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By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months after his historic ouster as House speaker, Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California announced on Wednesday that he is resigning from his congressional seat and will leave by the end of the year. His announcement marked the stunning coming end of the
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the ousted Republican speaker, announces he will leave Congress at the end of the year.
Continue ReadingBy MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district released a series of reports Wednesday justifying their takeover and accusing their Disney-controlled predecessors of being a part of “the most egregious exhibition of corporate cronyism in modern American history.” The reports commissioned by the Florida
Continue ReadingBy LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with “All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons” and “Maude,” propelling political and social turmoil into the once-insulated world of TV sitcoms, has died. He was 101. Lear died Tuesday night in his sleep,
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Is the year of Taylor Swift over now? Not yet. Time magazine named Swift its person of the year on Wednesday, a week after Spotify announced she was the most-played artist on the streaming platform. Swift was picked from a group of nine finalists that included Barbie, King Charles III, and
Continue ReadingBy SEUNG MIN KIM and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a decade ago that Capitol Hill was consumed by an urgency to overhaul the nation’s immigration system, fueled in no small part by Republicans who felt a political imperative to make inroads with minority voters by embracing more generous policies. But
Continue ReadingBy TARA COPP and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Air Force Special Operations Command said Tuesday it has recovered the remains of six of the eight service members who were lost when their Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan last week, adding it is now focused on recovering the two bodies still
Continue ReadingFRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Eduardo Andre scored 16 points to lead Fresno State to a 79-67 victory over Idaho State on Tuesday night. Andre made 7 of 12 shots and added seven rebounds and three assists for the Bulldogs (4-4). Freshman Isaac Taveres came off the bench to sink all five of his shots and
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Mitchell Saxen had 20 points in Saint Mary’s 70-57 victory over Cleveland State on Tuesday night. Saxen added eight rebounds and three blocks for the Gaels (4-5). Aidan Mahaney scored 15 points while going 6 of 13 (1 for 6 from 3-point range), and added eight rebounds
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 15 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured the last semifinal spot in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament with a 106-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Anthony Davis had 27 points and
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Kaleb Higgins scored 22 points as CSU Bakersfield beat Division-III Whittier 106-58 on Tuesday. Higgins added five rebounds, seven assists, and five steals for the Roadrunners (4-4). Jaden Alexander scored 17 points, going 7 of 10 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. Corey Stephenson was
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon delivered in a big way for a depleted lineup. The speedy Colorado forward had a goal and two assists as the short-handed Avalanche held off a late rally by the Anaheim Ducks for a 3-2 win on Tuesday night. “Great win,” MacKinnon said. “Look
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Quinn Denker had 22 points in Idaho’s 83-53 victory against Pacific on Tuesday night. Denker added three steals for the Vandals (5-4). D’Angelo Minnis scored 20 points while going 6 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 6 for 6 from
Continue ReadingBy JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Ray Harrison stood at the center of the court, searching for an escape route as Grand Canyon’s students charged toward him. No chance. GCU’s “Havocs” had him surrounded and, after one of the biggest wins in program history, Harrison joined in the celebration. Harrison scored 23
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Aidan Burke’s 15 points helped UCSD defeat Division III Occidental 98-67 on Tuesday night. Burke shot 5 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Tritons (5-4). Bryce Pope scored 13 points while shooting 5 for 13, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc, and added
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s actors have voted to ratify the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months, bringing an official finish to the labor strife that shook the entertainment industry for most of 2023. The approval of the three-year contract from the members of
Continue ReadingBy SCOTT CHARLES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — William Eklund scored in the closing seconds of overtime, Tomas Hertl had a hat trick and the San Jose Sharks erased a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the New York Islanders 5-4 on Tuesday night. Kevin Labanc also scored and Kaapo Kahkonen made 33 saves for
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s actors vote to ratify contract deal that ended strike, ending uncertainty and bringing relief to industry.
Continue ReadingBy NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Drew Doughty scored 33 seconds into overtime and the Los Angeles Kings rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Tuesday night for their NHL record-tying 10th straight road win. Phoenix Copley stopped 26 for the Kings, who
Continue ReadingBy TARA COPP and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Air Force Special Operations Command said Tuesday it has identified the eight service members lost when their Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan last week and was focused on recovering all of their bodies and the aircraft debris. The CV-22B Osprey crashed on
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