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By COLLIN BINKLEYWASHINGTON (AP) — Despite failing to deliver his promise for broad student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for more than 5 million Americans — more than any other president in U.S. history.In a last-minute action on Monday, the Education Department canceled loans for 150,000 borrowers through programs that existed before Biden took office. His administration expanded those programs and used them to their fullest extent, pressing on with cancellation even after the Supreme Court rejected Biden’s plan for a new forgiveness policy.“My Administration has taken historic action to reduce the…

A rare variation of a high-wind warning has been issued for the northern San Fernando Valley and eastern Ventura County that could have ripple effects on the massive wildfires burning in Pacific Palisades and Altadena.A “Particularly Dangerous Situation” that could cause fires to spread rapidly is possible starting around 4 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, and lasting until about noon on Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.“It’s a heightened state of alert,” James Brotherton, a meteorologist for the weather service said on Monday, Jan. 13. “That’s basically very dry conditions in the air and very dry conditions on the ground combined…

By STEVE PEOPLES and LINLEY SANDERSNEW YORK (AP) — Democrats are harboring strong feelings of stress and gloom as the new year begins. And many are questioning whether their party’s commitment to diverse candidates — especially women — may lead to further political struggles in the Donald Trump era.A recent poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that a significant number of Democrats believe that it may be decades before the United States will get its first female president.Specifically, about 4 in 10 Democrats said it’s “not very likely” or “not at all likely” that a…

By MORIAH BALINGIT, AP Education WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to introduce more Christianity to public school classrooms, testing the separation of church and state by inserting Bible references into reading lessons and requiring teachers to post the Ten Commandments.The efforts come as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office pledging to champion the First Amendment right to pray and read the Bible in school, practices that are already allowed as long as they are not government-sponsored.While the federal government is explicitly barred from directing states on what to teach, Trump can indirectly influence what…

The Kings are in for another battle in Alberta and they will need the full 60 – or 65 – minutes against the rival Oilers Monday in Edmonton.They stampeded into Calgary Saturday with an opening salvo that saw them hit the net nine times on their first power play but none on their other two opportunities. Similarly, they had more shots in the first period than they did in the second and third combined.After winning an overtime thriller, 2-1, in Winnipeg on Friday, they lost by the same score behind the Flames’ man-advantage marker. With the Kings’ power play failing…

RIVERSIDE — A man who supplied fentanyl-laced pills that caused the death of his 29-year-old friend in Norco pleaded guilty Friday to voluntary manslaughter and other offenses, even as jurors were deliberating whether to convict him of second-degree murder.Jacob Austin Parr, 45, admitted the manslaughter count, as well as two counts of transportation or sale of controlled substances, under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. In exchange for his admissions, prosecutors dropped the murder charge against him.The plea deal was announced Friday morning as jurors resumed deliberations following a weeklong break granted by Riverside County Superior…

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) motions for a first down during the first quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles for a first down against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter of an…

RIVERSIDE — Two brothers who murdered a man during a robbery outside a Perris convenience store were both sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Edgar Sanchez Ortega, 26, and Bryan Ortega, 21, both of Perris, were convicted in October of first-degree murder, robbery, attempted robbery and a special-circumstance allegation of killing in the course of a robbery. Bryan Ortega was additionally found guilty of sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations for the slaying of 25-year-old George Torres of Moreno Valley. During a hearing Friday at the Riverside Hall of Justice, Riverside County Superior Court…

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) scores a touchdown past Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine (24) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) breaks a tackle of Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (56) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) stiff arms Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine (24) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football…

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz, top, catches a pass against Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving, middle, runs against the Washington Commanders during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Tampa,…