LOS ANGELES — LeBron James broke Michael Jordan's NBA record for 30-point games during the Los Angeles Lakers' victory over Atlanta on Friday night. With a turnaround jumper with 5:58 to play for the last of his 30 points, James reached at least 30 points in the regular season for...
Japanese Woman Who Was the World’s Oldest Person at 116 Has Died
TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday. She was 116. Yoshitsugu Nagata, an official in charge of elderly policies, said Itooka died on Dec. 29 at a care home in Ashiya,...
How Congress Will Certify Trump’s Electoral College Victory on Jan. 6
WASHINGTON — The congressional joint session to count electoral votes on Monday is expected to be much less eventful than the certification four years ago that was interrupted by a violent mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump who tried to stop the count and overturn the results of an...
Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington Will Receive the Highest US Civilian Honor
WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington will be awarded the nation's highest civilian honor on Saturday in a White House ceremony. President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics,...
Congress Notified of Planned $8 Billion Weapons Sale to Israel
WASHINGTON — The State Department has informed Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel, U.S. officials say, as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza. Some of the arms in the package could be sent through current U.S. stocks but the majority...
How Drinking Alcohol Can Affect Your Health
With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general's advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that. "Drinking less is a great way to be healthier," said Dr....
Pro Tips for Making Great-Tasting Comfort Food Without All the Calories
It's pretty easy to reduce the calorie count in all your favorite comfort foods without compromising on flavor. By using a few simple tricks, you can lighten up classic dishes and keep them tasting delicious. Learn how to easily swap ingredients and change cooking techniques to enjoy your favorite foods...
Niners QB Joshua Dobbs Makes His Return to the Desert as a Starter
By the Numbers San Francisco (6-10) at Arizona (7-9) Sunday, 1:25 p.m. PT, Fox. BetMGM Odds: Cardinals by 4. Against the spread: 49ers 5-11; Cardinals 10-6. Series record: 49ers lead 36-30. Last meeting: Cardinals beat 49ers 24-23 on Oct. 6, in Santa Clara. Last week: 49ers lost to Lions 40-34;...
Biden Awards Medal of Honor and Medal of Valor to Military Heroes and First Responders
WASHINGTON — On Feb. 15, 1951, Army Pvt. Bruno R. Orig was returning from a mission when he found his fellow soldiers under attack in what's now known as the Battle of Chipyong-ni. The infantryman provided first aid to his comrades wounded in the Korean War attack and began helping...
French Quarter’s Metal Barriers Gone on New Year’s, Leaving Critical Security Gap
After an Islamic State sympathizer rammed a truck into crowds celebrating Bastille Day in 2016, horrified New Orleans leaders were anxious to protect their city's famed French Quarter, where crowds of revelers pack the cobblestone streets, especially during big events like Mardi Gras. By the next year, steel columns known...