Pirates 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes placed on the 10-day IL with lower back inflammation
By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday by the Pittsburgh Pirates because…
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Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Connor Bedard can finally appreciate looking forward to playing for the Chicago Blackhawks…
Continue Reading DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis have asked that a trial involving Disney be postponed until…
Continue Reading Amtrak train with 198 passengers derails after hitting truck on tracks in Southern California
MOORPARK, Calif. (AP) — An Amtrak train carrying nearly 200 passengers struck a county water truck and derailed on Wednesday in Southern…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift, Austin Butler, Keke Palmer and Ke Huy Quan invited to join Film Academy
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Taylor Swift, best supporting actor Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan, “Elvis” star Austin Butler, “Nope’s” Keke…
Continue Reading Courtney Williams scores a season-high 21, Chicago snaps a 6-game losing streak
CHICAGO (AP) — Courtney Williams scored a season-high 21 points, Kahleah Copper added 14 points and the Chicago Sky beat the Los Angeles Sparks…
Continue Reading Fresh off playoff appearance, New Jersey Devils re-sign forward Timo Meier to 8-year, $70M contract
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils secured another piece from last year’s team, re-signing forward…
Continue Reading Rachel Garcia wins Athletes Unlimited AUX softball championship
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Pitcher Rachel Garcia is the 2023 Athletes Unlimited AUX Softball champion. The former UCLA standout scored 1,392 points to…
Continue Reading Wembanyama’s height no longer a mystery: 7 feet, 3 1/2 inches is official, Spurs say
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Victor Wembanyama has grown a little. Or not, depending on perspective. The official height for the No. 1 pick…
Continue Reading Who wants to be a game show host? These days, you already have to be famous
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When producers of “Wheel of Fortune” named Ryan Seacrest — probably the most ubiquitous man…
Continue Reading The heat wave blamed for 13 deaths in Texas so far spreads eastward
By KEVIN McGILL and KEN MILLER Associated Press Scorching heat blamed for at least 13 deaths in Texas and another in Louisiana blanketed more of the…
Continue Reading Your DoorDash driver? He’s the company’s co-founder
By DEE-ANN DURBIN and TERRY CHEA Associated Press Writers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On a recent afternoon in San Francisco, a DoorDash driver was…
Continue Reading 5 takeaways from AP’s reporting on Pell Grants for prisoners getting college degrees
By AARON MORRISON AP National Writer The Associated Press visited a California prison for a graduation ceremony last month, as dozens of prisoners…
Continue Reading Thousands more prisoners across the US will get free college paid for by the government
By AARON MORRISON AP National Writer REPRESA, California (AP) — The graduates lined up, brushing off their gowns and adjusting classmates’…
Continue Reading National Women’s Soccer League experiencing youth movement as teenagers take the field
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer When Olivia Moultrie was just 13, her family moved from California to Oregon so she could train with the…
Continue Reading Carlos Alcaraz — not Novak Djokovic — and Iga Swiatek are the No. 1 seeds for Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz — not four-time defending champion Novak Djokovic — and Iga Swiatek were seeded No. 1 for Wimbledon on…
Continue Reading Ohtani still hasn’t decided whether he will participate in the Home Run Derby
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani already knows he is headed to the All-Star Game in two weeks. It remains unclear…
Continue Reading Shohei Ohtani first AL pitcher in nearly 60 years to homer twice, strike out 10, Angels beat ChiSox
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s combination of power and pitching is unmatched by any player in…
Continue Reading Paul Blackburn pitches Athletics to 2-1 victory over Yankees in Josh Donaldson’s return
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Paul Blackburn pitched into the sixth inning for Oakland, allowing one run on Josh…
Continue Reading Microsoft CEO Nadella tells a judge his planned Activision takeover is good for gaming
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a judge Wednesday that his company’s…
Continue Reading Threatened by shortages, electric car makers race for supplies of lithium for batteries
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Threatened by possible shortages of lithium for electric car batteries, automakers are racing to…
Continue Reading Clayton Kershaw takes no-hitter into 6th, J.D. Martinez hits 300th homer, Dodgers beat Rockies 5-0
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Clayton Kershaw carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, J.D. Martinez homered twice to reach 300…
Continue Reading Estrada has two RBIs as Giants blank Blue Jays 3-0 for their 13th win in 15 games
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Thairo Estrada had a two-run double and scored a run, Alex Wood and three relievers combined on an…
Continue Reading Rookie Gonzales homers and triples in his home debut as the Pirates beat the Padres 9-4
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates used the seventh overall pick in the 2020 draft on Nick Gonzales in part…
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California man gets prison for nearly $9M phony cow manure-to-green energy investment scheme
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A California man is going to prison for running a cow dung-to-green energy scheme that authorities say was a load of manure.…
Continue Reading NFL RedZone channel will be available on DirecTV after agreement with NFL Media
