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By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Facebook parent Meta on Wednesday posted sharply higher earnings for the third quarter, boosted by an increase in advertising revenue and lower expenses after it laid off thousands of workers. The stronger-thank-expected results followed Google parent Alphabet’s report Tuesday showing a rebound in earnings and revenue growth — a
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Oregon State and Washington State claim the actions of the Pac-12 and Commissioner George Kliavkoff in response to members announcing their intent to leave the conference in 2024 show those departing schools relinquished their rights to decide the long-term future of the league. In a filing submitted
Continue ReadingBy SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Firefighters remained on scene to snuff out hot spots Wednesday after a small brush fire on the edge of Reno quickly grew to 45 acres (18 hectares) with gusty winds overnight, forcing evacuations and briefly closing Interstate 80 near the California-Nevada line before crews got the
Continue ReadingBy GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press The total number of abortions provided in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them throughout pregnancy, a new survey finds. The report out this week from the Society of Family Planning, which advocates for abortion access, shows the number fell to nearly
Continue ReadingBy GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press The total number of abortions provided in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them throughout pregnancy, a new survey finds. The report out this week from the Society of Family Planning, which advocates for abortion access, shows the number fell to nearly
Continue ReadingNICE, France (AP) — The French soccer league has suspended Nice defender Youcef Atal for seven matches after he shared an antisemitic message on social media. Nice had already suspended Atal last week until further notice and said that he apologized for his actions. After the matter was reviewed by the French soccer federation’s ethics
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By Pete Muntean, Cheri Mossburg, Josh Campbell and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — The off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot accused of attempting to disable a plane’s engines mid-flight told investigators he believed he was dreaming and had taken “magic mushrooms” 48 hours before the incident, according to state court records obtained by CNN. Joseph D. Emerson,
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 22-year-old driver of a BMW that struck and killed four Pepperdine University students in Malibu last week has been charged with four counts of murder, authorities said Wednesday. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced the charges against Fraser Bohm at a Wednesday news conference. He didn’t immediately say
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The 22-year-old driver of a BMW that struck and killed four Pepperdine University students in Malibu last week has been charged with four counts of murder, authorities said Wednesday. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced the charges against Fraser Bohm at a Wednesday news conference. He didn’t immediately say
Continue ReadingBy REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s chief prosecutor has announced a criminal investigation into organizers of a presidential primary election held over the weekend. Sunday’s contest was meant to allow voters to choose an opposition candidate to run against President Nicolás Maduro next year. Attorney General Tarek William Saab says
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urielblanco (CNN Español) — El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, le dio vía libre al nombramiento de Teresa Guadalupe Reyes Sahagún como la nueva presidenta de la Comisión Nacional de Búsqueda. La designación de Reyes se anunció este lunes en un comunicado de la Secretaría de Gobernación, que señala que fue elegida por
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Voters in a Tennessee city have firmly rejected a far-right mayoral candidate after she refused to denounce white supremacists who showed up to support her at a candidate forum. Unofficial results show Gabrielle Hanson lost Tuesday by a wide margin to the incumbent Franklin mayor, Ken
Continue ReadingBy GERALD IMRAY and NQOBILE NTSHANGASE Associated Press SPRINGS, South Africa (AP) — Hundreds of miners who spent three days underground because of a union dispute have left a gold mine in South Africa. A mine official said 109 miners who were held against their will by fellow employees in the mine near Johannesburg escaped
Continue ReadingBy Nick Catlin Click here for updates on this story ROSWELL, New Mexico (KOAT) — A Roswell teenager was charged with second-degree murder following a complete autopsy report by the medical examiner. Ivan Gonzalez, 19, was arrested for battery against a household member on Aug. 27. The alleged assault ended with the death of 44-year-old
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors say 22-year-old man charged with murder in Malibu crash that killed 4 Pepperdine University seniors.
Continue ReadingBy Viviana Lopez Click here for updates on this story JUPITER, Florida (WESH) — The Jupiter Police Department announced Monday afternoon one adult was killed and four others were injured after an electric shock within the fountain area at Harbourside Place Sunday afternoon. Three children and two adults were sent to area hospitals after the
Continue ReadingBy Viviana Lopez Click here for updates on this story JUPITER, Florida (WESH) — The Jupiter Police Department announced Monday afternoon one adult was killed and four others were injured after an electric shock within the fountain area at Harbourside Place Sunday afternoon. Three children and two adults were sent to area hospitals after the
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A hiker was taken to a hospital with moderate injuries today after being rescued from a hiking trail in an unincorporated area of Riverside County near Palm Desert. Fire crews responded at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday to a report of an inaccessible rescue on the Art Smith Hiking Trail, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Richard Roundtree, the stage and screen actor best known for his performance as a tough-talking private eye in 1971’s “Shaft,” has died. He was 81. The news was confirmed by Roundtree’s theatrical talent agent Artist and Representatives, who said in an email to CNN that the actor died Tuesday
Continue ReadingBy Hayley Crombleholme Click here for updates on this story BREVARD COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — A Brevard County woman is accused of running over her husband while the two were trying to look for their lost dog. It was Friday night in Palm Bay when police got a call saying there was a man lying
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