LA Sparks defeat Griner, Mercury 94-71 in WNBA season opener
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 points, rookie Zia Cooke added 14 and the Los Angeles Sparks defeated Brittney Griner and the Phoenix…
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End of an era? GOP walkout shows political chasm where ‘The Oregon Way’ once meant bipartisan trust
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has long been seen as a quirky state whose main city was satirized in a TV comedy,…
Continue Reading Giants rally against Alcantara in 6th, beat Marlins 4-3
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants scored three runs in the sixth following a throwing error by Miami…
Continue Reading Former US Rep. Mark Walker joins North Carolina GOP gubernatorial field
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker has formally joined next year’s race for North…
Continue Reading Meet the influential new player on transgender health bills
By JEFF McMILLAN and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press A nonprofit that describes itself as a collection of doctors and others uniting to “protect…
Continue Reading Many transgender health bills came from a handful of far-right interest groups, AP finds
By JEFF McMILLAN, KAVISH HARJAI and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press Aaron and Lacey Jennen’s roots in Arkansas run deep. They’ve spent…
Continue Reading Uvalde families dig in for new test of gun industry protections
By PAUL J. WEBER and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After Mayah Zamora was shot and wounded at Robb Elementary School, her…
Continue Reading Nevada Democrats scrap fentanyl bill, amend companion bill to adjust drug penalty proposal
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A bill that would enhance fentanyl penalties in Nevada did not pass…
Continue Reading Transgender health: Comparing model bills to real proposals
By KAVISH HARJAI, JEFF McMILLAN and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press An Associated Press analysis has found that many of this year’s statehouse…
Continue Reading Moniak’s 3 hits, defense help Angels rally for a 5-4 victory over Twins
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mickey Moniak ended up coming through in center field for the Los Angeles Angels as Mike Trout…
Continue Reading 2024 Republican hopefuls rush to defend Marine who put NYC subway rider in fatal chokehold
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged the nation to show Daniel Penny that “America’s got his…
Continue Reading Low-income tenants lack options as old mobile home parks are razed
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Alondra Ruiz Vazquez and her husband were comfortable in Periwinkle Mobile Home Park for a decade,…
Continue Reading Mother of 8-year-old girl who died in Border Patrol custody says pleas for hospital care were denied
By VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The mother of an 8-year-old girl who died in Border Patrol custody said Friday that…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco announces inaugural Drag Laureate, the first position of its kind in the country
By Eddie Sun and Jeffrey Kopp, CNN San Francisco (CNN) — D’Arcy Drollinger, a veteran of San Francisco’s vibrant drag scene, has been named…
Continue Reading Devers homers twice, drives in 4 as Red Sox beat staggering Padres 6-1
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rafael Devers homered twice and drove in four runs to help the Boston Red Sox beat San Diego 6-1…
Continue Reading Biden aims to reassure world on US debt standoff as he consults with Indo-Pacific leaders
By JOSH BOAK and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — President Joe Biden tried to reassure world leaders meeting in Japan on…
Continue Reading Mexico moving migrants away from borders to relieve pressure
By MARÍA VERZA and EDGAR H. CLEMENTE Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is flying migrants south away from the U.S. border and busing new…
Continue Reading Sanctions against Russia and what the G7 may do to fortify them
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — The Group of Seven advanced economies are expected to announce more sanctions…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s Zelenskyy at center of last day of high-level diplomacy as G7 looks to punish Russia
By FOSTER KLUG, ADAM SCHRECK and JOSH BOAK Associated Press HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — World leaders ratcheted up pressure Sunday on Russia for its…
Continue Reading Betts, Gonsolin spark Dodgers to 5-0 victory over the Cardinals
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer, Tony Gonsolin combined with four relievers on a two-hitter as…
Continue Reading Dudamel gets 7-minute ovation after 1st NY Philharmonic concert since music director decision
NEW YORK (AP) — Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic received a seven-minute standing ovation Friday night following his first performance…
Continue Reading Tucker homers, Altuve makes his season debut in Astros’ 5-1 win over Athletics
HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker homered, José Altuve made his season debut and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Friday night for…
Continue Reading Jimmy Butler scores 27, Miami beats Boston 111-105 to take 2-0 lead in East finals
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jimmy Butler went forehead-to-forehead with the Boston Celtics, and the Heat are heading back to…
Continue Reading Dudamel gets 7-minute ovation after 1st NY Philharmonic concert since music director decision
NEW YORK (AP) — Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic received a seven-minute standing ovation Friday night following his first performance…
Continue Reading Former 49ers lobbyist testifies he received illegally leaked report on team’s political influence
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The former chief lobbyist for the San Francisco 49ers has testified that a Silicon Valley city councilman illegally leaked a…
Continue Reading Former 49ers lobbyist testifies he received illegally leaked report on team’s political influence
