NEW YORK (AP) — The 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” is off to a strong ratings start and is a record-breaker for the streaming service Peacock. NBC said Monday that 5.3 million people watched the premiere live, the best opening for the show since 2020, when Alec Baldwin reprised his role as then-President Donald
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A team of prosecutors in Argentina has concluded that there are grounds for launching a criminal investigation into the highest authorities of Opus Dei in South America between 1983 and 2015. They argue they committed crimes of human trafficking and labor exploitation against at least 44 women recruited
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New bridge construction is set to get underway in Indio at the long-closed Avenue 44 wash crossing through the Whitewater River. It’s something Indio residents should look forward to in October. Like so many valley roadways, Avenue 44 got washed out during Tropical Storm Hilary. The city has secured funding and tells News Channel 3 it’s finalizing the
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) –– El Gobierno de Venezuela confirmó la identidad y los cargos formulados contra dos ciudadanos españoles detenidos en el país sudamericano y que, según ha señalado el Ministro de Interior y Justicia, Diosdado Cabello, presuntamente realizaban labores de espionaje en el marco de un plan conspirativo que habría tenido como objetivo
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Las autoridades sanitarias de Rwanda están haciendo frente por primera vez en su historia a un brote de la enfermedad por el virus de Marburgo, una enfermedad hemorrágica poco frecuente pero mortal, similar al ébola, pero que, a diferencia de éste, no tiene tratamiento ni vacunas y presenta una tasa de
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As he mapped out plans for training camp, Kings coach Mike Brown settled on a theme — mountain climbing — and invited Ed Viesturs to speak to his team before practices begin. Viesturs is known for summiting the world’s 14 highest peaks without the aid of supplemental oxygen. “Our
Continue ReadingAP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Video game maker Epic Games sued Google and Samsung on Monday, accusing the tech companies of coordinating to block third-party competition in application distribution on Samsung devices. At issue is Samsung’s “Auto Blocker” feature, which only allows for apps from authorized sources, such as the Samsung Galaxy Store
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Native Americans living on a remote Montana reservation filed a lawsuit against state and county officials Monday saying they don’t have enough places to vote in person — the latest chapter in a decades-long struggle by tribes in the United States over equal voting opportunities. The six members of
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For as long as he can remember, Andrew Wiggins has considered Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson synonymous with the Golden State Warriors. Now, Curry’s Splash Brother is wearing a Mavericks uniform. Thompson joined Dallas in July, departing for a three-year, $50 million contract, a huge loss
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By Michelle Shen and Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — Early voting in North Carolina is facing hurdles as the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue to devastate communities in the Southeast, blocking roads and disrupting services across the state. The start of mail-in voting in the key state of North Carolina had already been delayed by courts that
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Gavin Creel, a Tony-winning Broadway veteran known for his work in productions of “Hello, Dolly!” “Waitress” and “The Book of Mormon,” has died, according to his representative. He was 48. Matt Polk, a representative for Creel, told CNN that the actor’s passing was confirmed by Creel’s partner Alex Temple
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James is beginning his 22nd training camp this week with the Los Angeles Lakers, and this one will be a unique experience. The NBA’s career scoring leader is sharing a locker room and a court with Bronny James, his 19-year-old son and the Lakers’ second-round draft
Continue ReadingBy Rebekah Ludman Click here for updates on this story September 30, 2024 (LAPost.com) — A pharmacy burglary and carjacking led to a police chase on Monday morning that ended at the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge. Six suspects were arrested, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident began at 3:25 a.m. when
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October is College Application Month! Cal State San Bernardino, including the Palm Desert campus, will open their fall 2025 applications starting Tuesday, Oct 1. Due to the limited space, for impacted majors, interested students have the deadline to apply by Dec. 2. Early applications are strongly recommended. Applicants for all other majors have until Dec.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has agreed to provide more help to hearing-impaired inmates as part of a settlement with federal investigators. The U.S. Department of Justice had been investigating the Department of Corrections after receiving complaints from inmates at facilities in Racine, Fond du Lac and Milwaukee. They
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It’s yet another day with high temperatures and dry weather in Southern California. A large area of high pressure is sitting just of the coast and is set to move inland by tomorrow. This new ridge will dominate our weather pattern for at least this workweek, giving us another round of excessive heat. We are
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) — Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre has filed a lawsuit against a U.S. Senate committee that pursued contempt charges against him for failing to appear before the panel despite being issued a subpoena. The lawsuit was filed Monday in federal court in Washington and named nearly all members
Continue ReadingAssociated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Justice Department announced Monday it plans to launch a review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, an attack by a white mob on a thriving Black district that is considered one of the worst single acts of violence against Black people in U.S. history. The review was launched
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Apple had been counting on new artificial intelligence features to make the iPhone 16 a major hit. But pre–sale estimates point to a more muted early response than Apple had hoped. Apple needed the iPhone 16 to be a big seller after years of sluggish iPhone sales.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Military officials have released new video of a startling interaction between a Russian jet flying near Alaska and a U.S. plane sent to intercept it. In the video released Monday, the Russian fighter jet comes from behind the camera and swoops by the U.S. plane, just feet from the
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