By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — He’s viewed by some Palestinians as their Nelson Mandela, and he’s a prime candidate to become their president in the future. He’s also the highest-profile prisoner held by Israel. Now Marwan Barghouti’s freedom is at stake in cease-fire negotiations between Hamas and Israel. Hamas leaders demanded Friday
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press For decades, the University of Pennsylvania has held hundreds of skulls that were once used to promote white supremacy through racist scientific research. As part of a growing effort among museums to reevaluate the curation of human remains, the Ivy League school laid some of the remains to rest
Continue ReadingNEWTON, Mass. (AP) — An 11-day strike by teachers in a Boston suburb has ended after their union and the school district tentatively agreed on a new contract. The Newton Teachers Association announced the deal Friday night and it is expected to be ratified this weekend by union members and the Newton Public Schools board.
Continue ReadingBy ERIC HE Associated Press BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Charisma Osborne had 32 points and No. 7 UCLA beat California 78-58 on Friday night for its 12th straight victory over the Bears. UCLA (17-3, 6-3 Pac-12) rebounded after losing to unranked Washington State, with a marquee matchup at No. 4 Stanford looming Sunday. The Bruins
Continue ReadingBy BROOKE LEFFERTS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Daisy Ridley doesn’t want audiences to be misled by the title of her new film, “Sometimes I Think About Dying.” Her character, Fran, is, actually, quite funny. The dark comedy in theaters now is directed by Rachel Lambert and co-stars comedian Dave Merheje and several
Continue ReadingBy JADE LE DELEY Associated Press BOUSSY-SAINT-ANTOINE, France (AP) — Truck driver Jeremy Donf understands French farmers are struggling and he wants to support local food producers. But like many consumers, buying French produced food isn’t always an option. Farmer protests across Europe this week have highlighted how farmers and households are both hurting these
Continue ReadingBy Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — The man accused in a 2021 triple homicide, including the killing of golf pro Gene Siller, pleaded guilty to murder charges Friday and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, prosecutors said. Bryan Anthony Rhoden, 26, pleaded guilty to 17 counts including several felony murder charges
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 26 points and 12 rebounds to break Oscar Robertson’s single-season franchise record with his 30th consecutive double-double as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Indiana Pacers 133-122 on Friday night. Sabonis added seven assists and De’Aaron Fox had 25 points and six steals a day
Continue ReadingBy VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — As a ceremony with the blaring horns of mariachi musicians and rhythmic click-clack of horse hooves was about to begin, Mayor Rolando Salinas took a moment to reflect that his Texas border city is “more than just the immigration crisis that you see in the
Continue ReadingBy CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga scored 29 points and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 121-101 on Friday night. Stephen Curry had 20 points, six assists and six rebounds, and Klay Thompson added 14 points for the Warriors, who won their second straight. Kuminga was 11 for
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 26 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists against his former team and De’Aaron Fox added 25 points and six steals as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Indiana Pacers 133-122 on Friday night. Malik Monk finished with 23 points, six assists and five rebounds for
Continue ReadingUNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations says members of an armed group fired on a U.N. helicopter in eastern Congo, injuring two South African peacekeepers, one seriously. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric says the U.N. peacekeeping department assumes the attack early Friday was carried out by members of the M23 rebel group in the Karuba
Continue ReadingBy DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Russell Westbrook scored 23 points to become the 25th player in NBA history with 25,000 points, Kawhi Leonard had 21 of his 33 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers put on an offensive show in a 136-125 win over the Detroit Pistons on
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State-mandated testing of Riverside County’s voting system took place Friday, ahead of California’s March 5 Presidential Primary Election. The public and media were invited to observe a series of logic and accuracy tests conducted by staff at the Registrar of Voters. “We absolutely not only care about the process, but we want to be extremely transparent. We
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The eighth annual Taste of Jalisco Festival, featuring a carnival, music, food trucks and tequila tasting, will begin today in Cathedral City. The event will be held until Sunday in downtown Cathedral City, 68600 East Palm Canyon Drive, according to festival organizers. The event will kick off at 5 p.m. Friday with a raising
Continue ReadingBy DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 21 of his 33 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers put on an offensive show in a 136-125 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Los Angeles got off to a slow start while trailing by as many as
Continue ReadingBy KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said it has tested cruise missiles outfitted with new “super-large” warheads and a new type of anti-aircraft missile, extending a streak in weapons demonstrations that has rival South Korea worried. The report Saturday by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency came a
Continue ReadingSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Federal officials say a second defendant has pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in Albuquerque after the 2022 election. The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office in Albuquerque on Friday announced the guilty pleas by Demetrio
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UPDATE: The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will reopen for Saturday, February 3 and Sunday, February 4 after temporary road repairs were completed today following damage caused by this week’s storm. Regular weekend hours will resume with the first car up at 8:00 a.m., the last car up at 8:00 p.m. and the last car down at 9:30 p.m. The Tramway will
Continue ReadingBy MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis called his new home the Death Star in 2020 — and the name stuck. Allegiant Stadium, with its black facade, in fact resembles the ominous space station from the “Star Wars” movie franchise that was capable of destroying planets.
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