LONDON — LeBron James wasn't totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004. This time, he'll be one of the stars of the show. James has been picked by his fellow U.S. Olympians to serve as the male flagbearer...
Harris Praises Biden’s ‘Unmatched’ Legacy, Looks to Lock up the Democratic Nomination
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris moved swiftly to lock up Democratic delegates behind her campaign for the White House after President Joe Biden stepped aside amid concerns from within their party that he would be unable to defeat Republican Donald Trump. Democrat Worries About Biden's Fitness for Office Biden's exit Sunday, prompted...
Some Black Families in California Gold Rush Town Fight for Ancestors’ Land
COLOMA — In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history. Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around...
Clark, Reese Provide Highlights for the WNBA All-Stars. Someday Soon, It Might Be for the US
PHOENIX — Caitlin Clark delivered the pinpoint passes. Angel Reese supplied the hustle and rebounding. The two WNBA rookies made life difficult for the U.S. Olympic team on Saturday night. Someday soon, the duo might be the ones providing the highlights for the red, white and blue. Clark and Reese...
Ticket Sales Begin for 2024 Granville Home of Hope Benefitting Nonprofits
Granville Homes has announced the launch of the 2024 Granville Home of Hope. Ticket sales began Friday, offering participants a chance to win a new Granville home in the Parc West community of west-central Fresno. Since its inception in 2006, the Granville Home of Hope has raised more than $8.4...
Anti-Whaling Campaigner Paul Watson Arrested in Greenland, Faces Possible Extradition to Japan
BERLIN — Greenland police said they apprehended veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. Watson, a 73-year-old Canadian-American citizen, is a former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society whose direct action tactics, including high-seas confrontations with whaling vessels, have drawn...
Hunter Biden Drops Lawsuit Against Fox News Over Explicit Images Featured in Streaming Series
NEW YORK — Hunter Biden has dropped a lawsuit accusing Fox News of illegally publishing explicit images of him as part of a streaming series. An attorney for the president's son filed a voluntary dismissal notice on Sunday in federal court in New York City, three weeks after the lawsuit...
Jorge Soler Hits MLB Season-Best 478-Foot HR, Birdsong Strikes out 12 as Giants Beat Rockies
DENVER — Jorge Soler opened the game with the longest homer in the majors this season, rookie Hayden Birdsong struck out a career-high 12 and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday. UP NEXT Giants: LHP Blake Snell (0-3, 6.31 ERA) is expected to be activated...
Ohtani’s 473-Foot Drive Leads 6-Homer Onslaught for Dodgers in Win Over Red Sox
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández, Gavin Lux, Austin Barnes and Jason Heyward also connected as Los Angeles swept the three-game series....
Secret Service Director Says Trump Assassination Attempt Was Biggest Agency ‘Failure’ in Decades
WASHINGTON — The director of the Secret Service says the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was the agency's “most significant operational failure” in decades. Director Cheatle Talks to Lawmakers Director Kimberly Cheatle told lawmakers Monday during a congressional hearing: “On July 13, we failed." Cheatle says she takes...