WASHINGTON (AP) — Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she’s removing herself from consideration to be a Florida senator. That ends speculation she could replace Sen. Marco Rubio, who has been tapped to be the incoming administration’s secretary of state. Lara Trump posted Saturday on X that she “decided to remove my
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — A top Senate Democrat on Saturday accused conservative Supreme Court justices of violating federal disclosure laws in a lengthy report that caps a monthslong investigation by the Senate Judiciary Committee and comes weeks before Republicans take control of the chamber. The report from aides to Sen. Dick Durbin, an
Continue Reading
CNN By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — A top Senate Democrat on Saturday accused conservative Supreme Court justices of violating federal disclosure laws in a lengthy report that caps a monthslong investigation by the Senate Judiciary Committee and comes weeks before Republicans take control of the chamber. The report from aides to Sen. Dick Durbin,
Continue ReadingSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Adama Bal’s 20 points helped Santa Clara defeat South Dakota 98-81 on Saturday night. Bal also added five rebounds and five assists for the Broncos (8-5). Tyeree Bryan scored 16 points while shooting 7 for 16, including 1 for 6 from beyond the arc. Johnny O’Neil shot 5 for 8,
Continue ReadingPor Pablo García Escorihuela, CNN en Español Ser un ladrón tiene una connotación negativa, pero Rickey Henderson le cambió el significado al término, para irse a la gloria como el más célebre ladrón de bases de todos los tiempos. El líder en bases robadas de la historia de las ligas mayores de béisbol (MLB, por
Continue ReadingFRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Dominique Daniels Jr.’s 29 points helped Cal Baptist defeat Fresno State 86-69 on Saturday night. Daniels also contributed three steals for the Lancers (6-6). Bradey Henige finished 5 of 6 from the floor to add 12 points. AJ Braun finished 5 of 7 from the floor to finish with 11 points.
Continue ReadingDALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving will return to the Dallas Mavericks’ lineup on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers after missing one game with a sore shoulder, but Luka Doncic will miss his second consecutive game because of a left heel contusion. Dallas is 5-2 without Doncic, who is fifth in the NBA with
Continue ReadingReactions to the death of baseball’s stolen base king Rickey Henderson: ___ “A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a truly humble soul. Rickey lived his life with integrity, and his love for baseball was paramount. Now, Rickey is at peace with the Lord,
Continue ReadingEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored 18 seconds into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers overcame a slow start to win their second straight game in extra time and beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Saturday. Zach Hyman and Mattias Ekholm also scored for the Oilers, who have won 10 of their last 12
Continue ReadingPor Veronica Stracqualursi y Steve Contorno, CNN El presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, nombró este sábado al productor televisivo de “reality shows” y expresidente de MGM Television, Mark Burnett, como enviado especial al Reino Unido. Burnett produjo el reality show de Trump, “The Apprentice”, que hizo de Trump un nombre familiar. El presidente
Continue Reading
Today marks the winter solstice: the shortest day of the year, and the official start to astronomical winter! Despite “winter” bringing images of cooler weather and more precipitation, neither of those are true for the Coachella Valley this weekend! It’s pleasant and mild as Christmas draws closer. Over the past few days, Palm Springs has
Continue ReadingBy Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump has yet to arrive in Washington, but he is already confronting the limitations of his electoral mandate. Trump’s eleventh-hour attempt to blow up a carefully negotiated bill to keep the government funded into March did not achieve the outcome he had sought: clearing a debt ceiling battle
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball’s leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday. The Athletics said Saturday they were “shocked and heartbroken by his passing,” but did not specify a cause of death. Known
Continue ReadingBy Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Major League Baseball’s all-time stolen base leader Rickey Henderson died at the age of 65, according to his family, per the Athletics. Henderson passed away on Friday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of my
Continue ReadingSTOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Kolton Mitchell’s 32 points led Idaho over Pacific 95-72 on Saturday night. Mitchell had six assists and three steals for the Vandals (5-8). Kristian Gonzalez added 20 points while shooting 7 for 11 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line while they also had
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s governor has ordered more than a dozen state prison staffers fired over the fatal beating of an inmate earlier this month. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Saturday that she has directed the state’s corrections department commissioner to begin the process of terminating 14 workers involved in the fatal
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball’s leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday. The Athletics said Saturday they were “shocked and heartbroken by his passing,” but did not specify a cause of death. Known
Continue Reading
INDIO, California (KESQ) – A local boy enjoyed a ride of a lifetime at ‘Magic of Lights’ in Indio on Monday. Event officials said Arrick called a local radio station for a chance to win tickets to attend the light show; he also told the station what he wanted most for Christmas – a couch
Continue ReadingOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king, has died at 65.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — RJ Davis made the tying and go-ahead free throws with 13 seconds left, and North Carolina erased a 16-point deficit for a 76-74 victory over No. 18 UCLA on Saturday in the CBS Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden. Davis scored 17 points and gave the Tar Heels (7-5)
Continue Reading