Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer says raids of the rapper’s homes were ‘excessive’ use of military force
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyer said Tuesday that the searches of the…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer says the searches of his properties were ‘excessive’ and that the music mogul is innocent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer says the searches of his properties were ‘excessive’ and that the music…
Continue ReadingSparks paying ex-police officer $525,000 to settle a free speech lawsuit over social media posts
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — The city of Sparks has agreed to a $525,000 settlement with a former police officer who filed a lawsuit in 2021 accusing the…
Continue ReadingGolden State franchise hires Kimberly Veale as VP of marketing and communications
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors hired Kimberly Veale on Tuesday to be senior vice president of marketing and communications for…
Continue ReadingLeft-hander T.J. McFarland acquired by the Oakland Athletics from Los Angeles Dodgers for cash
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Left-hander T.J. McFarland was acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday for cash and was…
Continue ReadingLego head mugshots add to California’s debate on policing and privacy
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California police department has been handcuffed by Lego after the toy company…
Continue ReadingMets’ Bickford is released after winning in arbitration, gets termination pay rather than salary
NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Phil Bickford was released by the New York Mets on Tuesday after clearing waivers, the second major league player cut…
Continue ReadingYou might spot a mountain lion in California, but attacks like the one that killed a man are rare
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — If hikers, bikers, campers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts haven’t…
Continue ReadingWho is Nicole Shanahan, the philanthropist picked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his running mate?
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nicole Shanahan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘s pick to be his running mate in his…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Restaurant Association says Berkeley to halt ban on natural gas piping in new buildings
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The city of Berkeley, California, has agreed to halt enforcement of a ban on natural gas piping in new homes and buildings…
Continue ReadingRobert F. Kennedy Jr. chooses Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for his independent White House bid
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chooses Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for his independent White House…
Continue ReadingWisconsin, California announce home-and-home football series for 2029 and 2030
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin and California will play a home-and-home series in 2029 and 2030. Under the agreement that was announced Tuesday,…
Continue ReadingKiki Iriafen spent tireless hours bettering her game and it showed leading Stanford to Sweet Sixteen
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Nunu Agara jumped into the open arms of teammate Kiki Iriafen as the celebration began…
Continue ReadingBe like Caitlin: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is inspiring a younger generation of players
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — Caitlin Clark makes pulling up from the midcourt logo look easy, routinely hitting…
Continue ReadingAnkle issue will prevent LeBron James from playing Tuesday in Lakers’ game with Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — LeBron James won’t play for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks because of an issue with his…
Continue ReadingThe irony of Steve Martin’s life isn’t lost on him
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Martin has long marveled at the many phases of his life. There’s his youth as a Disneyland…
Continue ReadingThe irony of Steve Martin’s life isn’t lost on him
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Martin has long marveled at the many phases of his life. There’s his youth as a Disneyland…
Continue ReadingScheffler back to work in Houston Open. Final week for Masters invitations to top 50
By The Associated Press PGA TOUR TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOUSTON OPEN Site: Houston. Course: Memorial Park GC. Yardage: 7,412. Par: 70. Prize money:…
Continue ReadingVisa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants
By KEN SWEET and MAE ANDERSON The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants on Tuesday,…
Continue ReadingPac-12’s final chapter is not over yet. Conference has 5 teams in women’s Sweet 16
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a women’s NCAA Tournament where Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, LSU coach Kim Mulkey and…
Continue ReadingWhat’s keeping egg prices high for Easter? It’s not just inflation
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Egg prices are at near-historic highs in many parts of the world as the spring holidays approach, reflecting a…
Continue ReadingNational monument on California-Oregon border will remain intact after surviving legal challenge
ASHLAND, Oregon (AP) — The Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, a remote expanse of wilderness along the California-Oregon border, will not lose any…
Continue ReadingPascal Siakam helps Pacers pull away from Clippers for 133-116 win
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 31 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 133-116 win over the Los…
Continue ReadingSabonis’ milestone night helps the Kings beat the 76ers 108-96
