CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA's two stuck astronauts just got their space mission extended again. That means they won't be back on Earth until spring, 10 months after rocketing into orbit on Boeing's Starliner capsule. NASA announced the latest delay in Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' homecoming on Tuesday. The...
What Is the Intelligence Role Nunes Will Serve for Trump?
Former Central Valley Congressmember Devin Nunes will join the new Trump administration as an intelligence adviser. President-elect Donald Trump appointed Nunes to the President's Intelligence Advisory Board last week. Nunes will retain his role in the private sector as CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group. "Devin will draw on...
Fresno State Library Launches Innovative Health Science Course with Certification
The Fresno State Library announced an innovative addition to teaching and learning in health science: “Health Information Access and Management” is a new health informatics course taught by health sciences librarian, Shuyi Liu. The course, newly offered in spring 2025, grants students the recognized Consumer Health Information Specialization certification from...
Trump’s Lawyers Allege Juror Misconduct in Latest Bid to Get His Hush Money Conviction Dismissed
NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers are raising a new claim in their fight to overturn his hush money conviction, alleging that the historic verdict was tainted by juror misconduct. But prosecutors contend that the allegations in a defense court filing made public Tuesday are "unsworn, unsupported" hearsay and...
Conor McGregor Says He’s in Negotiations With Logan Paul for Boxing Exhibition in India
Conor McGregor says he's in negotiations to fight Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India. McGregor said early Tuesday morning on social media he's in "preliminary agreements" with the family of billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani to fight Paul. "I have agreed," McGregor said. McGregor Denies Rumors of UFC Bout...
Rep. Jim Costa Loses Bid to Become Democrats’ Top Ag Committee Member
House Democrats voted Tuesday to select Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) as their top member on the Agriculture Committee, favoring the junior legislator over veteran Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno), The Hill reported. The vote, conducted behind closed doors by secret ballot in the Capitol’s basement, resulted in a tally of 121...
Injuries Decimate the Lions. RB David Montgomery Among the Latest.
ALLEN PARK — The banged-up Detroit Lions took some serious hits in their loss to the Buffalo Bills. "Nobody cares," coach Dan Campbell said Monday. "Nobody is going to give us a pass, or put an asterisk next to your record." Running back David Montgomery and defensive tackle Alim McNeill...
Navy Honors Tom Cruise for Boosting the Military With His Screen Roles
LONDON — The world's most famous fictional Top Gun is now a decorated naval hero. Tom Cruise was awarded the U.S. Navy's top civilian honor on Tuesday for "outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps" with "Top Gun" and other films. Cruise, who has been working in the...
Will Santa Need Rudolph’s Nose to Guide Him to Fresno on Christmas Eve?
The gray blanket of dense morning fog will stay with us for a few more days, but a warm-up is on the way — as is more much-needed rain for the Valley. Santa Claus may need to wear his waterproof suit and have a tarp over his sleigh to keep...
Can New State Regs Resolve California’s Property Insurance Crisis?
There's no law requiring California property owners to carry insurance, but the vast majority buy it to protect themselves from fire and other perils, or are required to do so by their mortgage lenders. There's also no law requiring insurance companies to offer coverage in California, but most would prefer...