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By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A rural Nevada man who was jailed a week ago on a kidnapping charge is now accused of killing the 18-year-old woman whose body was found this week in a remote grave in northern Nevada’s high desert. Lyon County sheriff’s detectives charged and booked Troy Driver
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By TIM PRICE Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Ryan Palmer shot a bogey-free round of 6-under 66 at the Valero Texas Open to lead by two shots over Kevin Chappell, Dylan Frittelli and Matt Kuchar after the second round. At 10 under, Palmer surged into the lead with consecutive birdies midway through the back
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The final tournament Friday at Mission Hills Country Club brought out a lot of feels. This is the last time this historic golf event will take place in Rancho Mirage, and we wanted to get a sense of what this tournament has meant to our valley. We asked one simple question around the grounds. What
Continue ReadingBy Zachary Cohen, Jamie Gangel, Ryan Nobles, Annie Grayer and Paula Reid, CNN Just days before the US Capitol riot, White House officials started providing fewer details about then-President Donald Trump‘s calls and visits, the person in charge of compiling those activities for the official record told the House select committee investigating January 6, 2021,
Continue Reading By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is proposing to temporarily double California’s typical nickel refunds for bottles and cans to boost recycling. It would also help spend down a roughly $600 million surplus built up during the coronavirus pandemic. The proposal to state lawmakers Friday would match the
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By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is proposing to temporarily double California’s typical nickel refunds for bottles and cans to boost recycling. It would also help spend down a roughly $600 million surplus built up during the coronavirus pandemic. The proposal to state lawmakers Friday would match the
Continue Reading FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities have arrested 18 people allegedly involved in fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking in Fresno County after a string of overdoses, including two deaths. Officials said Friday the arrests were made Thursday during a multi-agency operation that included law enforcement from the Fresno Police Department, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, Fresno County District
Continue Reading FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Court of Appeals has rejected trainer Bob Baffert’s motion for emergency relief from a 90-day suspension. The Hall of Fame trainer’s suspension is scheduled to begin on Monday as a result of the order signed by Acting Chief Judge Allison Jones. Signage outside Baffert’s barn at Santa Anita was
Continue Reading FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Court of Appeals has rejected trainer Bob Baffert’s motion for emergency relief from a 90-day suspension. The Hall of Fame trainer’s suspension is scheduled to begin on Monday as a result of the order signed by Acting Chief Judge Allison Jones. Signage outside Baffert’s barn at Santa Anita was
Continue Reading By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres paid tribute to longtime broadcast Rick Jeanneret with a banner-raising ceremony in honor of his 51st and final year. The first sold-out crowd of the season chanted “RJ! RJ! RJ!” as the banner was raised to the rafters of the KeyBank Center
Continue Reading By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Among new Washington coach Kalen DeBoer’s first priorities is figuring out his quarterback situation. The Huskies have three options with spring practice starting. Dylan Morris has been the primary starter for Washington the past two seasons. The Huskies also have highly touted freshman Sam Huard, who
Continue ReadingBy Brian Stelter, CNN Business After slapping presenter Chris Rock on stage at last weekend’s Academy Awards, Will Smith announced in a statement Friday that he has resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. “I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any
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Ángela Reyes (CNN) — Tras abofetear al presentador Chris Rock en el escenario de los Oscar del pasado fin de semana, Will Smith anunció en un comunicado el viernes que renuncia a la Academia de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas. “Mis acciones en la 94° entrega de los premios de la Academia fueron ofensivas, dolorosas e
Continue Reading PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners are shutting down right-handed reliever Ken Giles for at least a couple of weeks due to a tendon issue in his right middle finger. Giles was expected to be a major part of Seattle’s bullpen after missing last season following Tommy John surgery. Giles had 23 saves and
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A 30-year-old man accused of forcing a motorist at gunpoint to lead sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase in Mecca in 2020 was ordered to stand trial today. Gutberto Antonio Rodriguez was arrested Sept. 3, 2020 in North Shore after being on the run for several weeks. Along with the kidnapping count, Rodriguez is charged
Continue Reading By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Arizonans haven’t stopped embracing the state’s entry into legalized sports betting. They plopped down $564 million in January wagers and won back $522 million, the vast majority through online apps licensed to the state’s pro sports teams and Native American tribes. The Department of Gaming released its
Continue Reading By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State star Stephen Curry will be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season because of a sprained ligament in his left foot. The reigning scoring champion was injured March 16 at home against Boston and has missed seven games since. He is scheduled
Continue Reading By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State star Stephen Curry will be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season because of a sprained ligament in his left foot. The reigning scoring champion was injured March 16 at home against Boston and has missed seven games since. He is scheduled
Continue ReadingBy Robbie Owens Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Angela Tortorice makes the grueling 26.2-mile marathon look like a stroll in the park. When the Dallas accountant isn’t crunching numbers, she’s collecting medals. She’s preparing to run in her 1000th marathon Saturday in Irving. “It’s going to be a huge relief!”
Continue Reading By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Alaska Airlines canceled dozens of U.S. West Coast flights Friday as off-duty pilots picketed in several major cities over an impasse in nearly three years of contract negotiations. The airline says more cancellations are possible through the weekend. Alaska says more than 120 of its flights
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