By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Devastating storms and tornadoes scraped the South and Midwest Friday into early Saturday, killing at least five people, injuring dozens more, trapping others in their homes, and damaging businesses and critical infrastructure — with the threat of more severe weather looming into Saturday afternoon. More than 50 preliminary tornado reports were
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By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Evacuation orders have been lifted in small sections of Tomioka, a town just southwest of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, in time for the area’s popular cherry blossom season. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida joined a ceremony there on Saturday. An earthquake and tsunami in March 2011
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By FRANK JORDANS and EMILY SCHULTHEIS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — King Charles III won plenty of hearts during his three-day visit to Germany, his first foreign trip since becoming king following the death of his mother, Elizabeth II, last year. The closely choreographed trip saw a number of firsts that attest to the importance
Continue Reading By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The UBS takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse has shaken Switzerland’s self-image and dented its reputation as a global financial center, analysts say, warning that the country’s prosperity could grow too dependent on a single banking behemoth. The uncertain future of a union of Switzerland’s two global
Continue Reading By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The UBS takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse has shaken Switzerland’s self-image and dented its reputation as a global financial center, analysts say, warning that the country’s prosperity could grow too dependent on a single banking behemoth. The uncertain future of a union of Switzerland’s two global
Continue Reading By BARRY HATTON Associated Press Europe’s biggest armed conflict since World War II is poised to enter a new phase in the coming weeks. With no suggestion of a negotiated end to the 13 months of fighting between Russia and Ukraine, the Ukrainian defense minister said last week that a spring counteroffensive could begin as
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Following a rise in school shootings in recent years, members of the community came to the Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert campus to be a part of a Zero Tolerance training. It’s where they learned about what could be done in order to prevent another one from happening. “Where are we vulnerable? Where can
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The Firebirds picked up another win, defeating the rival Reign on Friday night. CV defeated Ontario at Toyota Arena by the final score of 4-0. Max McCormick scored twice while Chris Driedger turned away all 25 shots to help the Firebirds secure their 44th win of the season. Read the game’s full box score HERE.
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By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jason Robertson had a goal and three assists, with his goal breaking a tie with 22 seconds remaining in the second period in the Dallas Stars’ 5-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Friday night. Robertson has 42 goals and 95 points, breaking Mike Modano’s season
Continue Reading By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump steps before a judge this coming week to be arraigned in a New York courtroom, it will not only mark the first time a former U.S. president has faced criminal charges. It will also be a reckoning for a man long nicknamed “Teflon
Continue Reading By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns are starting to string together some wins now that Kevin Durant is healthy. Even so, they’re far from a well-oiled machine. Durant scored 30 points, Devin Booker added 27 and the Suns won their fourth straight game by beating the short-handed Denver Nuggets
Continue Reading By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyle Lewis had a pinch-hit, go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Friday night. The D-backs used three consecutive pinch-hitters to open the inning against Alex Vesia (0-1). After Nick Ahmed grounded
Continue Reading By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyle Lewis had a pinch-hit, go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Friday night. The D-backs used three consecutive pinch-hitters to open the inning against Alex Vesia (0-1). After Nick Ahmed grounded
Continue Reading By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Poole cherishes all of the moments around superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, from the practice floor behind the scenes to under the bright lights and noise of game night. Poole joined the Splash Brothers with 200 3-pointers this season, making Golden State just
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Rudy Forti, who served as offensive coordinator since 2017, is replacing Shane McComb as Palm Desert’s head football coach. "No pressure…no diamond" 💎Banner that. Rudy Forti @coach_4T takes over the helm of Palm Desert 🏈 @PdhsFootball. By way of TX (the mecca of HS pigskin) ➡️ this will be Forti's second stint as a HC!
Continue Reading By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox had 20 points and 11 assists and the playoff-bound Sacramento Kings won their second consecutive game against Portland Trail Blazers 138-114 on Friday night. Malik Monk had 20 off the bench for the Kings, who had already secured their first postseason berth
Continue Reading By AJ Willingham, CNN Much divides us, but one thing that knows no cultural bounds is the human desire to pull some silly, goofy little tricks. April Fools’ Day has a shockingly global history, for a holiday devoted fully to mild deception. For some cultures, it’s not even relegated to one day in April, cracking
Continue Reading By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Fights over increasing the nation’s borrowing authority have been contentious in Congress, yet follow a familiar pattern: Time and again, lawmakers found a way to step back from the brink before markets began to panic and the nation risked a dangerous default on its debt. But this
Continue Reading By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Fights over increasing the nation’s borrowing authority have been contentious in Congress, yet follow a familiar pattern: Time and again, lawmakers found a way to step back from the brink before markets began to panic and the nation risked a dangerous default on its debt. But this
Continue Reading By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Left-hander Kyle Freeland made a brilliant defensive play while holding San Diego to three hits in six scoreless innings and Charlie Blackmon hit a two-run homer in the Colorado Rockies’ 4-1 victory over the Padres on Friday night. The Rockies have won the first two
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