Timberwolves beat Lakers without LeBron James 97-87 with another defensive showing
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-87 on Friday…
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Bob Fernandez, 100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor, dies peacefully at home 83 years after bombing
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Bob Fernandez, a 100-year-old survivor of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, died shortly after deteriorating…
Continue ReadingAfter UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing, San Francisco police gave FBI tip about suspect’s identity
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The day after a masked gunman killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in New York City, police in San Francisco gave…
Continue ReadingSpaceX wants to make Starbase a new Texas city. Here’s how it could happen
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — In the decade since SpaceX arrived on the Texas coast, billionaire Elon Musk’s company has created…
Continue ReadingKansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. tops pre-arbitration bonus pool at nearly $3.1 million
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. topped this year’s pre-arbitration bonus pool at $3,077,595 and…
Continue ReadingPro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis, 6-hour surgery
Associated Press Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss said Friday he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery.…
Continue ReadingUCLA alums Jake Knapp and Patty Tavatanakit birdie entire front 9 for 58 and lead mixed-team event
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — UCLA alums Jake Knapp and Patty Tavatanakit birdied the entire front nine in a scramble format Friday and finished eagle-birdie…
Continue ReadingLeader of California white supremacist group gets two years in prison
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The leader of a Southern California white supremacist group was sentenced Friday to two years in federal prison for inciting…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court will take up a challenge related to California’s tough vehicle emissions standards
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday said it would take up a business-backed appeal that could make it easier to…
Continue ReadingOpenAI’s legal battle with Elon Musk reveals internal turmoil over avoiding AI ‘dictatorship’
AP Technology Writer A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and prevent an artificial…
Continue ReadingPaula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in…
Continue ReadingDe’Vondre Campbell won’t be part of the 49ers after his refusal to enter a game, Kyle Shanahan says
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said linebacker De’Vondre Campbell won’t be part of…
Continue ReadingCoach Kyle Shanahan says De’Vondre Campbell won’t be part of the 49ers moving forward after he refused to enter a game
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Coach Kyle Shanahan says De’Vondre Campbell won’t be part of the 49ers moving forward after he refused to…
Continue ReadingPaula Abdul and ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe settle her lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted her
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul and ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe settle her lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted…
Continue ReadingOpenAI’s Altman will donate $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund
AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-Elect Donald…
Continue ReadingFederal judge denies Alexander brother bail on sex charges, saying real estate star is a flight risk
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge ordered that a prominent real estate broker be held without bond Friday on sexual assault and…
Continue ReadingNancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ from fall on official trip to Luxembourg
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after she “sustained an injury” during an official…
Continue ReadingDeebo Samuel’s key drop part of a bad night for the 49ers offense
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Deebo Samuel called for the ball more often this week on social media. When the ball came his way…
Continue Reading49ers LB De’Vondre Campbell refuses to enter game after losing his starting spot
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refused to enter Thursday night’s game in…
Continue ReadingNBA says foul in Warriors’ NBA Cup loss that Kerr said was ‘unconscionable’ was called correctly
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA says referees correctly called a foul against Golden State in the final seconds of its NBA Cup quarterfinal loss in…
Continue ReadingThe Rams get 4 field goals to beat the 49ers 12-6 in a sloppy game
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Four nights after winning the highest-scoring game of the NFL season, the Los Angeles Rams won…
Continue ReadingSabonis has season-high 32 points and 20 rebounds to lead Kings to a 111-109 win over Pelicans
AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Domantas Sabonas scored a season-high 32 points and matched a season best with 20 rebounds, and the Sacramento…
Continue ReadingPacioretty has 2 goals and an assist as Maple Leafs beat Ducks 3-2 for second straight win
TORONTO (AP) — Max Pacioretty had two goals and an assist and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Thursday night. William…
Continue ReadingJack Hughes scores go-ahead goal, has 2 assists as Devils beat Kings 3-1
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes scored the go-ahead goal and added two assists and the New Jersey Devils ended the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingFormer Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where alleged human rights abuses took place has been…
