SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls the country’s parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea. The surprising move harkened back to an era of authoritarian...
Director of ‘2000 Mules’ Acknowledges the Conspiratorial Film Was Flawed
More than two years after the widely debunked film “2000 Mules” poured gasoline on right-wing conspiracy theories about election fraud, the documentary’s writer and director, Dinesh D’Souza, has acknowledged that its findings were based on a faulty analysis. D’Souza said in a statement on his website that the analysis used...
Visalia’s Keira Bixler Hopes Passion for Literacy Will Help Land Miss America’s Teen Title
This year's Miss California's Teen will head to Orlando, Florida, just after Christmas for her chance to bring the title Miss America's Teen to her hometown of Visalia. The national competition, which will showcase Keira Bixler's passion for literacy and dance, is the latest leg of a journey that started...
Ex-Kansas Police Detective Found Dead on First Day of His Trial
A former Kansas police detective who had been accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting two women over several years while on duty was found dead Monday, the first day of his trial on federal civil rights charges. Roger Golubski, 71, died of a fatal gunshot wound at his home in Edwardsville,...
Fresno Police Arrest Man in Stolen Vehicle After Foot Chase, Seize Body Armor and Handgun
A man was arrested Friday morning after leading police on a brief foot chase from a stolen vehicle, during which he was caught by a police K-9, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement. Officers responded around 11 a.m. to a report of a suspicious individual near West Austin...
Community Health Wastes No Time Finding a New CEO
After the hospital system's CEO announced his retirement in November, Community Health said Monday that its executive vice president will take over the top role. On Feb. 3, Craig Wagoner will take the helm of the region's largest hospital system, which includes the only Level I Trauma hospital from L.A....
Check Out Santa’s List of Christmas Events in Fresno
Christmas time is here! These are some of the holly jolly events in the Fresno area that'll leave you merry and bright. Check out our expanded list of events at this link. IllumiNature at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Nov. 26-Feb. 1 IllumiNature at Fresno Chaffee Zoo returns for a second year...
Westlands Voters Back Board Incumbents to Handle Ag’s Big Challenges
Landowners at the nation's largest water district have chosen board members to represent them as they navigate the future of farming in the western San Joaquin Valley. Five seats at Westlands Water District were up for election this last cycle. The four members who sought reelection all got their seats...
MSNBC Hits Two-Decade Ratings Low Amid Trump Victory and Network Turmoil
MSNBC suffered one of its worst days in two decades last week, grappling with declining viewership following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, reported Fox News. On Nov. 26, the network recorded its lowest-rated non-holiday weekday in the advertiser-coveted 25-54 age demographic since July 19, 2004, with...
Democrats Frustrated Over Joe Biden Reversing Course and Pardoning His Son
ATLANTA — Already reeling from their November defeats, Democrats now are grappling with President Joe Biden’s pardoning of his son for federal crimes, with some calling the move misguided and unwise after the party spent years slamming Donald Trump as a threat to democracy who disregarded the law. The president...