Fresno police are investigating a homicide after a 19-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday night at a business complex near Dakota and Hughes avenues. Officers with the Central Policing District responded to the area around 9:12 p.m. and found Joe Rodriguez suffering from a gunshot wound, the Fresno Police Department...
Storm’s Death Toll Climbs as Officials Warn of Frigid Cold Ahead
After a powerful winter storm dumped heavy snow, sleet and ice across wide swaths of the U.S., millions of people were facing new dangers Monday: Perilously cold temperatures and widespread power outages that forecasters and local governments warned could last for days. The storm dumped more than 1 foot of...
Trump Says He Is Raising Tariffs on South Korean Imports
President Donald Trump said on Monday he was increasing tariffs on South Korean imports into the U.S. related to autos, lumber and pharmaceuticals to 25%, while accusing the ally's legislature of "not living up" to its trade deal with Washington. "South Korea's Legislature is not living up to its Deal...
Republicans Face Election Risks in Clash With Gun Rights Groups Over Protester’s Killing
Trump administration officials’ suggestion that Alex Pretti should not have brought a legally carried handgun to a Minneapolis protest has opened a rare rift with gun rights groups, creating election-year risks for Republicans with one of their most loyal voting blocs. Several of President Donald Trump's officials drew swift pushback...
Trump’s Immigration Approval Drops to Record Low, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
American approval of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policy fell to its lowest level since his return to the White House in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, with a majority of Americans saying his crackdown on immigration has gone too far. The poll, conducted nationwide Friday through Sunday, gathered responses before and after...
Wall Street Indexes Close Higher Ahead of Earnings, Fed Meeting
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced for a fourth consecutive session on Monday, as investors geared up for a slew of mega-cap earnings and a Federal Reserve update on interest rate policy later this week. Both indexes hit their highest levels in more than a week and registered their...
US Believes Hamas Disarmament Comes Along With Some Sort of Amnesty, US Official Says
The United States believes disarmament by Hamas militants in Gaza comes along with some sort of amnesty for the Palestinian group, a U.S. official said on Monday. The official, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, spoke to mark the return of the remains of the last Israeli hostage held...
Valley Crime Stoppers Seeks Help Finding Man Wanted in DUI Manslaughter Case
Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a DUI manslaughter case. Peter Bandaphone, 42, is wanted for DUI manslaughter stemming from an incident that occurred June 22, 2025, according to Valley Crime Stoppers. An arrest warrant has been issued in...
As US Warships Get Closer, Iran and Allies Ramp Up Retaliation Threats
CAIRO — As U.S. warplanes and aircraft carriers approach the Persian Gulf, Iran and its regional allies are warning they will respond aggressively to a potential strike. The fiery rhetoric has been a standard part of Iran and its allies’ messaging to Washington. The last time those words were tested...
Nike to Cut 775 Jobs in US Distribution Centers, CNBC Reports
Nike is laying off 775 employees in a bid to boost profits and accelerate its use of automation, CNBC reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The cuts will primarily impact distribution center roles in Tennessee and Mississippi, where the sneaker giant operates large warehouses, the report said....