WASHINGTON — The Biden administration kept President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration closely apprised of its efforts to broker the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah that took effect early Wednesday, according to the outgoing Democratic administration. Trump's team, meanwhile, was quick to spike the football and claim credit for the...
Dodgers Beat the Giants Again: Snell Agrees to $182M Contract With LA
LOS ANGELES — Less than a month after winning the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are spending big again to add one of baseball's best pitchers to their star-studded roster. Blake Snell and the Dodgers agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge...
White House Pressing Ukraine to Draft 18-Year-Old Men to Help Fill Manpower Needs to Battle Russia
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden's administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of troops as young as 18. A senior Biden administration official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to...
Tips From Experts for Enjoying the Holidays Guilt Free
As the holidays approach, so does the joy of festive meals, family gatherings and cherished traditions. Yet, alongside the excitement, many people experience guilt surrounding their food choices. These expert tips can help you enjoy the season with balance and peace of mind, making the holidays guilt free. Focus on...
Wall Street Wavers as Big Tech Stocks Fall
NEW YORK — Stocks wavered in morning trading on Wednesday, as losses for several Big Tech companies offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% in morning trading, even though more stocks were rising than falling in the index. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 81 points,...
Will Utah State or Boise State Forfeit vs. San Jose State in Mountain West Semifinals?
LAS VEGAS — A team that previously boycotted at least one match against the San Jose State women's volleyball program will again be faced with the decision whether to play the school, this time in the Mountain West Conference semifinals with a shot at the NCAA Tournament on the line....
J.K. Dobbins’ Knee Injury Could Be Tough News for the Chargers
LOS ANGELES — Losing to older brother John Harbaugh and seeing the Los Angeles Chargers' four-game winning streak snapped Monday night might be the least of Jim Harbaugh's problems this week. The Chargers are holding their breath that running back J.K. Dobbins isn't seriously hurt after he left with a...
US Inflation Gauge Ticks Higher With Price Pressures Still Stubborn
WASHINGTON — Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation's steady decline over the past two years has stalled in recent months. According to the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, consumer prices rose 2.3% in October from a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. That is...
3 Americans Held for Years in China Have Been Released, the White House Says
WASHINGTON — Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States, the White House said Wednesday, announcing a diplomatic agreement with Beijing in the final months of the Biden administration. The three are Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung, all...
Adam Gray Widens Lead Over John Duarte in Congressional District 13 Race
Update on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 5:16 p.m. Adam Gray widen his lead to 234 votes over Republican incumbent Rep. John Duarte. Gray has 104,643 votes, 50.1% to Duarte's 104,409 and 49.9%. Original Story For the first time since Nov. 5, Democrat Adam Gray has pulled ahead of incumbent Republican...