‘AI Jesus’ avatar tests man’s faith in machines and the divine
Associated Press LUCERNE, Switzerland (AP) — Would you trust an “AI Jesus” with your innermost thoughts and troubles? Researchers and religious…
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Gaudette scores go-ahead goal as Senators beat Sharks 4-3 with only 11 shots on goal
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Adam Gaudette had two goals, including a late go-ahead score, Linus Ullmark made 36 saves and the Ottawa…
Continue ReadingChinese acrobat who lost his wife in terrifying on-stage fall seriously injured in second performance incident
By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A Chinese acrobat who lost his wife and performance partner to a terrifying fall on stage last year was…
Continue ReadingBoise State withdraws from Mountain West volleyball tournament rather than play San Jose State
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West…
Continue ReadingBoise State pulls out of Mountain West women’s volleyball tournament, forfeiting semifinal against San Jose State
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boise State pulls out of Mountain West women’s volleyball tournament, forfeiting semifinal against San Jose…
Continue ReadingShai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder hold off Warriors without Stephen Curry, 105-101
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams exited late in the first half with a right eye…
Continue ReadingKopitar, Rittich lead the LA Kings’ rebound for a 4-1 win over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th career victory, and captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist in…
Continue ReadingFisher’s 28 lead Pacific past UAPB 83-71
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Elijah Fisher had 28 points in Pacific’s 83-71 victory over UAPB on Wednesday. Fisher also had nine rebounds for the…
Continue ReadingSan Diego wins 69-64 over Marian (WI)
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tony Duckett’s 16 points helped San Diego defeat Marian (Wis.) 69-64 on Wednesday. Duckett shot 8 for 15, including 0 for 5…
Continue ReadingAnthony Edwards calls his struggling Timberwolves `soft’ and `just a bunch of little kids’
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In his four-plus NBA seasons, Anthony Edwards has never been afraid to speak his mind. But the Minnesota…
Continue ReadingMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Big balloons, wet weather and 21 protesters arrested
NEW YORK (AP) — The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century on Thursday despite a drenching rain…
Continue ReadingBaseball star Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter
Associated Press Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he…
Continue ReadingBaseball star Shohei Ohtani seeks $325,000 worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter
Associated Press Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards he…
Continue ReadingJeremiah Wilkinson scores 25 points and Cal drops Mercyhurst 81-55
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Freshman Jeremiah Wilkinson increased his season highs to 25 points and six 3-pointers to lead California to an 81-55…
Continue ReadingConservative US influencer Candace Owens is barred from New Zealand weeks after a ban from Australia
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The U.S. conservative political commentor Candace Owens was refused a visa to enter New Zealand for…
Continue Reading‘It’s a bird! It’s a plane!’ In Alaska, it’s both, with a pilot tossing turkeys to rural homes
Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — In the remotest reaches of Alaska, there’s no relying on DoorDash to have Thanksgiving dinner — or…
Continue ReadingFrom disaster to hope: A Vermont family thankful for community support after flood destroyed home
Associated Press PEACHAM, Vt. (AP) — The last thing John and Jenny Mackenzie saw as they fled their Vermont home with their daughters, dog and two…
Continue ReadingTrump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through?
