By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — When former police officer Omar Delgado heard the news of four current and former members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department dying by suicide in less than 24 hours last week, he understood. “It’s kind of like a pressure cooker. If you don’t slowly let go of that
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — The Taurid meteor shower is not quite finished, with one of its two streams set to peak this weekend. When the Northern Taurids, an annual minor shower, is at its most active, sky-gazers could catch sight of a bright meteor or two streaking across the night sky. The Southern
Continue ReadingBy KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Karel Schwarzenberg, a former Czech foreign minister and a member of a European noble family has died. His long-term political ally and the Foreign Ministry confirmed his death on Sunday. He was 85. Schwarzenberg had been hospitalized in Prague since August with heart and kidney problems and
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — A new batch of Rhodes scholars from the United States has been selected to study at the University of Oxford in a screening process that was conducted in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe in 2020. The Office of the American Secretary of the Rhodes
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — When Laura Larocca visited Denmark in 2019, the climate scientist sifted through thousands of old aerial photographs of Greenland’s icy coastline, which were rediscovered in a castle outside Copenhagen about 15 years ago. Now housed in the Danish National Archives, the historical images inspired her and other researchers to
Continue ReadingBy GREGOIRE MEROT Associated Press MAMOUDZOU, Mayotte (AP) — Drop by disappearing drop, water is an ever more precious resource on Mayotte, the poorest place in the European Union. Taps flow just one day out of three in this French territory off Africa’s eastern coast, because of a drawn-out drought compounded by years of underinvestment
Continue ReadingBy NAJIB JOBAIN and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes pounded Gaza City overnight and into Sunday as ground forces battled Hamas militants near the territory’s largest hospital, where health officials say thousands of medics, patients and displaced people are trapped with no electricity and dwindling supplies. In a
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It was a morning of remembrance at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City. City leaders, Veteran organizations and the community gathered to honor those that served in the Armed Forces, along with the fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. “Veterans day is a day of celebration,” said Navy Veteran, Amado Cano Salinas II, “Celebrating our
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds home game against Calgary on Saturday night was much more than a regular season contest. Falling on Veterans Day, the Firebirds honored local veterans. “I had the luxury of going to Iraq twice when I was a younger man, so 2006 to 2009, and then 2010 2011. It’s a way for us
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — While quarterback Bo Nix believes No. 6 Oregon’s offense is among the nation’s best, he’s still wary of this final stretch of the season. Nix threw for 412 yards and four touchdowns and No. 6 Oregon held off a late USC rally for a
Continue ReadingSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Chevan Cordeiro threw three first-half touchdown passes, Kairee Robinson ran for 200 yards and two TDs and San Jose State beat Fresno State 42-18 Saturday night to extend its win streak to four games. Cordeiro capped a six-play, 80-yard opening drive with a 25-yard touchdown pass to Malikhi Miller that
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The Feel Good Festival is about embracing a healthy lifestyle, fostering community engagement, and celebrating local culture. Organizers say they aim to positively impact Desert Hot Springs with activities that highlight sustainability, vintage treasures, and social connections. Attendees will enjoy wellness workshops, live entertainment, and local culinary delights, all contributing to a strengthened community spirit.
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell, CNN New York (CNN) — When Donald Trump launches his defense Monday against allegations that he, his adult sons and his business defrauded lenders and insurers to enrich themselves, the first witness his lawyers will call is the former president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., as they aim to convince the judge that
Continue ReadingBy NAJIB JOBAIN and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes pounded Gaza City overnight as ground forces battled Hamas militants near the territory’s largest hospital. The heavy fighting into Sunday came as health officials said thousands of medics, patients and displaced people are trapped in Shifa Hospital with no
Continue ReadingBy BISWAJEET BANERJEE Associated Press LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a new Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country. Across the country, dazzling multi-colored lights decked homes and streets as devotees celebrated the annual Hindu
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Max Jones had 22 points in CSU Fullerton’s 78-48 victory over La Sierra on Saturday. Jones shot 8 for 12 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Titans (1-1,). Donovan Oday shot 6 of 8 from the field
Continue ReadingBy DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coming up on the one-year anniversary of his last NHL win, Philadelphia Flyers goalie Cal Petersen was surprisingly called on to start with Carter Hart still unavailable because of illness. Going against his former team in the arena where it seemed he would be the the
Continue ReadingBy MIKE CORDER Associated Press TER APEL, Netherlands (AP) — It is a familiar sight in this remote rural town: a migrant in a headscarf and thick winter coat carrying her belongings to the overcrowded reception center as a storm brews over the flat landscape. For many here and across this nation once known as
Continue ReadingBy MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press DUNDEE, South Africa (AP) — On weekdays, 14-year-old Luyanda Hlali gets up before dawn to fetch firewood and cow dung to start a fire and boil some water before her four siblings and parents wake up. The mornings are a hive of activity in the Nhlangothi home, in the tiny
Continue ReadingBy PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China are the two global economic heavyweights. Combined, they produce more than 40% of the world’s goods and services. So when Washington and Beijing do economic battle, as they have for five years running, the rest of the world suffers, too. And
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