PHOENIX — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday “about the present historical moment and his path forward,” his campaign announced Wednesday, fueling growing speculation that Kennedy could drop out and support Republican nominee Donald Trump. Kennedy's Running Mate Discusses Potential Plans Kennedy's running mate openly discussed...
Wired Wednesday: Fresno Environmental Groups Win Court Fight vs. City Hall
GV Wire's Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Jim De La Vega about a recent appellate court ruling that forced the city of Fresno to halt projects by local developers. The court agreed with environmental groups who said that City Hall didn't sufficiently review the impacts...
The 2024 Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach in Video and Pictures
PEBBLE BEACH — There’s something about rolling out of bed at 3 a.m. that makes you question your life choices — especially when those choices involve driving 150 miles before the sun has even thought about making an appearance. But when the destination is the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, one...
Israeli Prime Minister and Military Issue Rare and Swift Condemnation of Attack by Israel Settlers in West Bank
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli military issued rare and swift condemnations of the attack by Israeli settlers on a village in the occupied West Bank that killed at least one Palestinian and injured another. The Aug. 14 attack in the village of Jit, near the city...
NASCAR Regular-Season Title and Playoff Spots at Stake Down the Stretch at Daytona and Darlington
BROOKLYN — NASCAR has just two races remaining in the regular season and a pair of competitions are on the line. Tyler Reddick earned his second win of the season Monday at Michigan International Speedway, giving him the points lead in a closely contested, four-driver race for the regular-season championship....
Some California Dems Want an Arms Embargo on Israel. How Far Will They Push Kamala Harris?
CHICAGO — What will Kamala Harris do about the Gaza war if she's elected president? To some Californians watching, the best indicator might be what she's doing now. The vice president seemed to take a stronger stance against Israel's military response since Hamas' attack on Oct. 7 — calling for...
Alabama Gave a Big Contract to Its GM. Why College Football Teams Are Operating More Like Pros
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama has given one of Kalen DeBoer's key behind-the-scenes staffers, general manager Courtney Morgan, a three-year contract worth nearly $2.5 million — a notable investment by one of the top football programs in the country at a time when colleges teams are increasingly operating like professional franchises. The...
Oklahoma State to Wear QR Codes on Helmets to Assist NIL Fundraising
STILLWATER — Oklahoma State will wear QR codes on its helmets this season linking to the general team fund to increase the program's name, image and likeness money pool. The rollout will be in the season opener at home against defending FCS champion South Dakota State on August 31. The...
Coffee Pot Fire Grows in Tulare County, Needs Even More Suppression Resources
As of Wednesday morning, the Coffee Pot Fire has expanded to 1,653 acres, according to CalFire. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park officials report that the fire is advancing by about two-tenths of a mile daily. Efforts are concentrated on the western flank, where firefighters are working to build an...
Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce From Ben Affleck After 2 Years of Marriage
LOS ANGELES — After a relationship that spanned two decades, two engagements, two weddings and headlines too numerous to count, Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck. The filing Tuesday in Los Angeles brought to an apparent end a celebrity coupling — or at least the second installment...