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Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) shoots as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Clippers, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, is fouled by Clippers center Ivica Zubac while shooting during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Clippers center…

FULLERTON — A 25-year-old Riverside man pleaded guilty Friday and was immediately sentenced to 18 years and four months in prison for an alcohol- fueled, hit-and-run fatal crash on the Riverside (91) Freeway near Brookhurst Street on the Anaheim-Fullerton border. Tyler Christian Williams pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol level at .08% or more causing injury, and hit and run with permanent injury, all felonies. Williams also pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of driving on a suspended license and admitted sentencing enhancements…

Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) stops a shot by Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) as center Isac Lundestrom (21) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros misses the puck for a Ducks goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) Nashville Predators defenseman Luke Schenn (2) intercepts a pass intended for Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) with Predators defenseman Adam Wilsby (83) defending during the first period of…

By David Klepper | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment released Saturday that points the finger at China even while acknowledging that the spy agency has “low confidence” in its own conclusion.The finding is not the result of any new intelligence, and the report was completed at the behest of the Biden administration and former CIA Director William Burns. It was declassified and released Saturday on the orders of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency, John Ratcliffe, who was sworn…

Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, is fouled by Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski reacts after making a 3-point basket against the Lakers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Lakers, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)…

By Zeke Miller and Will Weissert | Associated PressWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has ended his predecessor’s hold on sending 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, lifting a pressure point that had been meant to reduce civilian casualties during the U.S. ally’s war with Hamas in Gaza that is now halted by a tenuous ceasefire.In a post on his Truth Social network Saturday, Trump said, “A lot of things that were ordered and paid for by Israel, but have not been sent by Biden, are now on their way!”“We released them today,” Trump said of the bombs. He told reporters on Air…

Columbus Blue Jackets’ Ivan Provorov (9) shoots against Kings’ Darcy Kuemper, left, during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) Kings’ Darcy Kuemper, left, makes a save against Columbus Blue Jackets’ Dmitri Voronkov during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) Kings’ Kevin Fiala, left, and Columbus Blue Jackets’ Ivan Provorov (9) chase the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) Columbus Blue Jackets’ Elvis…

A car traveling the wrong way on the 15 Freeway crashed into another vehicle in Norco early Saturday morning, Jan. 25, the California Highway Patrol said. Around 2:30 a.m., CHP officers received multiple reports of a vehicle traveling south on the northbound side of the freeway at a high rate of speed, Sgt. Calderwood said. The driver passed the exit to Limonite Avenue and crashed into another vehicle near the Sixth Street exit. The victim was transported to a hospital for unknown injuries. The suspect driver was placed under arrest at the scene. Drugs or alcohol are believed to have…

By Will Weissert and Zeke Miller | Associated PressABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Donald Trump said Saturday he’d like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting from the Gaza Strip — potentially moving out enough of the population to “just clean out” the war-torn area to create virtual clean slate.During a 20-minute question-and-answer session with reporters aboard Air Force One on Saturday, Trump said he discussed his vision on a call earlier in the day with King Abdullah II of Jordan and would speak Sunday with President Abdel Fattah…

ARCADIA — With Eclipse Award winner National Treasure retired, and runner-up vote-getter Full Serrano off for the winter, auditions are under way for the role of leading older male horse from California.Saturday, they took place on both coasts, Katonah winning the $200,000, Grade II San Pasqual Stakes at Santa Anita after Mixto ran the best of the California horses in the $3 million, Grade I Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park in Florida, making it a doubly encouraging day for trainer Doug O’Neill.O’Neill also has J B Strikes Back, winner of the Laffit Pincay Jr. Stakes at Santa Anita…