UK inflation increase solidifies expectations interest rates will be kept on hold
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. has risen to its highest level since March. It’s being driven by an increase in fuel…
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Russia says it has detained a suspect in the Moscow bombing that killed a senior general
Russia’s security service said Wednesday it detained a citizen from Uzbekistan in the bombing that killed a senior general as he left his…
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Man convicted of quadruple homicide is put to death in Indiana’s 1st execution in 15 years
Associated Press MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana man convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister’s fiancé…
Continue ReadingFilipina who won a last-minute reprieve from an Indonesian firing squad seeks clemency
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Filipino woman who spent years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking, and who was nearly…
Continue ReadingLowry scores late goal to help Winnipeg Jets top San Jose Sharks 4-3
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Adam Lowry scored the winning goal with just over a minute left in regulation, Kyle Connor had two goals,…
Continue ReadingAs wars rage around them, Armenian Christians in Jerusalem’s Old City feel the walls closing in
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — As the war in Gaza rages, Syria’s government transforms, and the Israeli-occupied West Bank seethes,…
Continue ReadingThese Brazilian caramel-colored stray dogs were long overlooked. Now, they’re having a major moment
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — For decades, they have scrounged for food on streets across the country — undesired, abandoned and overlooked.…
Continue ReadingCommunity members wrestle with grief in aftermath of Wisconsin school shooting
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Community members in Wisconsin continued to wrestle with grief and called for change in the aftermath of a…
Continue ReadingHyder’s 29 help Cal Poly down Denver 95-94 in OT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Jarred Hyder scored 29 points as Cal Poly beat Denver 95-94 in overtime on Tuesday. Hyder also contributed five…
Continue ReadingOregon State earns 82-45 victory against Sacramento State
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Michael Rataj scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Oregon State beat Sacramento State 82-45 on Tuesday. Liutauras…
Continue ReadingMichael Vick accepts head coaching job at Norfolk State
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Michael Vick has agreed to become the head coach at Norfolk State in a return to football for the former NFL star, who has…
Continue ReadingAndrews scores 21 and No. 18 UCLA beats Prairie View A&M 111-75 for its 9th straight victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dylan Andrews scored 21 points, Tyler Bilodeau added 18 and No. 18 UCLA extended its winning streak to nine games with a 111-75…
Continue Reading Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk’s attachment to President-elect Donald Trump has created an unprecedented alliance between…
Continue Reading Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year —…
Continue Reading Verdicts are due in the historic French rape trial that turned Gisèle Pelicot into a feminist hero
Associated Press AVIGNON, France (AP) — French judges plan to deliver hugely anticipated verdicts in a historic drugging-and-rape trial that has…
Continue ReadingIsrael’s borders have shifted throughout its history. Action in Syria may reshape them again
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, entered Syrian territory Tuesday and said Israeli troops would…
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Local Marines giving back this holiday
Giving back for a good cause! Westwind Golf and RV Resort is fundraising for the local Toys for Tots drive. On Tuesday, local marines came out to…
Continue Reading US stocks fall sharply and Dow tumbles 1,100 points after the Fed hints at just 2 rate cuts for 2025
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tumbled to one of their worst days of the year after the Federal Reserve hinted Wednesday it may…
Continue ReadingMcGhie’s 26 help UCSD beat Utah State 75-73
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Tyler McGhie had 26 points in UCSD’s 75-73 win against Utah State on Tuesday night. McGhie added six rebounds and three…
Continue ReadingGiannis, Bucks use 3-point barrage to beat Thunder 97-81 for NBA Cup title
AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas. For the Milwaukee Bucks, it was 3. And the NBA Cup was their prize.…
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