In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises
BY SOPHIE AUSTIN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom again seized the national spotlight this year as he signed some of the…
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Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix on Wednesday disclosed summertime subscriber gains that surpassed industry…
Continue ReadingSteelers WR Diontae Johnson is hopeful his injured right hamstring will be good to go vs. Rams
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Diontae Johnson’s right hamstring is on the mend. The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver is…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP’s reporting on who gets hurt by RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine work
By MICHELLE R. SMITH and ALI SWENSON Associated Press Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spent years using his famous name…
Continue ReadingRFK Jr. spent years stoking fear and mistrust of vaccines. These people were hurt by his work
By MICHELLE R. SMITH and ALI SWENSON Associated Press When 12-year-old Braden Fahey collapsed during football practice and died, it was just the…
Continue ReadingRivalry games, travel demands are top concerns as ACC officials plan to tackle new scheduling format
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer Atlantic Coast Conference officials are headed to North Carolina this week for their fall meetings. Perhaps Dallas…
Continue ReadingZoos and botanical gardens find Halloween programs are a hit, and an opportunity
By KATHERINE ROTH Associated Press Enormous warty pumpkins. Carnivorous plants. Immersive arachnid displays. Slithering snakes and fluttering bats.…
Continue ReadingSerena Williams has a 2-book deal, starting with an ‘intimate’ and ‘open-hearted’ memoir
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Now that she’s stepped back from the sport she dominated like few others, Serena Williams…
Continue ReadingSpending a summer vacation at the World Cup could benefit NBA players, coaches
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Austin Reaves intends to spend this season competing for a championship. And that’s why he thought it made…
Continue ReadingSeth Jarvis scores 2 power-play goals, Hurricanes beat Sharks 6-3
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Seth Jarvis scored two power-play goals and the Carolina Hurricanes scored four times in the…
Continue ReadingIn big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom again seized the national spotlight…
Continue ReadingCam Talbot, Trevor Moore carry Kings to 1st win of season, 5-1 over Jets
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Cam Talbot made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Tuesday night for their first victory of…
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Californians plead guilty in $600 million nationwide catalytic converter theft scheme
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Three members of a California family pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy for their role in a ring that shipped $600…
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New vaccine expected to give endangered California condors protection against deadly bird flu
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give…
Continue ReadingDodgers shopping for starting pitching this winter after it failed them in the postseason
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers will be shopping for starting pitching after it cost them dearly in a…
Continue ReadingAaron Rodgers providing Jets with some inspiration as he continues to recover ahead of schedule
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer It was all like something out of some sort of feel-good sports movie. Aaron Rodgers ditched the crutches…
Continue ReadingPac-12 booming in attendance, ratings in last season before teams scatter to different conferences
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — For a conference with teams about to scatter in all directions, the Pac-12 sure looks rosy at…
Continue ReadingBroken rail caused fatal Colorado train derailment that collapsed bridge, early findings show
By MATTHEW BROWN and AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press A broken rail caused a train derailment that collapsed a bridge over an interstate highway in…
Continue ReadingRams add Super Bowl winner RB Darrell Henderson to practice squad, promote Royce Freeman to roster
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed Super Bowl-winning running back Darrell Henderson to their practice squad and…
Continue ReadingColumn: Remembering Jim Poole for more than just one pitch in the World Series
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Columnist ATLANTA (AP) — Sure, there was that one pitch on baseball’s biggest stage, the one that clipped a little…
Continue ReadingBritney Spears writes of abortion while dating Justin Timberlake in excerpts from upcoming memoir
By The Associated Press Britney Spears wrote that she had an abortion while dating Justin Timberlake more than 20 years ago, according to a peek…
Continue ReadingSteph Curry to receive Charlie Sifford Award for advancing diversity in golf
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has been selected to receive the Charlie Sifford Award for his work in…
Continue ReadingProsecutors seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting on set of Western movie ‘Rust’
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Special prosecutors are seeking to recharge actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a…
Continue ReadingProsecutors are seeking to recharge actor Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in fatal 2021 shooting on movie set
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors are seeking to recharge actor Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in fatal 2021 shooting on movie…
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PG&E’s plan to bury power lines and prevent wildfires faces opposition because of high rates
VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric — one of the nation’s largest utilities whose equipment has sparked some of California’s…
Continue ReadingAcademy shakes up Oscars show team for 96th edition in March
