U.K. child abuser who preyed on Malaysians killed in prison
LONDON — A British man serving 22 life sentences for abusing scores of Malaysian children has been killed in prison. Richard Huckle was found dead Sunday at Full Sutton prison in the northern county of Yorkshire. Police on Tuesday declined to comment on the status of their investigation into his death. The Prison Service confirmed Huckle…
Joe Biden's son Hunter to step down from Chinese board
WASHINGTON — Facing intense scrutiny from President Trump and his Republican allies, Hunter Biden said Sunday that he will step down from the board of directors of a Chinese-backed private equity firm at the end of the month as part of a pledge not to work on behalf of any foreign-owned companies should his father win…
An effort to stop overnight jail releases in California is rejected by Gov. Newsom
SACRAMENTO — Ten years ago, Mitrice Richardson was released from the Los Angeles County sheriff’s Malibu/Lost Hills Station just after midnight, left to find her way home through a remote area, alone and on foot, with no money or phone. When her body was located 11 months later, questions were raised about why the Sheriff’s Department…
Column: It's beginning to smell a lot like Watergate
WASHINGTON — Give Richard M. Nixon credit: When he set out to sabotage his opponents in a U.S. presidential campaign, at least he hired Americans for the job. President Trump outsourced his dirty tricks overseas, asking Ukraine to help destroy former Vice President Joe Biden. It has landed Trump in a Watergate-size world of trouble. The…
What's next in the impeachment inquiry as Congress returns
WASHINGTON — Congress is returning from a two-week recess on Tuesday, but some lawmakers barely left Washington. Three House committees investigating impeachment worked through the break, issuing multiple subpoenas and holding depositions with State Department officials relevant to the inquiry . Democrats are investigating President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine and exploring whether he abused his office…
Kings' penalties prove costly in 5-2 loss to Golden Knights
Paul Stastny scored twice on the power play, Max Pacioretty added a power-play goal and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Kings 5-2 on Sunday night. Reilly Smith and Mark Stone also scored, and Marc-Andre Fleury made 36 saves as the Golden Knights swept their first set of back-to-back games. Vegas was 3 for 3…
Chargers' struggles against James Conner play big role in loss to Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner jogged the last handful of yards in the second quarter Sunday night with nothing between him and a sea of black jerseys and gold towels in the north end zone stands. Behind him, Chargers defenders pulled up too. They weren’t close enough to reach him. The one Charger who…
Carlos Correa delivers Astros a victory over Yankees in Game 2 of ALCS
Click:Gravity Concentration EquipmentHOUSTON — Carlos Correa hit a leadoff home run in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros won a battle of the bullpens, beating the New York Yankees 3-2 Sunday night to tie the AL Championship Series at one game apiece. The slumping Correa, who earlier hit an RBI double and made a sensational…
Racing! Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day
Hello, my name is John Cherwa and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter as we explore if these special Monday cards are worth it. Here we have an added newsletter this week, which will be Tuesday, to look back at the special Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day card at Santa Anita. It got me thinking if…
Newsom blocks overhaul of California's dog blood donor rules, saying it doesn't go far enough
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Sunday that would have brought new oversight of California’s dog blood industry that supplies veterinary hospitals with lifesaving products for pets in the state, saying the proposal approved by lawmakers “does not go far enough.” Instead, Newsom said he wants legislators to send him a bill that would…