VR headsets in California prisons offer escape, practical experience
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Smith has been in prison for two decades, but he and other inmates…
Moritz Wagner returns to Magic ahead of trip home for game in Germany
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Moritz Wagner got a rousing ovation when he got off the Orlando bench late…
All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources say
CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a $175 million, five-year contract with the…
Timberwolves’ Edwards is 3rd-youngest player in NBA history to 10,000 career points
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, when…
New Jersey bans student cellphone use during the school day
RAMSEY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey on Thursday joined a growing list of states to limit students’ cellphone…
Trump urges GOP flexibility on abortion restrictions for health care deal
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants Republicans to reach a deal on health care insurance assistance by…
Pipeline safety regulators issue record fine for Gulf oil spill
Pipeline safety regulators on Monday assessed their largest fine ever against the company responsible for leaking 1.1 million…
Rare whale species sees more babies, yet extinction fears persist
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the world’s rarest whale species is having more babies this year than…
Draymond Green ejected again in Warriors’ game against Jazz
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State forward Draymond Green was ejected late in the first half of the…
Heavy rain and high tides cause major flooding in Northern California
CORTE MADERA, Calif. (AP) — Heavy rain and high tides believed to be the most severe in two…
NBA Christmas Day viewership hits 15-year high with 47M tuning in
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years, the league…
Diego Pavia cites NBA draft pick’s return to college in lawsuit against NCAA
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A lawyer for Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia and 26 other football players has…