Death toll rises to 156 as weeks of heavy monsoon rains wreak havoc in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The death toll from nearly six weeks of monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan has risen to 156, officials said Thursday,…
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A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s southern coast and injured nine people, but most of the injuries are…
Continue ReadingCzech power company CEZ says its net profit in the first half of 2024 totaled $912 million, down 5%
PRAGUE (AP) — The dominant Czech power company CEZ says its net profit in the first half of the year totaled 21.1 billion Czech crowns ($912…
Continue ReadingSuspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say
Associated Press VIENNA (AP) — Both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State…
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PSUSD vuelve a la escuela
MarÃa GarcÃa Hoy miles de estudiantes del distrito escolar unificado de Palm Springs comenzaron su ciclo escolar esta mañana, desde…
Continue ReadingEx-Catalan leader Puigdemont, a fugitive since 2017, returns to Spain. But then he vanishes again
Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Police launched a manhunt in Barcelona on Thursday for fugitive Carles Puigdemont, a celebrated campaigner…
Continue ReadingUS Ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki peace ceremony after Israel excluded
By Yumi Asada, Nodoka Katsura and Chris Lau, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel will sit out Nagasaki’s peace…
Continue ReadingUtah man who killed woman is put to death by lethal injection in state’s first execution since 2010
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah death row inmate Taberon Dave Honie has been put to death by lethal injection for the stabbing death of…
Continue ReadingThree people arrested in rural Nevada over altercation that Black man says involved a racial slur
Associated Press RENO, Nevada (AP) — Three people were arrested and charged Wednesday in connection with a verbal altercation last week in Virginia…
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City of Marina moves forward with $50 million bond measure for November ballot
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Marina is moving forward with a $50 million bond measure that aims to replace many of the city’s aging…
Continue ReadingHeir apparent to Sri Lanka’s powerful Rajapaksa family will run in September’s presidential election
Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The man who is considered the heir apparent to the powerful Rajapaksa family in Sri Lanka will contest…
Continue ReadingKyle Schwarber hits 3 homers, drives in 7 runs as Phillies rally past Dodgers, 9-4
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit three homers and tied his career high with seven RBIs, helping the Philadelphia Phillies…
Continue ReadingInterim leader Muhammad Yunus takes the helm in Bangladesh, to seek peace and prepare elections
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took the oath of office as head of Bangladesh’s interim government…
Continue ReadingKyle Schwarber slugs 3 homers and has 7 RBIs for Phillies in 9-4 win over Dodgers
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rookie pitcher Tyler Phillips thanked Kyle Schwarber for keeping the Philadelphia Phillies in the game after…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift fans express heartbreak, fear and relief after terror threat stops shows
By Isaac Yee, Jessie Yeung and Samra Zulfaqar, CNN (CNN) — Tiffany Kidd, a 41-year-old nurse from Arizona, had never left the United States…
Continue ReadingFacing budget crunches, Chinese tax collectors descend on companies
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities are chasing unpaid taxes from companies and individuals dating back decades, as the government…
Continue ReadingRelatives of Belarus’ political prisoners complain that East-West swap didn’t free their loved ones
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A wave of disappointment swept over opposition activists in Belarus last week as the biggest East-West…
Continue ReadingOn Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress
Associated Press It’s a 2024 election battleground where millions of dollars are being spent and big names in American politics are popping up. But…
Continue ReadingPopulist conservative and ex-NBA player Royce White shakes up US Senate primary race in Minnesota
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Populist conservative and ex-NBA player Royce White has shaken up a U.S. Senate primary race in Minnesota.…
Continue ReadingIn 60-year-old Tim Walz, Kamala Harris found a partner to advocate for reproductive rights
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The makings of a presidential ticket began in an unusual spot six months ago: a Minnesota abortion clinic.…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP report on fear of repression in post-election Venezuela
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A Venezuelan aid worker’s arrest while catching an international flight has cast a spotlight on the…
Continue ReadingAn aid worker’s airport disappearance stirs fear of repression following disputed Venezuela election
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The last time anyone heard from Edni López was Sunday. The 33-year-old political science professor and…
Continue ReadingDodgers’ Dave Roberts ejected in 6th after interference call at third base
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was ejected in the sixth inning Wednesday night after coming on the…
Continue ReadingA deadly tornado, flooding rains and swollen rivers plague residents in the path of Debby
Associated Press LUCAMA, N.C. (AP) — Tornadoes spawned by Debby leveled homes, damaged a school and killed one person early Thursday, as the…
Continue ReadingHigh-profile former North Dakota lawmaker to plead guilty in court to traveling for sex with a minor
Associated Press FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A former powerful North Dakota lawmaker is scheduled to plead guilty Thursday in federal court to traveling to…
Continue ReadingThe Walz record: Abortion rights, free lunches for schoolkids, and disputes over a riot response
