TEL AVIV, Israel — Killing babies “as a hobby.” “Expelling a population.” “Fighting against civilians.” It is some of the harshest language against Israel’s wartime conduct in Gaza and it came this week from a prominent Israeli politician, sparking a domestic uproar as the country faces heavy international criticism. It is not uncommon...
CA State Senator Cited for Suspicion of Impaired Driving, Says She Wasn’t Intoxicated
SACRAMENTO — A California state lawmaker denied having any alcohol and drugs in her system after Sacramento police cited her earlier this week on suspicion of driving under the influence. Sacramento police responded at around 1:30 p.m. Monday to a report of a vehicle crash involving state Sen. Sabrina Cervantes,...
Kim Kardashian Dons a Graduation Cap and Marches Closer to Becoming a Lawyer
BEVERLY HILLS — Kim Kardashian is a step closer to following in her father's footsteps and becoming a lawyer. She has completed a legal apprenticeship and is now eligible to take the California bar exam, her representative confirmed Wednesday. The entrepreneur and reality TV star posted an Instagram Story from...
Multiple People on Private Plane That Crashed Into San Diego Neighborhood Are Dead
SAN DIEGO — A private jet crashed into military housing in San Diego during foggy weather early Thursday, igniting cars parked along a suburban neighborhood block and killing multiple people on board the plane, authorities said. The plane could hold eight to 10 people but it's not yet known how...
2 Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed in Shooting Near DC Jewish Museum
WASHINGTON — Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed while leaving an event at a Jewish museum, and the suspect yelled, “Free, free Palestine” after he was arrested, police said. The stunning attack on Wednesday evening prompted Israeli missions to beef up their security and lower their...
Senate Votes to Block California’s Rule Banning the Sale of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted on Thursday to block California's first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, acting to kill the nation's most aggressive effort to transition toward electric vehicles as President Donald Trump's administration has doubled down on fossil fuels. The resolution approved by...
Split US Supreme Court Blocks Taxpayer-Funded Religious Charter School
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A split U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a bid led by two Catholic dioceses to establish in Oklahoma the nation's first taxpayer-funded religious charter school in a major case involving religious rights in American education. With conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett recusing herself from the case,...
Colts Owner Jim Irsay Remembered for Love of Football, Commitment to Music, Animal Welfare
INDIANAPOLIS — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, fellow owners and former players are remembering Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay for his commitment to his team and the game. Irsay died Wednesday at age 65. "Jim was a friend, and a man deeply committed to his family, the game, the Colts, and...
Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander Wins First NBA MVP Award
The case for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was simple. He's the best player on an Oklahoma City Thunder team that had the best record this season and set a league mark for margin of victory. If that wasn't enough, he also won the scoring title. That's an MVP year. Gilgeous-Alexander was announced...
Pacers Tie It on Haliburton’s Jumper at Buzzer, Then Beat Knicks in OT of East Finals Game 1
NEW YORK — Tyrese Haliburton was sure his jumper as regulation ended was going in, then wasn't certain it had after it bounced high off the rim and hung in the air for what felt like an eternity. He thought it was a 3-pointer to win the game, then quickly...