‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ opens No. 1, while ‘Dune: Part Two’ stays strong
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Universal Pictures prepared for a big night at the Academy Awards with “Oppenheimer,” the…
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Jurors determining James Crumbley’s fate confront weighty issues in quest for fairness
By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — The deadly school shooting in a tight-knit village. The recent high-profile trial that led to the conviction…
Continue ReadingA California woman was targeted in a mortgage scam to take her home then killed in a murder-for-hire plot, sheriff says
By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Detectives probing the death of a 96-year-old California woman nearly two years ago have uncovered she was the…
Continue ReadingStart your week smart: Microsoft hack, dueling campaign visits, Trump posts bond, government funding, drug trafficking
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — The TSA has unveiled a new self-service screening system at a security checkpoint at Harry Reid…
Continue ReadingRussian student jailed after naming Wi-Fi router with pro-Ukraine slogan
By Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — A Moscow court has sentenced a Russian university student to 10 days in jail for naming his Wi-Fi router with a…
Continue ReadingKatie Porter’s star dims in failed US Senate bid, leaving the Californian facing an uncertain future
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Katie Porter became a social media celebrity by brandishing a white board at…
Continue ReadingHow to watch (and stream) the 2024 Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s the Oscars’ time to shine. After an abnormally packed awards season that included the Emmys, Grammys, Screen…
Continue ReadingFirst photo of Kate, Princess of Wales, since surgery released
By Thom Poole, Alex Stambaugh and Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — The first official photograph of Catherine, Princess of Wales, since she underwent…
Continue ReadingWhy people are reluctant to call themselves atheists
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — In September, standing before a room full of Christian conservatives, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco secures 72-51 win in West Coast Conference Tournament against Portland
By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Marcus Williams had 16 points in San Francisco’s 72-51 victory against Portland on Saturday night in…
Continue ReadingThese Barbies partied with Chanel the night before the Oscars
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The night before the Oscars isn’t a time to rest in Hollywood. For quite a few…
Continue ReadingHawaii wins 74-57 against Cal State Bakersfield
By The Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Justin McKoy had 23 points in Hawaii’s 74-57 win against Cal State Bakersfield on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingBal scores 24, Santa Clara beats San Diego in West Coast Conference Tournament 104-79
By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Adama Bal had 24 points in Santa Clara’s 104-79 win over San Diego on Saturday night in the West…
Continue ReadingBona has 20, 12 rebounds as UCLA beats Arizona State 59-47 in finale
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adem Bona had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Lazar Stefanovic added 16 points and six assists and UCLA beat Arizona State 59-47…
Continue ReadingPlane veered off flight path after both pilots fell asleep, Indonesian authorities say
CNN By Manveena Suri and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Indonesia’s transport ministry will launch an investigation after two Batik Air pilots…
Continue ReadingPlane veered off flight path after both pilots fell asleep, Indonesian authorities say
By Manveena Suri and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Indonesia’s transport ministry will launch an investigation after two Batik Air pilots fell…
Continue ReadingUC Riverside knocks off UCSB 81-64
By The Associated Press SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Kaleb Smith scored 28 points as UC Riverside beat UC Santa Barbara 81-64 on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingStars extend winning streak to season-high 5 games with 4-1 victory over Kings
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Radek Faksa and Jason Robertson scored 18 seconds apart in the second period, Joe Pavelski had a…
Continue ReadingAlessandro Schöpf, Ali Ahmed score goals as Whitecaps beat Earthquakes 2-0
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Alessandro Schöpf scored his first MLS goal in more than a year to help the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the San Jose…
Continue ReadingSporting KC’s Melia, LAFC’s Lloris stellar in scoreless draw
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sporting Kansas City’s Tim Melia and LAFC’s Hugo Lloris both finished with six saves as the two clubs played to a…
Continue ReadingUSC downs No. 5 Arizona 78-65 behind 19 points each from DJ Rodman and Kobe Johnson
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — With a rollercoaster regular season behind them, the Southern California Trojans are finally…
Continue ReadingWhy you should stop texting your kids at school
By JOCELYN GECKER AP Education Writer Virginia high school teacher Joe Clement keeps track of the text messages parents have sent students sitting in…
Continue ReadingRussia’s new guided bomb inflicts devastation and heavy casualties on the Ukrainian front lines
By Tim Lister and Frederik Pleitgen, CNN (CNN) — Russia has begun using a powerful aerial bomb that has decimated Ukrainian defenses and tilted…
Continue ReadingToyota is hitting the gas on hybrids as EV sales cool. But what does that mean for the planet?
