NYC’s latest crackdown on illegal weed shops is finally shutting them down
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of marijuana shops boldly opened without a license in New York City after the state legalized…
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Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden asking full Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider NFL emails lawsuit
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jon Gruden is asking the entire Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider a decision by a three-justice panel to throw…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump says Kamala Harris, who’s married to a Jewish man, ‘doesn’t like Jewish people’
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump in an interview on Tuesday claimed Vice President Kamala Harris, who is married to a…
Continue ReadingPatrick Willis’ short but impactful career leads him to Hall of Fame
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — From the day he stepped into the NFL until a foot injury forced him into retirement after eight…
Continue ReadingOn Broadway, two stars of ‘Aladdin’ trace their roles all the way to middle school
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Some years ago, when Sonya Balsara and Adi Roy were in middle school, they were cast in kiddie versions of…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles and Team USA earn ‘redemption’ by powering to Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Sunisa Lee spent the night before perhaps the biggest gymnastics meet of their…
Continue ReadingMeta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition
Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over…
Continue ReadingFrancine Pascal, creator of beloved ‘Sweet Valley High’ books, dies at 92
NEW YORK (AP) — Francine Pascal, a onetime soap opera writer whose “Sweet Valley High” novels and the ongoing adventures of twins Elizabeth and…
Continue ReadingFrancine Pascal, creator of beloved ‘Sweet Valley High’ series that has sold more than 200 million copies, dies at 92
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Francine Pascal, creator of beloved ‘Sweet Valley High’ series that has sold more than 200 million copies, dies at…
Continue ReadingErica Ash, comedian and ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ and ‘Mad TV’ star, dies at 46
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Erica Ash, an actor and comedian skilled in sketch comedy who starred in the parody series “Mad TV” and “Real Husbands of…
Continue ReadingDisneyland workers vote to ratify new contracts that raise wages
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland workers have voted to ratify new contracts that include wage hikes and changes to sick leave policies after…
Continue ReadingHarris is planning a tour of battleground states next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is set to launch a battleground tour next week with her yet-to-be-named running…
Continue ReadingFull-time scientist and part-time basketball player Canyon Barry chases gold in 3×3 at Paris Games
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Canyon Barry is a part-time basketball player. His full-time job is system engineer for a defense and space…
Continue ReadingHarris and Trump launch new advertisements for presidential election sprint
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump released new television advertisements on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingJets D-lineman Javon Kinlaw gets emotional while reflecting on his journey: ‘I never gave up’
AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Javon Kinlaw couldn’t get the words out. The memories were flooding his mind. The New York…
Continue ReadingBraves reuniting with 2021 World Series MVP Soler and reliever Jackson after trade with Giants
ATLANTA (AP) — National League wild-card leader Atlanta is reuniting with 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson, a reliever for that…
Continue ReadingWhite House says no need to restrict ‘open-source’ artificial intelligence — at least for now
AP Technology Writer The White House is coming out in favor of “open-source” artificial intelligence technology, arguing in a report Tuesday that…
Continue ReadingHow Harris and Trump differ on artificial intelligence policy
AP Technology Writers Two days after President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order on artificial intelligence last year, Vice President…
Continue ReadingUCLA ordered by judge to craft plan in support of Jewish students
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge ordered Monday that the University of California, Los Angeles, craft a plan to protect Jewish students, months…
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Utility cuts natural gas service to landslide-stricken Southern California neighborhood
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Natural gas service to 135 homes was being cut Monday in a neighborhood on Southern California’s Palos…
Continue ReadingRaiders’ White gets chance to show he can be lead running back over complete season
AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Zamir White showed he could take over for Josh Jacobs over the final month of last season. But what…
Continue ReadingCalifornia city unveils nation’s first all electric vehicle police fleet
Associated Press A city in Southern California has become the first in the nation to replace its police patrol cars with electric vehicles, officials…
Continue ReadingMan arrested on accusations of starting the largest wildfire in California this year has been charged with arson
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Man arrested on accusations of starting the largest wildfire in California this year has been charged with…
Continue ReadingBally Sports networks will return to Comcast subscribers after agreement is reached
SOUTHPORT, Conn. (AP) — Most Comcast subscribers will be able to watch their favorite sports teams again after it reached an agreement with their…
Continue ReadingCarlos Estévez may get shot at nailing Philadelphia Phillies closer role
AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Yes, it looks like the Phillies have their closer in Carlos Estévez. OK, maybe not by defined job title just…
Continue ReadingUtility cuts natural gas service to landslide-stricken Southern California neighborhood
