A’s hit 3 two-run homers to beat the Red Sox 6-5
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — JJ Bleday, Cody Thomas and Jace Peterson each hit two-run home runs, and the Oakland…
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Jason Aldean’s new music video was filmed at a lynching site. A big country music network pulled it
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer Country music star Jason Aldean ‘s latest music video for “Try That In A Small Town,” lasted just one…
Continue Reading US Interior Department chooses new water and science deputy to focus on drought resilience
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Interior Department has tapped an official with the federal government’s water management bureau to serve as a deputy…
Continue Reading 11 mustangs die in US roundup in Nevada caught on video, showing horses with broken necks
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nearly a dozen wild horses have died in the first 10 days of a big mustang roundup in Nevada,…
Continue Reading Tesla income jumps 20%, but shares fall after hours amid profit concerns
By DAVID HAMILTON AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk’s big bet that Tesla price cuts could boost sales and profits amid…
Continue Reading Orioles move into AL East lead, beat Dodgers 8-5 behind Urías’ 3 RBIs
By RICH DUBROFF Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles moved past the Tampa Bay Rays and into the AL East lead for the first time…
Continue Reading Netflix’s subscriber growth surges in a sign that crackdown on password sharing is paying off
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix enjoyed its biggest springtime spurt in subscribers since the early days of…
Continue Reading No drug test for ‘Rust’ movie armorer in upcoming trial over fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The former weapons supervisor on the set of the movie “Rust” won’t have to take a…
Continue Reading San Diego State to remain in Mountain West, receive $6.6M initially withheld after decision to leave
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Diego State not only remains in the Mountain West, the Aztecs are getting the money that was…
Continue Reading Tornado damages Pfizer plant in North Carolina as scorching heat and floods sock other parts of US
By BEN FINLEY and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A tornado heavily damaged a major Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in North…
Continue Reading Kentucky Derby winner Mage returns for $1 million Haskell at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Mage is expected to race for the first time since finishing third in the Preakness when the 3-year-old…
Continue Reading What residuals are — and why Hollywood actors and writers are striking over them
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The residuals are out there,” read a picket sign held by actor David Duchovny,…
Continue Reading Stanford University president announces resignation over concerns about his research
By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The president of Stanford University said Wednesday he would resign, citing an independent…
Continue Reading Stanford University president Marc Tessier-Lavigne says he’ll resign following concerns about his research
PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Stanford University president Marc Tessier-Lavigne says he’ll resign following concerns about his…
Continue Reading Masks are out at In-N-Out after burger chain bans employees from wearing them in 5 states
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The In-N-Out burger chain will bar employees in five states from wearing masks unless…
Continue Reading ‘Am I crossing picket lines if I see a movie?’ and other Hollywood strike fan questions answered
By The Associated Press You watch movies. You watch TV. And now you’re wondering how the dual Hollywood strikes — a pitched battle with…
Continue Reading Microsoft and Activision extend deadline to close $69 billion deal under close regulatory scrutiny
The deadline for Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard has been extended as the companies seek to close…
Continue Reading Prosecutor says Kevin Spacey used celebrity status for ‘opportunity grab’ described by accusers
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — It was no coincidence that three of Kevin Spacey ‘s four accusers described similar…
Continue Reading Judge rejects moving trial of man charged in Nancy Pelosi’s husband attack out of San Francisco
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday denied a motion to move the trial of a man charged in last…
Continue Reading How does MLB take over a local broadcast? Even with months of planning, it’s a mad scramble
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Doug Johnson was answering emails at the Miami East hotel on May 30 when his phone rang with the call he had been…
Continue Reading Chinese e-retailer Temu files lawsuit in US against rival Shein, alleging antitrust violations
By ZEN SOO AP Technology Writer HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese e-commerce retailer Temu has filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts accusing its rival Shein of…
Continue Reading A look at other Americans who have crossed into North Korea over the years
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. and U.S.-led United Nations Command say they are working to resolve the…
Continue Reading Noda and Bleday homer in 2nd, A’s beat Red Sox 3-0 to end 8-game skid
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Noda and JJ Bleday homered in the second inning and the Oakland Athletics ended an…
Continue Reading Biden administration tells judge that its new asylum rule is not a reboot of Trump’s efforts
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration argued Wednesday that its new asylum rule is different from versions…
Continue Reading Ohtani’s RBI triple, Moniak’s big night propel Angels past slumping Yankees, 5-1
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — With much-improved performances from Shohei Ohtani’s teammates on the mound and with…
Continue Reading Reds’ Christian Encarnacion-Strand has pinch-hit 3-run homer for 1st major league knock
CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s first major league hit was a pinch-hit, three-run homer that gave the Cincinnati Reds an 8-7…
Continue Reading Jason Heyward hits a 3-run homer as the Dodgers rout the Orioles 10-3 for 8th win in 9 games
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer during a five-run second inning, and the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading After nearly 30 years, there’s movement in the case of Tupac Shakur’s killing. Here’s what we know
By JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. and KEN RITTER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — An investigation into Tupac Shakur’s unsolved killing has been…
Continue Reading Juan Soto hits 2-run homer, Joe Musgrove wins 8th straight decision as Padres beat Blue Jays 9-1
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Juan Soto hit a two-run homer, Joe Musgrove pitched six sharp innings to win his eighth straight…
Continue Reading California State University campuses mishandled sexual harassment allegations, audit finds
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A flawed policy at California State University, the largest higher…
Continue Reading Natalie Beach steps out of the online drama and into ‘Adult Drama’ with her memoir
By LESLIE AMBRIZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Natalie Beach is “not bothered” by the constant correlation of her name with her former…
Continue Reading Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker ejected for arguing balls and strikes
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker was ejected in the second inning Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres for arguing…
Continue Reading Giants beats Reds 4-2 and 11-10, extend winning streak to 7 and Reds’ skid to 6
CINCINNATI (AP) — Casey Schmitt drew a bases-loaded walk that forced home the go-ahead run in a three-run seventh inning, and the San Francisco…
Continue Reading Clayton Kershaw throws a bullpen session as he works toward return from sore shoulder
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw threw a bullpen session Tuesday, the latest…
Continue Reading Padres cut veteran INF Odor, activate C Campusano before game at Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — Infielder Rougned Odor was cut by the struggling San Diego Padres. who activated catcher Luis Campusano from the 60-day injured list…
Continue Reading Big Southern California wildfire being contained, with minimal new activity
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters working in high heat patrolled for hotspots and built control lines around a large wildfire smoldering in…
Continue Reading Tupac Shakur’s long-unsolved killing again under spotlight as Las Vegas police conduct search
By RIO YAMAT, JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. and MARIA SHERMAN Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police confirmed Tuesday that they served a search…
Continue Reading Las Vegas police serve search warrant in the 1996 fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police serve search warrant in the 1996 fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac…
Continue Reading James Patterson, Margaret Atwood among thousands of writers urging AI companies to honor copyrights
NEW YORK (AP) — James Patterson, Suzanne Collins and Margaret Atwood are among thousands of writers endorsing an open letter from the Authors Guild…
Continue Reading This isn’t the first time Hollywood’s been on strike. Here’s how past strikes turned out
By MALLIKA SEN and JENNIFER FARRAR Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The common refrain is that there’s nothing Hollywood loves so much as its…
Continue Reading Los Angeles Rams rely on few remaining stars with depth lacking amid roster remodel
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES RAMS (5-12) CAMP SITE: Irvine, California. KEY ADDITIONS: G Steve Avila, CB Ahkello Witherspoon, TE Hunter Long,…
Continue Reading A probiotic milk factory will be built near Atlanta, bringing $305 million investment and 90 jobs
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A Japanese company that makes probiotic milk beverages will invest $305 million to build a plant northwest of Atlanta,…
Continue Reading Fatal Tesla crash in California draws federal investigators to site of head-on collision
A fatal crash involving a Tesla in California has drawn the attention of federal investigators, who sent a team to the site of the collision in South…
Continue Reading California 3-year-old fatally shoots 1-year-old sibling in accident
FALLBROOK, Calif. (AP) — A 3-year-old Southern California child accidentally shot and killed their 1-year-old sibling after getting ahold of an…
Continue Reading Facebook parent Meta makes public its ChatGPT rival Llama
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — Facebook parent company Meta Platforms has built an artificial intelligence system that rivals the likes of ChatGPT and…
Continue Reading WNBA expansion a topic of discussion for league, players as second half of season tips off
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer WNBA expansion seems to always be a topic of discussion around the league. It happens during the offseason,…
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The 49ers head into camp with a deep roster and quarterback questions
By The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (15-5) CAMP SITE: Santa Clara, California KEY ADDITIONS: DT Javon Hargrave, QB Sam Darnold, K Jake Moody,…
Continue Reading Major League Baseball takes over Diamondbacks’ game broadcasts from Diamond Sports
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Major League Baseball took over the Arizona Diamondbacks’ game broadcasts after a federal bankruptcy judge…
Continue Reading Herbert’s contract, changes to offense by new coordinator Kellen Moore focus of Chargers’ camp
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (10-8) CAMP SITE: Costa Mesa, California KEY ADDITIONS: Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, LB Eric…
Continue Reading British Open returns to Hoylake, PGA Tour and European tour are in Tahoe area
By The Associated Press ROYAL AND ANCIENT GOLF CLUB BRITISH OPEN Site: Hoylake, England. Course: Royal Liverpool GC. Yardage: 7,313. Par: 71. Prize…
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