Rays’ future to come into focus with key meetings on $1.3B stadium project
The future of the Tampa Bay Rays is about to come into clearer focus as local officials begin public discussions over a planned $1.3 billion ballpark.
California woman accused of assaulting 2-year-old on Delta flight
A California woman was arrested for allegedly assaulting a child on an international flight Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping set to meet Serbian officials on the second leg of his Europe tour
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to meet Wednesday with Serbian officials and said he hopes his visit will further boost already friendly relations with the Balkan country, ...
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Disney receives key approval to expand Southern California theme parks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disney has received a key approval to expand its Southern California theme parks in its first push to make major changes to its iconic Disneyland in decades. The Anaheim City ...
Hot and mostly dry today and tomorrow
We heat up fast today, and highs will be near record levels in the low 90s. The sea breeze keeps the coast slightly cooler. There’s just a 10% chance of an inland ...
Russia launches wide attack on Ukrainian energy facilties
Russia launched aerial attacks on energy facilities throughout Ukraine early Wednesday, targeting seven regions with more than 50 missiles as well as drones, President ...
Protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ now banned in city after appeals court overturns ruling
An appeals court Wednesday granted the Hong Kong government’s request to ban a popular protest song, overturning an earlier ruling and deepening concerns over the erosion of ...
Israel reopens key crossing for aid to enter Gaza that was closed over weekend rocket attack
The Israeli military says it has reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, a key terminal for the entry of humanitarian aid. It was closed on Sunday after a deadly Hamas ...
The Latest | Blasts, gunfire heard near Rafah crossing as it remains closed under Israeli control
Gaza’s vital Rafah crossing remained closed early Wednesday after an Israeli tank brigade seized it the day before. Associated Press journalists heard sporadic explosions and gunfire in the area ...
The Olympic torch is being welcomed in French port city of Marseille with fanfare and high security
Paris Games organizers have promised “fantastic” celebrations as the arrival of a majestic ship carrying the Olympic torch from Greece is expected to draw a huge ...
Storms battering the Midwest bring tornadoes, hail and strong winds
Severe storms continued to barrel through the Midwest early Wednesday, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes that forecasters warned could spill out of the ...
Boy Scouts of America is rebranding. Here’s why they’re now named Scouting America
After more than a century, Boy Scouts of America is rebranding as Scouting America, another major shakeup for an organization that once proudly resisted change. Founded 114 years ...