By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The remains of a ship that sank over 100 years ago has been discovered off the shores of western Michigan – thanks in part to archival news articles that provided clues to the ship’s location. The Michigan Shipwreck Research Association announced the discovery on March 23 in Holland, Michigan,
Continue ReadingBy ERIC HE Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Pinch-hitter Abraham Toro forced in the game-ending run when he drew a four-pitch bases-loaded walk from Eli Morgan, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Sunday for their first win this season. The A’s, who have announced plans to move to Las Vegas
Continue ReadingRANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — Retief Goosen hit into the water on the par-5 18th hole and saved par to win The Galleri Classic on Sunday with a 3-under 69 and with plenty of help from the blunders of Steven Alker. Goosen and Alker were tied for the lead going to the final hole at
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-hander Riley O’Brien on the 15-day injured list on Sunday, dealing another blow to their reworked bullpen. O’Brien has a right flexor tendon strain, and the team sent him back to St. Louis for additional tests. The IL stint was made retroactive to Friday. The 29-year-old
Continue ReadingVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Dakota Joshua scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks held on for a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, a day after clinching a playoff berth. Brock Boeser added a first-period power-play goal for the Canucks and J.T. Miller contributed a pair of assists. The Ducks got third-period tallies
Continue ReadingBy WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Reporter NEW YORK (AP) — The theft of sensitive information belonging to millions of AT&T’s current and former customers has been recently discovered online, the telecommunications giant said this weekend. In a Saturday announcement addressing the data breach, AT&T said that a dataset found on the “dark web” contains information
Continue ReadingQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Gunmen attacked a group of people in Ecuador ’s coastal city of Guayaquil killing nine and injuring 10 others, police said Sunday, the latest in a string of violent incidents in the South American country. The attack took place around 7 p.m. local time Saturday in the southern neighborhood of Guasmo.
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Three games into the season, Ron Washington has already taken some steps to steady the Los Angeles Angels. First, it was a team meeting after a pair of lopsided losses. Then on Sunday, he went out to the mound at a key moment — not to
Continue ReadingBy MELANIE LINDMAN, WAFAA SHURAFA, and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis thronged central Jerusalem on Sunday in the largest anti-government protest since the country went to war in October. Protesters urged the government to reach a cease-fire deal to free dozens of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — SMU is close to hiring Southern California coach Andy Enfield to take over the Mustangs, a person familiar with the situation said Sunday. They are moving next season into the basketball-rich Atlantic Coast Conference. Enfield could be named SMU’s coach within a few days, according to
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Traffic was moving again Sunday on California’s scenic Highway 1 after a section of the coastal route collapsed during an Easter weekend storm, forcing closures and stranding motorists near Big Sur, authorities said. The collapse occurred amid rain Saturday afternoon near Rocky Creek Bridge about 17 miles (27 kilometers) south of
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The 3-point line for the women’s NCAA Tournament at Moda Center had a discrepancy in distance at each end of the court that went unnoticed through four games over two days before Texas and North Carolina State were informed of the problem ahead of their
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Traffic was moving again Sunday on California’s scenic Highway 1 after a section of the coastal route collapsed during an Easter weekend storm, forcing closures and stranding motorists near Big Sur, authorities said. The collapse occurred amid rain Saturday afternoon near Rocky Creek Bridge about 17 miles (27 kilometers) south of
Continue ReadingSAN DIEGO (AP) — Joey Bart, once considered the likely successor to Buster Posey as the San Francisco Giants’ catcher, was designated for assignment on Sunday. San Francisco made the move to open a roster spot for 28-year-old right-hander Daulton Jefferies, who started against San Diego in his first major league appearance since May 18,
Continue ReadingBy SUZAN FRASER and CINAR KIPER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s main opposition party has retained its control over key cities and made huge gains in local elections. Preliminary results reported by state media Sunday showed the opposition mayors of Istanbul and Ankara retaining their seats. Their party was leading in 36 provinces.
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Reid Detmers gave the Angels some much-needed effectiveness on the mound, allowing one run in five innings to help Los Angeles avoid a season-opening sweep with a 4-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. The Angels were outscored 24-7 in their first two games against
Continue ReadingBy ERIC HE Associated Press Oakland, Calif. (AP) — The Athletics claimed infielder Tyler Nevin, a son of former Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin, off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Nevin, 26, has a .203 batting average with five home runs and 29 RBIs in 105 at-bats over three seasons with the
Continue ReadingBy MELANIE LINDMAN, WAFAA SHURAFA, and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis thronged central Jerusalem on Sunday in the largest anti-government demonstration since the country went to war in October. Protesters urged the government to reach a cease-fire deal to free dozens of hostages held in Gaza by the
Continue ReadingDAVENPORT, Okla. (AP) — Authorities and work crews continue to clean up after a train derailment in central Oklahoma overturned 22 rail cars carrying gravel but didn’t result in any injuries. Saturday afternoon’s derailment occurred just east of Davenport, which is located about 50 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The Lincoln County Office of Emergency
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Abi Carter, a 21-year-old native Indio resident, is pursuing her dreams in the entertainment industry at American Idol. Known for her singing abilities, Carter represents music and has worked hard to become a singing sensation. Despite her talent, Carter never thought she could make it as a singer, let alone turn her passion into a
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