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By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Efforts by the Biden administration to limit pollution from automobile tailpipes — a major source of planet-warming emissions — face a crucial test as a federal appeals court considers legal challenges brought by Republican-led states. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard
Continue ReadingBy DAVID HAMILTON AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — You may not know it, but thousands of often shadowy companies routinely traffic in personal data you probably never agreed to share — everything from your real-time location information to private financial details. Even if you could identify these data brokers, there isn’t much you
Continue ReadingBy MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Political allies, Native American leaders and people touched by Bill Richardson’s work to free Americans imprisoned abroad gathered Thursday for a funeral Mass to honor a man known for his innate political skills, soaring ambition and ability to both clash and reconcile with rivals. Former
Continue ReadingBy LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on federal firearms charges, the latest step in a long-running investigation into the president’s son that puts the case on track toward a possible high-stakes trial as the 2024 election looms. Biden is accused of lying about his drug use when he
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press San Diego State (2-1) at No. 16 Oregon State (2-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (FS1) Line: Oregon by 24.5 according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Oregon State leads 3-2. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Oregon State has a six-game winning streak dating back to last season, the team’s longest since 2013. The No.
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A man accused of repeatedly stalking celebrities has been arrested for barging into a dressing room at a New York City fashion show and screaming that he wanted to marry actor Emma Watson, authorities said. Chad Michael Busto, who was arrested last month after a
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Environmental groups called on federal regulators Thursday to immediately shut down one of two reactors at California’s last nuclear power plant until tests can be conducted on critical machinery they believe could fail and cause a catastrophe. Friends of the Earth and Mothers for Peace
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden is indicted on federal firearms charges in a long-running probe weeks after a plea deal fell apart.
Continue ReadingBy MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Political allies, Native American leaders and people touched by Bill Richardson’s work to free Americans imprisoned abroad gathered Thursday for a funeral Mass to honor a man known for his innate political skills, soaring ambition and ability to both clash and reconcile with rivals. Former
Continue ReadingWHITTIER, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California neighborhood was evacuated for more than six hours early Thursday due to a large leak of natural gas from an underground pipe, authorities said. The leak was detected around 1:30 a.m. in unincorporated West Whittier, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southeast of downtown Los Angeles. An investigation determined
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Efforts by the Biden administration to limit pollution from automobile tailpipes — a major source of planet-warming emissions — face a crucial test as legal challenges brought by Republican-led states head to a federal appeals court. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Continue ReadingBy MARIA SHERMAN and DAVID BAUDER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — This week the United States’ biggest newspaper chain posted to its site two unusual job listings: a Taylor Swift reporter and a Beyoncé reporter. Gannett, which owns more than 200 daily papers, will employ these new hires through USA Today and The Tennessean,
Continue ReadingBy MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 8 Washington (2-0) at Michigan State (2-0), Saturday. The Huskies will travel to East Lansing to face either a distracted Spartans team or one that is especially motivated. Michigan State coach Mel
Continue ReadingBy SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hundreds of communities around the country will share more than $1 billion in federal money to help them plant and maintain trees under a federal program that is intended to reduce extreme heat, benefit health and improve access to nature. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary
Continue ReadingSAN DIEGO (AP) — Anastasia Potapova stunned seventh-ranked Ons Jabeur 6-4, 7-6 (4) on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Cymbiotika San Diego Open. It was the fourth time this year the 27th-ranked Potapova beat a player ranked in the Top 10. “I think it was my patience, just to stay focused as
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The San Diego Padres’ postseason hopes faded long ago. Blake Snell’s bid to become the seventh player to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues is alive and well. Snell scattered one hit over six scoreless innings, Juan Soto and Luis Campusano homered and
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday opened the way to block a California law that bans gun ads aimed at children, saying it went too far in restricting lawful speech. Sporting and gun rights groups and the publisher of a youth shooting magazine had sought an injunction to temporarily stop the
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Juan Soto of the San Diego Padres went deep against the Los Angeles Dodgers, making him the seventh player in major league history with two-plus seasons of 30 or more home runs and 100-plus walks before turning 25. Soto joins such elite players as Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle on the
Continue ReadingBy KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros were certainly disappointed to see their combined no-hit bid against the Oakland Athletics broken up with one out in the ninth on Wednesday night. They took solace in getting a win that allowed them to avoid a sweep and maintain their lead in
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — Ryan Noda grounded a single off Ryan Pressly with one out in the ninth inning for the Oakland Athletics’ first hit against the Houston Astros on Wednesday night. Hunter Brown pitched five innings, and Rafael Montero, Héctor Neris and Bryan Abreu followed with a perfect inning each. Brown struck out seven, walked
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