Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, has died at 81
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The poet, author, educator and public speaker Nikki Giovanni has died at 81. She went from borrowing money to…
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Supreme Court leans toward Utah oil railway plan, but may not make broad environmental ruling
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed to favor a Utah oil railroad expansion in arguments on Tuesday, but appeared more…
Continue ReadingDescendant of last native leader of Alaska island demands Japanese reparations for 1942 invasion
Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The great-granddaughter of the last Alaska Native chief of a remote island in the Bering Sea believes…
Continue ReadingBiden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The grinding war pitting Ukraine against its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s…
Continue ReadingHere’s how the US is countering the Islamic State group during Syria’s upheaval
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Massive U.S. airstrikes on Islamic State militants in Syria are meant partly as a message to the group and a…
Continue ReadingElon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump’s way — or his
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A week after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, Elon Musk said his political action committee would…
Continue ReadingJosh Uduje, Robert Vaihola lead San Jose State past Lincoln University (CA) 117-80
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Josh Uduje scored 21 and Robert Vaihola posted a double-double to help San Jose State beat Lincoln University (CA) 117-80…
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Tracking winds and cooler temperatures to start the week
A dry weather system will pass into the region to the north and east late today and into Tuesday, bringing breezy to locally windy conditions and…
Continue ReadingRupert Murdoch’s attempt to change his family’s trust over Fox News media empire control rejected
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A probate commissioner has ruled against Rupert Murdoch’s effort to change his family’s trust to give one of his sons control…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea’s ex-defense minister is formally arrested over brief imposition of martial law
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s previous defense minister was formally arrested Wednesday over his alleged collusion…
Continue Reading China’s exports slow, imports decline in November, falling below forecasts
AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports slowed in November and its imports declined, falling below forecasts and underscoring…
Continue ReadingArgentina’s Milei marks one year in office. Here’s how his shock measures are reshaping the economy
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — When libertarian President Javier Milei assumed office one year ago, Argentine supermarkets were…
Continue ReadingPatrik Laine and Kirby Dach power the Canadiens to a 3-2 shootout win over the Ducks
MONTREAL (AP) — Patrik Laine scored in regulation and added the winner in the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on…
Continue ReadingMass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — About 87,000 people were being evacuated in a central Philippine region Tuesday a day after a volcano…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP’s report on Chinese gold mining threatening endangered protected site in Congo
Associated Press OKAPI WILDLIFE RESERVE, Congo (AP) — For eight years, a Chinese mining company has been vastly expanding inside an endangered…
Continue ReadingChinese gold mining threatens a protected UN heritage site in Congo
Associated Press OKAPI WILDLIFE RESERVE, Congo (AP) — Scattered along the banks of the Ituri River, buildings cram together, cranes transport dirt…
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Pet Talk: Meet Kip
Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 Kip is an adorable pup who is looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about…
Continue ReadingBrewers manager going to miss departing shortstop Willy Adames: ‘Losing this guy, whew’
AP Baseball Writer DALLAS (AP) — Brewers manager Pat Murphy has seen a lot of good players leave during his time in Milwaukee, and he isn’t…
Continue ReadingBlue Jays, Dodgers and Red Sox among losing bidders for Juan Soto
DALLAS (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays lost out on Juan Soto, a year after failing to sign Shohei Ohtani. “Both of those guys, they’re obviously…
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Man attacks with machete
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) says the 23-year-old man hit the car’s window with a machete to try to get inside on Saturday…
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