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By DAVID SHARP Associated Press When the U.S. Postal Service launched Project Safe Delivery last year, officials pledged they would be “doubling down” on their efforts to combat growing rates of letter carrier robberies. The crackdown has led to hundreds of arrests, and robberies slowed toward the end of the year. But, overall, the number

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Police in California arrested a man wanted in connection with the deaths of a mother and her 11-year-old daughter in Massachusetts and charges against another man who was earlier arrested were upgraded Tuesday to murder. The latest arrest happened Monday in San Diego during a vehicle stop, nearly a week after

By ADRIANA MORGA and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available to taxpayers from 12 selected states. The new system, called Direct File, is a free online tool. Taxpayers in the selected states who have very simple

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nolan Hickman scored 20 points and No. 17 Gonzaga pulled away in the second half to beat San Francisco 89-77 on Monday night and extend its streak to 27 years of making the West Coast Conference Tournament title game. The Bulldogs will play No. 21

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Rittich stopped 26 shots for his sixth career shutout, Adrian Kempe reached the 20-goal mark for the third straight season and the Los Angeles Kings beat New York 3-0 on Monday night to snap the Islanders’ six-game winning streak. It was the Kings’ fifth

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer The New York Jets got a veteran backup for Aaron Rodgers — and added some protection on their offensive line. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor agreed to terms on a contract with the Jets on Monday night, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. NFL Network

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Luca Nardi used a combination of poise and power to stun his boyhood idol and top-seeded Novak Djokovic with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win on Monday night in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open. Nardi, who’s ranked No. 123, closed out his huge upset over the No. 1

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Ducas set the tone with 18 of his 21 points in the first half, and No. 21 Saint Mary’s went on to beat Santa Clara 79-65 on Monday night to make the West Coast Conference Tournament championship game. The Gaels (25-7) will play No.

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga scored 21 points, Klay Thompson added 20 and the Golden State Warriors overcame a sluggish start to beat the San Antonio Spurs 112-102 on Monday night. San Antonio rookie Victor Wembanyama had 27 points and 14 rebounds in his return from a one-game absence

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers targeted edge rushers at the start of free agency, agreeing to two-year deals with Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos. Two people familiar with the deals confirmed on Monday that both players will sign the contracts when the new league

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Larry Thompson advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 32nd Congressional District.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Steve Williams advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 43rd Congressional District.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Vince Fong advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 20th Congressional District.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Vin Kruttiventi advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 14th Congressional District.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Kevin Lincoln advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 9th Congressional District.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Chris Coulombe advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 2nd Congressional District.

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer The New York Jets are re-signing kicker Greg Zuerlein to a two-year contract, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The contract, agreed upon before the NFL’s legal tampering period of free agency began, is worth $8.4 million with $4.2 million

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Rose Yee advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 1st Congressional District.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Sam Liccardo advances to the general election for U.S. House in California’s 16th Congressional District.