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had his NBA-leading 25th triple-double of the season on a milestone…
Continue ReadingKopitar leads Kings to 3-2 win over Canucks for fourth straight victory
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist to help the Los Angeles Kings beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Monday…
Continue ReadingJuJu Watkins’ double-double leads top-seeded USC over Kansas 73-55 for trip to women’s Sweet 16
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins scored Southern California’s first seven points of the game, giving her team…
Continue ReadingRobert F. Kennedy Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for his independent White House bid
By JONATHAN J. COOPER and MEG KINNARD Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chose Nicole Shanahan on Tuesday to be his vice…
Continue ReadingAuthorities searched Diddy’s properties as part of a sex trafficking probe. Here’s what to know
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the first nine months of 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs triumphantly performed…
Continue ReadingPowerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night’s drawing, continuing a…
Continue ReadingKiki Rice scores 24 as UCLA rallies past Creighton 67-63 to reach the Sweet 16
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Early in the third quarter, Kiki Rice knew the pressure was on her if the Bruins wanted to keep…
Continue ReadingClippers’ Russell Westbrook set to return from fractured hand in game against Pacers
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Russell Westbrook will return to the Clippers’ lineup after missing 12 games because of…
Continue ReadingFeds search Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two properties belonging to music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingDodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money and told lies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money and told…
Continue ReadingFeds search Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say
NEW YORK (AP) — Feds search Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources…
Continue ReadingHospitality workers ratify new contract with 34 Southern California hotels, press 30 others to sign
By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of Southern California hospitality workers overwhelmingly ratified a new contract…
Continue ReadingPac-12’s remaining schools finalize financial agreement with 10 departing members
By The Associated Press Oregon State and Washington State have finalized a settlement over financial distributions with the 10 schools leaving the…
Continue ReadingBrothers tried to fight off mountain lion during fatal attack in Northern California, family says
GEORGETOWN, Calif. (AP) — Two brothers who were attacked, one fatally, by a mountain lion in Northern California over the weekend tried to scare…
Continue ReadingGirl dies from gunshot wound after grabbing Los Angeles deputy’s gun, authorities say
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A girl died Sunday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after she entered a Los Angeles County…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gambling debts…
Continue ReadingGolden Globes land 5-year deal to air on CBS, stream on Paramount+
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Golden Globes and CBS have reached a five-year deal to broadcast the annual award show and stream…
Continue ReadingStanford hires Washington State’s Kyle Smith to take over men’s basketball program
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford has hired Kyle Smith away from Washington State to take over its struggling…
Continue ReadingBryan Cranston leading face of Major League Baseball’s promotional campaign
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Emmy, Tony and Olivier Award winner Bryan Cranston is a leading face of Major League Baseball’s…
Continue ReadingApple, Google, Meta targeted under new European law meant to prevent cornering of digital markets
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta on Monday, the first…
Continue ReadingBig brands could pivot easily if TikTok goes away. For many small businesses, it’s another story
By HALELUYA HADERO and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — If content creators and corporate executives made TikTok videos…
Continue ReadingSpring storm lashes central US with snow and threatens South with severe weather
By JIM SALTER and WAYNE PARRY Associated Press Snow, rain and gusting winds lashed a large swath of the Central U.S. on Monday, dashing spring hopes,…
Continue ReadingKiki Iriafen carries No. 2 Stanford in 87-81 OT win over Iowa State, advance to Portland Regional
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Kiki Iriafen hit midrange jumpers from every possible spot. She took the ball hard at…
Continue ReadingAnthony Davis scores 36 points while the Lakers hold off another Pacers comeback in a 150-145 win
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 36 points and 16 rebounds, LeBron James added 26 points and 10 assists, and…
Continue ReadingSan Diego State rolls past Yale 85-57 and sets up title game rematch with UConn in Sweet 16
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Another big game from Jaedon LeDee and some sizzling outside shooting landed San Diego State a…
Continue ReadingThe Warriors have slipped closer to the ‘other end of the standings’ they never thought they’d see
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — All Steph Curry could do was watch from the Golden State bench during a takeover led by…
Continue ReadingAnthony Cirelli scores on overtime breakaway to lift Lightning past Ducks, 3-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Cirelli scored 59 seconds into overtime on a two-man breakaway to give Tampa Bay a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim…
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