ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Police broke up a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Michigan before dawn Tuesday, citing a threat to public safety and coming less than a week after demonstrators stepped up pressure by placing fake body bags on the lawn of a school official. Officers wearing helmets...
Freeman’s Grand Slam, Yamamoto’s Solid Start Power Dodgers Past Diamondbacks
LOS ANGELES — Freddie Freeman's grand slam keyed a six-run third inning, Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a strong start and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four with a 6-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. Freeman’s blast off Slade Cecconi (1-4) was part of an...
The Latest | Defense Rests Its Case Without Trump Testifying in His Hush Money Trial
NEW YORK — The defense rested its case in Donald Trump's hush money trial on Tuesday morning without the former president taking the witness stand to testify, bringing proceedings one step closer to closing arguments. After more than four weeks of testimony, jurors were sent home with Judge Juan M....
UC Academic Workers Strike in Solidarity with Pro-Palestinian Protesters
SAN FRANCISCO — Graduate students at the University of California, Santa Cruz walked off their jobs and went on strike Monday, the first campus to do so as part of a systemwide protest against a public university they say has violated the speech rights of pro-Palestinian advocates. United Auto Workers...
Trump’s Social Media Shares Campaign Video Touting a ‘Unified Reich’
NEW YORK — A video posted to Donald Trump's account on his social media network included references to a “unified Reich” among hypothetical news headlines if he wins the election in November. "Reich" is Associated with Nazi Germany The headline appears among messages flashing across the screen such as “Trump wins!!”...
Israeli Officials Seize AP Equipment, Halt Gaza Live Shot Under New Media Law
JERUSALEM — Israeli officials seized a camera and broadcasting equipment belonging to The Associated Press in southern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the news organization of violating a new media law by providing images to Al Jazeera. AP Denounced Israel's Move The Qatari satellite channel is among thousands of clients that receive...
Nelly Korda Triumphs at Mizuho Americas Open
JERSEY CITY — With her record-tying winning streak over, Nelly Korda got back to doing what she does best — winning. Korda won a back-nine showdown with Hannah Green of Australia with a par on the 18th hole to capture the Mizuho Americas Open by a stroke Sunday for her...
Brunson’s Broken Left Hand in Game 7 the Final Injury for Eliminated Knicks
NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson carried the New York Knicks as far as he could, until he ended up like so many of his teammates. He broke his left hand Sunday in the second half of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, one final injury for a team that...
Clovis East Alum DeChambeau Puts on a Show at PGA Championship, Falls 1 Stroke Short
LOUISVILLE — The putt that barely toppled in on the 18th hole. The tee shot that hit a tree on No. 16 but careened back into the fairway. The chip-ins from off the green, the fist pumps in the air and the fist bumps with the fans. Clovis East High...
Wolves Reach Western Finals With Talent and Tenacity in Quest for First NBA Title
DENVER — The Minnesota Timberwolves reached the Western Conference finals brimming with talent, trust and tenacity after staging the biggest Game 7 comeback since the NBA began tracking play-by-play data 28 years ago. The Wolves trailed the Denver Nuggets by 15 points at halftime Sunday night and by 20 points...