Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber’s ride-hailing service
AP Technology Writer Cruise’s trouble-ridden robotaxis are joining Uber’s ride-hailing service next year as part of a multiyear…
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National Women’s Soccer League looks to capitalize on US team’s Olympic success
AP Soccer Writer The National Women’s Soccer League has traditionally experienced increased interest following a successful U.S. run in a major…
Continue ReadingCruise and Uber announce partnership to deploy robotaxis in some U.S. markets next year
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Cruise and Uber announce partnership to deploy robotaxis in some U.S. markets next…
Continue ReadingMethamphetamine disguised as shipment of watermelons seized at US-Mexico border in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A truckload of methamphetamine disguised as a shipment of watermelons was seized at a U.S.-Mexico border crossing in San Diego,…
Continue ReadingBrock Purdy and several other starters are expected to play in exhibition finale for the 49ers
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy and several other of the starting offensive players for the San Francisco 49ers will…
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US home sales ended a 4-month slide in July amid easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market
AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ended a four-month slide in July. That came as easing mortgage rates…
Continue ReadingPowdr to sell Vermont’s Killington, the largest mountain resort in New England
Associated Press Powdr Corp., which owns multiple ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada, is selling Vermont’s Killington Resort and Pico Mountain,…
Continue ReadingRoadside Tesla Semi fire where temperatures reached 1,000 degrees draws in NTSB investigative team
DETROIT (AP) — A crash and large fire along a California freeway involving an electric Tesla Semi has drawn the attention of federal safety…
Continue ReadingParamount extending ‘go shop’ period by 15 days so it can review Bronfman offer
AP Business Writer Shares of Entertainment giant Paramount Global are up Thursday after announcing it would extend by 15 days a period where…
Continue ReadingNWSL reaches new collective bargaining agreement that adds more money for players, ends draft
AP Soccer Writer The National Women’s Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a broad new collective bargaining agreement that…
Continue ReadingDisney names Gorman to chair its succession planning committee
AP Business News Morgan Stanley Executive Chairman James Gorman will lead Disney’s search for a successor to Bob Iger, two years after the…
Continue ReadingFS1 announces 2 new morning shows following departure of Skip Bayless on ‘Undisputed’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A pair of shows will take over the weekday morning timeslot on FS1 formerly occupied by Skip Bayless of “Undisputed.”…
Continue ReadingStarting QBs at LSU and USC have a featured role after staying patient in the transfer portal era
AP Sports Writer At a time when switching schools is easier than ever, Southern California’s Miller Moss and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier are showing…
Continue ReadingDodgers beat Mariners 8-4 to complete 3-game sweep and Shohei Ohtani steals 39th base of the season
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy’s three-run double highlighted a five-run fifth inning, Shohei Ohtani stole his 39th base of the…
Continue ReadingJose Siri hits go-ahead homer for second straight game, pushes Rays to 4-2 win over Athletics
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jose Siri hit a late go-ahead homer for the second straight game, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Oakland…
Continue ReadingMichael Lorenzen’s strong start leads Royals over Angels 3-0
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Lorenzen pitched seven shutout innings, MJ Melendez homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the…
Continue ReadingProfessor Pete? Former Trojans, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll returning to USC to teach a class
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pete Carroll is heading back to the University of Southern California — as a teacher. Carroll told KJR-FM on…
Continue ReadingMatt Wallner’s 3-run homer highlights 7-run 4th inning as the Twins top Padres 11-4
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Matt Wallner’s three-run homer highlighted a seven-run fourth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Diego…
Continue ReadingCalifornia announces new deal with tech to fund journalism, AI research
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will be the first U.S. state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech…
Continue ReadingPitching woes continue for the Dodgers, who own narrow NL West lead despite injuries
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers finally have their hitters healthy. Now, the NL West leaders need their pitching staff…
Continue ReadingRaiders hope defensive lapses in first 2 preseason games aren’t a sign of what’s to come
AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Raiders put a top-10 scoring defense on the field last season, added star tackle Christian Wilkins to…
Continue ReadingKorey Lee and Lenyn Sosa deliver RBI hits in the 9th as White Sox beat Giants 6-2
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Korey Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single that highlighted a four-run ninth inning as the Chicago White Sox…
Continue ReadingNancy Pelosi thanked Biden for his wins, as she said Harris will take US to new heights
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Nancy Pelosi opened her convention speech with a sense of gratitude for President Joe Biden, even after her doubts…
Continue ReadingMan pleads not guilty to killings of three Southern California women in 1977
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — A 73-year-old man pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a Southern California cold case alleging he strangled three women in 1977,…
Continue ReadingRams expect to move into new Woodland Hills headquarters next week — probably
Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams are set to move into their new complex next week. Probably. They were supposed…
Continue ReadingAl Attles, one of NBA’s first Black head coaches who led Warriors to 1975 title, dies at 87
AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more than six decades with…
Continue ReadingAl Attles, the Hall of Famer who coached Warriors to 1975 title and one of NBA’s 1st Black head coaches, has died at 87
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Al Attles, the Hall of Famer who coached Warriors to 1975 title and one of NBA’s 1st Black head coaches, has died at…
Continue ReadingProfar hits a 3-run homer in the 8th and the Padres rally past the Twins 7-5
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jurickson Profar hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the San Diego Padres rallied late to beat the…
Continue ReadingPinch-hitter Jason Heyward delivers 3-run homer in 8th as Dodgers rally to beat Mariners 6-3
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward broke an eighth-inning tie with a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Continue ReadingRays’ Shane Baz, Rob Brantly team up for triumphant comebacks as Tampa Bay beats A’s
AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — On one side of the winning Tampa Bay clubhouse, pitcher Shane Baz celebrated his first win in more than…
Continue ReadingRobbie Ray strikes out 9 as the Giants beat the White Sox 4-1
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Robbie Ray matched his season high with nine strikeouts, and the San Francisco Giants beat the lowly Chicago…
Continue ReadingSiri homers to break up scoreless game, help Baz to first win in two years as Rays beat A’s 1-0
AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jose Siri homered with two outs in the eighth inning to break up a scoreless pitchers’ duel and…
Continue ReadingHunter Biden’s lawyer accuses prosecutors of trying to smear him with salacious details at tax trial
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney for Hunter Biden accused prosecutors Wednesday of wanting to introduce salacious details about…
Continue ReadingNeto homers again as the Angels beat KC 9-5 to end Royals’ 5-game win streak
AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tyler Anderson outlasted Cole Ragans in a matchup of All-Star pitchers, Zach Neto hit a go-ahead homer for…
Continue ReadingNevada wildfire causes rail and power outages, but crews halt flames’ progress
WINNEMUCCA, Nev. (AP) — A wildfire has forced the suspension of rail service in northern Nevada and left about several thousand rural residents…
Continue ReadingNo one injured when empty guest room catches fire at hotel where Cowboys train in California
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — A fire was reported Tuesday in an empty guest room at the hotel in California where the Dallas Cowboys stay for training camp…
Continue ReadingCarrington scores 19 as Sun top Sparks 69-61 in first WNBA game at Celtics home
BOSTON (AP) — DiJonai Carrington scored 19 points, and the Connecticut Sun used a late 14-0 run to defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 69-61 on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingPhotos: A visual look at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of Democratic delegates officially made Vice President Kamala Harris their nominee earlier this month, and now have…
Continue ReadingJennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a relationship that spanned two decades, two engagements, two weddings and headlines too numerous to…
Continue Reading3 people charged after death of federal prison worker who opened fentanyl-laced mail
Associated Press A federal prison inmate and two other people were charged Tuesday with conspiring to mail drugs to a penitentiary in California…
Continue ReadingJennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage, 2 decades after they first split
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage, 2 decades after they first…
Continue ReadingJohnny Cueto to return to big leagues with Angels in series finale Wednesday night in Kansas City
AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Johnny Cueto will be back on a big league mound on Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Angels conclude…
Continue ReadingRaiders left tackle Kolton Miller is removed from the PUP list
AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, was removed from the…
Continue ReadingCowboys receiver Cooks returns to Dallas for personal matter, ending his California camp early
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Cowboys receiver Brandin Cooks returned to Dallas to attend to a personal matter and will miss the final days of training…
Continue ReadingThree people face charges after the death of a federal prison worker who opened fentanyl-laced letter, prosecutors say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three people face charges after the death of a federal prison worker who opened fentanyl-laced letter, prosecutors…
Continue ReadingShiloh Jolie, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, officially drops Pitt surname
Associated Press One of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s six children has officially dropped “Pitt” from her name. A Los Angeles court granted a…
Continue Reading49ers rookie receiver Jacob Cowing capitalizes on chance to get on the field
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When it comes to the wide receiver room for the San Francisco 49ers this summer, more of the…
Continue ReadingMike Greenberg takes over as host of ESPN’s ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Mike Greenberg will be the host of ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” when the show begins its 40th season on Sept. 8.…
Continue ReadingTrial date set for man accused of trying to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh
Associated Press GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A trial is scheduled to start in June 2025 for a California man charged with trying to assassinate Supreme…
Continue ReadingWNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumes
AP Basketball Writer The WNBA didn’t waste anytime returning to the hardwood after the Olympics and the quick turnaround following the Paris…
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