How did mussels sneak into California, despite decades of state shipping rules?
CalMatters After the recent discovery of a destructive mussel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, some experts say California officials have…
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Calexico PD urging locals to not drink and drive after seeing an uptick in DUI cases
CPD says in just two weeks, two separate DUI crashes took place in the city. This past Sunday, police say a driver under the influence crashed into…
Continue ReadingBrazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, an unsealed police report alleges
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot…
Continue ReadingCosta Rican rescue teams find one survivor after plane crash leaves 5 people dead
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Rescuers found one survivor after a small plane crashed into a Costa Rican mountainside. The local Red Cross said…
Continue ReadingWild first season of expanded Big 12 comes down to what should be a chaotic weekend
AP Sports Writer A wild first season of the expanded Big 12 is down to what should be a chaotic final weekend. Through all the upsets, unexpected…
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Friends and family of an actress from Wisconsin gather at watch party to celebrate her role in “Wicked”
Marissa Bode is the first actress living with a disability to portray the character “Nessarose” in the musical…
Continue ReadingA fugitive wanted in the US for a pair of bombings is arrested in the UK after 20 years on the run
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A suspected animal rights extremist wanted in the U.S. for bombings in the San Francisco area was arrested in…
Continue ReadingJurors end 1st day of deliberations without a verdict in the YSL gang and racketeering trial
Associated Press/Report for America ATLANTA (AP) — Deliberations are underway in Atlanta after a year of testimony in the gang and racketeering…
Continue ReadingCourt rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender
Associated Press A federal appeals court upheld a ruling Tuesday that allows a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member to play in this…
Continue ReadingBiden’s public lands director named to lead environmental group
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A senior official in President Joe Biden’s administration who oversaw its contentious efforts to address…
Continue ReadingIt’s almost time for Spotify Wrapped. When can you expect your 2024 recap?
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It’s almost that time of year. Spotify is gearing up to release its annual Spotify Wrapped, a personalized recap…
Continue ReadingHarris’ campaign leaders say there was a ‘price to be paid’ for shortened campaign against Trump
AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The leaders of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign say they simply didn’t have enough time to…
Continue ReadingNBA says Hawks violated player participation policy by sitting Trae Young for Cup game
AP Basketball Writer The NBA fined the Atlanta Hawks $100,000 on Tuesday after an investigation determined that guard Trae Young could have played in…
Continue ReadingFederal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — With inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve officials expressed caution at their last meeting about…
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Iowa governor pardons two turkeys named “Caitlin” and “Clark”
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds pardoned two turkeys, named “Caitlin” and “Clark,” from the Thanksgiving table. The turkeys were named after the Indiana…
Continue ReadingA fugitive wanted in the US for a pair of bombings is arrested in the UK after 20 years on the run
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A suspected animal rights extremist wanted in the U.S. for bombings in the San Francisco area was arrested in…
Continue ReadingTrump’s threat to impose tariffs could raise prices for consumers, colliding with promise for relief
AP Business Writers DETROIT (AP) — If Donald Trump makes good on his threat to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, the…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP’s report on a study into extremism in the military that used old data
Associated Press The Associated Press has found that a Pentagon-funded study that looked into extremism in the military relied on old data, included…
Continue ReadingChilean prosecutors probe harassment complaint against President Boric, who says he’s a victim
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile’s prosecutor’s office say President Gabriel Boric is under investigation for sexual harassment in…
Continue ReadingLouisville police officer alleges discrimination over his opinion on Breonna Taylor’s killing
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky police officer shot during 2020 protests over Breonna Taylor’s death is suing his department…
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