PHOENIX — Kevin Newman and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each hit two-run doubles and the Arizona Diamondbacks stretched their winning streak to four games with an 8-5 victory over the slumping San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. Up Next Giants RHP Jordan Hicks (4-2, 2.70 ERA) will face Diamondbacks LHP Jordan...
Hunter Biden’s Ex-Wife Is Called as a Witness in His Federal Gun Trial
WILMINGTON, Del. — Hunter Biden's ex-wife was called Wednesday to testify in his federal gun trial as prosecutors sought to show the depths of his drug problem, which they say was still going on when he filled out a form to buy a firearm. Hunter Biden and Kathleen Buhle were...
Walmart Offers New Perks for Workers, From a New Bonus Plan to Opportunities in Skilled Trade Jobs
NEW YORK — Walmart is offering new perks for its hourly U.S. workers, ranging from a new bonus plan to opportunities to move into skilled trade jobs within the company. The perks program announced Wednesday comes as the nation's largest private employer says it's seeing a decline in worker turnover....
Israeli Nationalists March in Palestinian Area of Jerusalem, Some Chanting ‘Death to Arabs’
JERUSALEM — Thousands of mostly ultranationalist Israelis were taking part in an annual march through a sensitive Palestinian area of Jerusalem on Wednesday, with some stoking already surging wartime tensions by chanting “Death to Arabs." Annual March Started Outside of the Damascus Gate Jerusalem, the emotional heart of the Israeli-Palestinian...
Andy Kim Wins New Jersey Democratic Senate Primary for Bob Menendez’s Seat
TRENTON, N.J. — Democratic Rep. Andy Kim has won New Jersey’s Senate primary, putting him in strong position for the general election in the blue-leaning state, though the win comes a day after Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez filed to run as an independent amid his federal corruption trial. Andy Kim's Victory Comes...
Halsey Reveals Illness, Unveils New Album, and Premieres Song ‘The End’
NEW YORK — Halsey has been privately battling illness, the singer revealed Tuesday. She shared the news on Instagram in a series of videos that appear to document the singer receiving infusions. “Long story short, I'm lucky to be alive,” she wrote in the caption. “Short story long, I wrote an album.” A...
49ers Reward Christian McCaffrey With a 2-Year Contract Extension
SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers rewarded All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey with a contract extension after he won the Offensive Player of the Year award in his first full season with the team. A person familiar with the deal said it's worth $19 million per year over two...
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin Announce TLC Family Reality Series
LOS ANGELES — Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria are the next family set to star in their own reality series. The actor and producer, who has seven kids under age 10 with his wife, announced the TLC reality show about their life as a party of nine. “The Baldwins,”...
Modi Claims Victory in Indian Election, Vows to Continue With His Agenda Despite Drop in Support
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory Tuesday for his alliance in India’s general election, claiming a mandate to push forward with his agenda, even though his party lost seats to a stronger than expected opposition, which pushed back against his mixed economic record and polarizing politics. “Today’s...
Feds Seek Woman Who Left Bag of $120,000 as Bribe With Promise of More at Home of Food Fraud Juror
MINNEAPOLIS — Federal authorities in Minnesota have confiscated cellphones and taken all seven defendants into custody as investigators try to determine who attempted to bribe a juror with a bag of cash containing $120,000 to get her to acquit them on charges of stealing more than $40 million from a...