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SEATTLE — The Kings were on the cusp of a road win, but they couldn’t finish off a Seattle Kraken squad that was desperate for a victory. Matty Beniers tied the score on a power-play goal with 25.3 seconds left in regulation, then Vince Dunn scored on a man advantage 1:21 into overtime as the Seattle Kraken rallied to beat the Kings, 3-2, on Wednesday night. Jared McCann also scored for Seattle, which had been winless in its previous six outings (0-5-1) since Nov. 23. Eeli Tolvanan assisted on the tying and winning goals. Dunn added two assists. Joey Daccord…

Catholic bishops from across California congregated at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center to hold a Mass inside the detention center on Wednesday, Dec. 10, to remind those detained that they aren’t forgotten. “Each one of us represents hundreds of thousands of parishioners who are praying for them,” said Bishop Oscar Cantú from the Diocese of San Jose. Conditions inside the for-profit ICE facility have faced scrutiny from watchdog groups and congressional members recently and over the years for alleged and documented cases of abuse and neglect. At least two people have died after being detained inside the Adelanto ICE Processing…

There’s been a quiet confidence emanating from the Cal Poly Pomona women’s soccer team this season. Last year’s NCAA Division II national champions, the Broncos’ on-field results continue to speak volumes as the group is headed to the Final Four for the second consecutive season after dispatching the nation’s top-ranked team in the national quarterfinals. “It’s all down to the collective taking responsibility for what we have to do on the day,” Cal Poly Pomona coach Jay Mason said. “The girls really enjoy the challenge and want to play against the best players to measure themselves.” With a commanding 2-0…

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California. The Department of Interior on Wednesday said it would transfer jurisdiction along most of California’s international border with Mexico to the Navy to reinforce “the historic role public lands have played in safeguarding national sovereignty.” The newly designated militarized zone extends nearly from the Arizona state line to the Otay Mountain Wilderness, traversing the Imperial Valley and border communities including Tecate. Since April, large swaths of border have been designated militarized zones,…

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers once again used their traditional court at Crypto.com Arena for Wednesday night’s NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the San Antonio Spurs instead of their bright yellow Cup court. Multiple Lakers players noted how slippery the Cup Court was for their Nov. 25 Group Play victory over the Clippers, which was the first – and only – time the Lakers used the alternate court this season. “That was bad,” forward Rui Hachimura said. “I felt it right away. It just felt weird. Like oily, slippery.” Star guard Luka Doncic was also critical of the court in…

By WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his long-promised “ gold card ” was officially going on sale, offering legal status and an eventual pathway to U.S. citizenship for individuals paying $1 million and corporations ponying up twice that per foreign-born employee. A website accepting applications went live as Trump revealed the start of the program while surrounded by business leaders in the White House’s Roosevelt Room. It is meant to replace EB-5 visas, which Congress created in 1990 to generate foreign investment and had been available to people who spend about $1 million on…

EL SEGUNDO — Once the postgame X-rays on his fractured left hand came back negative late Monday night and once the soreness and swelling subsided by Wednesday morning, then Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert resumed practicing with his teammates on a limited basis. If all goes as expected and he suffers no significant setbacks this week, then Herbert will play in the Chargers’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, because, of course he will. Like so many others, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh continued to marvel Wednesday at Herbert’s toughness. “It was the most competitive thing I’ve ever seen from…

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON MIAMI (AP) — Democrat Eileen Higgins’ victory in the Miami mayoral race marks a setback for Republican President Donald Trump, who endorsed her rival and has touted his 2024 win in the area as a testament to his appeal in Florida and particularly among Hispanic voters. Higgins, who will become the city’s first female mayor, secured a decisive win of approximately 19 points over Trump’s pick, Emilio Gonzalez, signaling a potential shift in voter sentiment. In becoming the first Democrat to lead the city of 487,000 in nearly 30 years, Higgins said she will explore legal…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan fired football coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday after finding evidence of an “inappropriate relationship with a staff member,” a stunning end to his short, up-and-down tenure that saw the Wolverines take a step back on the field after winning the national championship and getting punished by the NCAA. “This conduct constitutes a clear violation of university policy, and UM maintains zero tolerance for such behavior,” Athletic Director Warde Manuel said in a statement. The announcement did not include details of the alleged relationship. Moore, who is married with three…

By MIKE SCHNEIDER The ranks of U.S. government statisticians have been gutted in the past year due to layoffs and buyouts. That along with diminished funding and attacks on their independence have put at risk the data used to make informed decisions about everything from the nation’s economy to its demographics, according to a new report from outside experts released Wednesday. One agency lost 95% of its staff, while others dropped by about quarter to more than a third, due to government downsizing this year during President Donald Trump’s first months in office, according to the report released by the…