Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has asked U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, a person familiar with the matter says. The nod came despite simmering concerns on Capitol Hill about Trump tapping members of the House, where the final
Continue ReadingAssociated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — It wasn’t certain if Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill would be available against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Not only did he play, Hill ended the longest touchdown drought of his NFL career in Miami’s 23-15 win. Known for his explosive gains, Hill got into the
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89. The Rams confirmed Robinson’s death on Monday. He died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, of complications from pneumonia, USC said
Continue ReadingWEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves acquired infielder Nick Allen from the Athletics on Monday in exchange for minor league right-hander Jared Johnson. Allen batted .175 with a homer, four RBIs and a .463 OPS in 41 games with the A’s last year. He hit .345 with seven homers, 51 RBIs and 16
Continue ReadingCNN By Kristen Holmes and Betsy Klein, CNN Washington (CNN) — Melania Trump is not expected to attend the traditional White House meeting with first lady Jill Biden, sources familiar with her plans said. It’s a decision that underscores Melania Trump’s long-held willingness to buck tradition as she prepares to retake the high-profile – but
Continue ReadingAssociated Press With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course at Yale University next year. Titled “Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music,” the
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Former LA Rams and USC coach John Robinson has died at age 89, the Rams have confirmed.
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are expecting to grow their family. Fox announced her pregnancy in a social media post Monday. She appeared in a photo covered in black ink while holding her baby bump and another of a pregnancy test that said “Yes.” “Nothing is ever really lost. welcome
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are expecting to grow their family. Fox announced her pregnancy in a social media post Monday. She appeared in a photo covered in black ink while holding her baby bump and another of a pregnancy test that said “Yes.” “Nothing is ever really lost. welcome
Continue ReadingSANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Voters in a Southern California city rejected a measure that would have allowed residents who aren’t U.S. citizens to vote in local elections. Measure DD was rejected by 60% of the voters in Santa Ana, a city of about 310,000 in Orange County that’s southeast of Los Angeles, the Los
Continue ReadingSANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Voters in a Southern California city rejected a measure that would have allowed residents who aren’t U.S. citizens to vote in local elections. Measure DD was rejected by 60% of the voters in Santa Ana, a city of about 310,000 in Orange County that’s southeast of Los Angeles, the Los
Continue ReadingBy Kaitlan Collins and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump has asked Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida to serve as his national security adviser, according to a source familiar. In the role, Waltz would have to navigate a number of geopolitical conflicts that Trump’s administration will assume as part of his second term,
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Joshua Tree National Park is honoring Veterans Day by providing free entry to all park visitors. Several National Parks are offering free entrance on 6 special days in 2024, including Veterans Day, according to the National Park Service. News Channel 3 spoke with visitors who enjoyed this opportunity to celebrate the holiday in the park.
Continue ReadingOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Voters in Oakland, California, have ousted Mayor Sheng Thao just two years after she narrowly won office to lead the liberal San Francisco Bay Area city. The Associated Press called the race Monday. “Thank you for choosing me to serve as your Mayor. As the first Hmong American woman to become
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has struck nine targets at two locations in Syria to hit Iranian-aligned militias that had launched attacks on U.S. personnel over the last 24 hours, U.S. Central Command said. No U.S. personnel were injured in the attacks, but as of late Monday the Pentagon did not provide further
Continue ReadingAssociated Press/Report for America RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One of two special elections has been announced to fill Virginia Senate seats vacated by newly elected U.S. House members. State Sens. John McGuire and Suhas Subramanyam landed the congressional seats on Election Day. The Virginia Senate President pro tempore announced Monday a special election to fill
Continue ReadingOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Voters in Oakland, California, have ousted Mayor Sheng Thao just two years after she narrowly won office to lead the liberal San Francisco Bay Area city. The Associated Press called the race Monday. “Thank you for choosing me to serve as your Mayor. As the first Hmong American woman to become
Continue ReadingOAKLAND (AP) — Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao after rare recall, 2 years into her term.
Continue ReadingYEMASSEE, S.C. (AP) — Employees at a South Carolina compound that breeds monkeys for medical research have recaptured five more animals that escaped last week from an enclosure that wasn’t fully locked. As of Monday afternoon, 30 of the 43 monkeys that made it outside the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee are back in the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk’s super PAC spent around $200 million to help elect Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the group’s spending, funding an effort that set a new standard for how billionaires can influence elections. The billionaire Tesla and SpaceX CEO provided the vast majority of the money to
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