5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near San Jose, California

According to the United States Geological Survey, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday at 11:42 a.m. The quake was centered 9 miles east of Seven Trees and 12 miles east of San Jose, and was quickly followed by a 3.1 magnitude aftershock. The USGS called the quake the largest …

Russian court upholds WBNA star Brittney Griner’s nine-year prison sentence

On Tuesday, a Moscow regional appeals court denied an appeal by WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner on drug charges.  Griner, who was playing for a Russian professional team during the WNBA off-season, was arrested just days before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on drug-smuggling charges. She was convicted nearly three months ago, and will serve nine years …

NFL issues two game suspension to chiefs DE Frank Clark for violating personal conduct policy

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark has been suspended for two games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. The suspension will begin after Kansas City’s bye in Week 8, with Clark missing home games against the Titans and Jaguars. Clark’s suspension stems from him pleading no contest in September to two counts of …

Wayne Brady set to host the 2022 American Music Awards

Dick Clark Productions and ABC announced on Monday that Wayne Brady is set to host the 2022 American Music Awards. Brady said in a press release: “I’m ecstatic and honored to host this year’s AMAs. As a musician and music lover, it’s amazing to be part of a night where music fans make their voices …

Adidas cuts ties with Kanye West after recent antisemitic comments

On Tuesday, shoe company Adidas said it will be cutting ties with rapper Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) after his recent antisemitic comments in interviews and on social media. Adidas said in a statement that it was ending production of Yeezy-branded products and stopping all payments to Ye and his companies. The company statement read …

Gunman is killed after 2 are fatally shot at St. Louis high school

Authorities confirm that a woman and a teenage girl were killed Monday morning in a shooting inside a St. Louis high school, adding that the gunman was also killed in the shooting, and six others were taken to hospitals with injuries.  The gunman was about 20 years old and hasn’t been positively identified. St. Louis Police …

DOJ announces arrest of Chinese nationals charged with stealing confidential information

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Monday the arrest and indictment of Chinese nationals accused of stealing confidential information and harassing Chinese victims living in the United States to return to China. Garland said, “Over the past week, the Justice Department has taken several actions to disrupt criminal activity by individuals working on behalf of …

Colts’ QB Matt Ryan benched for remainder of season due to shoulder injury

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich told reporters that quarterback Matt Ryan is out of Sunday’s game against Washington Commanders with a Grade 2 shoulder sprain. Reich said that Sam Ehlinger will start in Ryan’s place and will continue to do so for the remainder of the season, adding that “right now the move is” for Ehlinger …

Pelicans star forward Brandon Ingram placed into NBA’s concussion protocols

The New Orleans Pelicans announced on Monday that they have placed Brandon Ingram into the NBA’s concussion protocols, after Ingram sustained a concussion during the first quarter of last night’s 122-121 overtime loss against the Utah Jazz.  Coach Willie Green initially told reporters that Ingram was not in concussion protocol “at the moment” but that the …

Actor Leslie Jordan of ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘American Horror Story’ fame dies in car accident at age 67

Emmy-winning actor Leslie Jordan, perhaps best known for his roles in “Will & Grace,” and “American Horror Story”, has died in a car accident at age 67.   Jordan was behind the wheel of his BMW in Hollywood on Monday morning when he crashed into the side of a building at Cahuenga Blvd. and Romaine St. It …