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Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s highest court rejected on Wednesday a challenge by Monsanto Co. to $86.2 million in damages to a couple who developed cancer after spraying the company’s Roundup weed-killer in their yards for 30 years. The state Supreme Court’s denial of review essentially upholds an appeals court’s ruling in favor

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets are close to completing a deal to hire Billy Eppler as general manager, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person said Wednesday night the sides were nearing a four-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says a coronavirus surge is likely during the upcoming holiday season and urges residents to get vaccinated to keep case numbers and hospitalizations down. Garcetti just returned from quarantine overseas after developing COVID-19 in Scotland. Los Angeles County case numbers, hospitalizations

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s highest court rejected on Wednesday a challenge by Monsanto Co. to $86.2 million in damages to a couple who developed cancer after spraying the company’s Roundup weed-killer in their yards for 30 years. The state Supreme Court’s denial of review essentially upholds an appeals court’s ruling in favor

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX is aiming to launch its futuristic, bullet-shaped Starship to orbit in January. That’s the latest from SpaceX founder and Chief Executive Elon Musk. He provided the update Wednesday night during a space science conference held virtually. Musk isn’t betting on success for that

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A woman was arrested at a Target store in San Francisco after allegedly stealing more than $40,000 worth of merchandise over the course of 120 visits to the store. Officials said Wednesday the woman, identified as Aziza Graves, allegedly used the store’s self-checkout kiosks to scan merchandise and then

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineup is in flux as preparations begin for Sunday night’s key AFC matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Brandon Staley said on Wednesday that defensive end Jerry Tillery has tested positive for COVID-19 and that defensive tackle Christian Covington

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police have arrested a 22-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed his 7-year-old niece and another man during a dispute between neighbors in Sacramento. The Sacramento Police Department says Tyrice Martin was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of murder. The shooting occurred Tuesday night. Authorities identified the girl as Martin’s niece. Other

By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Search warrants have been unsealed in the investigation into South Dakota billionaire T. Denny Sanford. The search warrants show investigators looked into his email account in 2019. Law enforcement also sought search warrants on his cellular and internet service providers. The investigation into Sanford was

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia (AP) — The Abbotsford Canucks’ American Hockey League games scheduled for Friday and Sunday against the Bakersfield Condors were postponed Wednesday because of flooding in and around the city. The region was overwhelmed by weekend rainstorms that caused flooding and landslides, washing out roads and stranding drivers and residents. Evacuation orders have

By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials in Oregon’s largest city have approved of an additional $5.2 million in police spending, including hiring more officers and buying body-worn cameras. A year ago, Portland’s police department underwent significant budget cuts amid demands to defund the police. The about- face Wednesday comes

By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quentin Tarantino’s attorney says he has every right to create and sell a series of “Pulp Fiction” NFTs. The statement Tuesday from lawyer Bryan Freedman comes a day after Miramax filed a lawsuit over the director’s plans to create and auction off a series of

By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A new lawsuit alleges that Alec Baldwin recklessly fired a gun when it wasn’t called for in the script when he shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust.” The lawsuit filed Wednesday, from script supervisor Mamie Mitchell,

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — USC freshman quarterback Jaxson Dart realizes he’s about to get a crash course in the Trojans’ rivalry with UCLA. Dart will make his first career start for USC this weekend at the Coliseum against the Bruins. Third-year starter Kedon Slovis is still sidelined by a

By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s largest city is looking to spend around $5.2 million in police investments, including hiring more officers and buying body-worn cameras. A year ago, Portland’s police department underwent significant budget cuts amid demands to defund the police. The about face comes as Portland sees

COVELO, Calif. (AP) — A ranch once owned by the late financier Dean Witter has been sold to a nature conservancy that plans to convert into a park in Northern California. The nonprofit Wildlands Conservancy announced Wednesday it has closed escrow on the nearly 30,000-acre, $25 million property, providing public access to a wild and

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas judge has ordered former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III to appear in court Monday after learning he missed a required alcohol test while on house arrest following a fatal crash he is accused of causing. Ruggs’ lawyers told Judge Suzan Baucum that

BOSTON (AP) — Pandemic-weary workers at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts are holding a one-day strike over stalled contract negotiations with management. Members of the Museum of Fine Arts Union picketed outside the museum Wednesday. The union has said workers are concerned about pay, safety, workplace diversity and job growth. The union represents public-facing staff,

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A small earthquake east of San Francisco was felt in several Bay Area cities and suburbs. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 3.8 quake hit just before noon Wednesday and was centered about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) northeast of San Ramon. The earthquake was felt throughout the East Bay, in