Amsterdam police detain pro-Palestinian protesters at banned demonstration
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Police detained dozens of people Sunday for taking part in a demonstration in central Amsterdam that…
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Start your week smart: Iranian assassination plot, Ukraine drone attack, setback in Gaza talks, markets soar, Tuskegee shooting
CNN By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — Need a little inspiration to get off the couch this Sunday? Look no further than this…
Continue ReadingStart your week smart: Iranian assassination plot, Ukraine drone attack, setback in Gaza talks, markets soar, Tuskegee shooting
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — Need a little inspiration to get off the couch this Sunday? Look no further than this…
Continue ReadingRivals of ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina foil her party’s attempt to hold a rally
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Rivals of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have thwarted a plan by her Awami League party…
Continue ReadingDutch police use hologram in bid to solve cold case murder of Amsterdam sex worker
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — In Amsterdam’s Red Light District, the hologram of a woman sits behind a window. She looks out at…
Continue ReadingFIFA and IOC hold different track records with Trump ahead of World Cup and Olympics in US
AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The two biggest events in world sports are coming to America. And if President-elect Donald Trump is not thinking…
Continue ReadingYoung Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here’s how and why
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Brian Leija, a 31-year-old small-business owner from Belton, Texas, was not surprised that a growing number of…
Continue ReadingTrump on Day 1: Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has ambitious Day 1 plans for when he moves back into the White House in January. His list includes…
Continue ReadingLebanon, Gaza and Syria hit by deadly Israeli strikes, reports say
By Mia Alberti, Charbel Mallo, Tim Lister, Ibrahim Dahman, Eve Brennan and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN (CNN) — More than 80 people have been…
Continue ReadingA person is dead and 16 are hurt after a shooting at Tuskegee University; 1 arrest made
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A shooting early Sunday during homecoming weekend at Tuskegee University in Alabama left one person dead and…
Continue ReadingThe Army’s answer to a lack of recruits is a prep course to boost low scores. It’s working
Associated Press FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — Index cards taped to a large board on the wall at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, reveal the sometimes…
Continue ReadingMauritius holds an election with the ruling party seeking a new term
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — People in Mauritius are voting for a new Parliament with the ruling party seeking to secure a second five-year term for Prime…
Continue ReadingPrincess of Wales attends Remembrance events with royal family
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — Catherine, Princess of Wales joined the royal family as they paid their respects to all those who…
Continue ReadingUN nuclear head to visit Iran for talks on country’s nuclear program as next Trump presidency looms
VIENNA (AP) — The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says he will travel to Iran in the coming days to hold talks regarding the…
Continue ReadingArrest made in homecoming week shooting at Alabama’s Tuskegee University that killed 1, injured 16
By Paradise Afshar, Chris Boyette, Michelle Watson and Cindy VonQuednow, CNN (CNN) — Authorities have arrested a man in connection with a…
Continue ReadingChildren’s book by chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawn after criticism from Indigenous Australians
LONDON (AP) — A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticized for causing…
Continue ReadingChina delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines
BEIJING (AP) — China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s…
Continue ReadingThe Taliban will attend a UN climate conference for the 1st time
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says the Taliban will attend a UN climate conference for the first time since their takeover of…
Continue ReadingRussia and Ukraine exchange record numbers of drone strikes
By Maria Kostenko and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Russia and Ukraine have exchanged record numbers of drone strikes, with Moscow launching a…
Continue ReadingWeeks after a chemical plant inferno, nearby residents say they’re suffering prolonged illnesses and financial upheaval
By Holly Yan, CNN Conyers, Georgia (CNN) — The opaque plumes of noxious smoke billowing out of a Georgia chemical plant are long gone. But the…
Continue ReadingDrones strike Moscow as top UK official highlights Russian casualties in Ukraine
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A massive drone strike rattled Moscow and its suburbs overnight into Sunday, injuring several people and…
Continue ReadingAs Russian forces close in on Kurakhove, hundreds of residents remain in the front-line city
Associated Press KURAKHOVE, Ukraine (AP) — Set on Ukraine’s eastern front, Kurakhove is surrounded on three sides, with Russian forces just…
Continue ReadingIsraeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza while Netanyahu and Trump speak
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes killed dozens of people including children on Sunday in Lebanon and isolated…
Continue ReadingIndonesia’s new leader calls for collaboration with China before heading to the US
BEIJING (AP) — Indonesia’s new leader has called for collaboration rather than confrontation with China. President Prabowo Subianto made the…
Continue ReadingMultilateral banks are key to financing the fight against global warming. Here is how they work
Associated Press As climate change leads to a seemingly endless stream of weather disasters around the world, countries are struggling to adapt to…
Continue ReadingCalifornia farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to China
Associated Press LOST HILLS, Calif. (AP) — In a sprawling plant in the heart of California’s farmland, millions of shells rush down a…
Continue ReadingCalifornia farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to China
Associated Press LOST HILLS, Calif. (AP) — In a sprawling plant in the heart of California’s farmland, millions of shells rush down a…
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Vegetation fire in Santa Cruz now extinguished
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) – A Vegetation fire that broke out around 4 pm on the 400 block of Upper Park Road in Santa Cruz is now extinguished after…
Continue ReadingHastings throws 3 TD passes, FCS No. 4 UC Davis beats No. 7 Montana 30-14
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Miles Hastings threw three touchdown passes and Lan Larison had 144 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown in his…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco defeats Boise State 84-73
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas had 22 points in San Francisco’s 84-73 win against Boise State on Saturday. Thomas shot 8 of 13 from the…
Continue ReadingHarden, Powell score 24 points apiece as the Clippers hold off the Raptors 105-103
AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Norman Powell added 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers…
Continue ReadingHayes accounts for 3 TDs to help Air Force beat Fresno State 36-28, snap 7-game skid
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Quentin Hayes ran for 91 yards and two second-half touchdowns on 25 carries, Dylan Carson had 120 yards rushing and…
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Trump and Newsom align on the state’s homeless crisis; how does Santa Cruz feel?
