MONDAY: Another warm one to start off a new week. Highs will top out around 90 again with a southwestern breeze keeping things stirred up. We’ll pick up a few high clouds this afternoon, but nothing serious. TONIGHT: Other than a few clouds, we’re quiet overnight. Lows will only bottom out near 70. EXTENDED: It’s
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By ALON BERNSTEIN and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press LOD, Israel (AP) — An Israeli defense contractor has unveiled a remote-controlled armed robot it says can patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire. The unmanned vehicle is the latest addition to the world of drone technology, which is rapidly reshaping the modern battlefield. Proponents say
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By ALON BERNSTEIN and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press LOD, Israel (AP) — An Israeli defense contractor has unveiled a remote-controlled armed robot it says can patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire. The unmanned vehicle is the latest addition to the world of drone technology, which is rapidly reshaping the modern battlefield. Proponents say
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By Madeline Holcombe and Jackson Dill, CNN Nicholas has strengthened into a hurricane and is threatening to bring heavy rain, storm surges and strong winds to portions of the Texas Coast, the National Hurricane Center said late Monday. Hurricane Nicholas — with wind speeds of 75 miles per hour — was located about 20 miles
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By Laura He, CNN Business A typhoon that swept its way through East Asia is now forcing two of the world’s busiest ports in China to suspend some operations. The Shanghai International Port Group said in a statement that several terminals at the Shanghai Port — the world’s busiest port by cargo volume — either
Continue Reading By Laura He, CNN Business A typhoon that swept its way through East Asia is now forcing two of the world’s busiest ports in China to suspend some operations. The Shanghai International Port Group said in a statement that several terminals at the Shanghai Port — the world’s busiest port by cargo volume — either
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right party has maintained its position as the strongest party in a northern German state. The elections in Lower Saxony took place two weeks before a national election in which the party is struggling in polls. Sunday’s elections for local councils in Lower Saxony, in Germany’s northwest, may
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By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer There were so many major deals at this year’s trade deadline, it’s no surprise that many of the players who switched teams are having a significant impact on the postseason races. Max Scherzer has been a difference maker for the Los Angeles Dodgers, going 6-0 with an 0.88 ERA
Continue Reading By HAU DINH Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam is speeding up its vaccination program in an effort to loosen coronavirus lockdown restrictions in major cities by the end of the month. Health workers administered vaccines throughout the night and into Monday morning in the capital, Hanoi, which has been under lockdown since July.
Continue Reading By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Kent State picked off four more passes in its win over VMI and is the first team in 10 years with four interceptions in consecutive games. The Golden Flashes’ eight picks surpasses their total in 2019 when they had seven in 13 games. They played only four games
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By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers were already loaded with talent when they picked up Max Scherzer at the July trade deadline. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has joined 17-game winner Julio Urías and 14-game winner Walker Buehler in carrying the offense-starved
Continue Reading By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers were already loaded with talent when they picked up Max Scherzer at the July trade deadline. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has joined 17-game winner Julio Urías and 14-game winner Walker Buehler in carrying the offense-starved
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Mets 41-year-old left-hander Rich Hill is set to face Cardinals 40-year-old righty Adam Wainwright in a showdown of veterans who still got it. Hill has allowed three earned runs over 17 innings in his previous three starts, and Wainwright pitched into the ninth inning against the Dodgers in a 5-4 win
Continue Reading By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — For what was billed as a “mini Met Gala,” Monday’s fundraiser at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art brought out big names and bold fashion. Billie Eilish went full glam at Monday’s Met Gala in an Old Hollywood peachy ball gown by Oscar de la Renta
Continue Reading By MAE ANDERSON and TOM KRISHER AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — As the resilient coronavirus keeps offices closed and workers at home, some are adapting while others are trying to hang on. Many business owners had looked forward to a return toward normalcy this month as offices reopened. But now that many companies
Continue Reading By MAE ANDERSON and TOM KRISHER AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — As the resilient coronavirus keeps offices closed and workers at home, some are adapting while others are trying to hang on. Many business owners had looked forward to a return toward normalcy this month as offices reopened. But now that many companies
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By Samantha Beech, Jake Kwon and Oren Liebermann, CNN North Korea claims it successfully test-fired new long-range cruise missiles over the weekend, according to the country’s state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The report, dated Monday, says the country’s Academy of Defense Science successfully test-fired the missiles on September 11 and 12, and that the
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By Samantha Beech, Jake Kwon and Oren Liebermann, CNN North Korea claims it successfully test-fired new long-range cruise missiles over the weekend, according to the country’s state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The report, dated Monday, says the country’s Academy of Defense Science successfully test-fired the missiles on September 11 and 12, and that the
Continue Reading By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany is seeing its first three-way contest for the chancellery, with the environmentalist Greens joining the country’s two traditional big parties in fielding a candidate for the top job. Chancellor Angela Merkel said nearly three years ago that she wouldn’t seek a fifth four-year term. That set
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Kelly McCleary, CNN California’s Dixie Fire is burning its way toward the record books as it nears the devastating milestone of one million acres scorched. The fire, which has been burning across five counties in Northern California for 60 days, had consumed 960,335 acres as of Sunday evening, fire officials said. It was 67% contained.
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