A gunfire report in Fresno's Southeast Policing District on Monday afternoon led to police finding 42-year-old Yong Vang fatally injured near a parked pickup on North Ninth Street, the Fresno Police Department reported. Vang was rushed to a nearby hospital but died soon after. Homicide detectives investigating the incident identified...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Changes Course, Will Allow Expanded Use of Ballot Drop Boxes This Fall
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that officials can place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections, overturning its own ruling two years ago limiting their use in the presidential swing state. The court limited the use of drop boxes in July 2022, ruling...
Hungary’s Orbán Meets Putin for Talks in Moscow in a Rare Visit by a European Leader
MOSCOW — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited Moscow on Friday for a rare meeting by a European leader with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed peace proposals for Ukraine, which triggered condemnation from Kyiv and some European leaders and officials. Orbán's visit comes only days after he made a...
Buddy Hield Joins Warriors From 76ers, Busy Offseason Continues
PHILADELPHIA — Buddy Hield played in 632 regular-season games and established himself as one of the top 3-point shooters in the NBA before he finally played a postseason game. He can thank the Philadelphia 76ers for ending his dubious distinction of most NBA games without a playoff appearance by an...
US Employers Added a Solid 206,000 Jobs in June in a Sign of Continued Economic Strength
WASHINGTON — America's employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy's ability to withstand high interest rates. Last month's job growth did mark a pullback from 218,000 in May. But it was still a solid gain, reflecting the resilience...
From Shelter to Sweetness: Olive’s Remarkable Road to Recovery
Meet Olive, the 5-month-old marvel of sweetness and resilience, blending border collie brilliance with Aussie charm. If you've ever wondered what "sweet" looks like, just gaze into Olive's eyes. Olive started her journey in a shelter, where a photo showed her suffering from sarcoptic mange. Despite the challenges, we were...
Webb Enjoys More Atlanta Success as Giants Ride Chapman’s Big Hits to Win Over Braves
ATLANTA — Logan Webb recovered from a rough start in his latest strong performance at Truist Park as the San Francisco Giants beat Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Thursday night. Matt Chapman hit a go-ahead homer in the Giants' three-run fourth inning and added a run-scoring double...
Christian Walker Extends Home Run Tear at Dodger Stadium
LOS ANGELES — Christian Walker extended his tear at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night, homering in his first two at-bats for his 18th and 19th home runs in 42 career games at the ballpark, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-3. “Just a crazy thing,” Walker said....
Iran Holds Runoff Presidential Vote Pitting Hard-Liner Against Reformist After Record Low Turnout
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran was holding a runoff presidential election Friday pitting a hard-line former nuclear negotiator against a reformist lawmaker, though both men earlier struggled to convince a skeptical public to cast ballots in the first round that saw the lowest turnout in the Islamic Republic's history....
Evacuation Orders for 843-Acre French Fire in Mariposa Started July 4
Update: July 5, 2024 at 11:30 AM Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to aid in containing the French Fire in Mariposa County, which has rapidly spread across 843 acres since igniting yesterday evening, prompting the evacuation of 1,100 residents....