Theater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso, a nation torn by violence
Associated Press OUGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — The last three years have been tough for Fanta Charlotte Dabone, a mother of three from the…
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 45 as Thunder beat Clippers in first game without Holmgren
AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 45 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingWembanyama’s 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul’s double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 34 points and 14 rebounds, Chris Paul added 12 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio…
Continue ReadingTyphoon batters storm-weary Philippines and displaces thousands more people as a new storm threatens
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Toraji has unleashed floods, knocked down trees and caused power outages in the northern…
Continue ReadingMatvei Michkov helps the Flyers beat the Sharks 4-3 in shootout
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matvei Michkov had a goal and an assist, and then scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over…
Continue ReadingShea Weber, Pavel Datsyuk enshrined as part of Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2024 class
TORONTO (AP) — Shea Weber and David Poile’s stories have been intertwined for more than two decades. Poile drafted Weber when he was general…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid, the North’s…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as the Trump trade cools
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted lower Tuesday as momentum cooled for the torrid “Trump trade” that swept Wall Street…
Continue ReadingResearch reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
Story by the Associated Press Bangkok, Thailand (AP) — China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand’s leaders formally apologize to survivors of abuse in state and church care
Story by the Associated Press Wellington, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made a “formal and…
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Funcionarios y activistas en el Condado de Monterey buscan protección para los derechos de los inmigrantes
CONDADO DE MONTEREY, Calif., (KMUV-TV)— Ante las recientes declaraciones del presidente electo Donald Trump con respecto a las supuestas…
Continue Reading49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says players’ sideline spat has been ‘squashed’
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan called a sideline spat involving star receiver Deebo…
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Donations are currently being accepted for the Homeless Children Winter Clothing & Backpack Drive
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Supervisor Luis Alejo, Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig and Community Human Services are teaming up ahead of the holidays…
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Trader Joe’s in Marina announces grand opening and ribbon-cutting Wednesday
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Trader Joe’s announced Monday that it will be holding a grand opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting on Wednesday in its new…
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Big Sur Fire rescued a hiker Sunday; CHP Coastal Division Air Operations
BIG SUR, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP Coastal Division Air Operations announced Sunday that Big Sur Fire performed an air rescue at the Barlow Flats…
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Democrat Mark Takano wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 39th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Mark Takano won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Monday. Takano defeated Republican David Serpa. The…
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Democrat Mark Takano wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 39th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Mark Takano won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Monday. Takano defeated Republican David Serpa. The…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Mark Takano wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 39th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Mark Takano wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 39th Congressional…
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Overnight closure of Imjin Parkway Monday to Tuesday
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Marina will be working on Imjin Parkway overnight Monday until Tuesday. They’ve announced the closure of…
Continue ReadingCosta Rica bestows highest diplomatic honor on El Salvador President Bukele for security gains
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica has bestowed its highest diplomatic honor on visiting El Salvador President Nayib Bukele…
Continue ReadingIshiba survived a rare runoff to remain Japan’s prime minister but will face turmoil
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has survived a runoff vote against the opposition but will face turmoil ahead…
Continue ReadingOhtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor
NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the AL honor twice,…
Continue ReadingTrump asks Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has asked U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war…
Continue ReadingTyreek Hill plays through wrist injury, scores to end touchdown drought in Dolphins’ win over Rams
Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — It wasn’t certain if Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill would be available against the Los…
Continue ReadingTeachers in 3 Massachusetts communities continue strike over pay, paid parental leave
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Teachers in three Massachusetts communities fighting for new contracts have pushed forward with their demands as…
Continue ReadingJohn Robinson, successful football coach at USC and with the LA Rams, has died at 89
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern…
Continue ReadingThe A’s trade infielder Nick Allen to the Braves for a minor league pitcher
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves acquired infielder Nick Allen from the Athletics on Monday in exchange for minor league…
Continue ReadingQueen Bey and Yale: The Ivy League university is set to offer a course on Beyoncé and her legacy
Associated Press With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyoncé and…
Continue ReadingFormer LA Rams and USC coach John Robinson has died at age 89, the Rams have confirmed
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former LA Rams and USC coach John Robinson has died at age 89, the Rams have…
Continue ReadingMegan Fox is expecting a baby with Machine Gun Kelly
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are expecting to grow their family. Fox announced her pregnancy in a social media post Monday.…
Continue ReadingMegan Fox is expecting a baby with Machine Gun Kelly
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are expecting to grow their family. Fox announced her pregnancy in a social media post Monday.…
Continue ReadingVoters in California city reject measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local races
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Voters in a Southern California city rejected a measure that would have allowed residents who aren’t U.S. citizens to…
Continue ReadingVoters in California city reject measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local races
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Voters in a Southern California city rejected a measure that would have allowed residents who aren’t U.S. citizens to…
Continue ReadingSaks Fifth Avenue’s holiday light display in Manhattan changing up this season
NEW YORK (AP) — Dazzling displays of synchronized lights on the facade of Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store in midtown Manhattan have thrilled…
Continue ReadingVoters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao just 2 years into her term
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Voters in Oakland, California, have ousted Mayor Sheng Thao just two years after she narrowly won office to lead the liberal…
Continue ReadingVoters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao just 2 years into her term
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Voters in Oakland, California, have ousted Mayor Sheng Thao just two years after she narrowly won office to lead the liberal…
Continue ReadingUS military strikes Iranian-backed militia targets in Syria
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has struck nine targets at two locations in Syria to hit Iranian-aligned militias that had launched…
Continue ReadingCandidates line up for special elections to replace Virginia senators recently elected to US House
Associated Press/Report for America RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One of two special elections has been announced to fill Virginia Senate seats vacated by…
Continue ReadingVoters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao after rare recall, 2 years into her term
OAKLAND (AP) — Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao after rare recall, 2 years into her…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina lab recaptures 5 more escaped monkeys but 13 are still loose
YEMASSEE, S.C. (AP) — Employees at a South Carolina compound that breeds monkeys for medical research have recaptured five more animals that…
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump, AP source says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk’s super PAC spent around $200 million to help elect Donald Trump, according to a person familiar…
Continue ReadingMVSU football player killed, driver injured in crash after police chase
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Authorities say a Mississippi Valley State football player who was a passenger in a car involved in a police chase was killed…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand’s leader formally apologizes to survivors of abuse in state and church care
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made a “formal and unreserved” apology in…
Continue ReadingRise of ‘doom spending,’ the 4B movement, lowering your blood pressure: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom will spend part of week in DC as he tries to Trump-proof state policies
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to meet with the Biden administration this week to…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom will spend part of week in DC as he tries to Trump-proof state policies
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to meet with the Biden administration this week to…
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Harriet Tubman honored for her military service on Veterans Day nearly 160 years later
By Dawn Sawyer, CNN (CNN) — A scout. A spy. A nurse. An advocate. These were just a few of the titles used to describe a renowned freedom fighter…
Continue ReadingDolphins place right tackle Austin Jackson on injured reserve and activate receiver River Cracraft
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins placed starting right tackle Austin Jackson on injured reserve with a knee injury and activated…
Continue ReadingNew York’s congestion toll on drivers could make a comeback before Trump’s second term
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering ways to revive a program that would charge drivers a toll to enter…
Continue ReadingAmsterdam warns of new calls for unrest after violence around Israeli soccer match
Associated Press AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch police are warning of calls for more rioting in Amsterdam a day after dozens of people armed with sticks…
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