US and Chinese defense chiefs hold first in-person talks since 2022
By Natasha Bertrand, Eric Cheung and Simone McCarthy, CNN Singapore (CNN) — US and Chinese defense chiefs held rare talks in Singapore Friday…
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Judge’s 275th HR, Soto’s triple lift Yankees to 8-3 win over Angels as Volpe’s hitting streak ends
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 275th home run, Juan Soto broke things open with a bases-clearing triple…
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Traffic flowing freely at UCSC one day after dozens arrested, banned from campus for weeks
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JUNE 1 AT 6:05 PM– UC Santa Cruz looked much quieter Saturday a day after police were brought in to disband…
Continue ReadingDegree attainment rates are increasing for US Latinos but pay disparities remain
By FERNANDA FIGUEROA Associated Press Earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Riverside was surreal for Angelina Chavez,…
Continue ReadingThe far-right is set to make huge gains in EU elections. It could define the next five years of European politics
By Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — This is a historic and pivotal year for democracy across the globe. Around 70 countries – from the United…
Continue ReadingA secretive Peruvian society abused its recruits with impunity, say critics who hope the Vatican will bring victims justice
By Claudia Rebaza, CNN (CNN) — Like many victims of sexual abuse, it took years for Santiago to acknowledge that he was raped as a teenager.…
Continue ReadingRussia opens a new front: Mapping three key battles in the Ukrainian war
By Lou Robinson and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Russia has opened up a new front in its invasion of Ukraine, launching a surprise offensive in…
Continue ReadingMan convicted in the 2022 firebombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic gets 6 years in prison
By Taylor Romine and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The third of three defendants convicted in the 2022 firebombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic…
Continue ReadingMarina Mabrey hits 6 3-pointers, scores 20 as the Sky beat the Sparks for 1st home win
CHICAGO (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and tied a career high with six 3-pointers, Elizabeth Williams had 17 points, 11 rebounds and four…
Continue ReadingTop US and Chinese defense officials seek to restore communications as tensions rise in Indo-Pacific
By DAVID RISING Associated Press SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with his Chinese counterpart for more than an hour as…
Continue ReadingKavan’s 1-hitter leads No. 1 Texas past Stanford, star pitcher Canady 4-0
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Teagan Kavan threw a one-hitter, and No. 1 seed Texas defeated Stanford 4-0 on Thursday in the…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico judge grants Mark Zuckerberg’s request to be dropped from child safety lawsuit
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge on Thursday granted Mark Zuckerberg’s request to be dropped…
Continue ReadingYankees starter Clarke Schmidt placed on injured list due to right lat strain
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt will be sidelined indefinitely due to a right lat strain. The right-hander was…
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Firefighters battling a vegetation fire on Bradley Lockwood Road
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAL FIRE BEU confirmed they are battling a vegetation fire on the 51200 block of Bradley Lockwood Road just…
Continue ReadingA heroic officer was ambushed and killed by a gunman he tried to help. Another victim is dead, and several others are wounded
By Emma Tucker, Holly Yan, Dalia Faheid, Jillian Sykes, Sarah Dewberry, Chris Boyette and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A Minneapolis officer hailed…
Continue ReadingBruhat Soma wins the National Spelling Bee after a slow night concludes with a sudden tiebreaker
By BEN NUCKOLS Associated Press OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Bruhat Soma insisted he was nervous during the idle hours as he waited to take the Scripps…
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Trump guilty in “hush money” trial as jury reaches verdict on felony charges
Written by Graham Kates, Katrina Kaufman and Olivia Rinaldi NEW YORK, (CBS)- UPDATE ON MAY 30, 2024 AT 2:07 PM- Former President Donald Trump has…
Continue ReadingNBA media negotiations are in the 4th quarter. The outcome remains very much in doubt
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The conference finals and Bronny James’ decision to remain in the draft are far from the only things dominating…
Continue ReadingJill Biden Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Jill Biden, wife of 46th US President Joe Biden. Personal Birth date: June 3, 1951…
Continue ReadingBan Ki-moon Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Ban Ki-moon, former secretary-general of the United Nations. Personal Birth date:…
Continue ReadingCatch up on the day’s stories: Checkout counter woes, marijuana vs. alcohol, best cities for foodies
CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Beer and wine are taking a back seat as more and more people are using marijuana gummies…
Continue ReadingCatch up on the day’s stories: Checkout counter woes, marijuana vs. alcohol, best cities for foodies
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Beer and wine are taking a back seat as more and more people are using marijuana gummies instead…
Continue ReadingMan, 81, charged with terrorizing California neighborhood with slingshot dies days after arrest
AZUSA, Calif. (AP) — An 81-year-old man who investigators said terrorized a Southern California neighborhood for years with a slingshot has died…
Continue ReadingJapan is determined to keep hunting whales. And now it has a brand new ‘mothership’
By Heather Chen, Hanako Montgomery and Moeri Karasawa, CNN Hong Kong/Tokyo (CNN) — Wearing a toy whale hat, whale tie and a whale motif shirt,…
