Five charged with kidnapping migrants in US to demand families pay ransom
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four men were arrested and charged with kidnapping migrants who had been smuggled into the United States and demanding their…
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The iPhone 16, new AirPods and other highlights from Apple’s product showcase
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple squarely shifted its focus toward artificial intelligence with the unveiling of its hotly anticipated iPhone 16…
Continue ReadingLakers big man Christian Wood will be out at least two months after another knee procedure
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers big man Christian Wood will be out for least two months after undergoing another arthroscopic surgical…
Continue ReadingJames Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage…
Continue ReadingAmy Adams and Marielle Heller put all of their motherhood experiences into ‘Nightbitch’
AP Film Writer TORONTO (AP) — The day after the premiere of their film “Nightbitch,” Amy Adams and Marielle Heller are sitting in a Toronto…
Continue ReadingReparations supporters plot comeback after bitter defeat in California Legislature
CalMatters Still grappling with the fallout from the defeat of two bills in the Legislature’s final hours, backers of reparations geared up for a…
Continue ReadingTrump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris’ position
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has signaled support for a potentially historic federal policy shift to reclassify marijuana as a…
Continue ReadingMan charged in random Seattle freeway shootings faces new charges nearby
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A man charged with randomly shooting at cars along Interstate 5 near Seattle on Labor Day faces additional charges…
Continue Reading2 charged with soliciting attacks on minorities, officials and infrastructure on Telegram
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two people who prosecutors say were motivated by white supremacist ideology have been arrested on charges that…
Continue ReadingNew York site chosen for factory to build high-speed trains for Las Vegas-California line
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (AP) — Trains for what is being called the nation’s first true high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingAaron Rodgers throws a TD in a losing cause in his return to the field
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers was eager to get back on the field and feel a few firsts in his return from an…
Continue ReadingThousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada
Associated Press MOUNTAIN HOME VILLAGE, Calif. (AP) — As a raging wildfire continues to spread east of Los Angeles, driven by days of triple-digit…
Continue ReadingJessica Hagedorn, R.F. Kuang among winners of American Book Awards, which celebrate multiculturalism
NEW YORK (AP) — Author-playwright Jessica Hagedorn, “Yellowface” novelist R.F. Kuang and poet Monica Youn are among this year’s…
Continue ReadingNational League wild card race looks like a barnburner with 3 weeks remaining in regular season
AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker had the thousand-yard stare of a man who had been through an emotional…
Continue ReadingApple embraces the AI craze with its newly unleashed iPhone 16 lineup
AP Technology Writer CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple on Monday charged into the artificial intelligence craze with a new iPhone lineup that marks…
Continue ReadingMatthew Stafford comes up short in Detroit in another chance to lead Rams to win over Lions
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Stafford led 31 fourth-quarter comebacks with the Detroit Lions. On Sunday night, he nearly got one against…
Continue ReadingGoogle faces a new antitrust trial after ruling declaring search engine a monopoly
AP Business Writer ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — One month after a judge declared Google’s search engine an illegal monopoly, the tech giant faces…
Continue ReadingMontgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams
AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions opened the season by outlasting the Los Angeles Rams with a balanced offense, grinding out yards…
Continue ReadingAlyssa Thomas has 12 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as Sun beat Sparks 79-67
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brionna Jones scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds, DiJonai Carrington added 19 points and Alyssa Thomas recorded her…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina Courage defeats San Diego Wave 4-1 in Alex Morgan’s final professional soccer match
Associated Press Defender Malia Berkely had three assists as the North Carolina Courage earned a 4-1 road win against the San Diego Wave on Sunday…
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