By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — For almost two decades, the 2002 killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay stood as one of the hip-hop world’s most infamous and elusive crimes, one of three long-unsolved slayings of major rap stars. Now Jay’s case is the first of those killings to go to trial.
Continue ReadingBy JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — For almost two decades, the 2002 killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay stood as one of the hip-hop world’s most infamous and elusive crimes, one of three long-unsolved slayings of major rap stars. Now Jay’s case is the first of those killings to go to trial.
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — From the start of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Hungary has been the weakest link in the West’s response. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has held up Kyiv’s membership negotiations with the EU, slow-walked aid deals and cast doubt on Ukraine’s capacity to defeat Russia. That’s why there’s so
Continue ReadingBy PAUL WISEMAN and MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Car factories have idled in Belgium and Germany. Spring fashion lines are delayed at a popular British department store. A Maryland company that makes hospital supplies doesn’t know when to expect parts from Asia. Attacks on ships in the Red Sea are delivering
Continue ReadingBy COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A Black man who was detained by police during an early morning walk in a quiet community northwest of Detroit says the white officer who threw him against a squad car, cuffed him and accused him of planning to break into a car also told a significant
Continue ReadingBy MIKE COOK Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Troy Terry scored his second goal of the game with 8:20 left to break a tie and Anaheim Ducks beat Minnesota 3-2 on Saturday night to end a 13-game losing streak against the Wild. A few seconds after exiting the penalty box, Terry gathered a
Continue ReadingDALLAS (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 34 points and Harrison Barnes had 20 to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 120-115 win over Dallas on Saturday night, cooling off the Mavericks’ Luka Doncic who had 28 points the night after scoring a franchise-record 73. “Fox was joking to me to just, ‘Don’t let (Doncic) put
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Keylan Boone scored 18 points as UNLV beat San Jose State 77-65 on Saturday night. Boone was 7 of 10 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 6 from the line for the Runnin’ Rebels (10-9, 3-4 Mountain West Conference). Dedan
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Two people are behind bars following a search in Palm Springs. On Thursday investigators say officers were serving a search warrant at a home off Leonard Road. The department shared a picture of what they found. It showed a replica firearm, suspected fentanyl, and about $2,000 dollars. The suspect along with a friend were booked
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Team ‘Christina Pascucci for Senate’ is responding to an error on the upcoming March ballot. The ballot lists Pascucci as a “no ballot designation” instead of a ‘local television journalist’. Team Pascucci says ballot designation can have a significant impact on a campaign, influencing a voter’s perception of a candidate. Pascucci who previously worked in TV news in LA and here
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Whitney had 17 points and Dischon Thomas hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 24 seconds left to rally Montana to a 70-67 victory over Sacramento State on Saturday night. Whitney added six assists for the Grizzlies (14-7, 5-3 Big Sky Conference). Josh Vazquez scored 15 points, shooting
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Dominic Brewton’s 17 points helped Cal State Fullerton defeat Cal State Bakersfield 68-50 on Saturday night. Brewton was 6 of 12 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the line for the Titans (11-10, 4-5 Big West Conference). Tory San
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ndewedo Newbury had 22 points in San Francisco’s 76-64 victory against Portland on Saturday night. Newbury also contributed nine rebounds, three steals, and three blocks for the Dons (16-6, 5-2 West Coast Conference). Malik Thomas shot 6 for 14 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 2
Continue ReadingSAN ANTONIO (AP) — A bat descended on the court and delayed play after Victor Wembanyama made a 3-pointer two minutes into the San Antonio Spurs’ 113-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. The Spurs’ mascot, The Coyote, captured the bat with a net after numerous failed attempts, much to the delight of
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Steven Jamerson II scored 20 points and Wayne McKinney III hit the game-winning jump shot with 0.9 seconds left to give San Diego a 69-67 victory over Pepperdine on Saturday night. McKinney took the inbounds pass with 19 seconds left and dribbled the floor before his final
Continue ReadingBy Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump was pulling up to his plane at LaGuardia Airport, set to travel to Nevada for a campaign rally Saturday, when the news came: A Manhattan jury said the former president should pay the writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defaming her. Friday’s verdict capped off a
Continue ReadingBy AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. negotiators are making progress on a potential agreement under which Israel would pause military operations against Hamas in Gaza for two months in exchange for the release of more than 100 hostages who were captured in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, according
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dylan Andrews scored 20 points, including 12 points during the pivotal first half, Lazar Stefanovic added 17 and UCLA defeated Southern California 65-50 Saturday night in a meeting of crosstown rivals having disappointing seasons. The Bruins (9-11, 4-5 Pac-12) won for the first time on
Continue ReadingBy BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Oui! Matthieu Pavon became the first player to win a PGA Tour event under the French flag since World War II when he made an 8-foot putt on No. 18 at Torrey Pines South on Saturday for a dramatic birdie and a one-shot victory in
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Enoch Boakye’s 19 points helped Fresno State defeat Air Force 84-70 on Saturday night. Boakye also contributed 10 rebounds for the Bulldogs (9-11, 2-5 Mountain West Conference). Xavier Dusell scored 15 points, shooting 5 for 11 from beyond the arc. Jalen Weaver shot 3 of 5 from
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