Jury deliberations began late Monday, June 15 in the trial of an Irvine dog trainer criminally charged with the deaths of nearly a dozen canines under his care, along with a woman accused of helping him try to cover up …
Jurors begin deliberating case against Irvine trainer charged in deaths of 11 dogs in his care Read MoreGov. JB Pritzker checked most of the boxes on his legislative agenda by the end of the spring session in the Illinois Capitol, but he didn’t get the gambling regulation revamp he pitched to lawmakers that would’ve taken important decisions …
Lawmakers don’t act on Gov. JB Pritzker’s play for gambling regulation merger, citing transparency concerns Read MoreIn recent days, Yenifer — an asylum seeker from Venezuela who is seven months pregnant — is finding it nearly impossible to focus on the excitement of her baby girl’s arrival. In between prenatal checkups and organizing everything she needs …
Immigrant moms worry their babies could be left stateless as they await Supreme Court decision on birthright Read MoreEver since the 2008 high-speed rail ballot initiative passed, the California High Speed Rail Authority has claimed that there is private sector interest in building the state’s high-speed rail line. Eighteen years have passed since the ballot initiative, and not …
Private companies aren’t investing in California’s high-speed rail system Read MoreBy NAYARA BATSCHKE MEXICO CITY (AP) — Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but a duck stole the show. As Mexico celebrated its World Cup-opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, Merlin, a 2-year-old duck dressed …
Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot Read MoreThe Monday morning after former Ducks Freddie Andersen and Nicolas Deslauriers raised the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Panthers, one of their current prospects added a significant piece of hardware to his already formidable collection. Forward Maxim Massé won the …
Ducks prospect Maxim Massé wins prestigious Canadian junior hockey award Read MoreThe USMNT returned to training Monday at Orange County’s Great Park ahead of Friday’s second Group D game against Australia. The USMNT, which opened the World Cup Friday with a 4-1 win over Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium, will …
Christian Pulisic limited in training as USMNT begins preparation for Friday Read MoreThe Obama Presidential Center, which opens to the public on Friday, on Juneteenth, hugs the north end of Jackson Park, runs alongside a lagoon, rises 225 feet at its highest, and rolls backward down Stony Island Avenue, settling into 58,000 …
The radical hope of the Obama Center: Rethinking what a presidential library can be Read MoreBy CHRISTOPHER WEBER and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN LOS ANGELES — A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert, officials said. Emergency crews were responding after the aircraft went down …
B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base Read MoreBy PHILIP MARCELO A Wisconsin beagle breeding and research facility that’s been the site of recent violent protests is closing, and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue group. Big Dog Ranch Rescue announced Monday that …
Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs Read MoreBy ANDREW DESTIN AP Sports Writer SEATTLE — Romelu Lukaku’s mere presence sparked an attack that led to Belgium’s lone goal only seconds after he entered as a second-half substitute, helping his team earn a 1-1 draw with Egypt on …
Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt in World Cup opener Read MoreThe Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected Tuesday to consider a proposal aimed at streamlining homelessness prevention services, including assistance for residents displaced by the Eaton and Palisades fires. A motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Lindsey Horvath …
LA County aims to streamline homeless prevention services, help residents displaced by wildfires Read MoreTo non-combat sports fans, the prospect of human cockfighting on the White House lawn probably seems totally degenerate and part of America’s ongoing slide into “Idiocracy.” As a combat sports fan, I can’t say I disagree. Yes, I confess to …
UFC Freedom 250: Just the right amount of bread and circuses on the White House lawn Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes We have tragic news to report from the world of reality TV today. James Barker, a producer on Love Island USA, has passed away while filming the show’s eighth season in Fiji. News of Barker’s death …
James Barker Cause of Death: ‘Love Island USA’ Producer Passes Away at 40 … Read MoreGeorgia’s Lt. Governor Burt Jones, who received endorsements from President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, is in a runoff election against fellow Republican candidate and healthcare executive Rick Jackson to become the next Governor of Georgia. [NOTE: Jones received …
Trump Jr. Upsets MAGA for Praising GOP Candidate Running Against Dad’s Pick Read MoreChicago is on pace to collect $49.2 million during the first year of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s groundbreaking tax on social media companies — nearly 60% above the city’s original estimate — raising the stakes for a court challenge by Big …
Mayor Johnson’s social media tax generating windfall of revenue amid legal challenge Read MoreSi pensabas que los líderes de la división, los Braves y los Dodgers, iban a poner a los White Sox en su lugar antes de que visitaran el Rate Field, no estabas solo. Un récord de 0.500 como mucho en …
Los White Sox dicen que ya no se deben sorprender: están ganando Read MoreEyes on the road — and off your fancy glasses. That’s the order from Illinois lawmakers who advanced a bill late in their spring session to bar drivers from wearing smart glasses powered by artificial intelligence. The high-tech specs that …
Illinois lawmakers eye nation’s first ban on AI-powered smart glasses for drivers Read MoreReading Time: 2 minutes We have tragic news to report from the world of reality TV today. James Barker, a producer on Love Island USA, has passed away while filming the show’s eighth season in Fiji. News of Barker’s death …
James Barker Cause of Death: ‘Love Island USA’ Producer Passes Away at 40 … Read MoreNew Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is keen for reinforcements at centre-back (Picture: Getty) Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly weighing up moves to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix this summer. Palace’s £15million deal for Lacroix has proven to be a …
Chelsea add £50m defender to summer shortlist as Arsenal join transfer race Read More