By Jennifer Hauser, CNN (CNN) — Bomb blasts in Nigeria’s northeast Borno state have killed at least 18 people and injured 48 others, according to the state’s emergency services. The first blast hit a wedding ceremony at about 3 p.m. local time on Saturday, then another at General Hospital Gwoza and a third at a
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Splash pads and water toys are at Lake Hemet’s new water zone for kids to enjoy. On June 18, Lake Hemet’s latest water quality test results revealed that the lake remains near warning levels for algae. To ensure guest safety, the campground announced that swimming will be closed for the 2024 summer season. Arlene Arenas,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Zac Gallen returned from a hamstring injury that sidelined him a month to pitch one-hit ball over six innings in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 3-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday. Ketel Marte had three hits and drove in a run to help the Diamondbacks snap a three-game losing streak.
Continue ReadingSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed California’s budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and temporarily raising taxes on some businesses. Lawmakers passed the budget Wednesday following an agreement between Newsom and legislative leaders in which both sides made concessions and also had wins
Continue ReadingSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed California’s budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and temporarily raising taxes on some businesses. Lawmakers passed the budget Wednesday following an agreement between Newsom and legislative leaders in which both sides made concessions and also had wins
Continue ReadingBy Cristopher Ulloa, Mauricio Torres and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Bolivia has arrested four more military officials in connection with a failed attempt to unseat the country’s president in a coup allegedly led by its former army chief. The latest people to be apprehended were the former commanding general of the air force, a sergeant accused
Continue ReadingAP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets debuted uniform patches Saturday honoring Willie Mays and Jerry Grote that will remain on all their jerseys for the rest of the season. A circular patch with Mays’ No. 24 was added to the left sleeve of the City Connect tops New York wore
Continue ReadingAssociated Press THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — About 15,000 people have attended the annual EuroPride parade, police say, most of them in support of the LGBTQ+ community in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki amid a heavy police presence. The Saturday parade, whose motto is “Persevere, Progress, Prosper,” was staged on the ninth and last day
Continue ReadingAssociated Press EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jill Biden was right at her husband’s side Saturday as they exited Air Force One to head for a pair of campaign stops at luxurious vacation homes on Long Island. And she got straight to the point when it was her turn to introduce the president at a
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Drag has a long standing history in Palm Springs. While drag has existed for decades, the art-form really took off in the Valley in the 1980s during some of city’s first pride celebrations. Today, it stands as a pillar of our community and is a huge tourism driver. There are over 35 drag performances each
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At 9:28 a.m., the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported a wanted suspect involved with carjacking in Thermal. According to reports, deputies tried to stop the vehicle driven by the suspect around Pierce Street and Avenue 66, but the vehicle failed to yield. Officers then began a vehicle pursuit. The vehicle drove into a field before
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BIBICLAT, Philippines (AP) — Aaron Favila has been working for The Associated Press in the Philippines for 26 years, covering everything from politics to crime to sports to disasters to everyday people. He was at the Mud People Festival for the first time since 2016 when he made this extraordinary photo. Here’s what
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Professional sports leagues have 4.8 billion reasons to review how they distribute out-of-market broadcasts after Thursday’s judgement against the NFL in the “Sunday Ticket” case in U.S. District Court. “It’s going to require other leagues to take a close look at their model and make sure that the
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Professional sports leagues have 4.8 billion reasons to review how they distribute out-of-market broadcasts after Thursday’s judgement against the NFL in the “Sunday Ticket” case in U.S. District Court. “It’s going to require other leagues to take a close look at their model and make sure that the
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has beaten seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win a second consecutive title at the All England Club. Alcaraz’s 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory on Sunday was much easier than his five-set win against Djokovic in the 2023 final. The 21-year-old Alcaraz earned his fourth
Continue ReadingLA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The Bolivian general accused of leading a failed coup has been sent to a maximum-security prison as he faces charges of terrorism and starting an armed uprising. A handcuffed Gen. Juan José Zúñiga was escorted on Saturday by two guards to the vehicle that it will take him to the
Continue ReadingSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — More than 200 firefighters were battling a wildfire northeast of Phoenix on Saturday that threatened scores of homes and has forced dozens of residents to evacuate. No structures have been damaged as the wildfire traversed nearly 6 square miles (15 square kilometers) on the cusp of the Boulder Heights subdivision, said
Continue ReadingSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — More than 200 firefighters were battling a wildfire northeast of Phoenix on Saturday that threatened scores of homes and has forced dozens of residents to evacuate. No structures have been damaged as the wildfire traversed nearly 6 square miles (15 square kilometers) on the cusp of the Boulder Heights subdivision, said
Continue ReadingAP Basketball Writer LeBron James is going to move toward a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul George and Klay Thompson may simply be on the move to new teams. And the NBA’s free agency period, which officially starts Sunday, suddenly has some intrigue. James did not exercise his option to accept what
Continue ReadingUPLAND, Calif. (AP) — Four people were killed early Friday after a six-minute pursuit by law enforcement ended in a two-vehicle crash in Southern California, authorities said. San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies began pursuing a driver who was suspected to be intoxicated around 1:45 a.m. Friday after the vehicle would not pull over during a
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