Mariners use homers from Julio Rodríguez and Mitch Garver to top A’s 8-4
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez and Mitch Garver both hit two-run home runs, Luis Castillo allowed two runs over six…
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Seth Lugo dominates with career-high 12 strikeouts over 8 innings in Royals’ 4-2 win over Angels
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Seth Lugo racked up a career-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run over eight strong…
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Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals
CNN By Anna Chernova, Helen Regan and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced his defense minister and a…
Continue ReadingPro-Palestinian protests dwindle on campuses as US college graduations are marked by defiant acts
By MORIAH BALINGIT Associated Press A tiny contingent of Duke University graduates opposed pro-Israel comedian Jerry Seinfeld speaking at their…
Continue Reading3 killed and 3 hurt when car flies into power pole, knocking out electricity in Pasadena, California
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — A speeding car barreled through a red light, struck a curb and flew into a power pole and an unoccupied building, killing…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani not in Dodgers’ starting lineup vs. Padres because of back tightness
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers’ starting lineup against the San Diego Padres on…
Continue ReadingPutin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals
By Anna Chernova, Helen Regan and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced his defense minister and a…
Continue Reading‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ reigns at the box office with $56.5 million opening
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” reigned over the weekend box office with a…
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How Deanne Criswell blazed a trail from fighting fires to running FEMA
CNN By Greg Hughes, Dana Bash and Courtney Pence, CNN (CNN) — Standing in front of a ruined warehouse in tornado-ravaged Marietta, Oklahoma,…
Continue ReadingA 19-year-old called 911 in a crisis and ended up dead. For advocates, it’s a call for a better way of policing
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — “Please don’t shoot,” Notan Eva Costa, a 48-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant living in Queens, begged the two…
Continue ReadingJerry Rice’s son, Chargers rookie Brenden Rice, feels as if he has plenty to prove
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Brenden Rice already had plenty to prove as the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry…
Continue ReadingGen. William T. Sherman Civil War sword and books will go up for auction
By Kaila Nichols, CNN (CNN) — At first, it was the rare binding that caught the eye of Danielle Linn, a senior book specialist with…
Continue ReadingDemolition to remove part of Baltimore’s Key Bridge to free trapped ship postponed until Monday due to inclement weather
By Nicole Grether and Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — The planned demolition to remove a portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland has…
Continue ReadingFlorida authorities identify remains found on Crescent Beach nearly 40 years ago as woman last seen by family in 1968
By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 40 years ago, human remains were found on a beach in St. Johns County, Florida. This week, authorities…
Continue ReadingStart your week smart: Teacher layoffs looming, Trump trial, thousands fleeing Rafah, Eurovision winner, Steve Bannon
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — Today is Mother’s Day … but why? Take a trip back in the CNN time machine to learn about the…
Continue ReadingUS aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets, navigate without GPS and more
By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Air Force fighter jets recently squared off in a dogfight in California. One was flown by a…
Continue ReadingUkraine warns northern front has ‘significantly worsened’ as Russia claims capture of several villages
By Andrew Carey, Yulia Kesaieva, Dasha Tarasova, Josh Pennington, Radina Gigova and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine’s top general says…
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May 11th is Clean up day throughout Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Dozens of events taking place to help eliminate litter and illegal dumping throughout the county. The Santa Cruz…
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Second annual Santa Cruz cookout held at DeLaveaga Park
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The second annual Santa Cruz cookout has been rescheduled for May 11th. It was pushed back due to the Shigella…
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In wake of deadly South County shootings, Soledad considers additional security cameras
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)– The city of Soledad will weigh whether to install six new license plate reading cameras at the city council meeting on…
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CHP: Two people killed in crash along Highway 68 near Salinas
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP has shared more details about what led up to a deadly crash Friday afternoon. Officers said at 4:44…
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Driver killed in crash after short chase near Natural Bridges State Beach
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- The CHP said a deadly solo-car crash happened Friday night in Santa Cruz. The agency said at approximately 8:42 p.m., a…
Continue ReadingDozens of blazes burning in Canada are sending smoke to the US. Several major fires have forced hundreds of evacuations
By Eric Zerkel, Joe Sutton, Paradise Afshar and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 blazes are burning across Canada Monday, with several…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani leaves late in Dodgers’ win over Padres with back tightness
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star designated hitter Shohei Ohtani left after his fourth at-bat in a 5-0 win over the San Diego Padres on…
Continue ReadingBerry scores late, rallies Galaxy to 2-2 draw with Real Salt Lake
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Miguel Berry scored on the last touch of the match and the Los Angeles Galaxy rallied for a 2-2 draw with Real Salt Lake on…
