AP Soccer Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Christine Sinclair scored in her celebratory retirement match and the Portland Thorns clinched a playoff spot with a 3-0 victory over Angel City on Friday night. Sinclair, who is playing in her final season, scored in the 16th minute in front of 23,212 fans at Providence Park. Sophia
Continue ReadingCOMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Rookies Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil scored first-half goals, Riqui Puig scored twice during second-half stoppage time, and the Los Angeles Galaxy polished off a first-round sweep of the Colorado Rapids with a 4-1 victory in MLS Cup action on Friday night. Pec, who had 16 goals during the regular
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree comes with a strong New England accent, and locals could not be more excited. The Norway spruce that will travel to New York City hails from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was scheduled to be cut down Thursday and make the roughly 140-mile
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ four Republican U.S. House members are trying to fend off challenges from Democrats hoping to break the GOP’s hold on the state’s federal delegation. U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford faces Democrat Rodney Govens in the 1st District in east Arkansas. U.S. Rep. French Hill is running against Democrat
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is in a tough reelection fight against Republican Nick Begich in a high-stakes race that follows a year of intense personal tragedy for the lawmaker. Peltola lost her mother and her husband within a four-month span in 2023. Peltola called the period around her
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Abortion and reproductive rights have been central to the races for president and governor in North Carolina, a battleground state that has more moderate abortion restrictions than elsewhere across the South. That’s been even truer in the fight for a seat on the state Supreme Court that abortion
Continue ReadingAssociated Press/Report for America MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The FBI is investigating the death of a Black man in Alabama, who was found hanging in an abandoned house, following a request from a local sheriff amid fears among community members who accuse local law enforcement of longstanding, unchecked misconduct. Sheriff’s deputies found Dennoriss Richardson, 39,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has spent months laying the groundwork to challenge the results of the 2024 election if he loses — just as he did four years ago. At rally after rally, he urges his supporters to deliver a victory “too big to rig,” telling them the only way he
Continue ReadingAP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 presidential contest speeds into its final weekend with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a razor-thin contest. In a race this close, every day matters. And while few voters might change their minds this late in a typical election, there is a
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Nature lovers held a vigil for a famous female grizzly bear that delighted visitors for decades in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park after she was struck and killed by a vehicle. Officials say the grizzly known as No. 399 was hit Oct. 22 south of the picturesque ski town of Jackson. She was
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer ABBOTS LANGLEY, England (AP) — The English village of Abbots Langley has become a flashpoint in a British battle over data centers. A developer’s plan to build a data center on a field across the road was rejected by local authorities amid fierce opposition from villagers. But it’s getting a second chance
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Ashton Jeanty ran for 149 yards and two touchdowns, Maddux Madsen threw for 307 yards and four scores — both career highs — and No. 15 Boise State routed San Diego State 56-24 on Friday night for its sixth straight victory. Jeanty had his eighth straight 100-yard game to
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson might have put a significant dent in the reelection hopes of one of the GOP’s most vulnerable congressional incumbents on Friday and later backtracked comments where he said he would consider repealing the CHIPS Act. Earlier in the day at a campaign
Continue ReadingCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Votes for Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein in Ohio will not be counted despite her name appearing on the ballot in Tuesday’s election. That’s because of an appeals court decision Friday in a lawsuit by Stein seeking an injunction against Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose. At issue is the
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry will sit out a third straight game for the Golden State Warriors on Saturday at Houston nursing a left ankle injury but resumed practicing in some drills Friday. He was re-evaluated earlier in the day and the Warriors’ medical staff determined the NBA career 3-point leader
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TORONTO (AP) — Anthony Davis scored a season-high 38 points and had 12 rebounds, LeBron James had 27 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers never trailed in a 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Austin Reaves scored 20 points and D’Angelo Russell had 19 as the Lakers
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The Indio Police Department shared photos of a person suspected of an attempted murder last month. The attempted murder happened on Oct. 10 in the area of Garden Avenue and Daisy Street, a bit north of Dr Carreon Park. Police said officers found a victim with “significant” injuries. News Channel 3 reported on that day
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ATLANTA (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored a season-high 31 points and the Sacramento Kings held off the short-handed Atlanta Hawks 123-115 for their third straight win. DeMar DeRozan had 27, the fifth straight game he’s scored more than 20 since joining the Kings in the offseason. Domantas Sabonis scored 15 points and grabbed
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One of the country’s largest Pride celebrations kicks off this weekend in Downtown Palm Springs. And as tourists and locals prepare for Palm Springs Pride, businesses are also amping up for the economic boom. Tonight, KESQ speaks with local business owners on their preparations and the big bucks the festivities bring in.
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This year’s Palm Springs Pride falls on an election year. Historically, this has impacted celebrations across the country, from more activism and political mobilization to possible protests. According to a GLAAD 2024 voter poll, 94% of LGBTQ Americans are motivated to vote. LGBTQ voters are also a decisive voter bloc. Stay with News Channel 3
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