Federal Reserve signals end to inflation fight with a sizable half-point rate cut
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic…
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Five failing water systems in Santa Cruz County: What it means for local residents
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — California’s water resources board finding hundreds of water systems across the state are in trouble. Referring…
Continue ReadingSeen abroad as a leader on Indigenous rights, New Zealand enters a divisive new era
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — On the eve of New Zealand’s Māori language celebration week, the country’s right-wing…
Continue ReadingAustralian police infiltrate encrypted messaging app Ghost and arrest dozens
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian police say they have infiltrated Ghost, an encrypted global communications app developed…
Continue ReadingShea Langeliers homers twice as the Oakland A’s edge the Chicago Cubs 4-3
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Shea Langeliers homered twice, including a towering solo drive that cleared the Wrigley Field bleachers in left,…
Continue ReadingUS military acknowledges Yemen’s Houthi rebels shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper drones
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels have shot down two American MQ-9 Reaper drones in under a week, further…
Continue ReadingBrisk voting for local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir for first time after losing autonomy
Associated Press SRINAGAR, India (AP) — The first leg of a phased election for choosing a local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir has…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Most of Wall Street edges lower after Fed delivers a big cut to rates
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes edged lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kicked off its efforts to prevent a recession…
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Takeaways from the racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
CNN By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The first paragraph of the three-count federal indictment against the music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs lays…
Continue ReadingAstros place Ben Gamel on the injured list with a broken left leg
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Houston Astros placed outfielder Ben Gamel on the 10-day injured list with a broken left leg on Tuesday, three days after he…
Continue ReadingJesús Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homer of the season
AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Sánchez doubled twice and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins beat Shohei Ohtani and the NL…
Continue ReadingTrump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factories
AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has repeated false claims that Chinese automakers are putting up large factories in…
Continue ReadingHow did pagers explode in Lebanon and why was Hezbollah using them? Here’s what we know
By Tara John, Tamara Qiblawi, Oren Liebermann, Avery Schmitz and Yong Xiong, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of pagers carried by Hezbollah members in…
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Foot pursuit across Highway 101 Monday evening; Monterey County Sheriff’s office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s office announced Tuesday that a foot across multiple lanes of Highway 101 lead…
Continue ReadingBlake Snell gets 12 Ks as Giants blank skidding Orioles 10-0
Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Blake Snell struck out 12 over six innings and allowed just one hit to carry the San Francisco Giants past the…
Continue ReadingBillie Jean King set to earn another honor with the Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Reps. Brian…
Continue ReadingNew York man hit by stray police bullet needed cranial surgery, cousin says
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The cousin of a New Yorker hit by a stray police bullet says the man underwent cranial surgery to reduce swelling…
Continue ReadingTrump says he will meet with Narendra Modi during Indian prime minister’s visit to US
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump says he’s meeting next week with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi is scheduled to be…
Continue ReadingBillie Jean King set to earn another honor with the Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Reps. Brian…
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Marina Police warns community about apparent mountain lion sighting in the city
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Marina Police is warning people via social media about an apparent mountain lion sighting in the city. Police are…
Continue ReadingVatican opens new investigation into leaks surrounding its ‘trial of the century’ probe
ROME (AP) — The Vatican prosecutor has opened a new investigation into the alleged leak of information about its “trial of the century” probe…
Continue ReadingMarch for Bolivia’s ex-President Morales turns violent, as political crisis escalates
Associated Press CARACOLLO, Bolivia (AP) — Thousands of anti-government demonstrators marching in support of Bolivia’s former President Evo…
Continue ReadingMississippi high court rejects the latest appeal by a man on death row since 1994
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied the latest appeal by a man who has been on death row for 30 years.…
Continue ReadingGhana’s main opposition party stages nationwide protests over alleged voter roll irregularities
Associated Press ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana’s biggest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress, has held nationwide protests. It…
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills Tuesday to crack down on the use of artificial…
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills Tuesday to crack down on the use of artificial…
