WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is prodding Congress to help him do more to combat the scourge of fentanyl before he leaves office. The Democratic administration is making the new policy push as Republican former President Donald Trump steps up attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, painting her as Biden's...
US-Mexico Border Arrests Are Expected to Drop 30% in July to a New Low for Biden’s Presidency
SAN DIEGO — United States-Mexico border arrests have plummeted about 30% in July to a new low for Joe Biden's presidency, U.S. authorities said, raising prospects that a temporary ban on asylum may be lifted soon. The U.S. Border Patrol is expected to arrest migrants about 57,000 times during the...
Norah O’Donnell Leaving as Anchor of CBS Evening Newscast After Election
NEW YORK — Norah O'Donnell said Tuesday she is leaving after the presidential election as anchor of the "CBS Evening News," a post she has held for five years. O'Donnell, 50, has been the network's top anchor since 2019, and prior to that was a host of CBS' morning news...
Giants Deal RHP Alex Cobb to Guardians for Prospects
CLEVELAND — Sticker shock kept the Guardians from trading for an elite pitcher at the deadline. They opted for an experienced one instead. Guardians Settle for Cobb After Being Priced Out of Market Priced out of the market for one of the top available starters, the Guardians added much-needed depth...
No World Records Have Been Set at the Olympic Pool. Is It Too Shallow?
NANTERRE — The atmosphere for Olympic swimming is electrifying. The times? Not so much. Through the first four days of competition in the portable pool at La Defense Arena, no world records were set. It's becoming more and more apparent that a truly extraordinary performance will be required to take...
Dodgers Acquire Top Starter Jack Flaherty and 4-Time Gold Glove Award Winner Kevin Kiermaier
SAN DIEGO — The NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers just before the trade deadline Tuesday to bolster their rotation and also obtained four-time Gold Glove center fielder Kevin Kiermaier from the Toronto Blue Jays. Flaherty Brings Impressive Stats to Dodgers Rotation The...
Pinch-Hitter Solano Delivers Winning Single in the 10th as the Padres Stun the Dodgers
SAN DIEGO — Pinch-hitter Donovan Solano singled past diving third baseman Kiké Hernández with the bases loaded and one out in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres stunned the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 Tuesday night. Solano's hit thrilled a record crowd of 47,559 at Petco Park...
These County Supervisors Look to Rare Reforms That Would Dilute Their Power
It's axiomatic that institutions, whether governmental, academic, philanthropic or corporate, rarely reform themselves. Universally, if systemic change occurs, it tends to come from outside the existing structure for one overriding reason: Those who wield authority within the institution don't want to risk having their powers diluted or eliminated. California's recent...
Sears Pitches 7 Shutout Innings, Athletics Hit 4 Homers in Win Over Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — JP Sears pitched seven shutout innings and the Oakland Athletics hit four home runs in a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. The A's have won eight of 11 since the All-Star break and can win their fifth straight series for the first...
Firefighters Make Progress Against Massive Park Fire Ahead of Warming Weather
FOREST RANCH, Calif. — Fire crews worked Tuesday to hold on to the progress made against the largest blaze in California this year ahead of warming temperatures forecast for later this week. Containment Around 14% Authorities said containment was 14% and lifted evacuation orders in some communities of Butte County,...