The National Weather Service in Hanford says the strong storm system over Fresno will continue through Friday afternoon with showers and chances of thunderstorms. Dry conditions then are in the forecast through the middle of next week. The NWS gauge at the Fresno Air Terminal recorded 1.27 inches of rain...
Official White House ‘Valentine’ to Immigrants Draws Mixed Reaction
The official White House Instagram account marked Valentine’s Day with a post centered on immigration, sparking a flurry of reactions. The digital card featured a rhyming styled message: “Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally, and we’ll deport you,” alongside photos of former Acting ICE Director Thomas Homan...
JuJu Watkins Lifts Sixth-Ranked USC to Program-Defining Win Over No. 1 UCLA
LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins broke out of a scoring slump with 38 points, helping sixth-ranked Southern California topple No. 1 UCLA 71-60 and further delivering on her goal of restoring the program to its earlier glory. Some of those Trojans stars from the early 1980s — including Hall of...
Rodgers’ Stint With Jets Is Over. Here Are Potential Landing Spots if He Doesn’t Retire
Aaron Rodgers' tenure with the New York Jets began with lots of fanfare and Super Bowl aspirations. It ended less than two years later with a disappointing thud. The Jets slammed the door on the 41-year-old quarterback potentially returning to the team when new head coach Aaron Glenn and general...
Curry Scores 27 Points to Lead Warriors to Win Over Rockets
HOUSTON — Stephen Curry scored 27 points and the Golden State Warriors withstood a late surge by the Houston Rockets for a 105-98 victory Thursday night. The Warriors were clinging to a two-point lead before using a 11-2 run to make it 102-91 with about two minutes remaining. A highlight...
‘Saturday Night Live’ Stars Name Their Favorite Sketches
Legions of comedic talent have paraded through NBC's Studio 8H, whether as cast members, writers or hosts of "Saturday Night Live." As the sketch show marks its 50th anniversary with a bevy of celebrations, its cast members and alumni look back on their favorite sketches and the enduring legacy of...
US Aircraft Carrier Truman Collides With Merchant Ship Near Egypt
WASHINGTON — The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman was involved in a collision at sea with a merchant vessel near Port Said, Egypt, the Navy said. The collision occurred late Wednesday while both ships were moving. It did not result in flooding or injuries aboard the carrier, and there...
US Retail Sales Plunged in January After Bustling Holiday Season
WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales dropped sharply last month, in part because cold weather kept more Americans indoors, denting sales at car dealers and most other stores. Retail sales fell 0.9% in January from the previous month, the Commerce Department said, after two months of healthy gains. It was a...
Pope Francis Hospitalized to Treat Bronchitis, Undergo Tests
ROME — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday to treat a weeklong bout of bronchitis and undergo diagnostic tests, the Vatican said, confirming the latest issues with the 88-year-old's pontiff's health that forced him to cancel his agenda through Monday at least. Francis has complained of breathing trouble and was diagnosed...
Zelenskyy Says He Will Only Meet Putin After Common Plan With Trump Is Negotiated
MUNICH — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will only agree to meet in-person with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after a common plan is negotiated with U.S. President Trump. Zelenskyy believes Trump is the key to ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and said the U.S president gave him his telephone number...