Another inconsistent defense threatens to ground No. 9 USC’s loftiest ambitions
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California scored a combined 90 points in back-to-back road victories over the past…
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Chargers trade J.C. Jackson to Patriots, sending him back to where his career began, AP source says
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Chargers are trading cornerback J.C. Jackson to the Patriots, sending him back to…
Continue ReadingJulia Ormond sues Harvey Weinstein saying he assaulted her; accuses CAA, Disney, Miramax of enabling
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Continue ReadingSouthern California county files lawsuits alleging power company’s equipment sparked wildfires
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California county has filed lawsuits alleging a major power company’s negligence caused two wildfires…
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WNBA agrees to grant Golden State Warriors an expansion team in 2025, AP source says
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The WNBA has agreed to grant the Golden State Warriors an expansion franchise in 2025, a person familiar with…
Continue ReadingWR Cooper Kupp returns to practice, enters IR activation window for Los Angeles Rams
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is returning to practice this week after…
Continue ReadingGoogle packs more artificial intelligence into new Pixel phones, raises prices for devices by $100
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Google on Wednesday unveiled a next-generation Pixel smartphones lineup that will be infused with more…
Continue ReadingStealing the show: Acuña leads speedsters seeking October impact in pitch clock era
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The image of Ronald Acuña Jr. stealing second base and then holding the bag above his head in…
Continue ReadingTexans’ C.J. Stroud is off to a sizzling start as several other NFL rookie QBs struggle
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Rookie quarterbacks are getting their chances early this season. One is taking advantage of the opportunity in…
Continue ReadingHouse speaker chaos stuns lawmakers, frays relationships and roils Washington
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers who had been sitting in stunned silence gasped at the declaration: The office of…
Continue ReadingHealth care workers picket outside US hospitals in multiple states, kicking off 3-day strike
By STEFANIE DAZIO and DAMIAN DOVARGANES Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers took to picket lines in…
Continue ReadingPicketing begins at Kaiser hospitals as 75,000 workers go on strike in Virginia, California and 3 other states
SPRINGFIELD, Va. (AP) — Picketing begins at Kaiser hospitals as 75,000 workers go on strike in Virginia, California and 3 other…
Continue ReadingGot returns? Call Uber. The ride-hailing service is now offering to return parcels for a fee
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Uber is adding a new task to its list of services: mailing consumers’ return packages. The ride-hailing…
Continue ReadingOklahoma-Texas is the top game in Week 6. LSU heads to Missouri after defensive meltdown
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Oklahoma-Texas is the main attraction in Week 6 of the college football season and one of three games…
Continue ReadingKevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House. Here’s what’s next
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House of Representatives is entering uncharted territory after a far-right effort to…
Continue ReadingAces have a chance to make history with win over Liberty in the WNBA Finals
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces will be playing for more than a WNBA championship. History also is on…
Continue ReadingCleanup from Maui fires complicated by island’s logistical challenges, cultural significance
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press Cleanup of areas destroyed in the Maui wildfires could end up being one of the most complex to date, federal…
Continue ReadingA test case of another kind for the Supreme Court: Who can sue hotels over disability access
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A few years back, Joseph Stramondo was a last-minute replacement as a conference speaker in Salt…
Continue ReadingUS appeals court hears arguments over 2010 hush-money settlement of Ronaldo rape case in Vegas
By KEN RITTER and SCOTT SONNER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s lawyer urged a U.S. appeals court Wednesday to reject an…
Continue ReadingSuspect charged in rapper Tupac Shakur’s fatal shooting makes first court appearance in Las Vegas
By RIO YAMAT and KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A self-described gangster who police and prosecutors say masterminded the 1996…
Continue ReadingNanny convicted in California of sexually assaulting 16 young boys in his care
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A nanny who worked for families across Southern California was convicted Tuesday of sexually assaulting 16 young boys in…
Continue ReadingCases affected by California county’s illegal use of jail informants jumps to 57, new analysis finds
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The California public defender who sounded the alarm about Orange County’s illegal use of jailhouse informants says the…
Continue ReadingMcCarthy says he ‘wouldn’t change a thing,’ feels ‘fortunate’ to have served in first remarks since losing speakership
WASHINGTON (AP) — McCarthy says he ‘wouldn’t change a thing,’ feels ‘fortunate’ to have served in first remarks since…
Continue ReadingAaron Rodgers says he also has an ankle injury, still won’t rule out return this season
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers said Tuesday he has an ankle injury in addition to the torn left Achilles tendon that he is rehabbing after…
