Study shows ‘striking’ number who believe news misinforms

NEW YORK – Half of Americans in a recent survey indicated they believe national news organizations intend to mislead, misinform or persuade the public to adopt a particular point of view through their reporting. The survey, released Wednesday by Gallup and the Knight Foundation, goes beyond others that have shown a low level of trust … Read more

XFL San Antonio Brahmas name their starting QB

With the XFL season opener scheduled for this weekend, the Brahmas have named former Notre Dame and Wisconsin QB Jack Coan as their week-one starter. SAN ANTONIO — With the XFL season opener scheduled for this weekend, the San Antonio Brahmas have named former Notre Dame and Wisconsin QB Jack Coan as their starter under … Read more

California-based freelance journalists win $100,000 prizes

NEW YORK – Two California-based freelance journalists were awarded the American Mosaic Journalism Prize, giving them $100,000 each for their work, it was announced on Wednesday. The Heising-Simons Foundation gives the annual prize for excellence in long-form journalism about underrepresented groups in the United States. The foundation said it is the largest dollar prize given … Read more

Pastrnak scores in OT as Bruins rally for 3-2 win over Stars

The Stars finished 3-1-4 on an eight-game homestand that featured five games going to extra time. DALLAS — David Pastrnak scored with 1:16 remaining in overtime, and the Boston Bruins rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night in a matchup of the top team in each conference. Pavel Zacha scored … Read more

‘Why now?’ | A husband accused of murdering his wife is out of jail after his bond was reduced

Gallegos is charged with the murder of Cecilia Huerta Gallegos. Nearly four years later, the mother’s body still hasn’t been found. SAN ANTONIO — A husband accused of murdering his wife is out of jail. Reyes Gallegos is charged with the murder of Cecilia Huerta Gallegos. Nearly four years later, the mother’s body still hasn’t … Read more