‘Saturday Night Live’ announces new cast members for Season 51
After a landmark 50th season — complete with multiple celebratory events and a slew of Emmy nominations — “Saturday Night Live” is ready for some changes. NBC announced Tuesday that…
Afghan quake victims buried on mountain top as aftershocks continue
Some people killed during a earthquake in Afghanistan had to be buried on a mountain top, because it was too difficult to cross the terrain and get their bodies down,…
Heat wave gives way to late-summer thunderstorms as California’s extreme weather continues
Scorching temperatures that baked Southern California over Labor Day weekend will continue this week paired with thunderstorms and lightning strikes that will heighten fire risks across much of the state.…
Venus Williams makes U.S. Open doubles quarterfinals without Serena
Venus Williams had made it to the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open women’s doubles competition five times. Each time, she was partnered with younger sister Serena Williams. Venus Williams…
The 150-year-old law that governs military’s role in law enforcement
By SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Associated Press/Report For America The Posse Comitatus Act is a nearly 150-year-old federal law that limits the U.S. military’s role in enforcing domestic laws. At its core,…
Walmart+ adds Peacock to streaming offerings to better compete with Amazon Prime
Walmart will soon expand its streaming offerings to its subscription members, with the retail giant announcing a new partnership with NBCUniversal’s Peacock on Monday. Starting Sept. 15, Walmart+ subscribers can…
Germany’s far-right AfD suffers series of candidate deaths ahead of local vote
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor NurPhoto via Getty Images The AfD is hoping to treble its vote in Germany’s most populous state As many as six candidates for Germany’s far-right AfD…
Video shows wedding crasher stealing $100,000 in gifts before fleeing in black Mercedes
Police reports and surveillance footage are typically not on the top of the to-do list for a bride and groom on their wedding day. But an opportunistic wedding crasher made…
Jason Adam, the pitcher the Dodgers can’t score against, is sidelined
San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Adam is out for the season after he ruptured a quad tendon Monday when planting his left foot while trying to field a comebacker. Now…
How can I ensure my family has easy access to short-term funds after I die? – San Diego Union-Tribune
Dear Liz: My friend died unexpectedly. I am helping her stepson, who is the successor trustee for her living trust, to get the estate settled. Her estranged son was a…