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The former chief lobbyist for the San Francisco 49ers has testified that a Silicon Valley city councilman illegally leaked a…
Continue ReadingNew York homeless men say they were offered money to pose as military veterans and falsely claim they were pushed out of a hotel to make room for migrants
By Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Claims that homeless veterans were pushed out of a Newburgh, New York, hotel to make room for migrants are false,…
Continue Reading ‘A day of joy’: Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brittney Griner stood for the national anthem before her first regular-season WNBA game since…
Continue Reading Defending champ Justin Thomas makes cut on number at PGA Championship
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Forget defending his PGA Championship title. Justin Thomas had to scramble on his final hole…
Continue ReadingWeekend Repeat
The weather pattern around us will shift in the coming days, but our sensible weather won’t. A weak ridge of high pressure will remain in charge of…
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Moscow bans ‘500 Americans’ from Russia including CNN journalists
Originally Published: 19 MAY 23 16:24 ET Updated: 19 MAY 23 19:49 ET By Jonny Hallam and Tara John, CNN (CNN) — Former United States President…
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Hollister officials explain what led to false active shooter alert at Hollister High School
HOLLISTER, Calif – A lockdown occurred at Hollister High School Thursday During lunch, which was later classified as a false alarm, as Superintendent…
Continue Reading Japan says Zelenskyy will visit Hiroshima to join G7 summit session on Ukraine
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Japan announced Saturday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Japan to join Group of Seven leaders…
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Adidas to start selling stockpile of Yeezy sneakers later this month
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Adidas said Friday that it will begin selling its more than $1 billion worth of…
Continue Reading San Diego State: No wrongdoing by Matt Araiza in alleged gang rape
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State University says an internal investigation found no wrongdoing by former punter Matt Araiza in an alleged gang rape…
Continue Reading Japan’s Toyota discloses improper crash tests at Daihatsu subsidiary
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Toyota has found improper crash tests for a model and suspended shipments, in the latest in a…
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Save the Whales co-founder dies in Monterey County home after fight with cancer, she was 87
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The non-profit organization, Save the Whales, announced the passing of one of its co-founders earlier this week. Maris…
Continue ReadingTexas National Guard member says it’s not clear how his gun discharged, shooting migrant
By Rosa Flores and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The Texas National Guard member who shot a migrant during a struggle in January unholstered his…
Continue ReadingAlabama death row inmate cannot be executed due to intellectual disability, appeals court rules
By Jamiel Lynch and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — An appeals court has ruled the state of Alabama cannot execute man with an intellectual disability…
Continue Reading Remains of Marine veteran killed in Ukraine flown home to US
NEW YORK (AP) — The remains of a U.S. Marine veteran who was missing in Ukraine for more than a year returned to the United States on Friday and…
Continue ReadingMother of ‘Baby India,’ the newborn who was found alive in a plastic bag in Georgia woods nearly 4 years ago, arrested and charged
By Rebekah Riess and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Nearly four years after an abandoned newborn girl was found alive in a plastic bag left in…
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Here’s when you can see the moon in the Da Vinci glow
Originally Published: 18 MAY 23 11:38 ET Updated: 19 MAY 23 19:27 ET By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory…
Continue Reading Padres slugger Machado headed to injured list with fractured left hand
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres slugger Manny Machado was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday because of a hairline fracture in his left…
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San Ardo man sentenced to 142 years to life for child molestation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update: May 19, 2023, at 3:54 p.m.- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that as San Ardo man was…
Continue Reading Reactions to the death of Jim Brown, NFL star, social activist and actor
By The Associated Press Reactions to the death of Jim Brown, former NFL star, actor and activist: ___ “To the world, he was an activist, actor, and…
Continue Reading 19 inmates hurt when car hits bus in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — At least 19 inmates were left with minor injuries after a car ran a red light and crashed into a bus Friday morning in…
Continue Reading Pregnant woman, toddler fatally shot in Idaho, sheriff says
WALLACE, Idaho. (AP) — Authorities say a 33-year-old pregnant woman and her toddler son have been found dead in a home in northern Idaho. Shoshone…
Continue Reading Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Brown was virtually unstoppable in every arena. Whether on the field, as a Hollywood film hero…
Continue Reading Search for 4 kids missing after deadly Amazon plane crash leaves Colombia on edge
By EDUARDO HERNÁNDEZ BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombians were on edge Friday as authorities searched for four Indigenous children who were on a…
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California governor seeks to speed up water, clean energy projects delayed by lawsuits, permits
By ADAM BEAM and TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pledged to fast-track hundreds of…
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