Locals react to Ron DeSantis presidential bid announcement
It’s official, Ron DeSantis has filed papers to run for president, setting up for a face-off with former President Donald…
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A’s, Nevada leaders reach tentative ballpark agreement
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a tentative…
Continue Reading South Korea, US troops to hold massive live-fire drills near border with North Korea
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean and U.S. militaries were set to begin massive live-fire drills near…
Continue Reading Bolivia’s Catholic Church acknowledges being ‘deaf’ to sex abuse victims
By CARLOS VALDEZ Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Leaders of the Roman Catholic Church in Bolivia acknowledged Wednesday that the church had…
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Bruins get fast start, rout Washington in Pac-12 Tournament
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Josh Hahn and AJ Salgado drove in four runs each, Kelly Austin struck out 12 batters, and No. 7 seed UCLA routed…
Continue Reading As Typhoon Mawar hit, these identical twin meteorologists kept Guam informed
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — As Typhoon Mawar aimed its fury at Guam, residents facing terrifying winds and crashing waves…
Continue Reading Elon Musk wants to build a digital town square. But his debut for DeSantis had a tech failure.
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Elon Musk wants to turn Twitter into a “digital town square,” but his much-publicized Twitter Spaces…
Continue Reading After Typhoon Mawar battered Guam, ‘what used to be a jungle looks like toothpicks’
By GRACE GARCES BORDALLO and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — Many residents of Guam were without power and utilities…
Continue Reading Tributes for Tina Turner, the global music superstar, after her death at 83
From Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger to NBA legend Magic Johnson, many paid tribute to music superstar Tina Turner following her death on…
Continue Reading Wake Forest wins first women’s golf title with 3-1 win over Southern California
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Wake Forest stumbled in its first trip to Grayhawk Golf Club, finishing 12th in the 2021…
Continue Reading At Tennessee museum, fans remember Tina Turner’s talent, strength, influence
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Standing in a Tennessee museum, near exhibits of shimmering dresses worn by Tina Turner,…
Continue Reading After a year of long overdue Hollywood love, actor James Hong is still having his moment
By TERRY TANG Associated Press Greeted with a standing ovation at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, James Hong could easily have just basked in the…
Continue Reading Once a whaling port, New Bedford wants to light the world again, with wind
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — The vessel UHF Felicity pulled into the port of New Bedford shortly before 5:00…
Continue Reading Louis Vuitton takes Baroque and botanical cues from Italy’s Isola Bella for Cruise 2024 collection
By COLLEEN BARRY AP Fashion Writer STRESA, Italy (AP) — Destination cruise shows are among the fashion world’s most ambitious, winging the…
Continue Reading Indiana woman dies while trying to hike from Grand Canyon rim to river in a day
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Officials say an Indiana woman died earlier this month while hiking inside Grand Canyon National Park. The…
Continue Reading Indiana woman dies while trying to hike from Grand Canyon rim to river in a day
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Officials say an Indiana woman died earlier this month while hiking inside Grand Canyon National Park. The…
Continue Reading Man shot roommate after accusing him of eating the last Hot Pocket, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A man in Kentucky’s largest city is facing criminal charges after allegedly shooting his roommate during a dispute…
Continue Reading Teen dies during apparent social media stunt on Los Angeles bridge, police say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 17-year-old boy fell to his death this weekend while climbing a Los Angeles bridge in an apparent social media stunt, police…
Continue Reading Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug-trafficking scheme
By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — As friends and family looked on, rapper Fetty Wap on Wednesday apologized for his…
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DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launched his 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday with firm words but a disastrous Twitter announcement. He’s…
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