By TERRY TANG Associated Press Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. So, it's surreal for the decorated Olympian figure skater to now be a Barbie girl herself. Mattel announced Wednesday that there will be a Yamaguchi doll as part of Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series." Yamaguchi was the first Asian American to win an individual figure … [Read more...] about Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is ‘tickled pink’ to inspire a Barbie doll
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed legislation that would force TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that's expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video app for income. The … [Read more...] about Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
Arizona judge declares mistrial in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona judge has declared a mistrial in the case of rancher accused of fatally shooting a Mexican man on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border. Jurors could not reach consensus on last year's fatal shooting. George Alan Kelly was charged with second-degree murder in the Jan. 30, 2023, shooting of Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea, who … [Read more...] about Arizona judge declares mistrial in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant
Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia
By NICK PERRY, MICHELLE L. PRICE and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University canceled in-person classes and police arrested dozens of students at New York University and Yale as tensions over Israel's war with Hamas continue to grow on U.S. college campuses. The moves at the Ivy League schools came hours before Monday evening's start of the Jewish … [Read more...] about Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia
After 4 decades in music and major vocal surgery, Jon Bon Jovi is optimistic and still rocking
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Bon Jovi is marking its 40th anniversary. A new docuseries called "Thank You, Goodnight," debuts Friday on Hulu and recounts the band's beginning and rise to super stardom. It also details some low points, including when front man Jon Bon Jovi underwent major vocal surgery in 2022. The musician wasn't sure if he … [Read more...] about After 4 decades in music and major vocal surgery, Jon Bon Jovi is optimistic and still rocking