JERUSALEM — Iran is preparing to “imminently” launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to a senior U.S. administration official, who warned Tuesday of “severe consequences” should it take place. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the intelligence, said the U.S. is actively supporting...
Gray vs. Duarte: Upcoming Debate Spotlights Closely-Watched Congressional Race
A key race that will play a crucial role in determining who wields power in the halls of Congress is playing out here in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. In a few weeks, residents will get to have a front row seat to see both sides address key...
Braves Salvage Playoff Berth With 3-0 Win Over the Mets, Who Win Thrilling Opener 8-7 to Clinch
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves bounced back from a stunning loss in the first game of a makeup doubleheader, claiming the last postseason berth with a 3-0 win over the Mets in the nightcap Monday after New York clinched a playoffs trip with an 8-7 victory in the opener. With...
What to Watch as JD Vance and Tim Walz Meet for a Vice Presidential Debate
ATLANTA — Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz will meet Tuesday in the lone vice presidential debate of the 2024 election, bringing together undercards who have spent two months going after each other and the opposing nominees who top the major-party tickets. The matchup, hosted by CBS News in...
Trump Makes False Claims About Federal Response as He Campaigns in Area Ravaged by Hurricane Helene
VALDOSTA, Ga. — Donald Trump repeatedly spread falsehoods Monday about the federal response to Hurricane Helene despite claiming not to be politicizing the disaster as he toured hard-hit areas in south Georgia. The former president and Republican nominee claimed upon landing in Valdosta that President Joe Biden was "sleeping" and...
Startling Video Shows Russian Fighter Jet Flying Within Feet of US F-16 Near Alaska
ANCHORAGE — Military officials have released new video of a startling encounter between a Russian fighter jet flying near Alaska and a U.S. Air Force F-16 sent to intercept it. In the video released Monday, the Russian plane comes from behind the camera and swoops by the U.S. jet, just...
Pete Rose Dies at 83 and Leaves Behind an Unmatched, if Tarnished, Baseball Legacy
Pete Rose, MLB’s all-time hits leader, died Monday afternoon at age 83, Yahoo Sports reported. Stephanie Wheatley, a spokesperson for Clark County in Nevada, confirmed on behalf of the medical examiner that Rose died Monday. Wheatley said his cause and manner of death had not yet been determined. Rose, a...
Israeli Military Says ‘Limited’ Operation Against Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon Has Begun
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military on Tuesday said it had begun a “limited, localized” operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, opening a new front in its war against the Lebanese militant group. In a brief announcement, it said it was striking Hezbollah targets in areas close to the Israeli...
Campaign Dollars Are Rolling in for School Board Candidates. Unions Are Big Donors for Some.
The campaigns of School Board candidates for Fresno-area districts are raising tens of thousands of dollars, either in direct cash contributions or through "nonmonetary" donations for activities like canvassing or handing out flyers. Unions are playing a big role in building the campaign treasuries of Pablo Villagrana, who is running...
No Prison Time for Fresno County Water Thief Who Took Plea Deal
A water manager of a public agency, who pleaded guilty to stealing as much as $3.5 million of taxpayers' water, won't serve time in prison. At Fresno federal court on Monday, Judge Jennifer Thurston sentenced Dennis Falaschi to five years' probation and six months of home detention. He also was...