Dozens killed in crowd crush at Guinea soccer match
By Kathleen Magramo, Kareem El Damanhoury and Isaac Yee, CNN (CNN) — A crowd crush at a soccer match in the west African country of Guinea has…
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Climate solution: Sails make a comeback in shipping, to dent its huge carbon footprint
Associated Press SAINT-MALO, France (AP) — Had he continued working aboard fuel-powered cargo ships, Yann Jourdan reckons he’d be earning…
Continue ReadingFirst transgender attorney to argue before the Supreme Court, challenging health care ban for minors
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The issue of transgender rights animated the presidential campaign. Now it has made its way to the Supreme…
Continue ReadingAn ex-detective accused of abusing women died in an apparent suicide as his trial was starting
Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a white ex-police detective in Kansas accused of sexually assaulting Black women has died in…
Continue ReadingPutin approves record defense spending — a third of Russia’s budget
By Jessie Yeung and Mariya Knight, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a record-breaking defense budget, setting aside a…
Continue ReadingThe International Criminal Court’s chief lashes out at threats from Russia and a US senator
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The president of the International Criminal Court lashed out on Monday at Russia for targeting its…
Continue ReadingProsecutor says officers acted ‘recklessly’ in Black man’s death during mental health crisis
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The trial is underway for two Indianapolis police officers charged in the death of a Black man who was shocked…
Continue ReadingThousands cheer Biden’s arrival in Angola for his long-promised sub-Saharan Africa visit
Associated Press LUANDA, Angola (AP) — President Joe Biden has arrived for his long-awaited first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa to the…
Continue ReadingDemocrats still don’t agree on the seriousness of their political problem after election defeat
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a month after a devastating election loss that exposed cracks in the very foundation of their party,…
Continue ReadingSelf-defense or too much force? That’s the question for jurors as subway chokehold trial wraps
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Closing arguments are set to wrap up Tuesday in the trial of a Marine veteran charged with recklessly choking to…
Continue ReadingCalifornia lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a…
Continue ReadingCalifornia lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Monday to begin a…
Continue ReadingVictor Wembanyama has first triple double of season to lead Spurs past Kings 127-125
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his first triple-double of the season,…
Continue ReadingJosh Allen has TDs passing, rushing and receiving as Bills rout 49ers 35-10 in snow, clinch AFC East
AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen’s memorable week began with singer and actress Hailey Steinfeld accepting his proposal for…
Continue ReadingJosh Allen has TDs passing, rushing and receiving as Bills rout 49ers 35-10 in snow, clinch AFC East
AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen’s memorable week began with singer and actress Hailey Steinfeld accepting his proposal for…
Continue ReadingUS Navy destroys Houthi missiles and drones targeting American ships in Gulf of Aden
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. Navy destroyers shot down seven missiles and drones fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels at the warships and…
Continue ReadingTroy Terry ties career high with 3 assists, scores in shootout as Ducks beat Senators 4-3
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Troy Terry tied a career high with three assists and scored the go-ahead goal in the shootout as the…
Continue ReadingAnthony Davis scores 33, LeBron James takes over late as Lakers hold on to beat Jazz 105-104
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anthony Davis had 33 points and 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 27 points and 14 assists, and the…
Continue ReadingBiden has pardoned his son Hunter. What does that mean?
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had long pledged that he would not pardon his son, Hunter, who was set to be sentenced this…
Continue ReadingBiden has pardoned his son Hunter. What does that mean?
