SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Amid a tough reelection fight, Mayor London Breed has declined to veto a non-binding resolution from the San Francisco supervisors calling for an extended cease-fire in Gaza, a measure she blamed for inflaming tensions in the city. The first-term Democrat posted her decision online Friday, faulting the board for veering into
Continue ReadingBy MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley on Saturday questioned whether Donald Trump is mentally capable of serving as president again after he repeatedly seemed to confuse her with former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a campaign speech. As she campaigned in Keene, New Hampshire, Haley referenced Trump’s speech the
Continue ReadingBy Steve Contorno and Kit Maher, CNN Lexington, South Carolina (CNN) — With most of the political world closely watching New Hampshire this weekend, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis instead spent Saturday 900 miles away in South Carolina, laying the groundwork for his presidential campaign’s last stand. “I’m asking for your support as we get into
Continue ReadingBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jaylon Tyson tied a career-high with 30 points, Fardaws Aimaq scored 18 points and California led for the duration of overtime to beat Washington State 81-75 in overtime on Saturday. It’s the second time in less than two weeks Tyson has scored 30. He posted his first-ever 30-point effort on Jan.
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Ty Johnson hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 7 seconds left and UC Davis held on for a 54-52 win over UC Irvine on Saturday night. Johnson had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists for the Aggies (12-7, 7-1 Big West Conference). Elijah Pepper scored 14 points
Continue ReadingBy MICHELLE L. PRICE and JILL COLVIN Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Donald Trump surrounded himself with leaders from Nikki Haley’s home state in a show of strength before Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. Trump was joined at a rally at the NHU Arena in Manchester Saturday night by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, the
Continue ReadingBy Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A Colorado man has been cited after allegedly stealing more than 200 newspapers in Ouray County after a story about a reported sexual assault at the local police chief’s house was published, according to area law enforcement and the Ouray County Plaindealer. The newspapers were returned to the publisher
Continue ReadingBy Morayo Ogunbayo and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — A six-legged dog found abandoned in a supermarket car park in Wales has undergone surgery to remove her extra limbs. Ariel, a spaniel, was born with multiple health defects. She was named after the Disney princess because her extra back legs were partly fused together, resembling
Continue ReadingBy Aishwarya S Iyer, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Saffron flags are flying in the majority Hindu town of Ayodhya as excited locals prepare to host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the inauguration of a new multimillion-dollar temple. But like many of the town’s 500,000 Muslims, 65-year-old Maulana Badshah Khan says he’ll be staying at
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Trenton McLaughlin’s 31 points led Northern Arizona over Sacramento State 70-61 on Saturday night. McLaughlin shot 10 for 22 (3 for 10 from 3-point range) and 8 of 10 from the free throw line for the Lumberjacks (9-10, 2-3 Big Sky Conference). Liam Lloyd scored 11 points
Continue ReadingSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Kaylynne Truong hit seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points, Yvonne Ejim added 22 and No. 17 Gonzaga rolled to an 89-60 victory over Saint Mary’s on Saturday for the Bulldogs’ 29th straight win at home. Brynna Maxwell scored 14 points for Gonzaga (18-2, 6-0 West Coast Conference), which has
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer San Jose State is working to finalize a deal with former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo to replace Brent Brennan as the Spartans head coach, two people with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because details
Continue ReadingSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander was active for Green Bay’s divisional-round playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. Alexander had been listed as questionable after injuring his ankle last week against Dallas. Punter Daniel Whelan and linebacker Isaiah McDuffie were also active for the Packers after being listed as
Continue ReadingBy ALBA ALEMÁN Associated Press LERDO DE TEJADA, Mexico (AP) — Four local police officers in Mexico have been placed under investigation in connection with the shooting death of a man in the Gulf of Mexico state of Veracruz, after neighbors in the town surrounded the officers and attacked them. The Veracruz Public Security Department
Continue ReadingCNN By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — US personnel were injured in a ballistic missile attack on Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq on Saturday, two US officials said. The attack resulted in minor injuries, the officials said, though it was not immediately clear how many personnel had been injured. US Central Command confirmed the attack
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Former Republican presidential candidate and ex-Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has endorsed Nikki Haley, days before she tries to take on frontrunner Donald Trump in the New Hampshire primary. Hutchinson is a conservative whose opposition to Trump became central in his longshot bid for the GOP primary before he dropped out Tuesday. In
Continue ReadingBy JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona struggled early, rallied and dug another big hole. The Wildcats scratched their way back by getting gritty, turning their Pac-12 home finale against UCLA into a desert version of a street fight. Oumar Ballo had 17 points and 13 rebounds, Pelle Larsson scored 22
Continue ReadingCNN By Ebony Davis, CNN (CNN) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Saturday questioned Donald Trump’s mental fitness after he appeared to confuse her with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi when talking about the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. “Last night, Trump is at a rally and he’s going on and on mentioning
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — A Texas man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a 13-year-old girl who was rescued in Southern California when a passerby saw her hold up a “Help Me!” sign in a parked car. A statement Friday from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California said Steven Robert Sablan, 62,
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — A Texas man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a 13-year-old girl who was rescued in Southern California when a passerby saw her hold up a “Help Me!” sign in a parked car. A statement Friday from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California said Steven Robert Sablan, 62,
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