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By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — From the crushing of Beijing’s 1989 pro-democracy protests to the suppression of Hong Kong’s opposition four decades later, China’s Communist Party has demonstrated a determination and ability to stay in power that is seemingly impervious to Western criticism. The party has made political stability paramount and says
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By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The remains of 20 Native Americans massacred in Northern California in 1860 have been returned to their tribe. Officials announced this week that the skeletal remains and artifacts found in the graves were returned last fall to the Wiyot Tribe that lives in the Eureka area.
Continue Reading By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A prosecutor pushed back on the idea that an Arizona couple who drove through a flooded wash simply misperceived the danger. Prosecutor Bradley Soos said Thursday that the couple made a series of bad decisions that led to the deaths of their two children and niece.
Continue Reading By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Ja Morant matched a season high with 41 points and the Memphis Grizzlies spoiled Dejounte Murray’s 14th career triple-double that tied a Spurs franchise record by beating San Antonio 118-110. Murray tied the game at 106 with a step-back 12-foot jumper that trickled into the basket
Continue Reading TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The FBI reportedly is investigating the assault of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in southern Arizona. Tucson TV station KOLD says the assault occurred Wednesday near Naco, which is along Arizona’s border with Mexico. The FBI told KOLD that no other information was being released at this time, including the condition
Continue ReadingCNN, KSNV, WJAR, WXMI By Kyung Lah and Anna-Maja Rappard, CNN Glen Duppenthaler walked into Paisan’s Old World Deli in Reno, Nevada, clutching a red notebook. The monthly Republican Women of Reno meeting was holding an “Election Integrity Workshop” and the retiree was prepared to take notes. Attendees were promised, “We will discuss next steps
Continue Reading By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Izaiah Brockington scored 26 points to help No. 23 Iowa State beat Oklahoma State 84-81 in overtime. Tyrese Hunter had 18 points and Caleb Grill added 15 for the Cyclones, who snapped a two-game skid. Avery Anderson scored a career-high 34 points and Isaac Likekele
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Pizza Hut is hopping on the spicy food trend. Beginning Thursday, it’s rolling out the “Spicy Lover’s Pizza” for a limited time. The pie features spicy marinara sauce, two types of pepperoni (classic and crispy cupped), red jalapeño peppers and a sprinkled topping custom made with herbs and crushed chili
Continue ReadingBy Lianne Kolirin, CNN Relatives of four Dutch children killed by the Nazis have described their sadness after being told their identity tags were found in the ruins of a death camp. The extermination camp at Sobibor, in Nazi-occupied Poland, was established in March 1942 and shut down in late 1943 following a prisoners’ uprising.
Continue ReadingBy Laura He, CNN Business Global stock markets dropped Thursday after the US Federal Reserve signaled it that will move quickly to hike interest rates. Asian markets tumbled. Japan’s Nikkei slid 3.1% to close at its lowest level in 14 months and South Korea’s Kospi slipped into a bear market after declining 3.5%. China’s Shanghai
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By Laura Ly, CNN A Philadelphia police officer is recovering after being dragged for five blocks while hanging out of a vehicle as the driver attempted to flee, according to an incident report. “The officer is extremely lucky,” Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small told CNN affiliate KYW. Authorities were questioning a male driver during
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California has made improvements when it comes to tobacco control in the state, but a new report from the American Lung Association says Riverside County and the Coachella Valley, have some major improvements to make. None of the valley’s nine cities received a passing grade when it comes to their tobacco control and all of
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The Palm Springs Police Department has put a call out to the community to assist with information on a peeping tom reported in the city recently. PSPD officials said officers have investigated a few incidents of a reported peeping tom in the area of E Palm Canyon and S. Sunrise Way. The suspect has been
Continue ReadingBy Oliver Darcy, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Journalists in Mexico are fed up. In a country whose climate is infamous for being exceedingly hostile toward journalists, a spate of murders has disillusioned an already cynical press corps,
Continue Reading BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Xavier Johnson had 19 points, Race Thompson added 18 and Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 13 of his 15 in the first half to help Indiana cruise to a 74-57 win over Penn State. The Hoosiers (15-5, 6-4 Big Ten) rebounded from an 80-62 home loss to Michigan for their fifth win in
Continue Reading By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Vince Williams scored 16 points, Mikeal Brown-Jones had a huge block with 2 seconds left and VCU held off a furious rally from No. 25 Davidson to win 70-68, snapping the Wildcats’ 15-game winning streak. Adrian Baldwin Jr. added 15 points as the Rams avenged
Continue Reading By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shaina Pellington scored 12 of her 20 points in the fourth quarter and Sam Thomas added 19 points to lead No. 8 Arizona to a 74-63 victory over UCLA. Arizona (15-2, 5-2 Pac-12) has won four of its last five games and ended the Bruins’
Continue Reading CHARLESTON, S.C. — Trevon Reddish-Rhone registered 11 points and eight assists and Rayshon Harrison hit a jumper with 8 seconds left to help Presbyterian edge past Charleston Southern 62-61. Tahlik Chavez led the Buccaneers with a career-high 22 points.
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The newly named Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms continues to move forward. On Wednesday, officials revealed the arena’s name and revealed other plans as completion nears. Check Out: Coachella Valley arena will be named the Acrisure Arena Acrisure, a Michigan-based financial services company, agreed to a 10-year naming rights deal with developers Oak View Group.
Continue Reading By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and the Calgary Flames fired a team-record 62 shots on goal in trouncing the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-0. Jacob Markstrom made 23 saves for his 13th career shutout, sending the Blue Jackets to their third straight loss and fourth in a row
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