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz and his fellow Democrats have enacted big changes in the two years that they’ve had full…
Continue ReadingHow horses at the Spirit Horse Ranch help Maui wildfire survivors process their grief
Associated Press KANAIO, Hawaii (AP) — Fear. Anxiety. Anger. Depression. Overwhelmed. Janice Dapitan began her second counseling session by writing…
Continue ReadingCensus categories misrepresent the ‘street race’ of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says
Associated Press For many Latinos filling out forms that ask for racial and ethnic identification can be daunting and confusing, especially when…
Continue ReadingCensus categories misrepresent the ‘street race’ of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says
Associated Press For many Latinos filling out forms that ask for racial and ethnic identification can be daunting and confusing, especially when…
Continue ReadingMajority of US adults say democracy is on the ballot but they differ on the threat: AP-NORC poll
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Roughly 3 in 4 American adults believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to the future of U.S.…
Continue ReadingJackson Merrill has 2 HRs, including tying shot, as the Padres hold off Pirates 9-8 in 10
Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jackson Merrill had two homers, Xander Bogaerts singled in the go-ahead run in a three-run 10th inning and the…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the controversy over a cancelled grain terminal in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley
Associated Press/Report for America NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An agricultural company made the surprise decision Tuesday to cancel a project to build a…
Continue ReadingTop US health official acknowledges more federal money for utility help is needed for extreme heat
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Visiting Phoenix amid triple-digit temperatures, the U.S. government’s top health official acknowledged on…
Continue ReadingTop US health official acknowledges more federal money for utility help is needed for extreme heat
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Visiting Phoenix amid triple-digit temperatures, the U.S. government’s top health official acknowledged on…
Continue ReadingPelosi says it’s her life goal to ensure ‘that man’ Trump never steps in the White House again
AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi’s influence can be seen all across the Democratic Party shakeup. In a few short,…
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EPA suspends common weed killer DPCA amid health concerns and local impact
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Environmental Protection Agency has just announced the emergency suspension of the common weed killer DPCA also…
Continue ReadingWall Street rallies to its best day since 2022 on encouraging unemployment data; S&P 500 jumps 2.3%
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied Thursday in Wall Street’s latest sharp swerve after a better-than-expected report on…
Continue ReadingJuly ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief
Associated Press Earth’s string of 13 straight months with a new average heat record came to an end this past July as the natural El Nino climate…
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The City of Salinas approves a map for a 187-acre subdivide on Boronda Rd.
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — In the Council Meeting on Tuesday, the City of Salinas approved the map of a new 187-acre lot subdivide on Boronda Rd.…
Continue ReadingHunter Biden was hired by Romanian businessman trying to ‘influence’ US agencies, prosecutors say
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden was hired by a Romanian businessman accused of corruption who was trying to “influence U.S.…
Continue ReadingTrump praised Minnesota Gov. Walz in 2020 for response to unrest over Floyd’s murder, audio shows
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance have been hammering Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over his…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff Hart announces retirement at the end of this year
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Sheriff Jim Hart, who has served the community…
Continue ReadingChapman has 3 hits including a homer, Snell goes 6 innings and Giants beat Nationals 7-4
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Heliot Ramos and Matt Chapman hit fifth-inning solo homers to break a 3-3 tie and the San Francisco Giants beat…
Continue ReadingHunter Biden was hired by Romanian businessman trying to ‘influence’ US agencies, prosecutors say
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden was hired by a Romanian businessman accused of corruption who was trying to “influence U.S.…
Continue ReadingPSUSD realizará una conferencia sobre Diversidad y Equidad Racial
Lina Robles Con la finalidad de apoyar a los estudiantes para que superen los obstáculos en su camino al éxito, el Distrito Escolar de…
Continue ReadingPadres’ Profar hit near right knee by pitch, listed as day to day after X-rays are negative
PITTSBURGH (AP) — San Diego Padres All-Star left fielder Jurickson Profar left Wednesday night’s game at Pittsburgh shortly after getting hit…
Continue ReadingFormer Colorado clerk was shocked after computer images were shared online, employee testifies
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — An employee of former Colorado clerk Tina Peters who says she was present when her boss allowed an outsider posing…
Continue ReadingFormer Colorado clerk was shocked after computer images were shared online, employee testifies
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — An employee of former Colorado clerk Tina Peters who says she was present when her boss allowed an outsider posing…
Continue ReadingKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ready to campaign for Harris-Walz after losing out for spot on the ticket
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s ready to campaign for the national Democratic ticket. Beshear…
Continue ReadingEn estado alerta por calor Mexicali y San Felipe
Nassieli Pizano MEXICALI, B.C. (T3) – Ante las muertes por golpe de calor que no han parado las autoridades del estado emitieron una alerta…
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