Former President Donald Trump appeared on Fox & Friends Thursday morning, delivering a lengthy and disjointed phone interview where he sharply criticized the Democratic ticket of presidential nominee Kamala Harris and VP selection Tim Walz and engaged in his trademark name-calling. Speaking for about 30 minutes, Trump’s comments seemed scattered,...
Student Arrested in Shooting Near McLane High. Search for Second Shooter Ongoing.
Sheriff's deputies have arrested one juvenile in connection with shots fired Wednesday afternoon near McLane High School and are searching for a second suspected shooter. In a Thursday morning news release, Fresno County Sheriff's spokesman Tony Botti said that no one was struck by bullets in the shooting, which he...
Firefighter Injured as Coffee Pot Fire Scorches 2,231 Acres With 0% Containment
A firefighter was injured while battling a rapidly growing wildfire that has scorched 2,231 acres, CalFire reported Thursday morning. The blaze, which remains at 0% containment, has prompted the deployment of additional resources to combat the flames. Currently, 19 structures are threatened by the fire, which has intensified under dry...
The Price of Gold Is at a Record High. Here’s Why
NEW YORK — A gold rush is here. The precious metal hit an all time high this week. The spot price for gold closed Tuesday above $2,514, according to data from FactSet. That's the highest closing price recorded for the commodity to date. Here's what you need to know. What...
Ukraine’s Parliament Approves Ban on Moscow-Linked Religious Groups. One Church Is Seen as a Target
KYIV — Ukraine's parliament has banned the activities of religious groups tied to the Russian Orthodox Church or any other faith group supporting Russia's invasion — a measure widely seen as targeting a Ukrainian religious body, despite its claim to independence from Moscow. The bill creates the legal tools for...
US Applications for Unemployment Benefits Inch Up, but Remain at Historically Healthy Levels
WASHINGTON - Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the number of claims remains at healthy levels. Jobless claims rose by 4,000 to 232,000 for the week of Aug. 17, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which evens out some of the weekly...
Canada’s 2 Major Freight Railroads at a Full Stop; Government Officials Scramble
TORONTO — Business and consumers throughout Canada and the U.S. could suffer significant economic harm after Canada's major freight railroads came to a full stop Thursday because of a contract dispute with their workers. Canadian government officials met urgently to discuss the shutdown. Canadian National and CPKC railroads both locked...
NWSL Reaches New Collective Bargaining Agreement That Adds More Money for Players, Ends Draft
NEW YORK — The National Women's Soccer League and its players have reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement that eliminates the draft, guarantees all contracts, provides for parental leave and childcare benefits and promises more money for the players. Increased Salaries and Revenue Sharing The deal that...
Kirk Ferentz, Assistant Suspended for No. 25 Iowa’s Opener Over Recruiting Violation, Reports Say
IOWA CITY — Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and an assistant coach will be suspended for the No. 25 Hawkeyes' opener against Illinois State on Aug. 31 over a violation while recruiting quarterback Cade McNamara, according to multiple media outlets. Reports Cite Unidentified Source The Athletic, citing an unidentified source, first...
US Home Sales Ended a 4-Month Slide in July Amid Easing Mortgage Rates, More Homes on the Market
LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ended a four-month slide in July as easing mortgage rates and a pickup in properties on the market encouraged home shoppers. Existing home sales rose 1.3% last month from June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.95 million, the National...