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UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Sky didn’t just need a victory Monday against the Sun. They needed to bury a team. They needed to show that though they might be stuck near the bottom of the WNBA standings and searching for …

MIAMI — Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. And the Heat finally have another superstar. Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo — a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions from 9 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. PDT today. After that, the moon moves from Libra into Scorpio. Aries (March 21-April 19) A so-so day This is a poor day …

Gov. JB Pritzker has taken heat for fumbling legislation aimed at keeping the Bears in Illinois. But the two-term governor is also licking another wound — the failure to get his plan overhauling local residential zoning laws passed this spring. …

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling expects to complete construction of a $650 million bottling and distribution center in Rancho Cucamonga by late 2027 — just in time for the 2028 Olympics where the soft drink maker is a sponsor. The massive redevelopment is …

Attorneys for a woman who alleged she was sexually abused as a minor special needs student by a Los Angeles Unified teacher’s assistant are asking a judge to approve a $300,000 settlement on the plaintiff’s behalf with the district. The …

By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING and LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators who have been at odds with President Donald Trump in recent weeks will have a chance to confront him face-to-face when he attends a party luncheon …

As Gio Reyna’s curling shot bulged the net and he began sprinting toward the corner flag in the World Cup opening victory against Paraguay, one of the first U.S. players to jubilantly chase after him and leap on his back …

By TALES AZZONI, AP Sports Writer GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Long after Mexico’s World Cup win against South Korea, fans young and old lined up outside the stadium to take photos with Héctor Chávez and his big black sombrero. Also …

By SARAH RANKIN RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A coalition of 17 states and a trade association representing U.S. wholesalers and distributors have sued California to block the enforcement of a stringent recycling law that aims to reduce plastic packaging waste. …

Temporary lane restrictions and road closures will begin next month on Sepulveda Boulevard near LAX to accommodate construction of a new pedestrian bridge. The closures are part of the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program Roadway Improvements Project, which includes a …

An 18-year-old Chico man was arrested this morning for two counts of murder after two people were shot dead Monday afternoon at the Chico library. Investigators with the Chico Police Department and Butte County District Attorney’s Office released information Tuesday …

Hundreds of items from the personal collection of actress, dancer and singer Ann-Margret, including costumes, scripts, movie memorabilia and a custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle, are scheduled to go up for auction Tuesday in Gardena. Julien’s Auctions, in partnership with Turner Classic …

NEW YORK — The Cubs haven’t announced a probable starting pitcher for their game Thursday against the Mets. Do the math, however, and you can pick out a strong candidate to take the hill. Opening Day starter Matthew Boyd will …

President Trump was asked by a reporter Tuesday in Pennsylvania, “The Department of War is asking for $80 billion more for the Iran war. Do you think Americans support this at a time when so many are financially struggling?” The …

President Trump’s former Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo criticized the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that Trump and Vice President JD Vance signed with Iran last week. Pompeo wrote: “The license for the Iranian regime to sell oil …

Having missed the first 76 games of the season with back-to-back leg injuries, Kyle Teel was asked how often he could catch for the White Sox now that he’s back. His response should surprise no one. “Seven days a week,” …

The Federal Trade Commission and four states sued the East Dundee-based World Professional Association for Transgender Health Wednesday, in the latest push by President Donald Trump’s administration and others to limit gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The suit, filed in …