Continue ReadingTrevor Zegras’ first day at Ducks training camp includes lots of work on defense
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — New Anaheim Ducks coach Greg Cronin knows what Trevor Zegras can do on the offensive end.…
Continue ReadingArizona to cancel leases allowing Saudi-owned farm access to state’s groundwater
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Arizona governor Katie Hobbs said this week her administration is terminating state land…
Continue ReadingKevin McCarthy tells colleagues he will not run again for speaker, putting gavel up for grabs after his stunning ouster
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin McCarthy tells colleagues he will not run again for speaker, putting gavel up for grabs after his stunning…
Continue ReadingAttanasio says MLB committee on Athletics’ move will meet this week, declines to comment on progress
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mark Attanasio, who chairs the Major League Baseball committee regarding the Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas, said Tuesday…
Continue ReadingGiants to begin their managerial search with internal candidates this week
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants hope to begin interviewing internal managerial candidates this…
Continue ReadingKentucky’s John Calipari to receive Legends of Coaching Award
LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Calipari of Kentucky will receive the John R. Wooden Award Legends of Coaching honor. Greg Wooden, grandson of the late…
Continue ReadingPac-12 teams falling into a pecking order following undefeated starts
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer It was Prime Time all the time the first two weeks of the season as Colorado and effervescent new coach Deion…
Continue ReadingAngels GM Perry Minasian says dismissed manager Phil Nevin not to blame for Halos’ latest flop
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Manager Phil Nevin wasn’t the reason for the Los Angeles Angels’ massively…
Continue ReadingJapan edges rival China to win men’s world gymnastics title while US claims first medal since 2014
ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Japan is back on top in men’s gymnastics. The five-man group led by reigning world and Olympic champion Daiki…
Continue ReadingRep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina appointed speaker pro tempore of the House after Kevin McCarthy’s stunning ouster
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina appointed speaker pro tempore of the House after Kevin McCarthy’s stunning…
Continue ReadingKevin McCarthy ousted as speaker of the House in dramatic vote as Democrats join with GOP critics to topple him
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin McCarthy ousted as speaker of the House in dramatic vote as Democrats join with GOP critics to topple…
Continue Reading‘Miracle’ water year in California: Rain, snow put state’s reservoirs at 128% of historical average
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California ended its “miracle” water year on Saturday with enough rain and snow to fill…
Continue ReadingA final vote is underway on whether to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker in a remarkable showdown on the House floor
WASHINGTON (AP) — A final vote is underway on whether to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker in a remarkable showdown on the House…
Continue ReadingButler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler was sworn…
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Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler was sworn…
Continue ReadingHouse opens debate on whether to oust McCarthy as speaker, his job now at risk from a conservative rebellion
WASHINGTON (AP) — House opens debate on whether to oust McCarthy as speaker, his job now at risk from a conservative…
Continue ReadingKevin McCarthy’s ability to remain speaker is now at risk after the House takes the first step toward ousting him
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin McCarthy’s ability to remain speaker is now at risk after the House takes the first step toward ousting…
Continue ReadingDodgers lost most days to injuries in MLB this season. Overall days lost rise 6.1%
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers lost the most days of players on the injured list this season at 2,465, while the San Francisco Giants had…
Continue ReadingAnaheim Ducks hoping young core is finally ready to break 5-year postseason drought
By The Associated Press ANAHEIM DUCKS COACH: Greg Cronin, hired on June 5. SEASON OPENER: Oct. 14 at Vegas. DEPARTURES: D Kevin Shattenkirk, F Max…
Continue ReadingWarren Buffett’s company dumps another 5 million shares of printer maker HP
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investors soon won’t be able to follow Warren Buffett’s every move in HP’s…
Continue ReadingA conversation with Chappell Roan, the yodeling, queer pop icon of tomorrow
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the first few minutes on the phone with The Associated Press, Chappell Roan shared a…
Continue ReadingSpeaker McCarthy ousted in historic House vote, as scramble begins for a Republican leader
By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary…
Continue ReadingNew rest rules don’t bother NBA players, who say they only want to sit out when they are hurt
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer With new policies and penalties, the NBA has made it clear that healthy players should be on the court. No…
Continue ReadingHunter Biden pleads not guilty to three federal gun charges filed after his plea deal collapsed
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, CLAUDIA LAUER and RANDALL CHASE Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to three…
Continue ReadingPhil Nevin won’t return as Angels’ manager after 2nd losing season
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Phil Nevin will not return as the Los Angeles Angels’ manager next season. The Angels…
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