Harris makes a pre-taped appearance on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ to urge Americans to vote
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris crashed the season finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” urging…
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US picks up a last-minute Olympian when diver Loschiavo is added for the Paris Games
PARIS (AP) — The U.S. diving team has picked up a last-minute Olympian. Brandon Loschiavo, a California native who competed at Tokyo three years…
Continue ReadingFederal grand jury charges short seller Andrew Left in $16M stock manipulation scheme
AP Business Writer A federal grand jury in California has charged short seller Andrew Left with multiple counts of securities fraud for a $16 million…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West
Associated Press California’s largest active fire exploded in size on Friday evening, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening…
Continue ReadingBarack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House…
Continue ReadingIn 3×3 basketball, American women are seeking golden confirmation and men some Olympic redemption
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — One is the defending Olympic champion. The other failed to even qualify for the Summer Games when 3×3 basketball…
Continue ReadingSwimming in stadiums becomes the norm as sport sets up in a rugby arena for 2024 Paris Olympics
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — The main swimming pool for the Paris Olympics is set up inside a 30,000-seat rugby stadium on the…
Continue ReadingWood pellets production boomed to feed EU demand. It’s come at a cost for Black people in the South
Associated Press GLOSTER, Miss. (AP) — This southern Mississippi town’s expansive wood pellet plant was so close to Shelia Mae Dobbins’…
Continue ReadingButler, Rooker continue power surge in July as Athletics rally for 6-5 victory over Angels
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker both hit their ninth home run in July, and the Oakland Athletics continued…
Continue ReadingRams cornerback Derion Kendrick suffers season-ending torn ACL
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Derion Kendrick will have season-ending surgery for a torn ACL that the cornerback suffered during the Los Angeles’…
Continue ReadingOakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustration
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller broke the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand when he…
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Gov. Newsom passed a new executive order on homeless encampments. Here’s what it means
Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order directing state agencies “to move urgently to address dangerous”…
Continue ReadingWorld War II sergeant whose plane was shot down over Germany honored with reburial in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After 80 years, a World War II sergeant killed in Germany has returned home to California. On Thursday, community members lined…
Continue ReadingUber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors in California Supreme Court ruling
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that app-based ride-hailing and delivery services like Uber…
Continue ReadingKershaw returns from shoulder surgery, Ohtani hits 31st homer, Dodgers beat Giants 6-4
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw allowed two runs over four innings in his return from shoulder surgery, Nick Ahmed and Shohei…
Continue ReadingSan Diego FC signs Northern Ireland international Patrick McNair to a 3-year contract
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The MLS expansion San Diego FC signed Northern Ireland international Patrick “Paddy” McNair to a three-year contract with a…
Continue ReadingBelgium Cats will play Paris Games without point guard Julie Allemand
VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Belgium will be without point guard Julie Allemand as the Cats try to get past the quarterfinals in the 2024…
Continue ReadingClayton Kershaw makes 2024 debut with Dodgers, strikes out six in solid outing versus Giants
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw made his season debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, striking out six and allowing…
Continue ReadingClemson’s Dabo Swinney isn’t big on transfer-portal recruiting. That’s at odds with his ACC peers
AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dabo Swinney has built a proven winner at Clemson, from two national championships and eight Atlantic Coast…
Continue ReadingJustice Kagan says there needs to be a way to enforce the US Supreme Court’s new ethics code
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Justice Elena Kagan on Thursday became the first member of the U.S. Supreme Court to…
Continue ReadingAmazon Prime Video’s global reach was a major factor in 11-year agreement with NBA
AP Sports Writer Jay Marine is finally able to relax and celebrate after a hectic couple of months. The global head of sports programming for Amazon…
Continue Reading‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ brings Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and some friends to jolt Comic-Con
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — “Deadpool & Wolverine” has arrived — and Comic-Con, with its hordes of Marvel fans, celebrated the only…
Continue ReadingA man got third-degree burns walking on blazing hot sand dunes in Death Valley, rangers say
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A European visitor got third-degree burns on his feet while briefly walking barefoot on the sand dunes in…
Continue ReadingOpenAI tests ChatGPT-powered search engine that could compete with Google
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI is testing a ChatGPT-powered search engine that could put the artificial intelligence company in direct competition…
Continue ReadingDylan Cease throws second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, 3-0 win over Washington Nationals
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hoping for a chance to stay in the game and pitch the second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, Dylan Cease…
