Wood homers, triples and scores four runs, and the Nationals beat the Giants 11-5
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — James Wood homered, tripled and scored four runs, and the Washington Nationals erased a quick four-run deficit…
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Rams WR Puka Nacua out with knee injury but should be ready for season opener
Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is week to week after sustaining a knee injury in a joint…
Continue ReadingWeak spots in metal may have led to fatal Osprey crash off Japan, documents obtained by AP reveal
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A gear crack that led to a fatal crash of a V-22 Osprey last year may have been started by weak spots in a metal…
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THOUSAND OAKS (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams signed three offensive linemen on Tuesday as they deal with injuries to three of their starters up front.…
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AP Sports Writer Raiders coach Antonio Pierce hopes to finally take a major step forward Saturday in picking the starting quarterback when Las Vegas…
Continue ReadingBilly Bean, second openly gay ex-MLB player who later worked in commissioner’s office, dies at 60
NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay in 1999 before becoming the sport’s…
Continue ReadingHarris, Walz make their joint debut as 2024 Democratic ticket, stepping out together to cheers at Philadelphia rally
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Harris, Walz make their joint debut as 2024 Democratic ticket, stepping out together to cheers at Philadelphia…
Continue ReadingA judge has branded Google a monopolist, but AI may bring about quicker change in internet search
AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge has branded Google as a ruthless monopolist bent on suffocating its competitors. But how…
Continue ReadingAmit Elor, 20, becomes youngest U.S. wrestler to win Olympic gold by claiming women’s 68 kg class
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — As she processed winning an Olympic gold medal, American wrestler Amit Elor still felt like that little girl just…
Continue Reading49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says ‘nothing has changed’ regarding a trade or a new contract for Aiyuk
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — With San Francisco unable to reach a long-term deal with Brandon Aiyuk, the 49ers have given the…
Continue ReadingAirbnb’s second-quarter profit fell 15% despite its revenue rising 11% on stronger bookings
AP Business Writer Airbnb says its profit fell 15% in the second quarter from a year earlier, as higher income taxes cut into the short-term rental…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s two biggest school districts botched AI deals. Here are lessons from their mistakes.
CalMatters With all the hubris of a startup founder, Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, took to the stage in…
Continue ReadingAngels-Yankees series opener postponed because of rain; doubleheader set for Wednesday
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The game between the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees scheduled for Tuesday night was postponed because of…
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s X sues advertisers over alleged ‘massive advertiser boycott’ after Twitter takeover
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) — Elon Musk’s social media platform X has sued a group of advertisers, alleging that a “massive advertiser…
Continue ReadingUS women’s volleyball team advances to semifinal with straight-set win against Poland
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The reigning Olympic champion U.S. women’s volleyball team posted a straight-set victory against Poland on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingCharles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don’t have the NBA
AP Sports Writer Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract. The Hall of Fame player announced Tuesday…
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s X sues advertisers alleging “massive advertiser boycott” deprived social platform of billions of dollars
WICHITA FALLS, Tex. (AP) — Elon Musk’s X sues advertisers alleging “massive advertiser boycott” deprived social platform of billions of…
Continue ReadingRFK Jr. testifies about residence in lawsuit seeking to keep him off New York presidential ballot
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endured a sometimes heated volley of questions Tuesday from a lawyer challenging his…
Continue ReadingHarris says Walz has ‘delivered for working families’ as she announces him as vice presidential pick for 2024 ticket
WASHINGTON (AP) — Harris says Walz has ‘delivered for working families’ as she announces him as vice presidential pick for 2024…
Continue ReadingSinger-songwriter Ivan Cornejo fuses alternative and regional Mexican music on new album, ‘Mirada’
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — In singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo’s world, regional Mexican music can have pop, ballads and also a bit of…
Continue ReadingHarris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the ‘vice president America deserves’
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the nation at a raucous rally Tuesday in battleground…
Continue ReadingHarris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate as she looks to boost Democratic ticket in Midwest, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate as she looks to boost Democratic ticket in Midwest, AP sources…
Continue ReadingEnergy Department awards $2.2B to strengthen the electrical grid and add clean power
Associated Press The Department of Energy on Tuesday announced $2.2 billion in funding for eight projects across 18 states to strengthen the…
Continue ReadingThe Olympics are over and Shane Lowry wants to make a big push for his best chance in the FedEx Cup
AP Golf Writer SAINT QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Shane Lowry was among 21 players at the Paris Olympics who headed across the Atlantic Ocean…
Continue ReadingThe final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles cast a knowing glance across the awards podium toward Jordan Chiles. The longtime friends and U.S.…
Continue ReadingCan Olympic swimming in LA’s SoFi Stadium match the atmosphere in Paris’ La Defense Arena?
