Peru celebrates 2 decades of a fast-growing breed of guinea pigs eaten as a delicacy
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru is celebrating two decades since the creation of a genetically modified breed of guinea pig, a rodent whose meat has formed…
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis will play in Lakers’ first preseason games in Palm Springs, Redick says
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play at some point during the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ first two…
Continue ReadingRams OC Mike LaFleur focused on resolving red zone woes, not facing brother on opposite sideline
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Outside of a chance to bring the whole family together, Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur…
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Brownies Cafe celebrates 45 years serving Yuma
Local restaurant Brownies Cafe is getting ready to celebrate its 45th year anniversary. The cafe has been in the brook’s family since 1979. Many…
Continue ReadingDiamondbacks to part ways with pitching coach Brent Strom and 2 others after missing playoffs
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks are shaking up their coaching staff after falling just short of the playoffs. The team confirmed Thursday…
Continue Reading Closely watched selection of Guatemala’s new Supreme Court remains flawed, critics say
Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s Congress has selected the 13 new justices of the Supreme Court in a closely observed process…
Continue Reading Senators ask Justice Department to take tougher action against Boeing executives over safety issues
Associated Press Two U.S. senators have asked the Department of Justice to take tougher action against Boeing executives for safety issues that have…
Continue Reading UN peacekeepers stay on Lebanon’s border despite Israeli ground incursion
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations peacekeeping chief says U.N. peacekeepers are staying in their positions on Lebanon’s…
Continue Reading US arranges flights to bring Americans out of Lebanon as others seek escape
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.-arranged flights have brought about 350 Americans and their immediate relatives out of Lebanon this week…
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Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15…
Continue ReadingDodgers to flip Flaherty and Yoshinobu in rotation against rival Padres in NLDS
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers are flipping Jack Flaherty and rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto in their rotation for the…
Continue ReadingMiller Moss and No. 11 USC’s prolific aerial attack face the FBS-leading pass defense in Minnesota
AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has had a frustrating and uneven start to this season, losing all three games against power…
Continue Reading North Korea’s Kim threatens to destroy South Korea with nuclear strikes if provoked
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has threatened to use nuclear weapons and destroy South Korea…
Continue Reading Nibi the ‘diva’ beaver to stay at rescue center, Massachusetts governor decides
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The question of whether a 2-year-old beaver named Nibi can stay with the rescuers she has known since she was a baby…
Continue Reading South Korea adoptees endure emotional, sometimes devastating searches for their birth families
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — They began a pilgrimage that thousands before them have done. They boarded long flights to their…
Continue Reading Did this happen to me also? Korean adoptees question their past and ask how to find their families
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Dozens of South Korean adoptees, many in tears, have responded to an investigation led by The Associated…
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YumaCon 2024 happening this weekend
Stop and get your geek on, YumaCon 2024 is happening this…
Continue ReadingBig Ten commissioner says league has ‘positive feelings’ toward expanding NCAA Tournament
AP Sports Writer ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti joined a chorus of major conference leaders suggesting the NCAA Tournament…
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OneAZ announces acquisition of 1st Bank Yuma
OneAZ Credit Union announced its acquisition of 1st Bank Yuma on…
Continue Reading US nuclear weapon production sites violated environmental rules, federal judge decides
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A U.S. Judge has ruled that the National Nuclear Security Administration failed to properly evaluate its…
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