Will the antitrust showdown launched under Biden turn into ‘Let’s Make A Deal’ under Trump?
AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. antitrust watchdogs that pounced on Big Tech and deterred corporate deal making throughout…
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Israeli strike kills Hezbollah spokesperson as group prepares response to fresh ceasefire proposal
By Tamara Qiblawi, Allegra Goodwin, Ibrahim Dahman, Abeer Salman, Hamdi Alkhshali and Catherine Nicholls (CNN) — The spokesperson of the…
Continue ReadingCourt orders South Africa police to end standoff with illegal miners
By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — A South African court ordered police to end a standoff with illegal miners and allow emergency workers to gain…
Continue ReadingPope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute ‘genocide’
Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide, according…
Continue ReadingLaken Riley went for a morning jog. Less than 30 minutes later, she was dead. What we know about her final moments
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Laken Riley, 22, left home at 9:03 a.m. on February 22 with her iPhone for a February morning jog. She…
Continue ReadingUS students who box, skydive and help youth and asylum seekers are among 2025’s Rhodes scholars
Associated Press A group of 32 students from the United States have been selected to attend the University of Oxford as part of the prestigious…
Continue ReadingMassive Russian strikes across Ukraine trigger blackouts and kill at least five people
By Maria Kostenko and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Russia launched its largest aerial attack on Ukraine in months, hitting energy infrastructure…
Continue ReadingSenegal votes in election that will decide if president can carry out the reforms he promised
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Polls closed in Senegal on Sunday for a parliamentary election set to determine whether the country’s…
Continue ReadingRussia launches one of its fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine’s infrastructure
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian official says a Russian strike on a nine-story building in the city of Sumy killed eight people…
Continue ReadingHajj-Malik Williams accounts for 3 TDs, UNLV beats San Diego State 41-20
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hajj-Malik Williams threw a touchdown pass and ran for two more TDs Saturday night to help UNLV beat San Diego State 41-20…
Continue ReadingAn Israeli strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah’s spokesman, while a strike in Gaza kills at least 30
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — A rare Israeli strike in central Beirut killed the Hezbollah militant group’s chief spokesman on Sunday, while…
Continue ReadingWreck of US Navy’s heroic ‘dancing mouse’ WWII warship found off Australia
By Brad Lendon, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The wreck of a US warship sunk in a World War II battle dubbed one of the bravest ever stands by a US…
Continue ReadingJon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Jones sent Stipe Miocic into retirement with a stunning back kick to the ribs and used a series of blows to…
Continue ReadingWildfire threat continues in much of the US Northeast as dry conditions persist
Associated Press Firefighters in New York said Sunday that a voluntary evacuation overnight helped them protect more than 160 homes from a stubborn…
Continue ReadingColeman’s 21 lead Nevada over Santa Clara 85-59
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Tre Coleman scored 21 points as Nevada beat Santa Clara 85-59 on Saturday. Coleman shot 6 of 7 from the field, including 3 for 3…
Continue ReadingFox scores 49 points one day after franchise-record performance to lead Kings over Jazz 121-117
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After scoring 60 points in a losing effort the night before, De’Aaron Fox had 49 to lead the…
Continue ReadingStephenson’s 17 lead Cal State Bakersfield over Fresno State 74-56
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Corey Stephenson’s 17 points helped Cal State Bakersfield defeat Fresno State 74-56 on Saturday. Stephenson also…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco wins 82-37 over Chicago State
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tyrone Riley IV scored 28 points as San Francisco beat Chicago State 82-37 on Saturday. Riley had three steals for the Dons…
Continue ReadingThe UK thinks weight loss drugs could ease unemployment. Experts say that’s a fantasy
By Lauren Kent, CNN London (CNN) — Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic have been hailed worldwide as revolutionary for medicine. In…
Continue ReadingRussia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — When Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine in February 2022, the conventional wisdom was that the capital, Kyiv,…
Continue ReadingHow a viral, duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall?…
Continue ReadingArington scores 21 as Seattle U defeats UCSD 84-71
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Maleek Arington scored 21 points as Seattle beat UC San Diego 84-71 on Saturday. Arington had six assists for the Redhawks (1-3).…
Continue ReadingTillis scores 25, UC Irvine defeats Pepperdine 80-62
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Devin Tillis scored 25 points as UC Irvine beat Pepperdine 80-62 on Saturday. Tillis added 11 rebounds for the Anteaters…
Continue ReadingTexas A&M to mark 25th anniversary of campus bonfire collapse that killed 12
Associated Press The first, ominous sounds came from deep within the massive stack of logs in the darkest hours of the Texas night. Witnesses…
Continue ReadingA third November storm, Sara, serves notice that a busy hurricane season isn’t over yet
Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Tropical Storm Sara is the third named storm to emerge this November, serving up a reminder that the Atlantic…
Continue ReadingSalmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history
