The Washington Post’s opinion editor, David Shipley, is exiting as the newspaper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, said the section’s focus would narrow to defend “personal liberties and free markets.” “I am of America and for America, and proud to be so,” Bezos said. “Our country did not get here by being...
Kings County Reckless Motorcycle Rider Arrested After Air Support Tracks Him
A 21-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after leading Kings County sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase through farm fields and orchards, the Kings County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. The Kings County Sheriff’s Office-Air Support Unit, "Air 2," spotted an off-road motorcycle recklessly traveling on surface streets in Armona....
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Gregory Edward Washington Jr.
Feb 26, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Gregory Edward Washington Jr. Suspects Date of Birth: March 18, 1992 Physical Description: Black Male, 5’ 9, 160 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Carrying a loaded firearm in public Warrant Number: F22905411 Synopsis of the Case: Gregory Edward...
Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury Retires After 20 WNBA Seasons
PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women's basketball history. The WNBA's career scoring leader and a three-time league champion, Taurasi announced her retirement on Tuesday in an interview with Time magazine. The Phoenix Mercury — the only WNBA team she...
Warriors Thump Hornets 128-92 for Franchise’s 3,000th Win
SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry and Draymond Green scored 15 points each and the Golden State Warriors joined an elite group with their 3,000th franchise victory on Tuesday night, 128-92 over the Charlotte Hornets. Only four other NBA teams — the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and...
Calls Not Connecting? Now You Must Dial ‘1’ in the 559
Starting today, callers with a 559 area code must dial "1" plus the area code and telephone number for all calls, including local calls with the same area code, the California Public Utilities Commission says. The change is part of the 559/357 area code overlay, which will not require customers...
Doncic’s Emotional Triple-Double Leads Lakers Past Mavericks in Reunion Game
LOS ANGELES — Although Luka Doncic speaks four languages, he struggled for the words to express just how strange it was to play against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Just 23 days after his world was upended by Dallas' shocking decision to trade him, Doncic was on the Los...
Pope Francis Sits Upright in Armchair as Argentines in Rome Pray for His Recovery
ROME — Pope Francis was sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia Wednesday, the Vatican said, as Argentines, Romans and others kept up the steady stream of prayers for his recovery. Francis remained in critical condition but the Holy See machinery ground on, with the announcement of new bishops...
Israelis Bid Farewell to Shiri Bibas and Her 2 Young Sons Killed in Captivity in Gaza
TEL AVIV, Israel — Holding flags, orange balloons and signs saying "forgive us," tens of thousands of Israelis lined highways as the bodies of a mother and her two young sons, killed in captivity in the Gaza Strip, were taken for burial on Wednesday. The plight of the Bibas family...
Three Tropical Cyclones Are Swirling in the South Pacific
Three tropical cyclones are spinning in the South Pacific, an occurrence that scientists say is unusual. Tropical cyclones Rae, Seru and Alfred are all churning as the region is in the peak of a season that starts in November and ends in April. The storms are called cyclones when they...