■Jenny Cavnar becomes primary play-by-play announcer for Oakland Athletics. ■She is the first woman to handle primary play-by-play duties in MLB history. ■Cavnar has 17 years of experience in baseball broadcasting. OAKLAND — Veteran baseball broadcaster Jenny Cavnar is the new primary play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics, hired by...
How Did Texas Church Shooter Get AR-Style Rifle Despite Mental Illness, Criminal History?
■ A shooter with a criminal record and mental illness legally purchased rifle. ■Family warned authorities about the shooter's dangerous behavior. ■Advocates call for stricter gun control laws in Texas. HOUSTON — The shooter who opened fire at a Houston megachurch before being gunned down by security officers used an AR-style...
Lyft Shares Rocket 62% Over a Typo in the Company’s Earnings Release
■A typo in Lyft's earnings release caused a 62% stock surge. ■Lyft's Q4 report exceeded most Wall Street expectations. ■Lyft's shares are up more than 11% in 2024. Lyft shares jumped 62% after the closing bell Tuesday thanks in part to a typo in the ride-hailing company’s earnings release that...
Live Updates | Israel’s War Against Hamas, Now in Its Fifth Month, Devastates Gaza Hospitals
■War between Israel and Hamas devastates Gaza hospitals. ■Over 28,000 Palestinians killed, a quarter of Gaza's residents starving. ■US, Qatar, and Egypt working to broker a cease-fire and hostage release. The war between Israel and Hamas, now in its fifth month, has devastated hospitals in the Gaza Strip, with less...
Ukrainian Military Says It Sank Russian Landing Ship in Black Sea
■Ukraine claims to have sunk a Russian ship using naval drones. ■The attack is a significant success for Ukraine ahead of invasion anniversary. ■Unmanned weapons systems have become a centerpiece of the war. KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine's military said Wednesday it used high-tech naval drones to sink a Russian landing...
Shanahan Bristles at the Notion His 49ers Can’t Win the Big Games
■49ers coach Kyle Shanahan faces criticism for Super Bowl losses. ■Shanahan defends his team's performance, citing their Super Bowl appearances. ■Despite a powerful offense, the 49ers struggle to secure the NFL's ultimate prize. SANTA CLARA — Kyle Shanahan has heard the criticism that, for all his great accomplishments as head...
Slugging Free Agent Jorge Soler Agrees to $42M, Three-Year Deal with Giants, Source Says
■Jorge Soler signs a $42 million, three-year contract with the Giants. ■Giants also acquire infielder/outfielder Otto López from the Blue Jays. ■Giants aim to contend in the NL West after missing the playoffs the past two years. SAN FRANCISCO — Slugging free agent outfielder and designated hitter Jorge Soler has...
Israel and Hamas Are Making Progress in Cease-Fire and Hostage-Release Talks, Officials Say
■Progress made toward the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal ■Over 28,000 people killed in Gaza, 70% women and minors ■President Biden signals potential deal within reach CAIRO — Israel and Hamas are making progress toward another cease-fire and hostage-release deal, officials said Tuesday, as negotiations went on and Israel threatened to expand...
House Votes to Impeach Mayorkas in Historic Rebuke of Sitting Cabinet Member by Republicans
■Return of Majority Leader Steve Scalise from cancer care proves to be the difference. ■Vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is 214-213. ■ "History will not look kindly on House Republicans," says President Joe Biden. WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas,...
Jon Stewart Returns to ‘The Daily Show’ and It’s Like He Never Left
■Jon Stewart returns to "The Daily Show" after nine years. ■Stewart's return was driven by the lack of a comedic outlet for his observations. ■Critics note Stewart's seamless transition back into the host's chair. NEW YORK — No, Jon Stewart wasn't sitting at his desk at Comedy Central for the...