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized…
Continue ReadingSMU pulls away in the second half to beat Washington State 77-60
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Boopie Miller scored 16 points, Samet Yigitoglu added 12 points and 11 rebounds and SMU pulled away late to beat…
Continue ReadingStock market today: World shares are mostly higher after Big Tech losses pull Wall St lower
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares opened higher in Europe on Thursday after a mixed session in Asia following a Big Tech-led retreat on Wall…
Continue ReadingMontana earns 83-75 victory against CSU Northridge
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Malik Moore’s 22 points helped Montana defeat CSU Northridge 83-75 on Wednesday night. Moore also had seven rebounds…
Continue ReadingThunder star Jalen Williams exits game against Warriors with right eye injury
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams exited Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors with a right eye…
Continue ReadingJokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 122-103 victory…
Continue ReadingDelight and disruption as record November snowfall hits Seoul
By Jessie Yeung and Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Seoul residents awoke to a gleaming world of white this week, as record snowfall…
Continue Reading‘Everything is expensive!’ Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse
Associated Press EL ALTO, Bolivia (AP) — Fuel is rapidly becoming one of Bolivia’s scarcest commodities. Long lines of vehicles snake for several…
Continue ReadingDavis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds…
Continue ReadingZuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.…
Continue ReadingMonk and Fox take over late to lead the Kings past the Timberwolves 115-104
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Malik Monk had 27 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, De’Aaron Fox added 26 points, eight assists…
Continue ReadingJevon Porter scores 29, Loyola Marymount earns 73-70 win over Wyoming
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Jevon Porter’s 29 points helped Loyola Marymount defeat Wyoming 73-70 on Wednesday night. Porter had seven rebounds and…
Continue ReadingCourt backs Texas over razor wire installed on US-Mexico border
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border…
Continue ReadingHarden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96…
Continue ReadingBoise State withdraws from Mountain West volleyball tournament rather than play San Jose State
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea’s central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economy
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s central bank has lowered its key policy rate and says the country’s economy will grow…
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Fremont and Camino El Estero street water main break update for travelers
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Monterey confirmed Monday that there was a large water main break at Fremont Street and Camino El Estero.…
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Organizations prepared to provide Thanksgiving day meals along the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) –Many will be sitting down to home cooked meals this Thanksgiving. Those who are less fortunate might have some luck…
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Highway 156 to fully reopen at Mitchell and Union roads
SAN BENITO COUNTY (KION-TV) — Caltrans announced Wednesday that more progress has been made on the State Route 156 (SR 156) Improvement Project.…
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Spreckels community raises issues around its post office, prompts state response
SPRECKELS, Calif. (KION) – A change in hours at the Spreckels post office has caused frustration among residents in Spreckels. And now, the state has…
Continue ReadingGold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford announces retirement after 14 major league seasons
AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brandon Crawford is retiring after 14 major league seasons, all but one of those played with his hometown…
Continue ReadingWatkins scores 20 points to lead No. 6 USC over Seton Hall 84-51 in Acrisure Holiday Invitational
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — JuJu Watkins had 20 points, seven rebounds and eight turnovers and No. 6 Southern California defeated Seton Hall 84-51…
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US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation’s steady decline over…
Continue ReadingTrump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico’s president. But she suggests no change
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump declared a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico on…
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Man arrested at LAX after allegedly checking suitcases filled with over 70 pounds of meth-caked clothing
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — A California man was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after he allegedly tried to check two suitcases…
Continue ReadingStephen Curry to miss Warriors’ showdown against Thunder with pain in both knees
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry was ruled out of the Golden State Warriors’ Western Conference showdown with the Oklahoma…
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The Monterey CHP rescues a hawk ahead of the holiday
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey CHP rescued a hawk Wednesday in the median of Highway 1 near Marina. They said that the hawk was…
Continue ReadingEx-TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit years after his #MeToo-era ouster
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former TV host Charlie Rose has resolved a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by three women in the wake of his…
Continue ReadingSquash, pumpkin pie and cranberries: these turkeys enjoy a Thanksgiving feast at this sanctuary
By Maya Blackstone, CNN (CNN) — When most Americans think of turkeys, what likely comes to mind this time of year is a holiday centerpiece —…
Continue Reading49ers LB Fred Warner has been playing through a broken bone in his ankle
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Fred Warner revealed Wednesday that he has been playing…
Continue ReadingBolivia’s top court says its former anti-drug chief can be extradited to the US on drug charges
Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s highest court has approved the extradition to the United States of a former anti-narcotics…
Continue ReadingTrainer Bob Baffert wins 1st race back at Churchill Downs after the end of his 3-year suspension
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bob Baffert returned to Churchill Downs for the first time in 3 1/2 years on Wednesday, saddling the winner in the seventh…
Continue ReadingAlabama A&M says player remains in stable condition, hours after announcing his death
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. remains hospitalized with a head injury suffered in an October game, the…
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