BEIRUT — The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it has chosen Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader. Hamas said in a statement Tuesday it named Sinwar as the new head of its political bureau to replace Ismail...
5 US Troops, 2 Contractors Hurt in Rocket Attack as Details Emerge About Strike at Iraq Base
WASHINGTON — Five U.S. service members and two contractors were injured when two rockets hit a military base in Iraq, U.S. officials said Tuesday, providing a bit more detail about the Monday strike. The officials said five of those injured were being treated at the al-Asad airbase and two were...
Olympic Marathon Swim Test Run Is Canceled Over Water Quality Concerns for Seine River
PARIS — A test run meant to allow Olympic athletes to familiarize themselves with the marathon swimming course in the Seine River was canceled Tuesday over concerns about water quality in the Paris waterway. Cancellation of Marathon Swim Test Run at Seine River World Aquatics made the decision to cancel...
Boxer Imane Khelif Fights to Get Closer to Olympic Gold Amid Outcry Over Gender Misconceptions
PARIS — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif will press her fight for an Olympic gold medal Tuesday night amid the intense scrutiny over misconceptions about her gender. Khelif Pursuing a Gold Medal Khelif takes on Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand in boxing semifinals at the Paris Olympics at Roland Garros, Paris' famed...
State Center Trustees Put $698M Bond Measure on November Ballot
Update, 5:38 p.m.: The State Center Community College District Board of Directors voted 7-0 to put a $698 million bond measure on the November ballot. There was little discussion by the board before the vote, but the trustees heard from a number of audience members in person and online expressing...
Discus Thrower Allman and Pole Vaulter Kendricks Win Olympic Medals Moments Apart for the US
SAINT-DENIS — Sam Kendricks appreciates the Olympics again. Valarie Allman never stopped. It's just the healing power that medals have to mend and reinforce feelings. Allman Wins Second Straight Olympic Title in Discus Throw In a short span Monday night, Allman won her second straight Olympic title in the discus...
Singer-Songwriter Ivan Cornejo Fuses Alternative and Regional Mexican Music on New Album, ‘Mirada’
MEXICO CITY — In singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo's world, regional Mexican music can have pop, ballads and also a bit of melancholic lyrics. His most recent and third studio album, "Mirada," is a mixture of styles, without neglecting his interest in modern corridos and sad sierreño. Cornejo, 20, is originally from...
White Sox Lose 21st Straight Game, Tying AL Record Set by 1988 Baltimore Orioles
OAKLAND — The Chicago White Sox lost their 21st straight game, tying the American League record with a 5-1 defeat to the Oakland Athletics on Monday night as Max Schuemann hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fourth inning. Chicago is on the longest losing streak since the 1988 Baltimore...
Olympics Offer Athletes Chance for Gold and Financial Gains from Brief Fame
PARIS — Noah Lyles wasted no time. After winning the 100 meters at the Paris Olympics, he promptly declared what he wanted the most as the newly anointed Fastest Man Alive. "I want my own shoe," he said. "I want my own trainer. I'm dead serious. I want a sneaker....
Big Money in Some School Board Races, No Money in Others
The race for Fresno Unified's Fresno High Area trustee seat and the State Center Community College District Area 2 are pitting incumbents against well-funded adversaries. According to campaign finance documents filed with the Fair Political Practices Commission reporting on campaign contributions and expenses for the first six months of 2024,...