RALEIGH, N.C. — Mark Robinson returned to the campaign trail Monday in North Carolina, insisting that he will remain in the governor’s race even after most of his staff resigned following a CNN report linking him to numerous disturbing comments on a pornographic website. Wearing his signature bright red shirt...
Critics Say Lawmakers Weakened California’s Lemon Law After Secret Lobbyist Talks
Californians for the past 54 years have relied on the state's "lemon law" to fight back against car makers that sell them defective vehicles. Now, critics say Californians' ability to recoup their money after buying a clunker could become more difficult, due to a hastily passed bill that lobbyists representing...
Pierce Calls out Raiders for Lack of Effort After Loss to Panthers
LAS VEGAS — One week after his team overcame a 10-point, fourth-quarter deficit to win at Baltimore, Las Vegas coach Antonio Pierce called out the Raiders for a lack of effort in their home opener. "As the game went on," Pierce said, "I think there was definitely some individuals that...
The MAGA Movement Has Become a Problem for Trump
Opinion by Ezra Klein on Sept. 22, 2024. In 2024, the deep state that defeats Donald Trump might be his own. That, after all, is what Project 2025 was actually meant to be. The 900-page tome that Democrats hoist in front of the cameras is a festival of policy options,...
Memphis, Tulane and South Florida Remain in the AAC after Overtures from New Pac-12
Memphis, Tulane, South Florida and UTSA announced Monday they remain committed to the American Athletic Conference after receiving overtures from the Pac-12. The four schools and the AAC released a statement that made no mention of the Pac-12, but several people with knowledge of the talks told The Associated Press...
Americans’ Financial Anxiety Rises as Half Feel ‘Broke,’ Survey Shows
According to a recent MarketWatch survey, nearly half of all Americans (48.6%) consider themselves broke. The alarming statistic reflects a stark reality: Americans' financial insecurities are growing, even as key economic and market indicators suggest strength. Despite this year's persistent bull run on Wall Street, Main Street still feels the...
Summer Is Over in Fresno. Hot Weather Isn’t.
Remember that short stretch of the calendar recently when the daytime highs dropped down into the 70s and the nighttime lows into the low 50s? Hopefully you didn't use that as the excuse to pack up your shorts and T-shirts and get out your woolens, because hot weather is returning...
Once in Congress, Cox Could Soon Learn His Fate in Court
The day of reckoning for former congressman TJ Cox is near. More than two years after the federal government accused Cox of 28 counts of fraud, money laundering, and illegal campaign contributions, he is scheduled to return to court Wednesday at 2 p.m. for a change of plea hearing. Linda...
Former Fresno Judge Faces Sexual Assault Charges
Retired Fresno County Judge Adolfo Corona faces two sexual assault charges, the Fresno County District Attorney's Office said Monday morning. In a grand jury indictment unsealed Monday, the DA is accusing Corona, 65, of one felony count of sexual penetration by force, fear or duress; and one misdemeanor count of...
Most Hispanic Americans Support Abortion Access: AP-NORC Poll
For decades, some political analysts have sought to depict Hispanic Americans as "socially conservative" — and indeed many of them are. But a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that a solid majority of this diverse population — whether they're Catholic, Protestant or religiously...