National News

Drowning deaths on the rise after decades of decline

Politics

Theme parks, private planes and Paris: The leadership PAC loophole

White House blocks release of Biden's special counsel interview audio

AI robot 'Sophia' gives commencement speech at a New York university

Weather

The weekend is almost here and it is going to be perfect with temps dropping.

Scripps News Exclusive: Trump willing to include Kennedy in debates with Biden

National News

Feds fine food company $1.7 million after worker gets leg amputated in accident

National News

Barge hits Texas bridge, causing partial collapse and oil spill

Hush money trial: Trump's lawyers to resume questioning Michael Cohen

US military finishes pier for delivering aid into Gaza

The quest to mine precious metals in space

Social media's celebrity 'blockout' to push the famous to speak on war in Gaza

Crime

Middle school assistant principal charged in 11-year-old triple murder case

National News

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker says most women are more excited about motherhood

Sports

WNBA star Caitlin Clark may have sparked a betting spike for women's sports

Sports

NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week

Rising trend: Couples opting for cash funds over traditional wedding registries

Weather

Wind, fire, and possible thunderstorms in Kern

National News

Is the bird flu close to your area? CDC's new dashboard can help you track it

King Charles III unveils his first official portrait since his coronation

Entertainment

Country legend Dolly Parton signs on to promote more sugary treats

Shafter / Wasco / Lost Hills

Shafter Correctional Facility sits empty, city debating options

Delano / McFarland

High school juniors end the school year by getting a GPA of 3.5 or higher

Google adds new AI tools, hoping to improve its search results

Cancer death rates are dropping, but not for everyone

Meta says it will shut down its Workplace business app as it focuses on AI

Arvin / Lamont

CHARGING UP: Arvin Transit Center receives FDA Grant for a second time

Military

Reported sexual assaults in the US military have dropped

National News

Crew of cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge still aboard 50 days later

Crime

Federal judge orders review of at least 35 death row cases in California