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The NFL RedZone channel will be available to DirecTV customers for the first time as part of a multiyear renewal of its…
Continue Reading Woman gets 2 years in federal prison for trying to firebomb Southern California bank
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who tried to firebomb a Southern California bank because she was furious at waiting in line was sentenced Tuesday to two…
Continue Reading Dodgers activate INF Max Muncy from the injured list ahead of their series opener in Denver
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers activated infielder Max Muncy from the 10-day injured list before Tuesday night’s game at…
Continue Reading Apparent new orca calf spotted in endangered pod near British Columbia
SEATTLE (AP) — A baby orca has apparently been born to an endangered killer whale population in the Pacific Northwest, scientists reported. The…
Continue Reading Blackhawks set to begin rebuild with anticipated No. 1 selection of Connor Bedard in NHL draft
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson arrived for the NHL draft in Music City…
Continue Reading Jordi Fernandez to replace Nick Nurse as Canada coach, source tells AP
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Sacramento assistant Jordi Fernandez is taking over for Nick Nurse as coach of the Canadian men’s basketball…
Continue Reading Sharks acquire goalie Mackenzie Blackwood from the Devils and are working to trade Erik Karlsson
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer While the San Jose Sharks have acquired a goaltender, they’re still looking to trade their best player. The…
Continue Reading Pierre-Luc Dubois acquired by Kings in sign-and-trade deal with Jets
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer There were plenty of questions about Pierre-Luc Dubois’ future after he informed the Winnipeg Jets he…
Continue Reading Megan Rapinoe’s role is evolving as the US prepares for a title defense at the Women’s World Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Megan Rapinoe’s role is changing as the United States prepares for the…
Continue Reading Hate crimes rose 20.2% in California in 2022
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reported hate crimes increased in California in 2022, including instances of violence…
Continue Reading Vermont town to let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in local elections, after legislature overrode veto
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press Sixteen- and 17-year-olds in one prominent Vermont town will be able to vote in local elections and serve on the…
Continue Reading Actor Julian Sands died while hiking on California mountain, authorities confirm
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Julian Sands, who starred in several Oscar-nominated films in the late 1980s and…
Continue Reading Authorities say body found on California mountain is actor Julian Sands, who went missing while hiking in January
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say body found on California mountain is actor Julian Sands, who went missing while hiking in…
Continue Reading Struggling with a drug crisis, San Francisco wants Narcan available at every pharmacy
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco could become the first city in the country to require every pharmacy…
Continue Reading Alyssa Thomas now WNBA triple-doubles leader and has Connecticut near top of standings
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Alyssa Thomas has kept the Connecticut Sun competitive with her all-around play. She has found ways to increase…
Continue Reading Former captain Ryan Getzlaf named player development coordinator by Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Former captain Ryan Getzlaf is now the player development coordinator for the Anaheim Ducks. Getzlaf served as…
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California’s law aimed at fast food wages is on hold. Lawmakers may have found a way around it
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A new California law aimed in part at boosting salaries for fast food workers has been…
Continue Reading A blistering heat wave is turning up the pressure on Texas’ power grid
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — On another 100-degree day in Texas, Sean Whitaker lingered outside a Dallas cafe after…
Continue Reading Ryan Seacrest will host ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after Pat Sajak retires next year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The category? “Proper Name.” The answer? Ryan Seacrest, who will become the new “Wheel of Fortune” host after Pat…
Continue Reading US push to lower wildfire risk across the West stumbles in places
By MATTHEW BROWN, TERRY CHEA, CALEB DIEHL and CAMILLE FASSETT Associated Press DOWNIEVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Using chainsaws, heavy machinery and…
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California’s new budget covers $32 billion deficit while extending tax credits for film industry
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers approved a $310.8 billion budget on Tuesday that closes a nearly $32…
Continue Reading DeSantis, appointees to Disney World governing board ask that Disney lawsuit be dismissed
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a state agency and his appointees to a revamped board that…
Continue Reading Rose Zhang missing Solheim Cup points under archaic LPGA policy
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Solheim Cup captain Stacy Lewis made her professional debut in 2008 in the U.S. Women’s Open at Interlachen,…
Continue Reading Billions are being spent to turn the tide on the US West’s wildfires. It won’t be enough
By MATTHEW BROWN, TERRY CHEA, CALEB DIEHL and CAMILLE FASSETT Associated Press DOWNIEVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Using chainsaws, heavy machinery and…
Continue Reading Instagram and Facebook are adding more parental controls. Critics say they aren’t enough
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Instagram and Facebook’s parent company Meta is adding some new parental supervision tools and privacy…
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