ATLANTA — National League wild-card leader Atlanta is reuniting with 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson, a reliever for that championship team. The Braves acquired Soler and Jackson in a trade with San Francisco late Monday night. Atlanta sent left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek and minor league infielder...
Olympic Opening Ceremony DJ Filing Legal Complaints for Online Abuse Over ‘Last Supper’ Tableau
PARIS — A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony — including angry comments from Donald Trump — took a legal turn Tuesday, with a DJ who performed at the show saying her lawyer is filing complaints over a torrent of threats and other abuse that the LGBTQ+ icon...
California City Unveils Nation’s First All Electric Vehicle Police Fleet
A city in Southern California has become the first in the nation to replace its police patrol cars with electric vehicles, officials announced Monday, unveiling a fleet of 20 new Teslas. South Pasadena is officially the first city in the nation to have an all electric police fleet. The fleet...
NY Judge Hands Former NRA Head Wayne LaPierre a 10 Year Ban but Declines to Appoint Monitor
NEW YORK — A New York judge on Monday banned Wayne LaPierre, the former head of the National Rifle Association, from holding a paid position with the organization for a decade, but declined to appoint an independent monitor to oversee the gun rights group. Split Decision in Civil Trial The...
Can’t Find a Doctor? California Bill Would Punish Insurers for Giving Customers Outdated Info
Over the years, licensed therapist Sarah Soroken has heard from her patients again and again about what a miserable experience it can be to find a mental health provider who actually takes their insurance. But one patient stands out. Soroken said she was working at Kaiser's Vallejo Medical Center in...
Russia Is Relying on Unwitting Americans to Spread Election Disinformation, US Officials Say
WASHINGTON — The Kremlin is turning to unwitting Americans and commercial public relations firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the U.S. presidential race, top intelligence officials said Monday, detailing the latest efforts by America's adversaries to shape public opinion ahead of the 2024 election. Russia Poses Greatest Threat in...
Israeli Military Detains 9 Soldiers Over Alleged Abuse of a Detainee at a Shadowy Military Facility
SDE TEIMAN BASE, Israel — The Israeli military said Monday it was holding nine soldiers for questioning following allegations of "substantial abuse" of a detainee at a shadowy facility where Israel has held Palestinian prisoners throughout the war in Gaza. The military did not disclose additional details surrounding the alleged...
US Will Send $1.7 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine
WASHINGTON — The U.S. will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine, officials announced on Monday, including an array of munitions for air defense systems, artillery, mortars and anti-tank and anti-ship missiles. The package includes $1.5 billion in funding for long-term contracts through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, and...
Fresno Native Lynn Williams Scores in US Olympic Soccer Win Over Germany
MARSEILLE, France — Lynn Williams, a Fresno native and Bullard High School alum, scored in the U.S. women's national team's 4-1 win over Germany on Sunday. Williams, initially named as an alternate, was called up to replace Catarina Macario, who was sidelined with a knee injury. It was Williams' 18th...
Rams Receiver Puka Nacua Keeps Same Approach After Breakout Rookie Season
LOS ANGELES — Rams fans were learning to pronounce Puka Nacua's first name during training camp last year. The fans found out quickly and chanted it often last season during Nacua's breakout campaign. As the Rams concluded their third training camp practice at Loyola Marymount on Saturday, Nacua attracted the...