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — As President Elect Donald Trump gets ready to take office next year, how will it align with Governor Newsom’s stance…
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Yes on Measure Z, propose sugary drink tax continues to maintain a narrow lead
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Following the results of Measure Z, the proposed sugary drink tax in Santa Cruz. The measure poised to just…
Continue ReadingKing Charles III and Kate attend remembrance event as both slowly return to duty
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — King Charles III led the nation Sunday in a two-minute silence in remembrance of fallen service personnel in central…
Continue ReadingTait-Jones puts up 25 in UCSD’s 94-76 victory against Pepperdine
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones’ 25 points helped UC San Diego defeat Pepperdine 94-76 on Saturday. Tait-Jones had five assists for the…
Continue ReadingTrump has vowed to kill US offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Opponents of offshore wind energy projects expect President-elect Donald Trump to kill an industry he…
Continue ReadingKings shake off slow start to beat Blue Jackets 5-2
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trevor Moore scored short-handed, Alex Laferriere got his ninth goal of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings…
Continue ReadingKendal Coleman scores 21, California Baptist holds off Kennesaw State 88-84
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Kendal Coleman scored 21 points to lead California Baptist to an 88-84 victory over Kennesaw State on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingSeth Cromwell’s 3 TD runs power Northern Arizona to 31-14 victory over Cal Poly
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Seth Cromwell rushed for 132 yards and three touchdowns and Northern Arizona breezed to a 31-14 victory over Cal…
Continue ReadingWhy AP called Arizona for Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press declared President-elect Donald Trump the winner in Arizona on Saturday night after vote…
Continue ReadingIan Botham saved by Ashes rival from crocodile infested waters after fishing mishap
SYDNEY (AP) — England cricketing great Ian Botham was saved by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes after a fall into crocodile-infested waters while…
Continue ReadingBronny James scores 6 points in first G-League game as LeBron, Lakers teammates watch courtside
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bronny James’ G League debut in many ways mirrored his first couple months with the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingUCSB secures 94-53 win over Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jason Fontenet II had 21 points in UC Santa Barbara’s 94-53 win against Portland on Saturday night. Fontenet went 8 of…
Continue ReadingDemocrat April McClain Delaney wins a US House seat in a competitive Maryland race
Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Democrat April McClain Delaney has narrowly won a U.S. House seat in Maryland’s most competitive congressional…
Continue ReadingVanderbilt QB Diego Pavia sues NCAA over eligibility limits for former JUCO players
AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is suing the NCAA challenging its rules limiting the eligibility of…
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Democrat April McClain Delaney wins election to U.S. House in Maryland’s 6th Congressional District
Democrat April McClain Delaney won election to a U.S. House seat representing Maryland on Saturday. The 6th District seat in western Maryland was…
Continue ReadingSoldier with Yemen’s exiled government opens fire, killing 2 Saudi troops and wounding another
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A soldier for Yemen’s exiled government has opened fire on Saudi troops as they exercised in…
Continue ReadingRepublican US Rep. Eli Crane wins second term in vast Arizona congressional district
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Eli Crane won reelection in a Republican-leaning congressional district covering vast swaths…
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Donald Trump wins Arizona
Donald Trump won Arizona on Saturday, returning the state and its 11 electoral votes to the Republican column after Joe Biden’s 2020 victory. The…
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