WASHINGTON — FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers on Wednesday that a laptop tied to the Trump rally gunman included a Google search of "How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?" That is a reference to Lee Harvey Oswald, the shooter who killed President John F. Kennedy in Dallas on...
UN Cultural Agency Rejects Plan to Place Britain’s Stonehenge on List of Heritage Sites in Danger
LONDON — The United Nations' cultural agency rejected recommendations Wednesday to place Stonehenge on the list of world heritage sites in danger over concerns that Britain's plans to build a nearby highway tunnel threaten the landscape around the prehistoric monument. UNESCO Experts Recommended Listing Stonehenge as "In Danger" UNESCO experts...
Seven Major US Labor Unions Urge Biden to Halt Military Aid to Israel
Seven major U.S. labor unions, representing about 6 million workers, have called on President Joe Biden to "immediately halt all military aid to Israel," The Guardian reports. In a letter sent ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit, the unions highlighted their objections to American tax dollars financing the...
Monday Breaks the Record for the Hottest Day Ever on Earth
Monday was the hottest day ever globally, beating a record set the day before, as countries around the world from Japan to Bolivia to the United States continue to feel the heat, according to the European climate change service. Provisional Data Shows Monday Was Hotter Than Sunday Provisional satellite data...
Republican Leaders Urge Colleagues to Steer Clear of Racist and Sexist Attacks on Harris
WASHINGTON — Republican leaders are warning party members against using overtly racist and sexist attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, as they and former President Donald Trump's campaign scramble to adjust to the reality of a new Democratic rival less than four months before Election Day. At a closed-door meeting...
Delta Air Lines Expects Outage-Related Cancellations to End by Thursday, CEO Says
Delta Air Lines expects flight cancellations and delays that resulted from a global technology breakdown last week to be resolved by Thursday, the carrier's chief executive said. CEO Ed Bastian Apologizes to Travelers for Disruptions In a message to customers, Delta CEO Ed Bastian apologized Wednesday to travelers who had...
Rebuilding Fresno Unified Aquatics Programs Will Help Students, Promote Water Safety
Fresno’s lack of aquatic sports opportunities, low aquatic participation numbers in Fresno Unified, and the uptick in local drownings should concern everyone. This has become a visual representation of some of the bigger issues that need to be addressed for Fresno to thrive. This visual representation may seem small on...
Netanyahu Seeks Support for War in Gaza With Speech to Congress but Sparks Protests and Boycotts
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will try to bolster U.S. support for his country's fight against Hamas and other Iran-backed militants in a speech before Congress on Wednesday even as many Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott his appearance and protesters amass around the Capitol to condemn the brutal...
Where and When Can You See REO Speedwagon in the Valley?
REO Speedwagon, whose hard-charging rock 'n' roll and melodic ballads are classic rock staples, will perform at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino on Saturday, Sept. 28. Fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, the band has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and boasts hits such as "Keep...
49ers GM: We Have No Intention of Dealing Brandon Aiyuk
SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers have no intention of granting star receiver Brandon Aiyuk his trade request and remain committed to getting a long-term extension done with one of their most important offensive players. General manager John Lynch said there are no absolutes but that the 49ers "expect...