Twitter said Sunday it had banned the personal account of far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for multiple violations of the platform’s COVID-19 misinformation policy, the latest strike against the firebrand whose embrace of conspiracy theories has been called “a cancer” for the GOP and led the House to boot her from committees. The Georgia Republican's account...
FDA Expands Pfizer Boosters for More Teens as Omicron Surges
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators on Monday decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once...
Egypt Pushes for Calm After Flare-up in Gaza Hostilities
Egyptian officials Sunday pushed for Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip to rein in hostilities and adhere to a cease-fire in place since the war in May. The Egyptian efforts came a day after Hamas militants launched rockets into the Mediterranean Sea off central Israel, prompting Israel...
Smash and Grabs, Homeless Camps Top Newsom Issues List as Legislature Returns
California lawmakers are flush with money and unfinished business from last year as they return to the state Capitol on Monday, but they head into an election year rife with uncertainty due to the redrawing of legislative districts after the 2020 census. Gov. Gavin Newsom said he anticipates another...
These Players Won (and Lost) Sports Bettors the Most in 2021
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans and Rams wideout Cooper Kupp have not only been money on the football field this year, they've made lots of money for people who bet on them. Los Angeles Angels pitcher/slugger Shohei Ohtani not only regularly went deep on the...
Immigrants Welcome Afghan Refugees, Inspired by Own Journeys
Tram Pham tears up recalling how tough life was at first in the U.S. But she also remembers the joy she felt as a 22-year-old refugee from Vietnam when a nurse spoke to her in her native language and guided her through a medical screening required of new arrivals....
Friendly Family Man’s 50-Year Secret: He Was a Fugitive, Too
Just before Thomas Randele died, his wife of nearly 40 years asked his golfing buddies and his co-workers from the dealerships where he sold cars to come by their home. They gathered to say goodbye to a guy they called one of the nicest people they’d ever known —...
Judge Halts Speedy Releases for CA Repeat Offenders
SACRAMENTO — A judge on Wednesday temporarily halted California's plans to speed the potential prison release dates for repeat offenders with serious and violent criminal histories under the state's “three strikes” law. California corrections officials had filed emergency regulations to boost good conduct credits for second-strike inmates serving time...
Iran Launches Rocket Into Space Amid Nuclear Talks
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran launched a rocket with a satellite carrier bearing three devices into space, authorities announced Thursday, without saying whether any of the objects had entered Earth's orbit. It was not clear when the launch happened or what devices the carrier brought with it. Iran aired footage...
CA Drought: ‘Not Out of the Woods’ Despite Huge Snowpack
SACRAMENTO — California's mountain snow holds 160% of the water it normally does this time of year, state water officials announced Thursday, marking a strong start to the drought-stricken state's traditionally wet winter season. Still, it's too early to determine whether California will see enough rain and snow in the...