Continue ReadingSophia Smith contributes to 4 goals as the Portland Thorns beat Seattle Reign 4-0
By SUSIE RANTZ Associated Press Sophia Smith had a goal and three assists and the Portland Thorns defeated their Pacific Northwest rivals the Seattle…
Continue ReadingCristian Olivera scores 2 goals, Denis Bouanga adds 3 assists as LAFC beats Whitecaps 3-0
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cristian Olivera scored two goals, the 22-year-old’s first multi-goal game in MLS, Denis Bouanga added three assists and…
Continue ReadingBleday homers, Estes earns first win as A’s beat Mariners 8-1
By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie starter Joey Estes struck out five in five solid innings after being called up earlier in…
Continue ReadingJo Adell’s 3-run homer and Kevin Pillar’s big night propel the Angels past the Royals 9-3
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jo Adell hit a three-run homer and Kevin Pillar had three hits and three RBIs in the Los…
Continue ReadingGazan youths with amputated and injured legs find care in the US, but face an uncertain future
By Aditi Sangal, CNN (CNN) — Ahed Bseso lay on the kitchen table in her home in northern Gaza, watching as her uncle amputated her injured…
Continue ReadingEspinoza scores go-ahead goal, Yarbrough has 5 saves to help Earthquakes rally, beat Rapids 3-2
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Cristian Espinoza had a goal and an assist, Vitor Costa de Brito added two assists and William Yarbrough had five saves…
Continue ReadingTeoscar Hernández hits a grand slam and Paxton pitches 6 strong innings as Dodgers beat Padres 5-0
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Teoscar Hernández hit a grand slam, James Paxton tossed six scoreless innings to remain…
Continue ReadingRoger Corman, Hollywood mentor and ‘King of the Bs,’ dies at 98
By BOB THOMAS and AMY TAXIN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Roger Corman, the “King of the Bs” who helped turn out such low-budget classics…
Continue ReadingRoger Corman, Hollywood mentor and ‘King of the Bs,’ has died at 98, his daughter says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Roger Corman, Hollywood mentor and ‘King of the Bs,’ has died at 98, his daughter…
Continue ReadingMatt Chapman’s grand slam leads the Giants past the Reds 5-1
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Chapman hit a grand slam in the first inning to lead the struggling San Francisco Giants…
Continue ReadingNY court strikes down Nassau County order that banned transgender athletes from competing on girls’ sports teams
By Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN (CNN) — A New York judge struck down an executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in girls’ or…
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Monterey Bay F.C. hosts doubleheader at Cardinale Stadium
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – For the first time in the 2024 campaign, Monterey Bay F.C. is hosting a doubleheader Saturday night at Cardinale Stadium…
Continue ReadingChargers sign outside linebacker Bud Dupree to help bolster their pass rush
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed outside linebacker Bud Dupree on Saturday, helping bolster an already formidable pass…
Continue ReadingTwo inmates dead, others injured after ‘operational error’ led to gang-related disturbance at Oklahoma prison
By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Two inmates are dead and several others are injured after a “group disturbance” at a privately run prison in…
Continue ReadingSwitzerland wins Eurovision after politically charged song contest overshadowed by Israel controversy
By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Switzerland’s Nemo won a chaotic and politically fraught Eurovision Song Contest, triumphing in a competition…
Continue ReadingPirates’ Paul Skenes hits triple digits 17 times, strikes out 7 in big league debut vs. Cubs
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes’ stuff was as electric as advertised. A fastball that reached at least 100 mph…
Continue ReadingIn 1968, protests forced Columbia University to change graduation. Here’s what happened next.
By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — Columbia University’s graduating class of 1968 was no stranger to protests. The college years of its student…
Continue ReadingFederal prosecutors request 40-year sentence for man who attacked Pelosi’s husband with hammer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to impose a 40-year prison sentence for the man who broke into former U.S. House…
Continue ReadingAnti-government protests demand release of Gaza hostages ahead of Israel’s Memorial Day
By Eugenia Yosef and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — Protesters took to the streets of several cities across Israel on Saturday, demanding the…
Continue ReadingMarc Benioff lunch auction raises $1.5M for charity. Not bad for first year without Warren Buffett
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The $200,100 winning bid for a private lunch with software titan Marc Benioff might appear…
Continue ReadingLA County prosecutors say leaked racist recording involved a crime. But they won’t file charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County prosecutors say they suspect a crime was committed in the recording of a racist conversation that prompted…
Continue Reading2 hikers found dead on Mount Whitney in California
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Two California hikers who went missing earlier this week on Mount Whitney have been found dead, authorities…
Continue ReadingPirates add Paul Skenes to their roster ahead of his major league debut
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes is officially a big leaguer. The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted the hard-throwing right-hander and top overall pick in…
Continue ReadingOne of three men facing criminal charges in fatal rock-throwing incident pleads guilty
By Rebekah Riess and Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) — One of three men charged in the killing of a woman on a Colorado highway last year after allegedly…
Continue ReadingThere’s another chance to view the stunning northern lights show Sunday night – but not for everyone
CNN By Ray Sanchez and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — In case you missed the stunning nighttime spectacle of multicolored auroras dancing in…
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