■Shooting at Joel Osteen's megachurch leaves two wounded. ■Off-duty officers working security kill the female suspect. ■Motive behind the shooting remains unclear. HOUSTON — A woman’s motive for opening fire in celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s megachurch was unclear Monday, a day after the shooting sent worshippers rushing for safety in between...
Jen Pawol on Verge of Becoming First MLB Female Umpire, Gets Full-Time Spring Training Assignment
■Jen Pawol is set to become MLB's first female umpire. ■Pawol has been assigned a full-time big league spring training schedule. ■She has been a minor league ump since 2016, reaching the highest minor level last year. NEW YORK — Jen Pawol is on the verge becoming Major League Baseball’s...
Spring Training Preview: The Dodgers Won the Offseason. Will It Buy Them a Championship?
■Dodgers invest over $1 billion in Japanese superstars Ohtani and Yamamoto. ■MLB spring training opens for 28 of 30 teams in Arizona and Florida. ■New rules help MLB draw 70 million fans to stadiums for first time since 2017. PHOENIX — Money can buy lots of things, including Shohei Ohtani...
Israeli Forces Rescue 2 Hostages in Dramatic Gaza Raid, Kill at Least 67 Palestinians
■Israeli forces rescue two hostages in Gaza, killing 67 Palestinians. ■Over 28,000 Palestinians have been killed in the ongoing conflict. ■Israel's ground offensive may soon target Rafah, the last Hamas stronghold. RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli forces rescued two hostages early Monday, storming a heavily guarded apartment in a densely...
Trump’s Urging of Russia to Invade ‘Delinquent’ NATO Members Distorts How the Alliance Works
■Former President Donald Trump threatens non-paying NATO allies. ■President Joe Biden criticizes Trump's NATO stance. ■NATO's 2% defense spending goal explained. WARSAW, Poland — Donald Trump, the front-runner for the Republican Party's nomination this year, says he once warned that he would allow Russia to do whatever it wants to...
Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a Thrilling Game. It All Came Together at the Super Bowl
■Chiefs edge 49ers, 25-22, to win Super Bowl in overtime. ■KC could become the best team ever with a 3rd straight Super Bowl win next season. ■The first Super Bowl in Las Vegas was a big hit with fans. LAS VEGAS — The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco...
GOP Contest Shifts to Critical South Carolina Primary After Trump Notches Another Dominant Win
■Republican presidential contest shifts to South Carolina primary. ■Trump hopes for a commanding win to deal a blow to Nikki Haley. ■Trump to address NRA, highlighting his support of gun rights. HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Republican presidential contest is shifting to a critical two-week phase ahead of the South Carolina...
Analysis: Why Will the Chiefs Win the Super Bowl? Their Vast Experience
■Chiefs' vast experience may lead to Super Bowl win. ■Chiefs have 66 combined Super Bowl appearances. ■Andy Reid is coaching in his fifth Super Bowl. LAS VEGAS — The Kansas City Chiefs have been here before. They've won here before. In fact, they've beaten the San Francisco 49ers here before....
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Waltzes Past Its Latest Milestone as S&P 500 Closes Above 5,000
■S&P 500 closes above 5,000 for the first time. ■Nasdaq composite jumps 1.2%, nearing its own all-time high. ■Big Tech stocks, including Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon, lift the market. NEW YORK — More gains for U.S. stocks on Friday sent Wall Street to its latest record, milestone and winning week....
A 4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Greater LA. No Reports of Significant Damage.
■A 4.6-magnitude earthquake hit near Malibu. ■No major damage or injuries were reported. ■The quake was felt from Malibu to San Diego and Bakersfield. LOS ANGELES — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Southern California coast near Malibu on Friday and was widely felt in the Los Angeles region, rattling windows...