaffney scored seven of his 12 points in the final five…
Continue ReadingGeorge, Harden help Clippers close successful December with 117-106 win over Grizzlies
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — What a difference a month makes for James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers. After struggling in…
Continue ReadingMost money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo
By MATTHEW BROWN and JOHN FLESHER Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700…
Continue ReadingPope scores 13 as Fresno State knocks off San Diego 71-67
By The Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Isaiah Pope had 13 points in Fresno State’s 71-67 win against San Diego on Friday night. Pope added…
Continue ReadingCaleb Love, Oumar Balllo power No. 4 Arizona to a 100-81 win over California in Pac-12 opener
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Caleb Love scored 22 points, Motiejus Krivas had 18 and No. 4 Arizona beat California 100-81 on Friday night in the Pac-12…
Continue ReadingConnor Ingram posts another shutout, Crouse and Keller score in Coyotes’ 2-0 victory over Ducks
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Connor Ingram made 28 saves in his fifth career shutout and Lawson Crouse scored his…
Continue ReadingRetirements could tip control of the House majority. It’s Republicans who have the early edge
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A chaotic year for the House is coming to a close with more Democrats than Republicans deciding…
Continue ReadingCalifornia is expanding health care coverage for low-income immigrants in the new year
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 700,000 immigrants living illegally in California will gain access to free…
Continue ReadingGaddy has 24 as Tarleton State beats Loyola Marymount 79-66
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiandre Gaddy had 24 points in Tarleton State’s 79-66 victory over Loyola Marymount on Friday…
Continue ReadingStates set to enact new laws on guns, pornography, taxes and even fuzzy dice
By DAVID A. LIEB and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Fuzzy dice finally will be free to dangle in Illinois. Starting Monday, police there no longer…
Continue ReadingPorter scores 18, Pepperdine beats Westcliff 83-47
By The Associated Press MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Jevon Porter scored 18 points as Pepperdine beat Westcliff 83-47 on Friday night. Porter also…
Continue ReadingSan Diego State uses big games from Waters, LeDee to topple No. 13 Gonzaga 84-74
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Reese Waters scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half, Jaedon LeDee added 20 points, and San Diego State used a big…
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Santa Cruz County braces for another high surf event
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV): After all the flooding in Capitola, the big question is what are city and county leaders doing with another wave event…
Continue ReadingFederal judge temporarily blocks parts of Iowa state law that bans books and curriculum discussing LGBTQ issues
By Sara Smart and Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge temporarily blocked the enforcement of two parts of an Iowa state law that would…
Continue ReadingSaint Mary’s (CA) defeats Kent State 66-46
By The Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Luke Barrett’s 19 points helped Saint Mary’s (CA) defeat Kent State 66-46 on Friday…
Continue ReadingMore than 100 anglers rescued from an ice chunk that broke free on a Minnesota river
RED LAKE, Minnesota (AP) — More than 100 people stranded while fishing on an ice chunk that broke free on a Minnesota river were rescued Friday,…
Continue ReadingBollywood celebrates rocking year, riding high on action flicks, unbridled masculinity and misogyny
By VINEETA DEEPAK Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Bollywood has made a financial comeback this year worthy of one of its traditional…
Continue ReadingNo. 6 USC women, freshman phenom Watkins face No. 2 UCLA, talented sophomores in battle of unbeatens
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California and most of women’s college basketball have been captivated by the early…
Continue ReadingDe’Aaron Fox’s big second half leads Kings to 117-110 come-from-behind win over Hawks
By BILL TROCCHI Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 26 of his 31 points after halftime and the Sacramento Kings rallied from…
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Capitola Village businesses clean up after city sees flooding again
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION) – The Capitola Village was hit by waves that pounded the coastline on Thursday. Hillary Guzman owns El Toro Bravo and said…
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Seaside Police arrest driver for DUI after crashing into 7-11
Seaside PD SEASIDE, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police have taken a driver into custody for DUI after crashing into a 7-11 on Sonoma Avenue Thursday…
Continue ReadingFlashlight leads to stranded motorist’s rescue in backcountry of California’s Los Padres National Forest
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — An Arizona man was rescued after spending days stranded in the cold backcountry of California’s Los Padres…
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A 14-year-old boy in California allegedly used ‘multiple weapons’ to kill parents, injure sister, police say
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly killing his parents and severely injuring his 11-year-old…
Continue ReadingA 14-year-old boy is arrested on suspicion of killing parents, wounding sister in California attack
A 14-year-old California boy who told police an intruder attacked his family has been arrested on suspicion of killing his parents and severely…
Continue Reading122 anglers rescued from ice floe in northern Minnesota lake, no injuries reported
By Jamiel Lynch, Carma Hassan and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A total of 122 anglers were successfully rescued from an ice floe that detached from…
Continue ReadingMichigan QB McCarthy focused on Rose Bowl, Wolverines’ title hopes, not his potential NFL future
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The biggest question surrounding J.J. McCarthy going into the Rose Bowl isn’t if this will…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea’s military has a new enemy: Population math
By Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korea, with the world’s lowest birth rate, may soon find itself without enough troops to…
Continue ReadingNo. 9 Stanford women punish rival Cal 78-51 in Pac-12 opener
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Talana Lepolo scored a career-high 20 points with six 3-pointers, Kiki Iriafen had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the No. 9…
Continue ReadingOakland, California, officer killed while answering burglary call; shooter being sought, police say
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An Oakland, California, police officer was shot and killed Friday while answering a report of a burglary at a marijuana…
Continue ReadingJail call recording shows risk to witnesses in Tupac Shakur killing case, Las Vegas prosecutors say
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors are telling a Nevada judge that witnesses may be at risk in the case of a former Los…
Continue ReadingMichigan C Nugent, Texas WR Worthy say they will be full go for playoff after ankle injuries
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michigan and Texas both expect to have key players who were limited in their conference…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Wisconsin – La Crosse chancellor says he was fired over pornographic videos made with his wife
CNN By Melissa Alonso and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System has terminated a 63-year-old…
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