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The Oscars are enlisting a group of live television veterans to oversee its 96th show in March. Raj Kapoor will serve…
Continue ReadingDisney attorneys want to question former administrator in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney attorneys want to question a previous administrator of the governing district that…
Continue ReadingA’s pitcher Trevor May rips Oakland owner John Fisher in retirement video: ‘Sell the team, dude’
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Athletics reliever Trevor May ripped Oakland owner John Fisher and implored him to sell the franchise while announcing his…
Continue ReadingAddition of Paul has Curry, Warriors thinking of another NBA title run in Pacific Division
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer On a far court in the Warriors practice facility, Chris Paul backs his body into Stephen Curry playing defense and…
Continue ReadingA new memoir serves up life lessons from a childhood in a Chinese restaurant
By TERRY TANG Associated Press Many parents tell their children never talk to strangers. But Curtis Chin’s parents urged their six kids to ask…
Continue ReadingBradley Beal, Pascal Siakam among some of the NBA’s most intriguing players to watch this season
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer When the NBA season begins next week, it’s pretty easy to anticipate who will take center stage. MVP…
Continue ReadingUS regulators investigate GM’s Cruise division over incidents involving pedestrians in roadways
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer U.S. regulators are investigating General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle division after receiving…
Continue ReadingOld but more than old-school, Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy are shining as MLB’s oldest managers
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — When Texas rookie Evan Carter was born in 2002, Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker had been…
Continue ReadingElectrical grids aren’t keeping up with the green energy push. That could risk climate goals
By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Stalled spending on electrical grids worldwide is slowing the rollout of renewable…
Continue ReadingPG&E’s plan to bury power lines and prevent wildfires faces opposition because of high rates
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric — one of the nation’s largest utilities whose equipment…
Continue ReadingDak Prescott, Cowboys rally in fourth quarter for a 20-17 victory over the Chargers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Fans and some players might roll their eyes when a Week 6 game is described as a must win.…
Continue ReadingCowboys and Chargers players engage in pregame scuffle before Monday night’s game
Players on the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers got into a scuffle near midfield as the teams were doing pregame warmups before Monday…
Continue ReadingChargers safety Alohi Gilman inactive for second straight game because of a heel injury
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers safety Alohi Gilman missed his second straight game because of a heel injury. Gilman was placed on…
Continue ReadingRams starting cornerback Derion Kendrick arrested on concealed weapon charge hours after game
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams starting cornerback Derion Kendrick was arrested early Monday morning on a…
Continue ReadingPhillies slugger Bryce Harper wants big leaguers to play baseball at 2028 LA Olympics
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper wants to take a swing at the Olympics. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger said it…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles hit with verdict topping $13 million in death of man restrained by police officers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal court jury returned a $13.5 million verdict against the city of Los Angeles in a lawsuit over the death of a man after…
Continue ReadingMiniature ‘Star Wars’ X-wing gets over $3 million at auction of Hollywood model-maker’s collection
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — A miniature X-wing Starfighter used in a “Star Wars” film sold for over $3 million during an…
Continue ReadingPittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson cleared to return to practice after hamstring injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson has been cleared to return to practice, opening the door for a potential…
Continue ReadingLinkedIn cuts more than 600 workers, about 3% of workforce
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (AP) — LinkedIn said Monday it is laying off hundreds of employees amounting to about 3% of the social media company’s…
Continue ReadingHe’s a survivor: A mother fights for son kidnapped by Hamas militants
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — His mother describes Hersh Goldberg-Polin as like a lot of other young people. The 23-year-old from…
Continue ReadingSettlement over Trump family separations at the border limits future separations for 8 years
By REBECCA SANTANA and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — The federal government would be barred from immigration policies that…
Continue ReadingCourt settlement prohibits family separation policy at border for 8 years, provides temporary legal status, housing aid
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Court settlement prohibits family separation policy at border for 8 years, provides temporary legal status, housing…
Continue ReadingSeveral earthquakes shake far north coast region of California but no harm reported
EUREKA, Calif. (AP) — Several earthquakes shook the far northern coast region of California early Monday but authorities received no reports of…
Continue ReadingCricket’s Olympic return draws an enthusiastic response from around the world
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Cricket’s return to the Olympic program for the 2028 Los Angeles Games drew an enthusiastic response from around the world.…
Continue ReadingBillions in TV revenue, athletes as employees on the line as college sports faces more legal threats
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer At a reception attended by several university presidents in Manhattan, Arizona State President Michael…
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