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Natural gas service to 135 homes was being cut Monday in a neighborhood on Southern California’s Palos…
Continue ReadingThe U.S. men’s gymnastics team ended a lengthy Olympic medal drought. They hope the NCAA notices
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Before they stood with their arms wrapped around each other in a brotherhood forever etched into U.S. Olympic lore,…
Continue ReadingQuake rattles Southern California desert communities, no immediate reports of damage
BARSTOW, Calif. (AP) — An earthquake shook the desert area east of Los Angeles on Monday but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.…
Continue ReadingAmerican swimmers grabbed plenty of hardware Monday at the Olympics, but no gold
AP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — American swimmers added plenty to the U.S. medal count Monday night, just not the ones they most wanted.…
Continue ReadingDog days are fun days on trips away from the shelter with volunteers
Associated Press MADISON, N.J. (AP) — The place where Finlee lives is nice enough: It’s clean, they feed and care for him well and there are…
Continue ReadingCardinals acquire RHP Erick Fedde and OF Tommy Pham as part of a 3-team trade
AP Baseball Writer The St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-hander Erick Fedde and outfielder Tommy Pham on Monday as part of a three-team trade that…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania congressman chosen to lead House task force investigating Trump assassination attempt
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pennsylvania congressman who witnessed the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump…
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Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says
Wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of air pollution, according to new research linking it to an increased risk of…
Continue ReadingFormer Major League pitcher Reyes Moronta dies in a motorcycle crash in the Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Former Major League Baseball pitcher Reyes Moronta has been killed in a motorcycle accident in the…
Continue ReadingUS women’s water polo team handed a rare loss at the Paris Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — The U.S. women’s water polo team was handed a rare loss at the Paris Olympics on Monday, falling 13-11 to Bea…
Continue ReadingCalifornia man defends his home as wildfires push devastation and spread smoke across US West
Associated Press COHASSET, Calif. (AP) — In the small forest community of Cohasset, Ron Ward watched as flames hundreds of feet high from…
Continue ReadingDallas Cowboys DE Sam Williams suffers torn knee ligaments and will need season-ending surgery
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams suffered torn ligaments in his left knee while taking part in special teams drills…
Continue ReadingAngels’ Mike Trout hasn’t started running again after setback in rehab from knee injury
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout had yet to resume running as of Sunday, two days after an MRI on his left knee showed no…
Continue ReadingQuentin Johnston making strides early in Chargers’ training camp after disappointing rookie season
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Quentin Johnston continues to show improvement and has regained his confidence after a disappointing…
Continue ReadingTaylor Ward’s grand slam caps Angels’ rally, LA beats Athletics 8-6 to avoid 4-game sweep
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Ward hit a grand slam to help the Angels erase an early 6-0 deficit, and Los Angeles beat the…
Continue ReadingChapman, Soler each get 3 hits as Giants beat Rockies 5-4 to complete 4-game sweep
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Chapman and Jorge Soler each had three hits, and the San Francisco Giants finished off a four-game sweep…
Continue ReadingAmerican swimmer Torri Huske edges teammate Gretchen Walsh by just .04 seconds in 100 butterfly
AP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Torri Huske touched the wall and turned to teammate Gretchen Walsh knowing they each had won an Olympic…
Continue ReadingRiver Ryan strikes out 8 in 1st major league win, Dodgers hit 3 homers in 6-2 win over Astros
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Teoscar Hernández hit his 22nd home run, River Ryan struck out eight in his first major league win and the Los…
Continue ReadingMountcastle shines, Cano closes as Orioles snap San Diego’s 7-game winning streak with an 8-6 win
AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan Mountcastle hit a pair of two-run singles, Cedric Mullins made a terrific catch in center field and the…
Continue ReadingCrews battle wildfires across the US West and fight to hold containment lines
Associated Press FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires across the western United States and Canada put millions of people under air quality alerts…
Continue ReadingRays trade right-handed reliever Jason Adam to Padres for three minor-league prospects
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays traded right-handed reliever Jason Adam to the San Diego Padres for three minor-league prospects…
Continue Reading‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever
AP Film Writer Marvel is back on top with “ Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend…
Continue Reading‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ debuts to $205 million, shattering R-rated record and becoming 8th biggest opening of all time.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ debuts to $205 million, shattering R-rated record and becoming 8th biggest opening of all…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris has America focused on multiracial identity
Associated Press An election year that was already bitterly partisan has been completely upended by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of…
Continue ReadingUS water polo star Maggie Steffens is playing with a heavy heart after death of her sister-in-law
AP Sports Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — U.S. water polo captain Maggie Steffens is playing with a heavy heart at the Paris Olympics after her…
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