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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land 09/25/2024 09:36pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for property that was unjustly taken by the government. The bill would have created a process for families to file a claim with the state if they believe t Justin Herbert is 'feeling less pain' in sprained ankle as short-handed Chargers prepare for Chiefs 09/25/2024 09:08pm • EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert gave some optimism to Los Angeles Chargers fans after a tough three-day stretch. Herbert said on Wednesday he is “feeling less pain” with his left ankle and that he is out of a walking boot. The fifth-year quarterback — who has a high ankle sprain — The EU moves to loosen protections for wolves as their population grows 09/25/2024 08:51pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is moving toward backing plans to remove some of its protections for wolves on the continent as their population grows, in the latest political clash between farmers and environmentalists. Ambassadors of the 27 EU nations reached a qualified majority Wednesday t Sri Lanka's new president says he'll restart talks with the IMF to find a way out of economic crisis 09/25/2024 08:38pm • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said Wednesday that he will soon resume discussions with the International Monetary Fund and foreign creditors to plot a way out of the worst economic crisis in the country's history. “We expect to discuss debt restruc Pierce mum on possible changes as Raiders try to bounce back against the Browns 09/25/2024 08:35pm • HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders coach Antonio Pierce accused some players of making “business decisions” Sunday in a 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers and promised he would be willing to make some of his own. Pierce didn't back off that statement when he met with the media Monday, but Wednesd As an era ends, the city that was home to the Oakland A's comes to grips with their departure 09/25/2024 08:34pm • OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Athletics had long ago carved out a Jekyll-and-Hyde legacy as one of Major League Baseball's most successful — and sad-sack — franchises. Under their belts: nine World Series titles and 19 seasons of futility punctuated by 100 or more losses. This, though, is differe Passenger killed when gunman hijacks Los Angeles bus and leads police on downtown chase 09/25/2024 08:33pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — A passenger was killed after a gunman hijacked a city bus in Los Angeles early Wednesday, leading to a slow police chase through downtown before the suspect was eventually arrested, authorities said. The armed man boarded the Metro bus with the driver and two passengers aboard s 10th death reported in Boar's Head deli meat listeria outbreak 09/25/2024 08:13pm • A 10th person has died in the listeria outbreak that shuttered a Boar's Head deli meat plant, federal health officials said Wednesday. At least 59 people in 19 states have been sickened by the bacteria first detected in liverwurst made at the Jarratt, Virginia, plant. Illnesses were reported betwee Judge approves $600 million settlement for residents near fiery Ohio derailment 09/25/2024 08:09pm • A federal judge on Wednesday approved a $600 million class-action settlement Wednesday that Norfolk Southern railroad offered to everyone who lived within 20 miles (32 kilometers) of last year's disastrous derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Judge Benita Pearson gave the deal final approval after a Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses 09/25/2024 08:03pm • MENLO PARK, California (AP) — Meta unveiled updates to the company's virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses on Wednesday as it tries to demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computing platforms beyond smartphones and computers. CEO Mark Zuckerberg al Best Pets for Apartments 09/25/2024 08:00pm • So you want a pet, but you live in an apartment. That's why you've ruled out getting a pet giraffe. All right, that was never in the cards since there are laws about exotic pets, but certainly some pets work well for apartments, while others fit better in a house. If you're trying to figure out whic How to Refinance a Rental Property 09/25/2024 08:00pm • A rental property can offer income from rental payments, but your loan could be limiting your profits. You may consider refinancing if you've been stuck with a high interest rate or don't have the cash on hand to jump on another investment. With mortgage rates declining and the Federal Reserve cutti Everything You Need to Know About No-Closing-Cost Mortgages 09/25/2024 08:00pm • One of the biggest hurdles to homeownership for many would-be buyers is not necessarily the ability to get a mortgage loan, but the upfront costs associated with buying property. This includes the many costs buyers assume in the closing process. Lenders may offer a no-closing-cost mortgage loan aime How to Choose the Right Senior Living Facility: A Checklist 09/25/2024 08:00pm • Moving aging parents or other loved ones into a senior living facility is a major event in anyone's life. Emotions are often high, discussions among children and loved ones may be tense, and the decisions that need to be made can feel overwhelming. Finding the Best Senior Care Facility for You Takes Proven Ways to Relieve Muscle Soreness 09/25/2024 08:00pm • Nearly every day, I walk for about an hour, varying my routes, incorporating a few hills and keeping a brisk pace to raise my heart rate. In winter, I walk up and down four flights of stairs for 30 minutes inside my condo building. Although I've been doing this routine for years, I still get muscle