LOS ANGELES — Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98. Died Thursday of Kidney Failure He died Thursday of kidney failure at his home in the Encino neighborhood...
Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian Troops Have Taken Full Control of the Russian Town of Sudzha
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that his country's troops had taken full control of Sudzha, the largest Russian town to fall to Ukraine's forces since the start of their cross-border incursion more than a week ago. Although it had a prewar population of only around 5,000...
Detroit Judge Who Ordered Teen Into Jail Clothes, Handcuffs During Field Trip Is Sidelined
DETROIT — A Detroit judge who ordered a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs on a field trip to his courtroom will be off the bench while undergoing “necessary training,” the court's chief judge said Thursday. Meanwhile, the girl's mother said Judge Kenneth King was a “big bully.” “My daughter...
Mexico’s President Will Send a Diplomatic Note Over US Funding for a Mexican Anti-Corruption NGO
MEXICO CITY — Mexico's president lashed out at U.S. funding for a Mexican anti-corruption nonprofit group Wednesday, and said he will send a diplomatic note to the United States in protest. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador claimed the group is part of the conservative opposition, and shouldn't receive foreign funding...
Trump Seeks to Delay His Sentencing Until After Election
NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump is seeking to delay his criminal sentencing in Manhattan until after the presidential election, imploring the judge overseeing the case to allow him additional time to challenge his conviction. Lawyers Ask to Push Sentencing In a letter to the judge that was made...
Music, Laughs, Sports, and Spooky Thrills: Discover What’s Happening This Weekend
If you are looking for a laugh, to cheer on your favorite teams, or even get a fright, weekend events await you. You can watch the Fresno Grizzlies with WWE legend Kurt Angle. And, if you're in the mood to celebrate Halloween early, then the Hauntmare Expo might fill you...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Ticks Higher After Inflation Data Clears the Way for Cuts to Rates
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks ticked higher in a quiet Wednesday after the latest update on inflation came in almost exactly as economists expected. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to follow up on one of its best days of the year and climb within 3.7% of its all-time high set...
Californians Can Soon Access Their State IDs on Smartphones
Californians will soon have more options for securely storing their driver’s license or state ID on mobile devices, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday. The new features will enable residents to add and display their California driver’s licenses and ID cards using iPhones, Apple Watches, and Android devices. These capabilities are...
What to Know About the Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention is almost upon us, following the Republican convention last month. Once it’s over, it will be a 75-day sprint to Election Day. Here is what to know about the convention. When Is the Democratic National Convention? The convention will run from Monday, Aug. 19, through Thursday,...
Additional Charges Filed Against Reedley Bio-Lab Operator for COVID-19 Test Kit Fraud
Jia Bei Zhu, 62, who was indicted in November 2023, now faces additional charges of conspiracy and wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The new 12-count superseding indictment was returned by a federal grand jury today in Fresno. Zhu, a Chinese national, was initially charged with distributing adulterated...