Fresno State wide receiver Josiah Freeman said he is connecting with quarterback E.J. Warner in more ways than just his 17 receptions for 211 yards and two touchdowns. He and the Bulldogs' other receivers have been meeting with Warner away from the scheduled times. "We're getting a feel for what...
Pedestrian Dies After Getting Hit by Train in Fresno
A pedestrian was killed Friday morning after being struck by a train near Railroad and East avenues, Fresno police said. Officers received a call about the incident around 5:40 a.m. Authorities identified the pedestrian as a woman in her 40s and said the investigation is ongoing. — Connect with Anthony W....
White House Budget Chief Says US Government Workforce Cuts Have Begun
White House budget director Russell Vought said on Friday that the Trump administration has begun laying off federal workers, on the 10th day of the U.S. government shutdown. "The RIFs have begun," Vought wrote on social media, referring to so-called reductions in force. He offered no other details. President Donald...
Blast at Tennessee Explosives Plant Leaves Multiple Dead, Others Missing
Multiple people are dead and several others are unaccounted for after a blast on Friday morning in Tennessee at a military explosives plant, according to law enforcement. The explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems about 50 miles (80 km) west of Nashville occurred at 7:45 a.m. local time (1245 GMT), Humphreys...
Tulare County Authorities Seek Relatives of Man Found Dead in Vehicle
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office is asking the public for help identifying relatives of a 53-year-old man found dead in a vehicle in the Porterville area. Luis Manuel Hernandez was discovered unresponsive on Oct. 1 and was pronounced dead, the sheriff’s office said. Got a Tip? Anyone who knows...
Republican Senator Says Tariffs Worry Kentuckians More Than Health Care
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) said in a recent interview that tariffs, rather than health care, are the dominant concern among his constituents, while offering a proposal to help small businesses access more affordable insurance. Speaking with Bloomberg TV, Paul said, “Most of our conversations at home have been with...
Experts Warn of High Stakes if Israel and US Target Iran Again
Military and foreign policy experts said that another Israeli or U.S. strike against Iran could have severe consequences, including high casualties in Israel and disruption of the global economy, citing lessons learned from a previous 12-day conflict. In a panel discussion hosted by the Community Alliance for Peace and Justice,...
Jazzy Jasmine Is Sure to Bring Joy to Your Family
Jasmine is an all-around fun 1-year-old girl with a playful spirit that’s sure to make you smile. She loves to chase and play with her five siblings, and toys are one of her absolute favorites! She’s also a social butterfly, always seeking attention from her five senior mentor cats, who...
Oil Prices Fall as Risk Premium Fades After Gaza Deal
HOUSTON — Brent and U.S. crude futures fell more than $2 a barrel, or over 3%, on Friday as confidence grew the Gaza peace agreement between Israel and Hamas was taking hold. Brent crude futures were down $2.16, or 3.31%, at $63.06 a barrel at 10:37 a.m. CDT (1537 GMT),...
Trump, 79, Gets Second Medical Check-up This Year
BETHESDA, Maryland — Donald Trump arrived at a military hospital near Washington on Friday for what aides described as a routine health checkup that will nonetheless draw close scrutiny of the 79-year-old U.S. president's vitality. Trump was the oldest person to assume the U.S. presidency when he retook the White...