Biden calls for ‘fair deal’ for striking Hollywood writers

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden called for a “fair deal” for Hollywood’s striking writers on Monday as he hosted a White House screening of the the upcoming streaming series “American Born Chinese” to mark Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Biden made his first public comments on the strike, which hits the … Read more

Damar Hamlin announces plans for millions raised after collapse during game

Well-wishers have donated $10 million to two online campaigns after Damar Hamlin’s on-field collapse in January. NEW YORK — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin will use the $10 million given to online fundraising campaigns by well-wishers after his on-field collapse to fund his own nonprofit, the Chasing M’s Foundation. The decision, first shared with The Associated … Read more

Barbara Kingsolver, Hernan Diaz win fiction Pulitzer Prizes

NEW YORK – The Pulitzer Prize for fiction was awarded Monday to two class-conscious novels: “Demon Copperhead,” Barbara Kingsolver’s modern recasting of the Dickens classic “David Copperfield,” and Hernan Diaz’s “Trust,” an innovative narrative of wealth and deceit set in 1920s New York. The two winners were among the most talked about literary works of … Read more

‘A pathetic act’ | 2-year-old girl killed in drive-by shooting; SAPD searching for suspect

SAPD Chief William McManus said there were five other young children in the house. Investigators believe they have a lead on a suspect. SAN ANTONIO — A 2-year-old girl was shot and killed in an apparent drive-by on the north side Monday afternoon, officials say, and the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) is still searching … Read more