By HOLLY RAMER LACONIA, N.H. (AP) — A political consultant told a New Hampshire jury Wednesday that he doesn’t regret sending voters robocalls that used artificial intelligence to mimic former President Joe Biden and that he’s confident he didn’t break …
Consultant on trial for AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden says he has no regrets Read MoreBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer OAKMONT, Pa. — Serenity at Oakmont could be found Wednesday morning when Rory McIlroy stood on the first tee as the sun rose against a hazy sky on the horizon. He was playing with …
U.S. Open: Oakmont always presents a ‘relentless’ challenge Read MoreBy MAURICIO SAVARESE and ELÉONORE HUGHES BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The majority of justices on Brazil’s Supreme Court have agreed to make social media companies liable for illegal postings by their users, in a landmark case for Latin America with …
Brazil’s Supreme Court justices agree to make social media companies liable for user content Read MoreBy TERRI VERMEULEN KEITH The man accused of fatally shooting a Baldwin Park police officer and another man made his initial court appearance on Wednesday, June 11, and was ordered to be held in jail without the possibility of bail …
Man accused of killing Baldwin Park officer held in jail without bail Read MoreSAN DIEGO — The Dodgers did their best to downplay the significance of facing the San Diego Padres for the first time since last fall’s epic National League Division Series. But the tequila might have tasted a little sweeter Wednesday …
Teoscar Hernandez home run gives Dodgers series win in San Diego Read MoreBy HANNAH FINGERHUT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday rejected a bill that could have introduced more complications for a massive carbon-capture pipeline project routed across several Midwestern states, issuing a rare veto in the …
Iowa governor rejects GOP bill to increase regulations of Summit’s carbon dioxide pipeline Read MoreFuneral services were pending Wednesday for Chris Robinson, a longtime fixture of daytime television best known for his role as Dr. Rick Webber on “General Hospital,” and for delivering the line “I’m not a doctor, but I play one on …
‘General Hospital’ star Chris Robinson, who said ‘I’m not a doctor, but I play one on TV,’ dies at 86 Read MoreSweetgreen, the customized salad and grain bowl purveyor launched by three new college grads in 2007, has expanded to Santa Clara. The restaurant opened Tuesday at Santa Clara Square, the office, residential and retail complex located along Highway 101 and …
Sweetgreen restaurant opens at Santa Clara Square Read MoreNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot deport and must release Mahmoud Khalil, the student whom the Trump administration jailed over his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University. Related Articles Trump administration threatens …
Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil Read MoreBy MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named eight new vaccine policy advisers to replace the panel that he abruptly dismissed earlier this week. Related Articles Trump administration threatens to cut California …
Kennedy names 8 vaccine committee replacements, including COVID shot critic Read MoreKim Kardashian has become one the most prominent celebrities to speak out against President Trump for using U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to step up immigration sweeps in her hometown of Los Angeles, which have sparked days of protests there …
Kim Kardashian seems to part ways with Trump, slams ‘inhumane’ ICE raids Read MoreThe Trump administration is considering withholding federal education funding to California schools over the state’s policies on transgender athletes, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Tuesday, contending California’s policy of allowing athletes to participate in sports consistent with their gender …
Trump administration threatens to cut California education funding over transgender athletes Read MoreOAKLAND — New budgets for public spending often feature eleventh-hour deliberations, but in rare fashion the city government here has one ready to go weeks earlier than required. Oakland’s two-year, $4.36 billion spending plan took effect Wednesday in a 6-1 vote …
Oakland leaders punt painful spending cuts, approve budget earlier than usual Read MoreMillbrae, with an estimated homeless population of fewer than two dozen people, has joined a growing list of Bay Area cities in adopting tougher restrictions on encampments following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that granted local officials broad authority …
Millbrae, a city with 22 homeless residents, bans encampments Read MoreAs it navigates a modest shortfall without reducing its overall workforce, San Jose is heading into the coming year with a $5.57 billion budget that diverts voter approved funds for affordable housing projects to interim homelessness solutions and increases financial support …
San Jose approves $5.57 billlion budget with increased funding for immigrant support Read MoreA day after third baseman Matt Chapman landed on the injured list due to right-hand inflammation, the Giants placed catcher Patrick Bailey on the 10-day IL with a neck strain. Bailey, 26, was in Tuesday’s starting lineup in Colorado against …
SF Giants’ Bailey joins Chapman on injured list with neck strain Read MoreBy Manu Raju, Alison Main and Aileen Graef | CNN GOP Sen. Rand Paul is accusing the White House of “immaturity” and engaging in “petty vindictiveness” after he and his family were disinvited from the annual White House picnic long …
Sen. Paul slams White House for ‘immaturity’ after picnic snub Read MoreSweetgreen, the customized salad and grain bowl purveyor launched by three new college grads in 2007, has expanded to Santa Clara. The restaurant opened Tuesday at Santa Clara Square, the office, residential and retail complex located along Highway 101 and …
Sweetgreen restaurant opens at Santa Clara Square Read MoreNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot deport and must release Mahmoud Khalil, the student whom the Trump administration jailed over his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University. Related Articles Trump administration threatens …
Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil Read MoreBy MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named eight new vaccine policy advisers to replace the panel that he abruptly dismissed earlier this week. Related Articles Trump administration threatens to cut California …
Kennedy names 8 vaccine committee replacements, including COVID shot critic Read More