LOS ANGELES — Dead last in tackles for loss and bottom of the barrel in sacks were two truths that UCLA could not escape during the 2025 season. The Bruins were, in no uncertain terms, bad at creating pressure against quarterbacks. Yes, the Bruins did slightly improve when Kevin Coyle entered alongside interim coach Tim…
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By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed inclined to keep Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in her job, casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s bid to wrest control of the nation’s central bank. The justices heard arguments over Trump’s effort to fire Cook based on allegations she committed mortgage fraud, which she denies. No president has fired a…
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Milk is once again at the center of a national nutrition conversation. A new federal law, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, allows whole and 2% milk to be served in public school meals, reversing a policy that for more than a decade limited schools to low-fat (1%) or fat-free milk. While the change may…
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By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation’s schools and colleges. Related Articles LAUSD desegregation policy hurts white students, conservative group claims in lawsuit Trump administration delays…
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By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — A judge overseeing Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal case said Wednesday that two members of Congress lacked the legal right to intervene and press their demand for a court-appointed observer to ensure the government complies with a new law ordering release of its files on Jeffrey…
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By VALERIE GONZALEZ and JIM VERTUNO CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A Texas prosecutor urged a jury Wednesday to convict one of the first police officers on the scene of the deadly Robb Elementary School attack in Uvalde and send a message that law enforcement must fulfill their duty to protect when a gunman threatens…
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By ANDERS KONGSHAUG COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — More than 15 years ago, Danish platoon commander Martin Tamm Andersen was leading his countrymen and U.S. Marines through the heat and sand of southern Afghanistan after a Taliban attack. As Andersen’s vehicle moved at the rear of the column, everything was normal — until in one instant…
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By BRIAN MELLEY LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry struck a defensive tone at the start of his testimony on Wednesday against the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid newspaper and left the witness box hours later on the brink of tears. Related Articles US military transfers the first 150 Islamic State group detainees from Syria…
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The practices prior to the USC football team’s Alamo Bowl game against TCU served many purposes beyond getting ready for the final game of the season. For two examples, it was a chance to play with teammates who were in their final year of eligibility as well as an opportunity for younger, less experienced players…
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The James Beard Foundation revealed its “long list” of James Beard Awards semifinalists today, Jan. 21, with only one Orange County name earning recognition. Viet Nguyen was named a semifinalist for Best Chef: California for Nep Cafe in Fountain Valley. Hungry? Sign up for The Eat Index, our weekly food newsletter, and find out where…
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