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Former professor sentenced for starting fires behind crews who were battling the Dixie Fire in 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV)- A former Sonoma State professor was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for igniting three fires behind…
Continue ReadingSiri ties it in 9th with homer, Palacios hits walk-off RBI in 12th as Rays beat Athletics 6-5
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jose Siri tied the game in the ninth with a home run and Richie Palacios hit an RBI…
Continue ReadingAlonso doubles as pitch hitter and sparks Mets comeback, a day after hit on hand by pitch
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Relieved he didn’t break any bones when hit by a pitch a day earlier, Pete Alonso twice…
Continue ReadingWoolery’s 3-run homer puts No. 6 UCLA over No. 14 Alabama 4-1 in Women’s College World Series opener
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jordan Woolery’s moment was so big that she could barely recall it. Her three-run homer…
Continue Reading8 Northern California middle school students arrested for assault on 2 peers
NOVATO, Calif. (AP) — Eight Northern California middle school students accused of carrying out a planned assault on a fellow student that others…
Continue ReadingSteffens leads U.S. women’s roster as the water polo team goes for a 4th straight gold
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maggie Steffens and Ashleigh Johnson highlight the U.S. women’s roster for the Paris Olympics as the water polo program…
Continue ReadingBiden is said to be finalizing plans for migrant limits as part of a US-Mexico border clampdown
By COLLEEN LONG and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is finalizing plans for a U.S.-Mexico border clampdown that…
Continue ReadingMike Tyson Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former heavyweight world boxing champion Mike Tyson. Personal Birth date: June…
Continue ReadingAung San Suu Kyi Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Personal Birth…
Continue ReadingNBA and WNBA Finals Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the NBA Finals (men’s) and the WNBA Finals (women’s). The finals…
Continue ReadingMohamed ElBaradei Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Mohamed ElBaradei, former director general of the IAEA and Nobel Peace Prize…
Continue ReadingTommy Franks Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Tommy Franks, retired four-star Army General. Personal Birth date: June 17, 1945…
Continue Reading‘Pure grit.’ Jordan Chiles is making a run at a second Olympics, this time on her terms
By WILL GRAVES AP National Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jordan Chiles doesn’t have to put herself through this. She knows it. The proof is…
Continue ReadingCastaways Against Cancer raise funds, honor those who fought the fight
By Najahe Sherman Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — What began with a group of four…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Wishes
The Animal Friends Rescue Project is looking for someone to adopt a lil Yorkie mix by the name of Wishes! Wishes is a Yorkie mix and weighs 7lbs.…
Continue ReadingDarke and Donovan to head Fox Euro 2024 coverage, Strong and Holden work Copa America
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ian Darke will pair with Landon Donovan as Fox’s lead broadcast team at this year’s European Championship, while John Strong…
Continue ReadingFlorida 12-year-old Bruhat Soma wins 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee after competition’s second-ever spell-off
By Sydney Bishop and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Bruhat Soma, 12, of Florida won the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee Thursday night…
Continue ReadingPrincess of Wales to miss major military display next month amid cancer treatment
By Max Foster and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — Catherine, Princess of Wales, will not be returning to royal duties with an…
Continue ReadingThe latest pretrial developments in the Idaho student killings case
By Eric Levenson and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in their…
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These are the world’s 20 best cities for foodies, according to Time Out
By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Some travelers pick a city break based on the destination’s cultural offerings – shortlisting the best…
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PG&E: Hundreds without power near Watsonville
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E crews are out near Watsonville investigating a power outage along Sunset State Beach and other areas…
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Amazon gets FAA approval allowing it to expand drone deliveries for online orders
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer Federal regulators have given Amazon key permission that will allow it to expand its drone delivery program,…
Continue ReadingAmazon gets FAA approval allowing it to expand drone deliveries for online orders
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer Federal regulators have given Amazon key permission that will allow it to expand its drone delivery program,…
Continue ReadingInside the US effort to bring home two young American missionaries killed in Haiti
By Caitlin Stephen Hu and David Culver, CNN (CNN) — The first US commercial flight to Haitian capital Port-au-Prince in months made a bleak…
Continue ReadingHow a likely AI-generated image of Gaza took over the internet
By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — It’s unclear exactly what the image is. A series of tents? Truck beds against a rust orange background?…
Continue ReadingChad Daybell found guilty of killing first wife and second wife’s 2 children
By Steve Almasy, Taylor Romine, Ray Sanchez and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Chad Daybell was found guilty Thursday of first-degree murder and…
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