AP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — The French put on an incredible show at the Olympic swimming pool, packing the place with screaming,…
Continue ReadingBloomberg gives $600 million to four Black medical schools’ endowments
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Bloomberg’s organization Bloomberg Philanthropies committed $600 million to the endowments of four…
Continue ReadingFast-moving Southern California wildfire torches hillside homes, forcing evacuations
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire that swept into a Southern California hillside community this week destroyed five homes and…
Continue ReadingFrank Thomas says if managed White Sox: `It’s time to snap. It’s time to kick over the spread.
CHICAGO (AP) — Hall of Famer Frank Thomas says he would throw a postgame tantrum with reporters if he were managing the Chicago White Sox. Chicago…
Continue ReadingHernández, Ohtani homer as the Dodgers beat the Phillies 5-3 in opener between NL division leaders
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teoscar Hernández hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the third inning, Shohei Ohtani went deep in the eighth…
Continue ReadingWhite Sox lose 21st straight game, tying AL record set by 1988 Baltimore Orioles, falling 5-1 to A’s
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Chicago White Sox lost their 21st straight game, tying the American League record with a 5-1 defeat to…
Continue ReadingPelosi warns in her new book that political threats and violence ‘must stop’
AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi thought briefly she might have died on Jan. 6, 2021. Not quite two years later, the…
Continue ReadingChicago White Sox lose 21st straight game, tying American League record set by 1988 Baltimore Orioles
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Chicago White Sox lose 21st straight game, tying American League record set by 1988 Baltimore…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris secures Democratic presidential nomination, becomes first woman of color at top of major party ticket
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris secures Democratic presidential nomination, becomes first woman of color at top of major party…
Continue ReadingChapman homers in his third straight game as the Giants beat the Nationals 4-1
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Chapman homered in his third straight game, Logan Webb pitched into the sixth inning and the San Francisco…
Continue ReadingEmotional Freddie Freeman gets hug from Bryce Harper in return to Dodgers as ailing son recovers
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman singled and got a hug from Phillies star Bryce Harper in his return to the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingA trademark lawyer sold the domain name ClintonKaine.com in 2016. He’s sitting on HarrisWalz.com now
Associated Press Jeremy Green Eche took a chance and purchased the website HarrisWalz.com for $8.99 in 2020 when then-Sen. Kamala Harris of…
Continue ReadingJim Harbaugh: ‘I do not apologize;’ Coach again denies knowing about Michigan sign-stealing scheme
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh on Monday said he has no reason to apologize as he continued to deny having any knowledge of…
Continue Reading49ers QB Brock Purdy shows benefits of healthy offseason early in training camp
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy stayed on the field after a recent practice for some extra work, making throws on the…
Continue ReadingJim Harbaugh has best track record of 8 new head coaches but Morris has better shot at playoffs
AP Pro Football Writer At least one NFL team with a new coach has reached the playoffs every year since the 2006 season. DeMeco Ryans took over in…
Continue ReadingGoogle illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge on Monday ruled that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance…
Continue ReadingOakland A’s to sell stake in Coliseum to local Black development group
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The departing Oakland Athletics has reached a tentative agreement to sell its half of the Coliseum to a…
Continue ReadingFederal judge says Google is exploiting its search dominance to squash competition
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal judge says Google is exploiting its search dominance to squash…
Continue ReadingElon Musk sues OpenAI, renewing claims ChatGPT-maker put profits before ‘the benefit of humanity’
AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elon Musk filed a lawsuit on Monday against OpenAI and two of its founders, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman,…
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Police release images of suspects and car in killing of actor Johnny Wactor in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police have released images of three suspects and the getaway car used in the killing of former “General Hospital” actor…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law…
Continue ReadingRobert F. Kennedy in NY court as he fights ballot-access suit claiming he doesn’t live in the state
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fought to be on New York’s ballot Monday as a trial…
Continue ReadingEx-NBA player Budinger, partner Evans eliminated by defending Olympic beach volleyball champ Norway
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The slam dunk contest was a spectacle. Facing Kobe Bryant was something he will never forget. Now Chase Budinger has…
Continue ReadingNobel Prize-winning physicist Tsung-Dao Lee dies at age 97
Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese-American physicist Tsung-Dao Lee, who in 1957 became the second-youngest scientist to receive a…
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