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Sensational mass trial shines a dark light on rape culture in France

October 23, 2024 12:10 am Associated Press

Associated Press AVIGNON, France (AP) — They are, on the face of it, the most ordinary of men. Yet they’re all on trial charged… Continue Reading

Tunisia’s president is inaugurated for a second term following a crackdown on his opponents

October 22, 2024 11:57 pm Associated Press

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian President Kais Saied has been inaugurated for a second term, following a monthslong crackdown and string of arrests… Continue Reading

Firefighters battle huge blaze tearing through New Zealand wetland home to threatened species

October 22, 2024 11:47 pm CNN Newsource

By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — A massive fire is ripping through a protected wetland in New Zealand, threatening its delicate ecosystem and… Continue Reading

Local scores roundup for Tuesday, October 22

October 22, 2024 11:39 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Channel League Tournament Boys Water Polo Dos Pueblos 10, Santa Barbara 3 Ventura 16, Rio Mesa 8 San Marcos 18,… Continue Reading

DP begins Channel League boys water polo tournament with lopsided win over Dons

October 22, 2024 11:25 pm Mike Klan

Dos Pueblos stifles Santa Barbara in 10-3 win to open Channel League Tournament in boys water… Continue Reading

Ohtani’s historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership

October 22, 2024 11:07 pm Associated Press

Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any… Continue Reading

Ohtani’s historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership

October 22, 2024 11:07 pm Associated Press

Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any… Continue Reading

Hong Kong bars services like WhatsApp and Google Drive from government computers

October 22, 2024 11:05 pm Associated Press

Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — The Hong Kong government is barring most civil servants from using popular apps like WhatsApp, WeChat and Google… Continue Reading

Hertl scores twice, Golden Knights snap three-game skid with 6-1 win over Kings

October 22, 2024 11:03 pm Associated Press

Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tomas Hertl had two goals and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings… Continue Reading

Terry, Carlsson lead Ducks to 3-1 victory over winless Sharks

October 22, 2024 10:29 pm Associated Press

Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson scored Anaheim’s first power-play goals of the season, Lukas… Continue Reading

Video shows damage to Netanyahu’s beach house as Hezbollah claims drone attack

October 22, 2024 10:23 pm CNN Newsource

By Irene Nasser and Isaac Yee, CNN (CNN) — The beachside home of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu was damaged in a drone strike claimed by… Continue Reading

Ventura County launches new fentanyl awareness campaign urging the community to “Think Again”

October 22, 2024 5:37 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.—It was an emotional and cathartic day for Lori Englander— who lost her son to a fentanyl overdose 2 years ago. He… Continue Reading

Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal’s water supply

October 22, 2024 10:03 pm Associated Press

Associated Press EL JOBO, Panama (AP) — A long, wooden boat puttered down the Indio River’s chocolate waters carrying Ana María… Continue Reading

Two car crash leaves minor injuries in San Luis Obispo

October 22, 2024 9:49 pm Caleb Nguyen

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A two-car crash caused minor injuries just past 9:00 p.m. Tuesday in San Luis Obispo, detailed the city's police… Continue Reading

Stock market today: Wall Street slumps to a rare 3-day losing streak

October 22, 2024 9:44 pm Associated Press

AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell Wednesday as more steam came out of Wall Street’s huge, record-breaking rally. … Continue Reading

LeBron and Bronny James make NBA history by playing together in Lakers’ 110-103 win over Minnesota

October 22, 2024 9:41 pm Associated Press

AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together… Continue Reading

Young women lean Democratic. Now the election may hinge on Harris’ ability to run up the score

October 22, 2024 9:16 pm Associated Press

Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — At the University of Pittsburgh, as freshmen students took their first steps on campus and… Continue Reading

Higher education, fresh optimism, more Democratic: Takeaways from a key county in Pennsylvania

October 22, 2024 9:12 pm Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the most important signs of how people will vote is how much education they have. Voters… Continue Reading

In Pennsylvania, an influx of college graduates could push a key county toward Harris

October 22, 2024 9:09 pm Associated Press

Associated Press BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — It was love at first sight when Ellen Matis pulled up to this small Pennsylvania borough on… Continue Reading

South Carolina to build first monument to an African American. Meet Robert Smalls

October 22, 2024 9:07 pm Associated Press

Associated Press BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is preparing to put up its first individual statue for an African American on… Continue Reading