TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has hanged a man convicted of spying for Israel, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday. According to the reports, Pedram Madani was hanged after Iran's supreme court upheld a death sentence issued by a lower court. The official IRNA news agency said Madani had visited Israel...
California Opens Track-and-Field Finals to More Girls After Success of Trans Athlete
SACRAMENTO — The governing board for California high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend's state track-and-field championships to allow more girls to take part amid controversy over the participation of a trans student-athlete. The California Interscholastic Federation said it was extending access for more "biological female"...
US Gun Trafficking Fuels Mexican Cartel Violence and Migration Crisis
The Mexican security forces tracking Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes – the leader of a deadly drug cartel that has been a top driver of violence in Mexico and narcotic addiction in America – thought they finally had him cornered on May 1, 2015. Four helicopters carrying an arrest team whirled over...
Bills QB Josh Allen’s Wedding to Hailee Steinfeld Coming Up Fast
RCHARD PARK, N.Y. — If quarterback Josh Allen is experiencing any pre-wedding jitters, they weren’t evident when the Buffalo Bills opened voluntary practices on Tuesday. The former Firebaugh High School and Reedley College quarterback, who is engaged to actor and singer Hailee Steinfeld, looked his usual, outgoing self. He danced...
Tate Brothers Face Rape and Trafficking Charges in the UK
LONDON — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been charged in Britain with rape and other crimes, prosecutors said Wednesday. The Crown Prosecution Service said a European arrest warrant was issued for the two last year and Romanian courts have issued an order to extradite the two to the...
Elon Musk Criticizes Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ a Fracture in a Key Relationship
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk is criticizing the centerpiece of President Donald Trump's legislative agenda, a significant fracture in a partnership that was forged during last year's campaign and was poised to reshape American politics and the federal government. The billionaire entrepreneur, who supported Trump's candidacy with at least $250 million...
Different Night, Same Score: Punchless Giants Fall to the Tigers, 3-1.
DETROIT — Wenceel Pérez homered in his first at-bat in his season debut, Jack Flaherty worked six scoreless innings and Riley Greene had three hits and two RBIs as the American League-leading Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants, 3-1, on Tuesday night. The Giants also fell to the Tigers,...
Clovis Apartment Fire Displaces Residents, Damages 8 Units
A fire that broke out early Wednesday damaged eight units at an apartment complex in Clovis, authorities said. The blaze ignited at the complex near Pollasky and Barstow avenues, according to the Clovis Fire Department. Crews responded quickly and remained on scene into the morning hours to bring the situation...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Yer Vue
May 28, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Yer Vue Suspects Date of Birth: October 31, 1982 Physical Description: Asian Female, 5’ 3, 110 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Identity theft Warrant Number: F24905783 Synopsis of the Case: Yer Vue is wanted on a felony warrant of identity...
Ford Recalls Nearly 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Software Issue
(Reuters) - Ford Motor is recalling nearly 1.1 million vehicles in the United States because rearview cameras may not display images due to a software issue, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers some 2021 through 2024 model year Bronco, F-150, Edge, and 2023-2024 Escape, Corsair, F-250, F-350,...