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By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Mallory Pugh was soccer’s next big thing as a teenager but she recently faded from the limelight as she struggled with injuries and consistency. Pugh is now healthy again and has returned to the U.S. women’s national team more determined than ever. Pugh had a career-high three assists
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities have ordered outlying parts of a coastal resort town near Athens evacuated after a large wildfire broke out in the area. Media reports say the fire that began Monday night damaged a few houses on the outskirts of Nea Makri, some 30 kilometers (18 miles) northeast of the Greek
Continue ReadingBy Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business More than 200 companies, including Twitter, Salesforce and Procter & Gamble, signed a climate pledge that aims to reduce their carbon emissions over the next two decades. The project is part of a collaboration between Amazon and the advocacy group Global Optimism. “The breadth of industry that’s committed to this,
Continue Reading By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The College Football Playoff management committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday to discuss the feedback members have received from campuses since a 12-team expansion plan was unveiled in June. The 10 major college football conference commissioners and Notre Dame’s athletic director then plan to reconvene early next
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said the U.S. would take in 125,000 refugees and their families next year, fulfilling an earlier pledge to raise a cap that had been cut to a historic low under his predecessor. The White House set the proposed annual cap in a report to Congress, saying there was unprecedented
Continue Reading By LARRY NEUMEISTER and CLAUDIA TORRENS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A man who authorities say made internet threats to kidnap, injure and kill Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader prior to the arrival of officials for this week’s United Nations proceedings is being held without bail after his arrest. A magistrate judge said Monday
Continue Reading By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run, breaking Johnny Bench’s record for most by a catcher in a season to highlight the opener, then the Kansas City Royals completed a doubleheader sweep by beating the Cleveland Indians 4-2 Monday night. Perez hit a two-run homer in the
Continue Reading By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Padraig Harrington had a tight grip on Ryder Cup trophy Monday as the European captain walked through a white-tented corridor toward the stage for the opening press conference. That was a fitting start to matches that are a year overdue. Europe is the defending champion,
Continue Reading By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press Washington State’s quarterback situation remains unsettled as the Cougars prepare to play at Utah on Saturday. Starter Jayden de Laura was injured late in the first half of the Cougars’ loss to Southern California and coach Nick Rolovich says the quarterback is day-to-day. Graduate transfer Jarrett Guarantano should be
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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Rep. Aaron Lieberman has become the second Democratic lawmaker to leave office to focus on a run for higher office. Lieberman announced Monday that he’s immediately resigning from the House so he can devote himself fulltime to his campaign for governor. The second-term lawmaker from Paradise Valley represents one of the
Continue Reading By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Parents of students in the Las Vegas area who area challenging Nevada’s COVID-19 mask mandate are asking a federal judge to issue an emergency order allowing children to attend school without masks. The parents are suing Gov. Steve Sisolak, Attorney General Aaron Ford and the Clark
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A mild day in the desert with high temperatures just above the century mark will result in a warm evening. Temperatures will gradually cool into the low 90s around 9:00 p.m. with a light north wind. A ridge of high pressure is building over California to begin the week. This will aid in a warming
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CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Cervezas heladas, playas vacías. Es una imagen convincente, pero captura solo un porcentaje débil de la diversidad y excelencia que impregna uno de los países más increíbles del mundo. ¿Cómo celebrar el 5 de mayo? 4 recetas para disfrutarlo con todo el sabor Aquí están 10 cosas que México hace mejor que
Continue Reading Mariana Toro Nota del editor — Los casos de coronavirus comienzan a aumentar en todo el mundo. Las autoridades sanitarias advierten que los viajes aumentan las posibilidades de contraer y propagar el virus, especialmente si no se está totalmente vacunado. Quedarse en casa es la mejor manera de frenar la transmisión. A continuación encontrarás información
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El actor mejor pagado de Hollywood por segundo año consecutivo, Dwayne Johnson recientemente añadió “emprendedor” a su currículum. Sus fans lo conocen como “The Rock” (“La Roca”), una superestrella de acción y exluchador profesional, pero recientemente se alió con una bebida espirituosa de México. El Tequila Teremana, lanzado en 2020, es
Continue Reading By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Investigators allege that a Colorado man charged with killing his missing wife decided to “hunt and control” her like an animal after she insisted on leaving him and later changed his statements as evidence in the case developed. That’s according to a court document released Monday laying
Continue Reading By CHIP SOUZA Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Second-year Arkansas coach Sam Pittman already has the Razorbacks winning after years of struggling. From 2017 to the end of the 2020 season, the Razorbacks won a combined 11 games under three different head coaches. The victory over then-No. 15 Texas two weekends ago brought Arkansas
Continue Reading By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press Two major California water agencies have settled a dispute that once threatened to derail a multi-state agreement to protect the Colorado River. The Imperial Irrigation District is the largest, single recipient of Colorado River water. It sued the Metropolitan Water District twice in the past two years over water contributions
Continue Reading By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press Two major California water agencies have settled a dispute that once threatened to derail a multi-state agreement to protect the Colorado River. The Imperial Irrigation District is the largest, single recipient of Colorado River water. It sued the Metropolitan Water District twice in the past two years over water contributions
Continue Reading By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press Two major California water agencies have settled a dispute that once threatened to derail a multi-state agreement to protect the Colorado River. The Imperial Irrigation District is the largest, single recipient of Colorado River water. It sued the Metropolitan Water District twice in the past two years over water contributions
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