Continue ReadingVideo game actors are now on strike. Here’s why
AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s video game performers went on strike Friday after negotiations with game industry giants…
Continue ReadingDylan Cease throws 2nd no-hitter in San Diego Padres’ history and 2nd of the MLB season
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dylan Cease throws 2nd no-hitter in San Diego Padres’ history and 2nd of the MLB…
Continue ReadingVideo game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns
AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s video game performers announced they would go on strike Thursday, throwing part of the…
Continue ReadingVideo game actors vote to strike over artificial intelligence concerns in latest entertainment industry work stoppage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Video game actors vote to strike over artificial intelligence concerns in latest entertainment industry work…
Continue ReadingPadres’ Dylan Cease has no-hit bid through 8 innings against Nationals
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Dylan Cease of the San Diego Padres has not allowed a hit through eight innings against the Washington…
Continue ReadingA man is under arrest on suspicion of starting wildfire that has become California’s largest this year, prosecutor says
OROVILLE, Calif (AP) — A man is under arrest on suspicion of starting wildfire that has become California’s largest this year, prosecutor…
Continue ReadingHouse Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration’s handling of border policy
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are moving quickly to emphasize Vice President Kamala Harris’s role in the Biden…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris is using Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’ as her campaign song: What to know about the anthem
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In Vice President Kamala Harris’ first 2024 presidential campaign video, a familiar rhythm rings out. The…
Continue ReadingSpicy dispute over the origins of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos winds up in court
AP Business Writer A court case could soon settle a spicy dispute: Who invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? A former PepsiCo executive is suing the…
Continue ReadingJudge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s legal team over ‘false statements’ in a court filing
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in California is threatening to sanction Hunter Biden’s lawyers, saying they made “false…
Continue ReadingBiden signs bill strengthening oversight of crisis-plagued US Bureau of Prisons after AP reporting
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed into law on Thursday a bill strengthening oversight of the crisis-plagued federal…
Continue ReadingBiden signs bill strengthening oversight of federal prison system after AP investigation exposed abuse and corruption
WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden signs bill strengthening oversight of federal prison system after AP investigation exposed abuse and…
Continue ReadingTravis Kelce picked as the top tight end in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings
AP Pro Football Writer All the off-field attention that Travis Kelce generated last season while dating pop star Taylor Swift may have overshadowed…
Continue ReadingNewsom orders California state agencies to start clearing homeless encampments
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered state agencies Thursday to start removing homeless encampments on…
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Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday for the removal of homeless encampments in his state.…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless…
Continue ReadingLightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West
Associated Press A burning car pushed into a gully sparked California’s largest wildfire of the year, authorities said Thursday as they announced…
Continue ReadingMeta’s Oversight Board says deepfake policies need update and response to explicit image fell short
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Meta’s policies on non-consensual deepfake images need updating, including wording that’s “not…
Continue ReadingBooties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet’s orders. How to keep pets cool this summer
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris: A Baptist with a Jewish husband and a faith that traces back to MLK and Gandhi
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Black clergy who know Vice President Kamala Harris, now the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential…
Continue ReadingRay pitches 5 hitless innings in first start since Tommy John surgery, Giants beat Dodgers 8-3
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robbie Ray pitched five hitless innings in his San Francisco debut, Matt Chapman homered and the Giants beat…
Continue ReadingChurch sues Colorado town to be able to shelter homeless in trailers, work ‘mandated by God’
Associated Press CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — Behind a church surrounded by rolling prairie on the outskirts of this Colorado town sits a donated RV…
Continue ReadingUgochukwu scores in 82nd, Chelsea salvages 2-2 tie with Wrexham in friendly at Levi’s Stadium.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Lesley Ugochukwu scored in the 82nd minute to help Chelsea salvage a 2-2 tie with Wrexham in a friendly match Wednesday…
Continue ReadingA plan to replenish the Colorado River could mean dry alfalfa fields. And many farmers are for it
Associated Press A plan to help shore up the depleted Colorado River by cutting off water to alfalfa fields in California’s crop-rich Imperial…
Continue ReadingMatthew Stafford happy to start training camp with Rams after contract adjustment
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Stafford wrapped up the first day of training camp for the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday by lofting a…
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