By Angela Dewan, Ella Nilsen and Lou Robinson, CNN (CNN) — It was just over a year ago that Toyota appeared to acknowledge it had dropped the…
Continue Reading‘Oppenheimer’ crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office…
Continue ReadingLeuchten scores 17 as UC Irvine takes down Cal State Fullerton 81-71
By The Associated Press FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Bent Leuchten had 17 points in UC Irvine’s 81-71 win over Cal State Fullerton on Saturday…
Continue ReadingJohnson, Sochan lead Spurs past Warriors team without Curry, 126-113
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga attacked the rim and tried to will the Golden State Warriors back into the…
Continue ReadingWest Virginia lawmakers OK bill drawing back one of the country’s strictest child vaccination laws
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s GOP-controlled state Legislature voted Saturday to allow some…
Continue ReadingGrand Canyon secures 68-47 win against Cal Baptist
By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Tyon Grant-Foster scored 19 points as Grand Canyon beat Cal Baptist 68-47 on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingSac State eliminates Idaho 72-64 in first round of Big Sky tourney
By The Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Akolda Mawein had 25 points to lead Sacramento State to a 72-64 victory over Idaho on Saturday night in…
Continue ReadingMilling’s 24 lead UC Davis over Long Beach State 88-78
By The Associated Press LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Kane Milling scored 24 points as UC Davis beat Long Beach State 88-78 on Saturday night. Milling…
Continue ReadingBordeleau scores twice, Chrona earns first win in net, Sharks beat Senators 2-1
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Thomas Bordeleau scored two power-play goals, Magnus Chrona made 31 saves for his first NHL…
Continue ReadingWyoming earns 86-47 victory over Fresno State
By The Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Akuel Kot had 17 points in Wyoming’s 86-47 victory against Fresno State on Saturday night. Kot…
Continue ReadingTait-Jones scores 24 as UCSD beats Cal Poly 92-87
By The Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones’ 24 points helped UC San Diego defeat Cal Poly 92-87 on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingMeghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry visit family of Uvalde shooting victim
By Sharif Paget and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, visited Uvalde, Texas on Saturday and met…
Continue ReadingMeghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry visit family of Uvalde shooting victim
CNN By Sharif Paget and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, visited Uvalde, Texas on Saturday and met…
Continue ReadingMeghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry visit family of Uvalde shooting victim
CNN By Sharif Paget and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, visited Uvalde, Texas on Saturday and met…
Continue ReadingNo recoverable oil is left in the water from sheen off Southern California coast, officials say
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — No recoverable oil remains in the water after a sheen was reported off the Southern California coast, but the cause…
Continue ReadingMookie Betts plays 6 innings at shortstop as Dodgers deal with injuries to pitchers
By The Associated Press Mookie Betts is moving along in his transition to shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are hoping reliever Blake…
Continue ReadingClippers rally in fourth quarter to extend winning streak to 3 with 112-102 victory over Bulls
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 22 points, Kawhi Leonard added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for…
Continue ReadingDjokovic wins in return to Indian Wells after 5-year absence; Coco Gauff rallies to avoid early exit
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the desert, beating Aleksandar Vukic 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 on Saturday in his first…
Continue ReadingStratolaunch conducts first powered flight of new hypersonic vehicle off California coast
By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. aerospace company Stratolaunch conducted the first powered test flight of a new unmanned…
Continue ReadingBulls’ Zach LaVine says he’s ahead of schedule after foot surgery. Lonzo Ball also makes progress
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine said Saturday that his recovery from season-ending surgery on his right foot is ahead of…
Continue ReadingVanity Fair and Saint Laurent toast ‘Oppenheimer’ at a historic home before Oscars
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — On the Friday before the Oscars, the center of Hollywood seemed to be at a private home in Los…
Continue ReadingColorado Bureau of Investigation finds DNA scientist manipulated data in hundreds of cases over decades
By Emma Tucker and Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — A now-former forensic scientist with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation manipulated or omitted…
Continue ReadingUnited Airlines plane diverted to L.A. in air carrier’s 4th emergency in a week
By Rebekah Riess and Gregory Wallace, CNN (CNN) — A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Mexico City was diverted to Los Angeles Friday…
Continue ReadingGold sculptures worth more than $1.3 million stolen from Italian art exhibition
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 50 gold pieces of art created by Italian sculptor Umberto Mastroianni were stolen from an exhibition…
Continue ReadingThe US is dropping aid into Gaza. Here’s why that will do little to ease a humanitarian crisis
By Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — The US has joined several other countries in airdropping aid into Gaza, which is grappling with a humanitarian…
Continue ReadingMeghan, Duchess of Sussex, says she experienced ‘cruel’ bullying and abuse during her pregnancies
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has said she experienced “cruel” online bullying and abuse, the “bulk” of…
Continue ReadingWhat is DEI and why is it dividing America?
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have come under attack in boardrooms, state legislatures and…
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