WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in August as the American labor market continued to show resilience. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers posted 8 million vacancies in August, up from 7.7 million in July. Economists had expected openings to be virtually unchanged. Openings were up in construction...
Rams’ Loss to Chicago Adds to Another Slow Start to the Season
LOS ANGELES — The Rams have faced significant second-half deficits in all four of their games this season, and they've only rallied back to win once. Los Angeles (1-3) is far from finished, but even coach Sean McVay realizes that his team's inability to stay out of an early hole...
Jimmy Carter and His Hometown of Plains Celebrate the 39th President’s 100th Birthday
ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter reached his 100th birthday Tuesday, the first time an American president has lived a full century and the latest milestone in a life that took the son of a Depression-era farmer to the White House and across the world as a Nobel Peace Prize-winning humanitarian and...
Accused Los Angeles Bus Hijacker Charged With Murder, Kidnapping
LOS ANGELES — A man who allegedly hijacked a city bus in Los Angeles, killed a passenger and held its driver at gunpoint last Wednesday has been charged with murder and kidnapping, authorities said. Lamont Campbell, 51, was charged with numerous felonies related to the hijacking, including carjacking, assault with...
Stephen Curry’s ‘Nuit Nuit’ Gesture Still Resonates as NBA Camps Open
MIAMI - Stephen Curry got the question and didn't even have to think about the answer. Someone wanted to know what French words that the Golden State Warriors star picked up during his gold-medal experience at the Paris Olympics this summer. "Nuit nuit," Curry said. Of course. The Summer of...
Wildfire Flareup Prompts New Evacuations in Southern California Mountain Communities
SAN BERNARDINO — Evacuation orders and warnings were in place Monday for Southern California residents near a wildfire that is largely contained after the blaze flared up over the weekend. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department told residents of Seven Oaks to leave the small mountain community following a sudden...
Dockworkers’ Strike Could Push Up Prices and Cause Shortages if It Lasts for Weeks
PHILADELPHIA — From Maine to Texas, dockworkers at 36 ports across the eastern U.S. are now on strike for the first time in decades. And the work stoppage could snarl supply chains — leading to shortages and higher prices if it stretches on for more than a few weeks. Workers...
Ohtani Powers Dodgers to Postseason, Eyes October Glory After Record-Breaking Season
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani was already a superstar with his hitting and pitching accomplishments over six years with the Los Angeles Angels. Yet every October, Ohtani vanished, with the Angels having a losing record and never making the playoffs. Coming up Interstate 5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers seemingly...
Iran Preparing Imminent Missile Attack on Israel, US Warns, Pledging ‘Severe Consequences’
JERUSALEM — Iran is preparing to “imminently” launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to a senior U.S. administration official, who warned Tuesday of “severe consequences” should it take place. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the intelligence, said the U.S. is actively supporting...
Braves Salvage Playoff Berth With 3-0 Win Over the Mets, Who Win Thrilling Opener 8-7 to Clinch
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves bounced back from a stunning loss in the first game of a makeup doubleheader, claiming the last postseason berth with a 3-0 win over the Mets in the nightcap Monday after New York clinched a playoffs trip with an 8-7 victory in the opener. With...