By ADAM SCHRECK and OLEKSANDR STASHEVSKYI KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The presidents of four countries on Russia’s doorstep visited Ukraine on Wednesday and underscored their support for the embattled country, where they saw heavily damaged buildings and demanded accountability for what they called war crimes carried out by Russian forces. The visit by the presidents…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now ORANGE COUNTY PLAYER OF THE YEAR Mimi Abusham, Los Alamitos, Sr. Mimi Abusham rose through the ranks of the Los Alamitos girls soccer program watching the play and leadership of highly-regarded players Colby Barnett and Tabitha LaParl, both one grade ahead of her.…
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Mayra Bahena had always been told to try to stay away from bees. But then the Westminster High junior found herself head-to-toe in a white beekeeping suit, accepting thousands of bees on behalf of her high school’s new agriculture program addition. Principal, Amy Sabol in a tan beekeeper suit talks with FFA students while being…
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Congressman Jimmy Gomez on hand for the Metrolink announcement that the metro trains are running on 100% renewable fuel at Union Station Wednesday, April 13, 2022. The fuel replaces the diesel and produces 80% less green house gasses. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG Metrolink trains lined up outside of Union Station Wednesday,…
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Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks knew he was out of sync from the onset of his start Wednesday. Rushing to the plate. No fastball command. It all quickly put Hendricks in a tough spot. Five of the first Pittsburgh Pirates reached base against Hendricks. Three scored on a home run he surrendered to outfielder Ben…
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Justin Cohen has waited for the gates to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to reopen for a long time. How long? The 32-year-old West Hollywood dog walker bought his ticket in June 2019 and has held onto it ever since. “I remember when it got postponed in March 2020,” Cohen says. “I said…
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PHILADELPHIA — It wasn’t the cleanest baseball game the Mets will play this year. But the Amazin’s offense overcame their bullpen headache, managing to leave their first road trip of the year on a high note. Pete Alonso, Wednesday’s designated hitter for the Mets, had a banner day at the plate — one he enjoyed…
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The Unselds’ School in South Baltimore has received an upgrade thanks to a project that honors late legendary basketball player Wes Unseld. Officials from the Washington Wizards and Heart of America held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday to unveil renovations at the school. It was part of a legacy campaign to celebrate the NBA’s 75th anniversary.…
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Jordan Montgomery was back on the mound Wednesday, three days after taking a come-backer to the side of his left knee and needing to drain the fluid from it. The left-hander threw his regularly scheduled bullpen hours before the Yankees played the Blue Jays at the Stadium. “He should be good,” Aaron Boone said. “I just…
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The whole idea of baseball is to go home, and that’s just what happened recently when a dozen members of Fullerton’s 1975 American Legion baseball team reunited in Downtown Fullerton for the first time in 47 years. On the back patio of Roscoe’s Famous Deli, over sandwiches and beers, faded memories were strung together like…
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