Continue ReadingElon Musk wants to turn SpaceX’s Starbase site into a Texas city
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — SpaceX is launching a new mission: making its Starbase site a new Texas city. Billionaire Elon Musk ‘s…
Continue ReadingDucks forward Trevor Zegras has surgery on torn knee meniscus, will be out for 6 weeks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will be out for six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his…
Continue ReadingLeBron James ruled out of Lakers’ game at Minnesota on Friday with foot soreness
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has been ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game at Minnesota on Friday night due to soreness in his left…
Continue ReadingArizona’s Tetairoa McMillan declares for NFL draft following 3 stellar seasons
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona star receiver Tetairoa McMillan has declared for the NFL draft following three stellar seasons. McMillan announced his…
Continue ReadingBaker Mayfield, high-flying Bucs visit Chargers in matchup of teams with winning records
Tampa Bay (7-6) at Los Angeles Chargers (8-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 3. Against the spread: Buccaneers 8-5; Chargers…
Continue Reading49ers activate Dre Greenlaw, and Nick Bosa returns after missing 3 games with injuries
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got two key defensive players back with linebacker Dre Greenlaw set to…
Continue ReadingWilly Adames plans to play every day for San Francisco and bring the Giants championships
AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Willy Adames wasted little time making one thing clear: He wants to play all 162 games for the San…
Continue ReadingUCLA officially names Tino Sunseri as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA officially announced Tino Sunseri’s hiring as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on…
Continue ReadingNew York City mayor meets with Trump’s ‘border czar’ to discuss how to go after ‘violent’ criminals
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming “border czar” on…
Continue Reading‘Vanderpump Rules’ star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence, police said…
Continue ReadingSnoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s brotherhood is still strong after 30 years with new album ‘Missionary’
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — When it comes to music, there’s one person in particular Snoop Dogg trusts enough to steer the…
Continue ReadingFormer California congressman TJ Cox expected to plead guilty in fraud case
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A lawyer for former U.S. Rep. TJ Cox of California said the Democrat will plead guilty to two counts of fraud and pay $3.5…
Continue ReadingRaiders player Charles Snowden facing misdemeanor DUI charge after Las Vegas arrest
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas officers found Raiders football player Charles Snowden “passed out” behind the wheel of a Jeep…
Continue ReadingLuxury real estate broker and his twin held without bail on sex trafficking charges
Associated Press A prominent luxury real estate broker and his identical twin brother appeared in a Florida courtroom Thursday on sexual assault…
Continue ReadingNearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
AP Technology Writer Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A photojournalist who captured one of the most enduring images of World War II — the U.S. Marines raising…
Continue ReadingAmazon to contribute $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund. Meta is also donating $1M
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, a move that comes as major tech…
Continue ReadingDoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
AP Business Writer DoorDash will require its drivers to verify their identities more often as part of a larger effort to crack down on unauthorized…
Continue ReadingSteve Kerr deems foul call that led to Warriors’ loss to Rockets in NBA Cup ‘unconscionable’
AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Golden State coach Steve Kerr said a foul call against his team that led to a loss to Houston on Wednesday night in…
Continue Reading3,700 people return to Malibu homes as weather conditions improve and help firefighters battle blaze
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — More than 3,700 residents were allowed to return to their Malibu homes on Thursday after calmer winds and rising humidity in…
Continue ReadingNo. 23 San Diego State beats Cal Baptist 81-75 after nearly blowing 19-point lead
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Miles Byrd scored 19 points and made two highlight-reel plays for No. 23 San Diego State, which blew most of a…
Continue ReadingGreen makes late free throws, Rockets beat Warriors 91-90 to reach NBA Cup semifinals
AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green made two free throws with 3.5 seconds left and the Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors 91-90…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco defeats Stanislaus State 68-52
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ndewedo Newbury scored 17 points as San Francisco beat Stanislaus State 68-52 on Wednesday. Newbury also contributed three…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate change
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — It’s not an accident that “The Sopranos,” the quintessential show about New Jersey, opens with its…
Continue ReadingTrevin Knell’s double-double leads outburst as BYU routs Fresno State 95-67
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Trevin Knell had a season-high 22 points and a career-high 10 rebounds, five other teammates reached double figures in scoring,…
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