RANCHO PALOS VERDES — Donald Trump refused on Friday to condemn recent racist and conspiratorial comments from right-wing provocateur Laura Loomer, who traveled with him earlier this week to Tuesday night's presidential debate and several 9/11 memorial events. "Laura's been a supporter of mine," Trump told reporters at a press...
Pope Slams Harris and Trump as ‘Against Life,’ Urges Catholics to Vote for ‘Lesser Evil’
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis on Friday slammed both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration, and he advised American Catholics to choose who they think is the “lesser evil” in the upcoming U.S. elections. “Both are against life, be it the...
Boar’s Head Closing Virginia Plant Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreak
JARRATT, Va. - Boar's Head said Friday it's closing the Virginia plant tied to a deadly listeria outbreak. The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it will also permanently discontinue production of liverwurst, the product that was linked to the deaths of at least nine people and hospitalizations of about 50 others...
Stuck-in-Space Astronauts Make First Public Comments Since Boeing Capsule Left Them
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Stuck-in-space astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams said Friday they appreciated all the prayers and well wishes from strangers back home. It was their first public comments since last week's return of the Boeing Starliner capsule that took them to the International Space Station in June....
Canelo Alvarez Is a Substantial Favorite Over Edgar Berlanga in Title Fight
LAS VEGAS — Edgar Berlanga has yet to taste defeat after 22 professional fights — 17 by knockout — and he not only said he's intent on keeping his undefeated record intact, but to win in six rounds Saturday night. But if forced to go the distance, Berlanga allowed that...
Rams Hope Reinforcements and Resilience Can Lift Injury-Filled Offensive Line vs. Cardinals
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams had to completely reconfigure their offensive line because of injuries during a 26-20 overtime loss at the Detroit Lions. With a few days to process the situation and bring in reinforcements, the Rams (0-1) expect to be in better shape when they visit...
Driver Charged in Fatal Crash that Killed NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau and His Brother Had BAC of .087
PHILADELPHIA — The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087, above the .08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday. Gaudreau, 31, and brother Matthew, 29, were killed near...
Trump Campaigns in Western States as Harris Focuses on Critical Pennsylvania
RANCHO PALOS VERDES — Former President Donald Trump will campaign Friday in Western states as his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris keeps her focus on one of the biggest battleground prizes in the East, Pennsylvania. Trump is scheduled to hold what's being billed as a news conference at his Los...
Newly Freed From Federal Restrictions, Wells Fargo Agrees to Shore up Crime Risk Detection
NEW YORK - Wells Fargo has agreed to work with U.S. bank regulators to shore up its financial crimes risk management, including internal controls related to suspicious activity and money laundering. Wells Fargo shares rose 2.4% Friday. The agreement comes just seven months after the Biden Administration lifted a consent...
Why Join the PAC-12? What Schools Could Be Targeted Next? What’s Next for Mountain West?
SEATTLE - Can't say the PAC-12 is making a comeback because it never really went away. The Conference of Champions was certainly in critical condition, but Oregon State and Washington State stood fast after the league collapsed in 2023 and vowed to keep it alive if a power conference invite...