RUNNING SPRINGS, Calif. — In the Southern California mountain town of Running Springs, residents live between two scenic lake resorts — a seemingly serene spot but one also caught between the swings of devastating winter snowstorms and menacing summer wildfires. Niko Rynard is currently evacuated from his home due to...
After Bomb Threats and Political Vitriol, Ohio Mayor Says Enough
The mayor of the Ohio city at the center of a firestorm over immigration says that his town needs help — not the hate that has been stirred by politicians and extremists. “We are hurting,” the mayor of Springfield, Rob Rue, said in an interview with The New York Times...
2 Men Are Charged With Stealing a Famous Banksy Artwork From a London Gallery
LONDON — Two men have been charged with burglary over the theft of an artwork by street artist Banksy that was taken in a smash-and-grab raid on a London gallery. The Metropolitan Police force said Friday that Larry Fraser, 47, and James Love, 53, are alleged to have taken "Girl...
Tua Tagovailoa Is Dealing With Another Concussion. What We Know and What Happens Next
MIAMI GARDENS — Tua Tagovailoa is now dealing with the third diagnosed concussion of his NFL career, all of them coming in the last two seasons. And there are now questions about his future — both short-term and long-term. The Miami Dolphins quarterback was hurt in his team's 31-10 loss...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Nears Records as It Closes a Big Week
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are rising closer to their records Friday as they finish out their fourth winning week in the last five. The S&P 500 was 0.5% higher in morning trading and just 0.7% below its all-time high set in July. It's roared to claw back almost all...
Fresno Prisoner Escapes. Authorities Consider Him Dangerous.
Isaac Cardenas, 17, escaped from custody on Thursday afternoon while under the supervision of the Fresno County Probation Department, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office reported in a social media post. Cardenas is described as 5-foot-9, weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a...
Harris Supported the Green New Deal. Now, She’s Promoting Domestic Oil Drilling
WASHINGTON — Even as she promoted her efforts to boost clean energy, Vice President Kamala Harris said in Tuesday's debate that the Biden-Harris administration has overseen "the largest increase in domestic oil production in history because of an approach that recognizes that we cannot over rely on foreign oil." The...
Chourio Homers, Montas Pitches 6 Scoreless Innings as Brewers Shut out Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — Jackson Chourio hit a two-run home run, Frankie Montas pitched six scoreless innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Thursday night to take another step toward winning the NL Central. The Brewers, who hold a nine-game lead over Chicago in the division,...
Too Much? Many Americans Feel the Need to Limit Their Political News, Poll Finds
NEW YORK — When her husband turns on the television to hear news about the upcoming presidential election, that's often a signal for Lori Johnson Malveaux to leave the room. It can get to be too much. Often, she'll go to a TV in another room to watch a movie...
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Bringing Back Harsh Penalties for Smash-and-Grabs
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting large-scale stealing schemes and smash-and-grab robberies that have fueled voter frustration across the state. The new law requires prosecutors to start imposing harsher sentences again for those who damage or destroy property valued at...