A second U.S. Air Force combat plane crashed in the Persian Gulf region on Friday and its only pilot was then rescued, the New York Times reported, citing two U.S. officials. — (Reporting by Nate Raymond in Boston; editing by Michelle Nichols)
Octavia Is a Classic Sweetheart With an Eye for Love
Like many tabby girl treasures, 10-month-old Octavia is pretty sure she could manage your life and run your household if she just had opposable thumbs! With her laid-back "cattitude" and friendly spirit, she’s a wonderful observer of whatever is going on and happily keeps an eye on the world from a favorite window....
How the Iran War Has Rippled Across the World
Fighting in the Middle East has disrupted fuel, agriculture, travel and much more. — Butter chicken has disappeared from some Indian menus. So has dosa. These culinary staples consume cooking gas, which has become harder to get from India’s suppliers in the Persian Gulf. — Australian farmers are planting less...
Tehran Rejected 48-Hour Ceasefire Proposal From US, Iranian Media, Citing Source, Says
An unnamed source told Iran's semi-official Fars news agency on Friday that Tehran had rejected a U.S. proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire. The source said the proposal was made on Wednesday through another country, which was not named. There was no immediate comment or confirmation from the U.S. — (Reporting...
Exeter Post Office Will Host a Passport Fair on Saturday
With the travel season ahead, now is a good time to obtain a U.S. passport. The U.S. Postal service is promising to ease the bureaucratic hurdles by hosting a passport fair in Exeter on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be extra staff available to speed the...
Democratic-Led States Sue to Block Trump’s Order Tightening Mail-in Voting
A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's new executive order tightening rules on mail‑in voting. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Boston, added to the rising number of legal challenges taking aim at the order Trump signed...
Fresno Grizzlies Manager Cesar Galvez Chases His Major League Dream
Even minor league managers have major league dreams. "That's my dream, too. I would like one day to be a major league manager. And Plan B is to be part of the minor league team, doing anything they want me to do. That's why I'm here," said Cesar Galvez, entering...
Fresno’s River Park Unveils 2026 Events for Farmers Market
The nonprofit that oversees many of Fresno County's farmers market events released its 2026 plans for River Park Shopping Center, with the first event coming this Tuesday. Now in its 27th year, California Fresh Farmers Market Association has 35 events planned for the weekly Tuesday gathering. In addition, the association...
Drone Hits Kuwaiti Oil Refinery in New Attack on Gulf Energy Sites
Civilian and energy infrastructure sites in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates were struck on Friday, igniting fires and halting operations, as the war expands further beyond military targets. The United States and Iran have been trading attacks on civilian infrastructure in the region over the past 24 hours. On...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Edward Malik Rhoades
April 3, 2026 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Edward Malik Rhoades Suspects Date of Birth: May 18, 1997 Physical Description: Black Male, 5’ 9, 310 lbs., Black Hair, Hazel Eyes. Charges: Vehicle theft Warrant Number: F26901692 Synopsis of the Case: Edward Malik Rhoades is wanted on a...