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had long pledged that he would not pardon his son, Hunter, who was set to be sentenced this…
Continue ReadingSaints lose Taysom Hill for the final minutes of a loss to the Rams — and perhaps longer
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Do-it-all Saints tight end Taysom Hill converted a key fourth down with another physical run on a direct snap…
Continue ReadingAustralian police arrest 13 people and seize a record 2.3 tons of cocaine from a fishing boat
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australian police say they have seized a record 2.3 tons of cocaine from a fishing boat off the…
Continue ReadingRice helps No. 1 UCLA beat Hawaii 70-49 in final day of Rainbow Wahine Showdown
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Kiki Rice scored 14 of her 21 points before halftime to lead No. 1 UCLA to a 70-49 win over Hawaii on Sunday in…
Continue ReadingDrone strikes by Mali’s military regime kill 8 Tuareg leaders in the country’s north
Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A rebel spokesman says drone strikes by Mali’s military regime have killed eight Tuareg rebel leaders in the…
Continue ReadingChristian McCaffrey’s season ‘potentially’ over after knee injury in 49ers’ loss to Bills
AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a knee injury that coach Kyle Shanahan described…
Continue ReadingThomas scores 29 as San Francisco knocks off Mercyhurst 87-59
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas had 29 points in San Francisco’s 87-59 victory against Mercyhurst on Sunday night. Thomas also contributed…
Continue ReadingTragic discovery in Oregon: Missing hiker’s body found, husband arrested on murder charge
By Melissa Alonso, Rebekah Riess and Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — The search for missing hiker Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, took a tragic turn after her…
Continue ReadingColorado officials are hunting a coyote that attacked and injured a 4-year-old girl
Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers are hunting a coyote that attacked a 4-year-old girl on…
Continue ReadingLA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig will miss MLS Cup final after tearing ACL in left knee
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig will miss Saturday’s MLS Cup final after he tore the ACL in his left knee in the…
Continue ReadingBiden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal…
Continue ReadingNew York City honors first Black congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday
By Dawn Sawyer, CNN (CNN) — New York City marked the inaugural Shirley Chisholm Day on Saturday – honoring the life and legacy of the first…
Continue ReadingFull written statement from President Joe Biden on his decision to pardon his son Hunter
Full written statement from President Joe Biden on his decision to pardon his son: Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took…
Continue ReadingFull written statement from President Joe Biden on his decision to pardon his son Hunter
Full written statement from President Joe Biden on his decision to pardon his son: Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took…
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President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden
By Marshall Cohen and Betsy Klein, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who…
Continue ReadingAs temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community
Associated Press EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — As temperatures drop into the teens, Minnesotans have embraced sauna culture for warmth and community.…
Continue ReadingBiden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal…
Continue ReadingMatthew Stafford and Kyren Williams help the Rams grind out a 21-14 victory over the Saints
AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kryen Williams and the Los Angeles Rams strode to the locker room at halftime confident that the zero they had…
Continue ReadingBig Ten fines Michigan and Ohio State $100,000 each for postgame melee
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The Big Ten Conference announced it fined Michigan and Ohio State $100,000 each for violating the conference’s…
Continue ReadingCatholic church calls on president of El Salvador not to lift ban on gold mining
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — The Roman Catholic Church has called on the president of El Salvador not to lift the country’s ban on gold…
Continue ReadingBig Ten fines Michigan, Ohio State $100k each for postgame brawl
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The Big Ten Conference has fined Michigan and Ohio State $100k each for their involvement in Saturday’s…
Continue ReadingBalanced UCF pulls away from Cal Baptist in the second half for 74-59 victory
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Keyshawn Hall scored 15 points, Darius Johnson and Moustapha Thiem each had 11 points, and UCF defeated California Baptist…
Continue ReadingFalcons’ Morris remains loyal to struggling QB Cousins despite 4 interceptions in loss to Chargers
AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris insists Kirk Cousins’ struggles with interceptions didn’t cause him…
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‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ score box office trifecta on Thanksgiving weekend
By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Instead of lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving, Americans headed to movie theaters, as the premiere of…
Continue ReadingA bus crashed near a ski resort in southern France killing 2 people and injuring at least 33
MADRID (AP) — Local authorities say a bus has crashed near a ski resort in southern France, killing at least two people and injuring 33 others. A…
Continue ReadingMarshall Brickman, who co-wrote ‘Annie Hall’ with Woody Allen, dies at 85
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscar-winning screenwriter Marshall Brickman, whose wide-ranging career spanned some of Woody Allen ‘s…
Continue ReadingMarshall Brickman, who co-wrote ‘Annie Hall’ with Woody Allen, dies at 85
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscar-winning screenwriter Marshall Brickman, whose wide-ranging career spanned some of Woody Allen ‘s…
Continue ReadingStill makes 2 picks, returns one for TD as Chargers hand Falcons third straight loss, 17-13
AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — In a game neither team seemed eager to win, the Los Angeles Chargers relied on their defense — especially rookie…
Continue ReadingBiden displays AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday displayed the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the White House South Lawn to observe World…
Continue ReadingTaiwan’s president visits East-West think tank as China criticizes his 2-day visit to Hawaii
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Taiwan’s president visited a U.S. State Department-funded think tank and educational institution on the second…
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Big Bear Lake woman arrested after deputies find ounce of meth in her boot
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story BIG BEAR LAKE, California (KCAL, KCBS) — Deputies arrested a Big Bear Lake woman who had…
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