Associated Press A giant female Chinook salmon flips on her side in the shallow water and wriggles wildly, using her tail to carve out a nest in the…
Continue ReadingSalmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history
Associated Press A giant female Chinook salmon flips on her side in the shallow water and wriggles wildly, using her tail to carve out a nest in the…
Continue ReadingTea is a way of life in Azerbaijan and center stage at COP29. But it’s not immune to climate change
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — As Azerbaijan introduces its vibrant tea culture to COP29 attendees, scientists are studying how to save…
Continue ReadingOhio offers a new way to use public money for Christian schools. Opponents say it’s unconstitutional
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Around the country, advocates for Christian education have been finding legal ways to tap taxpayer money…
Continue ReadingAs talks in Baku cross the halfway point, nations are no closer to a goal on cash for climate action
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Distractions were bigger than deals in the first week of United Nations climate talks, leaving a lot to be…
Continue ReadingThe ‘super year’ of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Whether on the left or the right, regardless of how long they’ve been in power, sitting governments around the…
Continue ReadingFrom the Amazon rainforest, Biden declares nobody can reverse US progress on clean energy
Associated Press MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Speaking from the Amazon rainforest, President Joe Biden declared Sunday that there’s no going back in…
Continue ReadingTommy Mellott, McCade O’Reilly rally unbeaten Montana State over UC Davis 30-28 for Big Sky title
DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Tommy Mellott threw two touchdown passes in a 30-point run by Montana State, but the Bobcats needed an interception from…
Continue ReadingVictoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark is crowned the 73rd Miss Universe
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe. Kjaer, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond…
Continue ReadingGibson Jimerson and Isaiah Swope both score 23 as Saint Louis holds off Loyola Marymount 77-71
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gibson Jimerson and Isaiah Swope scored 23 points apiece to help Saint Louis defeat Loyola Marymount 77-71 on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingScotty Washington scores 27 to lead Cal State Northridge over Sacramento State 79-69
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Scotty Washington scored 27 points as Cal State Northridge beat Sacramento State 79-69 on Saturday night. Washington shot…
Continue Reading‘Inside the NBA’ will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say
AP Sports Writer “Inside the NBA” will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and…
Continue Reading‘Inside the NBA’ will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say
AP Sports Writer “Inside the NBA” will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and…
Continue ReadingLatest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing massive numbers of people
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful typhoon wrecked houses, caused towering tidal surges and forced hundreds of thousands of…
Continue ReadingAshton Jeanty runs for 159 yards and 3 TDs as No. 13 Boise State beats San Jose State 42-21
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Ashton Jeanty ran for 159 yards and three touchdowns to set a school record for yards rushing in a season,…
Continue ReadingJeannot scores in return from suspension, Kings roll to 4-1 win over Red Wings
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mikey Anderson and Tanner Jeannot scored 22 seconds apart in the first period, Adrian Kempe scored twice in the…
Continue ReadingAnthony Davis has 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Lakers past the Pelicans 104-99
AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anthony Davis had 31 points and 14 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five…
Continue ReadingMalkin scores shootout winner to help Penguins top Sharks 4-3
Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3…
Continue ReadingCal Poly rides Akins’ arm and Serna’s foot en route to 26-23 win over Sacramento State
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Jackson Akins threw for 305 yards and two touchdowns and Noah Serna made all four of his field goal attempts…
Continue ReadingSergent throws 6 TD passes as San Diego routs Stetson 45-6 in Pioneer League battle
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Grant Sergent threw six touchdown passes, five in the first half, and San Diego rolled to a 45-6 win over Stetson Saturday. San…
Continue ReadingPark regulars in New Delhi’s Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution levels won’t force them out
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — For many in New Delhi, one of the world’s most polluted cities, Lodhi Garden is an escape in the heart of…
Continue ReadingRapp scores 18 in Portland’s 63-61 victory over Long Beach State
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Austin Rapp scored 18 points as Portland beat Long Beach State 63-61 on Saturday night. Rapp shot 5 for 10 (5 for 8 from…
Continue ReadingBela Karolyi, coach of Olympic champion gymnasts who was criticized after Nassar scandal, dies at 82
AP National Writer Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the United States into an…
Continue ReadingDuterte returns as Philippines’ political clans wage ‘a fight to the death’
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — A foul-mouthed former Philippine president who jailed political rivals, insulted the pope and claims to have…
Continue ReadingStanford beats No. 22 Louisville 38-35 on walk-off field goal
Associated Press STANFORD, Calif (AP) — Emmet Kenney made a career-long 52-yard field goal as time expired to give Stanford a 38-35 victory over…
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