Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is pledging to stick to the vital Japan-U.S. alliance while calling for it to be more equitable. He took office Tuesday vowing to tackle a slow economy and regain public trust before an upcoming election. Shigeru Ishiba replaced Fumio Kishida, who stepped down to
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — A final day that wasn’t on the schedule and won’t soon be forgotten. An improbable comeback by the New York Mets in the opening game of a makeup doubleheader to secure their playoff berth. A gritty recovery by the Atlanta Braves in the nightcap, stamping their postseason ticket as
Continue ReadingAP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Banished baseball great Pete Rose has died. The longtime Cincinnati Red was MLB’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied. His 4,256 hits broke his hero Ty Cobb’s 4,191
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Criminal charges unsealed Monday offer a fresh window into violence and dysfunction plaguing the Brooklyn federal jail where Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried are locked up. Two inmates were stabbed to death. Another was speared in the spine with a makeshift icepick. A correctional officer assigned to monitor
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One person is dead after an early morning accident in Desert Hot Springs Sunday, and police continue to search for the driver responsible. According to the California Highway Patrol, 48-year-old Todd Osborne of Desert Hot Springs was walking along Palm Drive and 20th Avenue when he was hit by a car around 7:00 am. Officers
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador turned his final morning briefing Monday into a variety show featuring live music, breakfast and a raffle to gift his watch to a journalist. Outside the National Palace, hundreds of boisterous supporters of the folksy populist showered him with love while mariachis gave
Continue ReadingAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — North Korea is condemning the United States and its allies for “stirring up military confrontations still further” by engaging in war games in the Asia-Pacific region and discussing regime change in the diplomatically isolated nation. The words from U.N. Ambassador Song Kim were sharp but did not appear to
Continue ReadingAP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83. Stephanie Wheatley, a spokesperson for Clark County in Nevada, confirmed on behalf of the
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The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is hosting its Annual Snow Guessing Contest to celebrate the upcoming snowfall in The San Jacinto Mountains. This traditional event will run from Oct.1 until the first measurable inch of snow touches the Tramway Mountain Station. The first ten entries received with the correct snowfall date will win four regular
Continue ReadingAssociated Press A Kentucky lawman has stepped down as sheriff of the county where he’s accused of walking into a judge’s chambers and killing him. Shawn “Mickey” Stines’ departure from the Letcher County sheriff position after a long career in law enforcement was described as a retirement by one of his attorneys. She said Monday
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An effort to expand Arkansas’ medical marijuana program has failed to qualify for the November ballot. Secretary of State John Thurston on Monday said organizers hadn’t submitted enough valid signatures to qualify. Arkansans for Patient Access said it planned to take legal action to appeal Thurston’s decision. The
Continue ReadingTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Officials say the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa was evacuated twice in two days after the discovery of two suspicious devices at the Florida hotel and casino. Tribal police described the crude concealed devices as having fireworks components, but it wasn’t immediately clear how dangerous they were or who left them. Police
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” is off to a strong ratings start and is a record-breaker for the streaming service Peacock. NBC said Monday that 5.3 million people watched the premiere live, the best opening for the show since 2020, when Alec Baldwin reprised his role as then-President Donald
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A team of prosecutors in Argentina has concluded that there are grounds for launching a criminal investigation into the highest authorities of Opus Dei in South America between 1983 and 2015. They argue they committed crimes of human trafficking and labor exploitation against at least 44 women recruited
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As he mapped out plans for training camp, Kings coach Mike Brown settled on a theme — mountain climbing — and invited Ed Viesturs to speak to his team before practices begin. Viesturs is known for summiting the world’s 14 highest peaks without the aid of supplemental oxygen. “Our
Continue ReadingAP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Video game maker Epic Games sued Google and Samsung on Monday, accusing the tech companies of coordinating to block third-party competition in application distribution on Samsung devices. At issue is Samsung’s “Auto Blocker” feature, which only allows for apps from authorized sources, such as the Samsung Galaxy Store
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Native Americans living on a remote Montana reservation filed a lawsuit against state and county officials Monday saying they don’t have enough places to vote in person — the latest chapter in a decades-long struggle by tribes in the United States over equal voting opportunities. The six members of
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For as long as he can remember, Andrew Wiggins has considered Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson synonymous with the Golden State Warriors. Now, Curry’s Splash Brother is wearing a Mavericks uniform. Thompson joined Dallas in July, departing for a three-year, $50 million contract, a huge loss
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Shen and Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — Early voting in North Carolina is facing hurdles as the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue to devastate communities in the Southeast, blocking roads and disrupting services across the state. The start of mail-in voting in the key state of North Carolina had already been delayed by courts that
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James is beginning his 22nd training camp this week with the Los Angeles Lakers, and this one will be a unique experience. The NBA’s career scoring leader is sharing a locker room and a court with Bronny James, his 19-year-old son and the Lakers’ second-round draft
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