SACRAMENTO — California will formally apologize for slavery and its lingering effects on Black Americans in the state under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Thursday. The legislation was part of a package of reparations bills introduced this year that seek to offer repair for decades of policies that...
Shohei Ohtani Heads to 1st Postseason After Dodgers Clinch NL West by Rallying Past Padres
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is headed to the postseason for the first time in his career after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL West on Thursday night by scoring five runs in the seventh inning in a 7-2 win over the second-place San Diego Padres. The Japanese superstar...
More Deadly Than Wind, Storm Surge From Hurricane Helene Could Be Devastating
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In 2005, Hurricane Dennis landed near the Alabama-Florida state line as a Category 3 hurricane. Far to the east, Florida's Big Bend — where Hurricane Helene is expected to come ashore — never even felt tropical storm strength winds, but it was still hit with a mass...
Trump Launches a New Business Venture During His Campaign: $100,000 Watches
He's sold Bibles, sneakers, photo books and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for president. Now, Donald Trump is launching a new business venture: diamond-encrusted watches. The Republican presidential candidate unveiled the "Official Trump Watch Collection" on Thursday. The most expensive, listed as including 122 diamonds on its bezel and available...
Memphis Man Gets Life Sentence for Killing Rapper Young Dolph
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Justin Johnson was found guilty of murder in the death of rapper Young Dolph on Thursday after the jury heard testimony from a co-defendant that the killing was part of a feud between rival record labels. Jurors deliberated for just under four hours before finding Johnson guilty...
Gov. Newsom Signs Sen. Grove’s Bill Making Penalty for Soliciting Minors a Felony
SACRAMENTO — The penalty for soliciting and buying sex from minors under 16 will be raised to a felony under a new California law signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday. Current state laws limit the penalties for soliciting a minor to a misdemeanor charge. In addition to making...
Hoda Kotb Is Leaving NBC’s ‘Today’ Show Early Next Year
NEW YORK — Hoda Kotb, a fixture at NBC for more than two decades, says she will leave her morning perch on the "Today" show early next year, telling staffers "it's time." In a memo to her team — and later in an emotional on-air reveal Thursday — Kotb said...
The Cure Announces a New Album and Releases Its First New Song in 16 Years, ‘Alone’
NEW YORK — Goths, rejoice: At long last, The Cure has released new music. "Alone," their first new song in 16 years, premiered on Mary Anne Hobbs' BBC 6 Music radio show Thursday morning. The English band also announced a new album, "Songs of A Lost World," to be released...
The Oakland Coliseum Provided Many Memorable Moments and Numbers
OAKLAND — In its final years leading to the goodbye game for the Oakland Athletics, the Coliseum was known for its small crowds, run-down facilities and even the possums that populated the stadium. But the last active stadium to serve as home for a Major League Baseball and NFL team...
Justin Herbert Is ‘Feeling Less Pain’ in Sprained Ankle as Chargers Prepare for Chiefs
EL SEGUNDO — Justin Herbert gave some optimism to Los Angeles Chargers fans after a tough three-day stretch. Herbert said on Wednesday he is "feeling less pain" with his left ankle and that he is out of a walking boot. The fifth-year quarterback — who has a high ankle sprain...