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Exigen justicia padres ante caso de abuso sexual en kinder
Nassieli Pizano MEXICALI, B.C. (T3) – Luego de que una madre de familia del preescolar Graciano Viniegra denunciara que su hija fue abusa…
Continue ReadingBrazil court drops a suspect in Amazon slayings of a British journalist and an Indigenous advocate
Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — A federal court in Brazil has dismissed charges against one of three men arrested in the killings of an…
Continue ReadingColombia’s president says attack on army base ‘practically ends’ peace talks with ELN rebels
Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — An attack on a military base in eastern Colombia killed two soldiers and injured at least 21, Colombia’s…
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Local Salinas corporal and WWII POW identified
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Friday that a Salinas corporal who was captured and died as a…
Continue ReadingHarbaugh, Herbert see benefits to Chargers remaining East to prepare for matchup against Steelers
AP Sports Writer Most coaches and players would dread having to spend a week on the road. Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers are relishing it.…
Continue ReadingAt least 30 killed as factions of the Sinaloa Cartel clash in northern Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — At least 30 people have been killed in the past two weeks in Mexico’s northern state of Sinaloa as two factions of the…
Continue ReadingUS moves soldiers to Alaska island amid Russian military activity increase in the area
Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. military has moved about 130 soldiers along with mobile rocket launchers to a desolate island in…
Continue ReadingJustin Steele to return to the Cubs rotation for Wednesday’s game against the A’s
CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Steele is going to rejoin the rotation for the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday against Oakland. Steele, Chicago’s opening-day…
Continue ReadingMother and grandparents indicted on murder charge in death of emaciated West Virginia girl
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A grand jury has returned a murder indictment against the mother and two grandparents of a 14-year-old…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display, neighbors say
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea and Japan’s militaries say North Korea had test-fired multiple ballistic missiles. The…
Continue ReadingSmall plane lands safely at Boston’s Logan airport with just one wheel deployed
BOSTON (AP) — A small airplane has landed safely at Logan International Airport in Boston despite having just one of its landing wheels deployed.…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the threats in Springfield, Ohio, after false claims about Haitian immigrants
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A small Ohio city has been inundated with hoax bomb threats since last week’s presidential debate,…
Continue ReadingVenezuela’s government says fourth US citizen was detained in alleged plot to kill President Maduro
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government has announced the arrest of a fourth U.S. citizen in connection with an alleged plot to kill…
Continue ReadingThe Secret Service again faces scrutiny after another gunman targets Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time in more than two months, the Secret Service that protects the highest echelon of American…
Continue ReadingUS nuclear repository is among the federally owned spots identified for renewable energy projects
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy announced Tuesday that it is teaming up with yet another energy company as…
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California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off Tuesday on legislation aiming at protecting Hollywood actors and…
Continue ReadingA bewildered seal found itself in the mouth of a humpback whale
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — It’s a good thing seals aren’t on a humpback whale’s menu. A photograph by a whale-watching…
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A Southern California man pleads not guilty to setting a fire that exploded into a massive wildfire
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (AP) — A California man has pleaded not guilty to starting a fire that authorities said ballooned into a massive wildfire…
Continue ReadingMilan Fashion Week opens with light, ethereal yet grounded looks from Fendi, Ferretti and Marni
AP Fashion Writer MILAN (AP) — As the northern hemisphere started transitioning from summer to fall, Milan Fashion Week invites fashionistas to…
Continue ReadingAfter shooting at Georgia high school, students will return next week for half-days
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Students at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta will return to campus for half-days beginning next week. The…
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More than 80 homes lost in Southern California’s massive Airport Fire: “I don’t have nowhere to go”
By Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE, California (KCAL, KCBS) — More than 80 homes were completely destroyed in the…
Continue ReadingThe FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in more than 15 states
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The FBI says it is investigating suspicious packages that have been sent to or received by elections…
Continue ReadingRailroads and regulators must address the dangers of long trains, report says
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — As freight trains have grown longer, the U.S. has seen an increase in the number of a type of derailment caused…
Continue ReadingGeorgia prosecutors drop all 15 counts of money laundering against 3 ‘Cop City’ activists
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia prosecutors have dropped all 15 counts of money laundering that were levied against three Atlanta…
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