California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement. He pledged in past to choose a Black woman
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing pressure to appoint a replacement for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. #press
Trump looks to set up a California primary win with a speech to Republican activists
Donald Trump is set to make a personal pitch to California Republicans in a bid to solidify his support in a GOP presidential contest he has dominated for months. #press
16-year-old male arrested on suspicion of felling a landmark tree in England released on bail
The 16-year-old male arrested for felling a 300-year-old sycamore tree near the Roman landmark of Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England has been released on bail. #press
Biden to open embassies in Cook Islands, Niue as he welcomes Pacific leaders for Washington summit
President Joe Biden is set to announce the U.S. will open new embassies in the South Pacific islands of Cook Islands and Niue. #press
RYDER CUP ’23: The reachable par-4 16th is the highlight on a course designed for drama
Rory McIlroy’s chances of winning the Italian Open a year ago at the Marco Simone course that will host the Ryder Cup vanished when he hit his tee shot on the reachable par-4 16th into the water. #press
Tigst Assefa shatters the women’s marathon world record by more than 2 minutes in Berlin
Tigst Assefa has broken the women’s world record by more than two minutes at the Berlin Marathon. #press
1 Kosovo police officer killed and 1 wounded in an attack in the north, raising tensions with Serbia
Kosovo’s prime minister says one police officer has been killed and another wounded in an attack he blames on support from neighboring Serbia. #press
Train crash in eastern Pakistan injures at least 30. Authorities suspend 4 for negligence
Pakistani officials say a passenger train collided with another already parked and carrying goods in eastern Pakistan, injuring at least 30 passengers, five of them seriously. #press
No. 4 Florida State snaps 7-game losing streak against Clemson with 31-24 victory behind Travis
Jordan Travis threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Keon Coleman to start overtime and No. 4 Florida State rallied in the second half to defeat Clemson 31-24. #press
Biden faces foreign policy trouble spots as he aims to highlight his experience on the global stage
It probably wasn’t how President Joe Biden envisioned his big foreign policy week ending. #press
Seattle tests out electric bike-lane sweeper — and the future of the city’s EV fleet
Major roadblocks like charging infrastructure still remain before the city of Seattle can electrify all 3,650 of its vehicles. #press
Prominent Seattle bartender Murray Stenson dies at age 74
Murray Stenson cemented his legend when he resurrected a Prohibition-era cocktail called "The Last Word." In recent years, he had endured many health issues. #press
Pakistan’s prime minister says manipulation of coming elections by military is ‘absolutely absurd’
Pakistan’s interim prime minister says he expects elections to take place in the new year, dismissing the possibility that the country’s powerful military would manipulate the... #press
Nikki Haley’s approach to abortion is rooted in her earliest days in South Carolina politics
Nikki Haley is gaining attention in the GOP race with her calls for “consensus” around abortion, an unusual tone in a campaign where Republican White House hopefuls often prefer to highlight... #press
A month after Prigozhin’s suspicious death, the Kremlin is silent on his plane crash and legacy
A month after Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a suspicious plane crash, the Kremlin seems to be succeeding in keeping the demise of the profane and outspoken Wagner chief as low-key as... #press
Jill Biden touts Seattle’s cancer research during Fred Hutch visit
First Lady Jill Biden visited the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Friday to learn about Seattle's innovative cancer treatments and ongoing clinical work. #press
Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes
Economists in Hawaii warn that residents who survived the wildfire that destroyed much of the Maui community of Lahaina might not be able to afford to live there after it is rebuilt unless... #press
Our nuclear legacy and the weight of history
A tour of Hanford reminds us of the weighty legacy nuclear weaponry has left us and what we should learn from it. #press
North Carolina legislature gives final OK to election board changes, with governor’s veto to follow
The North Carolina General Assembly has given final approval to Republican-backed legislation that would shift control of the State Board of Elections away from the governor and... #press
Pakistani authorities arrest journalist for allegedly spreading false news about state institutions
Pakistani security agents have arrested a senior Islamabad-based TV anchor known for his criticism of the authorities on charges of spreading false content about state institutions... #press