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Angels’ Vaughn Grissom shows a knack for clutch hits
The infielder has hit four homers this season in 'late and close' situations, with a 1.069 OPS in those spots
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Will Irvine get a minor league baseball team? Council to consider Great Park deal
City staffers have been working for months on an agreement that would expand the Pioneer Baseball League, an official partner of Major League Baseball, to Irvine, officials said.
Oregon firefighters brace for windy and hot weather as they battle dozens of blazes
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and NOAH BERGER BEND, Ore. (AP) — Firefighters battling two of the largest blazes burning in Oregon were bracing for windy and dry conditions forecast to…
Obituary
Reports the death of an individual, providing an account of the person’s life including their achievements, any controversies in which they were involved, and reminiscences by people who knew them.
Andy Lippman, beloved bureau chief who directed many of AP’s biggest stories, dies at 78
A gifted writer and editor, Lippman likely made his greatest contribution to journalism through the scores of young editors and reporters he recruited, mentored and shepherded.
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Stanton man arrested with nearly 900 pounds of suspected stolen copper wire
Westminster police say the 44-year-old was caught stripping copper wire behind a residence and also allegedly possessed nearly 2 ounces of methamphetamine.
France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes
By MARK CARLSON, EMMA DA SILVA and JOHN LEICESTER LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — France sent a hulking military cargo plane to dump tons of flame retardants as it battled…
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths
By PROSPER HERI NGORORA and CONSTANT SAME BAGALWA BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo went on strike on Saturday, demanding their pay.…
Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen
By SAMY MAGDY and GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said Saturday that they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on…
Wisconsin’s capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting
By SCOTT BAUER MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A police shooting in Wisconsin’s progressive capital city this week put the spotlight on persistent and deep racial divisions, prompting cancellations and other…
Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump’s new sweeping tariffs
By MAE ANDERSON NEW YORK (AP) — Trump’s tariffs are headed to court — again. Two lawsuits filed by small businesses are challenging Trump’s sweeping tariffs announced Thursday that impose…