FRISCO — Dak Prescott has decided on surgery for his torn hamstring, ending the season for the franchise quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys when their playoff hopes were already fading fast. Owner Jerry Jones said Prescott will have the surgery Wednesday in New York. Jones was speaking on his radio...
Judge Delays Ruling on Whether to Scrap Trump’s Conviction in Hush Money Case
NEW YORK — A judge on Tuesday put off a key ruling in President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case as his lawyers argued for dismissing it so he can run the country. New York Judge Juan M. Merchan had been set to rule Tuesday on their earlier request to throw...
Songwriters Hall of Fame Unveils Star-Studded 2025 Nominees, From Eminem to Janet Jackson
NEW YORK — Eminem, Boy George, George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Janet Jackson, the Doobie Brothers, N.W.A. and Alanis Morissette are among the nominees for the 2025 class at the Songwriters Hall of Fame, an eclectic group of rap, rock, hip-hop and pop pioneers. Diverse Group of Nominees Spans Genres and...
Rams’ Offensive Woes Resurface in Loss to Dolphins, Snapping Win Streak
INGLEWOOD — Sean McVay has been piecing together different lineup combinations due to the Los Angeles Rams' injury woes throughout the regular season. McVay got back a couple of his offensive lineman Monday night, but the lack of continuity ended up looming large in a 23-15 loss to the Miami...
John Robinson, Successful Football Coach at USC and With the LA Rams, Has Died at 89
LOS ANGELES — John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89. The Rams confirmed Robinson's death on Monday. He died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, of complications from pneumonia, USC...
Voters in California City Reject Measure Allowing Noncitizens to Vote in Local Races
SANTA ANA — Voters in a Southern California city rejected a measure that would have allowed residents who aren't U.S. citizens to vote in local elections. Measure DD was rejected by 60% of the voters in Santa Ana, a city of about 310,000 in Orange County that's southeast of Los...
Voters in Oakland Oust Mayor Sheng Thao Just 2 Years Into Her Term
OAKLAND — Voters in Oakland have ousted Mayor Sheng Thao just two years after she narrowly won office to lead the liberal San Francisco Bay Area city. The Associated Press called the race Monday. "Thank you for choosing me to serve as your Mayor. As the first Hmong American woman...
A Guide to Key Figures in Donald Trump’s Orbit
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump will return to the White House accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides as well as newfound, splashy allies. The Republican president-elect has barely begun naming key figures in his administration, but he has kept a rotation of associates with him on and off...
Here Are the People Trump Has Picked for Key Positions So Far
President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign. Here's a look at who he's selected so far. Susie Wiles: Chief of Staff Wiles, 67, was a senior...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Will Spend Part of Week in DC as He Tries to Trump-Proof State Policies
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to meet with the Biden administration this week to discuss zero-emission vehicles and disaster relief — issues that have been targeted in the past by President-elect Donald Trump. The Democratic governor is leaving for Washington on Monday and will return home Wednesday, his...