August 21, total solar eclipse captivates America
Today is Thursday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 2025. There are 132 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 21, 2017, Americans witnessed their first full-blown…
China’s Xi touts unity and development in surprise Tibet visit
President Xi Jinping urged unity on a surprise visit to Tibet, appearing before 20,000 people to mark 60 years since China created the autonomous region after annexing it. In what…
SF Giants prospect Tidwell to undergo MRI due to shoulder discomfort
SAN DIEGO — Blade Tidwell was knocking on the door of making his Giants debut, but now it’s possible he may have to wait until next season. Tidwell, who is…
‘Nicest judge in the world’ dies aged 88
US celebrity judge and social media star Frank Caprio has died aged 88, his family has said. His death following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer was announced on his official…
SF Giants’ Landen Roupp carted off field after sustaining left knee sprain
SAN DIEGO — Landen Roupp was only acting on instinct. When Ramón Laureano smashed a comebacker in his direction, Roupp followed a basic human impulse by trying to get out…
Suspected bear attack victim was killed by son, police say
Japanese police have said that an elderly man who they had believed was killed by a bear had in fact been stabbed to death by his son. Fujiyuki Shindo, 51,…
VTA bus driver slashed with knife, suspect arrested
SAN JOSE – A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of slashing a VTA bus driver several times with a knife Wednesday morning in San Jose, according to authorities. The…
India’s biofuel drive is saving billions but also sparking worries
Getty Images Indian government says ethanol blending has cut 69.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions since 2014 India’s drive to blend more biofuels with petrol has helped the country…
California Supreme Court clears way for Newsom redistricting
By Stephen Hobbs | Sacramento Bee The California Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an effort by Republican legislators to delay Democrats from gerrymandering the state’s congressional districts. The justices said…
Watch moments from the Menendez brothers trial in 1993
Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have spent more than 30 years in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, are making their case for parole this week. The brothers…