By COLLIN BINKLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronted with huge cuts to its funding, Columbia University’s leaders face a grim decision: They can yield to the Trump administration’s demands over allegations of antisemitism — ceding extraordinary control to the federal government — or they can fight back, potentially risking even more debilitating cuts in an escalating…
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By STEFANIE DAZIO and TARA COPP BERLIN (AP) — Questions are mounting in Canada and in Europe over whether big-ticket purchases of high-end U.S. weaponry, such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, are still a wise strategic choice for Western countries worried about their investment in U.S. defense technology. Related Articles World News | Trump…
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WHICH LOB WEDGE IS BEST? Even if you drive and putt the ball successfully on the golf course, you may be having trouble lowering your score. If so, consider taking a closer look at the shots you make at the pin from 150 yards and closer, where a lot of mishits occur. This is why…
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By HANNA ARHIROVA, Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that a vow by Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin not to attack energy infrastructure was “very much at odds with reality” following an overnight barrage of drone strikes across the country. Zelenskyy said that he would speak with U.S. President Donald…
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TOKYO — Better safe than sorry. Despite his usual attempts to talk his way into the lineup, Freddie Freeman was not in the Dodgers’ lineup for the second consecutive game Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. Freeman felt discomfort in the ribs on his left side while taking batting practice before Tuesday’s game and was scratched from…
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By JONATHAN J. COOPER and GENE JOHNSON, Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Cybertrucks set ablaze. Bullets and Molotov cocktails aimed at Tesla showrooms. Attacks on property carrying the logo of Elon Musk’s electric-car company are cropping up across the U.S. and overseas. While no injuries have been reported, Tesla showrooms, vehicle lots, charging stations and privately owned…
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Even as the economy undergoes what may be wrenching changes, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to signal it could cut its key interest rate twice this year — the same forecast it issued in December. Yet the reasons for those cuts may change…
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Clippers center Ivica Zubac, right, reaches for one of his 20 rebounds as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus presses him during the first half on Tuesday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Clippers guard Norman Powell, right, shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley defends during the first half of…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now University coach John Kessler quickly focused on the positives after the Trojans fell Saturday in the championship of the National High School Tennis All-American Boys Team Tournament for a third consecutive year. University, the veteran coach noted, reached the finals for a record…
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The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended March 16 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. Dream Count: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 2. All Fours: Miranda July 3. James: Percival Everett 4. The God of the Woods: Liz…
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