Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found
The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,145 as search and rescue teams found more bodies, the military-led government said, and ...
Relay for Life crew preps for 34th year of running in Bakersfield
The annual Relay for Life event is coming back to the Kern County Fairgrounds on May 3. The theme for 2025 is “Don’t Stop Believing in a Cure, Back ...
Tom Cruise opens CinemaCon speech with moment of silence for Val Kilmer
Tom Cruise opened his highly anticipated CinemaCon appearance on Thursday with a moving tribute to his “Top Gun” co-star, Val ...
Senate confirms Oz as head of CMS along party lines
The Senate has confirmed Mehmet Oz as administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), making him the ...
MAP: What are President Trump’s new tariffs in each country?
The 10% base tariff will be imposed on 123 countries and territories, while 60 will pay more. Thirty-two trading partners ...
Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to take lead of Medicare and Medicaid agency
Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ...
Transgender student’s arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first
A transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State ...
Kelsie Whitmore is trying to make history in the Mexican Baseball League
Two-way player Kelsie Whitmore was invited for a tryout with the Aguila de Veracruz, where she will try to become the first woman to play in the Mexican Baseball League, the ...
Auburn’s Broome says there’s no pain in his elbow and he will be ready to face Florida in Final Four
Auburn forward Johni Broome returned to practice for the Tigers on Thursday and said he has no pain in his right elbow and ...
BPD asks for assistance in search of at-risk missing adult
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an at-risk missing adult. Terrance Montague, 61 ...
MTV Video Music Awards head to CBS for the first time
This year, the music award show will be broadcast by CBS for the first time, organizers announced Thursday. The three-hour ...
Pentagon watchdog investigating Hegseth’s use of Signal
The Defense Department’s internal watchdog is investigating Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the messaging app Signal to discuss highly sensitive military information, according ...