The Press Democrat

SF Giants’ Adames back in lineup following Wednesday’s baserunning mistake

Shortstop Willy Adames was in the starting lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers after ...
The Press Democrat

Kentucky Republicans love Trump. Will they ignore him and reelect Thomas Massie?

Thomas Massie was stuck in Washington for a vote on Capitol Hill, so one of his supporters made the pitch for his campaign in ...
The Press Democrat

Congress moves to raise retirement age for Capitol Police as threats against lawmakers mount

Congress is working to increase the retirement age for U.S. Capitol Police officers as the number of threats to lawmakers continues to climb and the department struggles to recruit and retain enough ...
The Press Democrat

Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel’s Hawaii trip included ‘VIP snorkel’ at a Pearl Harbor memorial

When Kash Patel visited Hawaii last summer, the FBI took pains to note the director was not on vacation, highlighting his walking tour of the bureau’s Honolulu field office and meetings with local law ...
The Press Democrat

This court became a symbol of Trump’s immigration crackdown. Now it’s at the center of a House race

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal immigration court in Lower Manhattan has come to represent the Trump administration’s deportation campaign in New York City, with agents carrying out chaotic and sometimes ...
The Press Democrat

Trump administration pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday announced $1.8 billion in additional funding for U.N. humanitarian ...
The Press Democrat

New round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues

A third round of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon kicked off in Washington Thursday, days before the expiration of a truce that reduced but did not stop the fighting between Israel and the ...
The Press Democrat

Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it is investigating Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina over allegations that he created a hostile work environment and ...
The Press Democrat

Trump has hindered offshore wind while China and other countries invest heavily

President Donald Trump is stopping offshore wind projects in the United States, just as the industry was poised to grow ...
The Press Democrat

Valkyries instant analysis: Offense can’t score in loss to Sky

After two straight games of offensive proficiency, the Valkyries struggled to find a rhythm against the Chicago Sky. Golden ...
The Press Democrat

From Week 1 to Super Bowl week, Netflix’s new NFL footprint takes shape through 2029

Netflix has expanded its inventory of NFL games and will have a season-long presence with the league under a new deal announced Wednesday. The streaming service will have five regular-season games as ...
The Press Democrat

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday denounced how investments in artificial intelligence and high-tech weaponry were leading the world into a “spiral of annihilation,” as he called for peace in the ...