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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A deadly Osprey aircraft crash last November off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and the pilot’s decision to keep flying rather than heed multiple warnings that he should land, according to an Air Force investigation released Thursday. The CV-22B Osprey crash killed eight Air Force Special

WASHINGTON (AP) — Deadly Osprey crash off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Venu Sports — the sports streaming platform planned by ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery — will be available for $42.99 per month with its planned launch in the fall. The streaming service’s launch price was announced on Thursday. Besides a seven-day free trial, those who sign up could receive it

AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Contrary to a recent action/horror movie, there are no sharks in the Seine. There was a shark watch, though, at the very first Olympic triathlon in 2000 during the Sydney Games. At the Olympics, water dilemmas are nothing for triathlon swimming. A boat once got in the way of

AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brenton Doyle capped an impressive July with a towering home run in the eighth inning, Ezequiel Tovar extended his hitting streak to 17 games and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Logan O’Hoppe hit a solo shot

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — More than 300 video game performers and Hollywood actors picketed in front of the Warner Bros. Studios building on Thursday to protest against what they call an unwillingness from top gaming companies to protect union voice actors and motion capture workers equally against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence.

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Logan Webb pitched his second career shutout, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 1-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night in a speedy 1 hour, 55 minutes. Webb (8-8) struck out six, limiting the A’s to five singles and a walk in his first complete game

AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego’s Dylan Cease held the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers in check in his first start after throwing his first career no-hitter and Clayton Kershaw lasted only 3 2/3 innings in his second start of the season as the Padres won 8-1 Wednesday night for a two-game

AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The judge who presided over the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL said the jury did not follow his instructions in determining damages. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez made the remark as he heard the NFL’s post-trial motion asking that Gutierrez rule for the

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A scuba dive boat captain was ordered Wednesday to pay about $32,000 in restitution to the families of three of the 34 people killed in a fire aboard the vessel in 2019. Jerry Boylan’s criminal negligence as captain of the Conception led to the deadliest maritime disaster in recent

AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Joshua Dobbs spent the 2023 season learning different NFL offenses on the fly. He hopes that experience helps him master coach Kyle Shanahan’s complex offense with the San Francisco 49ers enough to win the backup job behind Brock Purdy. Dobbs’ 2023 season was a whirlwind. He

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The president of the University of California announced Wednesday he would step down after five years of leading one of the nation’s largest public university systems through the coronavirus pandemic, labor strikes and campus protests. Michael V. Drake, the first Black person to serve in the role in the system’s more

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Jonah Jackson is day to day because of a shoulder injury. Jackson left practice early on Tuesday, holding his left arm while coming off the field with a trainer. Coach Sean McVay did not speak to reporters Wednesday and is expected to provide more

Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The parties involved in Lahaina wildfire lawsuits against the state of Hawaii, Maui County and utilities are close to a global settlement of claims that will be worth a little over $4 billion, Gov. Josh Green told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Green said he’s hoping to finalize the details

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. road safety investigators say they will look into an April crash near Seattle after authorities determined that a Tesla was operating on the company’s “Full Self-Driving” system when it hit and killed a motorcyclist. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday that it is gathering information on the crash from

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Reigning champion Florida State is the preseason pick to win the expanded Atlantic Coast Conference football race. The Seminoles received 81 of 170 first-place votes from attendees at last week’s “ACC Kickoff” preseason media days, followed by Clemson in second with 55 votes. Those two were separated by 51 points in

AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Investments in artificial intelligence will account for a significant increase in Facebook parent company Meta’s expenses in the coming year, but stronger-than-expected revenue from its advertising business was enough to reassure investors that its business is on the right track. Meta Platforms Inc. reported stronger-than-expected results for the

AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Ilona Maher, America’s rugby-playing social media sweetheart, walked onto the terrace of Team USA House carrying a sandwich, the United States’ first ever rugby sevens Olympic medal hanging around her neck. In between a rapid-fire media rotation, she squeezed in bites of her snack and reapplied her trademark red

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook parent Meta reports stronger than expected Q2 results, sending shares higher in after-hours trading.

AP Sports Writer IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Recent changes made by New Orleans Saints third-year coach Dennis Allen reflect the urgency surrounding his employment situation. Training camp was moved to Southern California with an eye toward improving weather conditions and lessening outside distractions. Before that, there were staff changes highlighted by a new offensive coordinator,