Keaschall Two-Run Homer Propels Twins Past Tigers Monday

 

MINNEAPOLIS — Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Monday at Target Field; Keaschall also walked twice and scored twice as the Twins regained offensive production in cold conditions. The victory gave Joe Ryan his first win (1-1)...

Offset Shot Near Seminole Hard Rock, Remains Stable

 

Hollywood, Florida. Offset was shot Monday evening near the valet area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, according to police and the rapper's representative. The incident occurred around 7 p.m.; two people were detained and police said the site was secured while the investigation began. Hollywood hospital staff said...

California campuses and cities respond to Chavez allegations

 

San Diego. The San Diego Community College District Board unanimously voted Monday to temporarily rename the Cesar E. Chavez campus amid sexual abuse allegations against the late labor leader, while La Opinion this week published a new accuser's account alleging misconduct in the 1990s. This week institutional actions included plans to...

Cavaliers top Grizzlies as Memphis hits 29 threes

 

MEMPHIS — On April 6, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 142-126 in Memphis as Evan Mobley scored 24 points and Dennis Schroder added 22 points and 11 assists while Memphis matched the NBA single-game record with 29 made three-pointers. Cleveland improved to 50-29 with the win this week, overcoming...

DeGrom five innings; Burger RBI lifts Rangers Monday

 

ARLINGTON, Texas. The Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 Monday night after Jake Burger hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the sixth inning and Jacob deGrom and five relievers combined on a two-hitter, while Cal Raleigh homered for Seattle in the first. The win ended a four-game Rangers losing streak...

DeSantis signs law expanding Florida terrorist designation powers

 

Tallahassee — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed HB 1471, granting state officials authority to designate organizations as domestic or foreign terrorist groups, dissolve nonprofits, freeze state funding, and require expulsions of students who promote designated organizations. The legislation immediately empowers the FDLE director, governor and cabinet to act, bars...

Trump Warns More Strikes, Criticizes NATO, Eyes Oil

 

Washington, United States. President Donald Trump on April 7 said the United States will carry out the largest volume of strikes so far under Operation Fury on Monday unless Iran accepts a deal, warning Iran to 'choose wisely' during a White House press briefing. The remarks this week included sharp criticism...

Patrick Reed Rejoins PGA Tour After LIV Departure

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Patrick Reed left LIV Golf and this year announced his return to the PGA Tour, but under reinstatement terms he is barred from PGA Tour events until after Aug. 25, prompting him to compete on the European Tour and prepare to play at Augusta National this week. His...

Woods absent from Masters after Florida crash, arrest

 

Augusta, Ga. — Tiger Woods was absent from the Masters this week after a March 27 Florida crash that led to his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence; authorities reported two painkiller pills found and said he briefly was jailed after refusing a urine test. This week peers at...

Ocala investigators seize 69 horses from rescue owners

 

Ocala, Florida — On Nov. 4, 2025, Marion County investigators responded to an anonymous complaint at Happy Valley Horse Rescue and found dozens of horses showing signs of neglect; a subsequent Nov. 5–6 search warrant identified 69 horses, with 17 located on a neighboring property, according to authorities. Authorities reported veterinary...