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Shaun White’s final Olympic flight lands without a medal

Shaun White’s brilliant and transcendent Olympic career is over. It ended with a fall on his final run down the halfpipe, a heartfelt ovation from the crowd and then a tearful farewell to a sport he helped define.

Why mask mandates are falling across the US

As the omicron wave of the coronavirus subsides, several U.S. states ended mask mandates this week for indoor settings, while others lifted requirements at schools.

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California sees record-breaking heat in February

Record high temperatures for the date were reported Wednesday in several cities, including Santa Maria and Newport Beach.

Family: Bob Saget died after accidental blow to the head

The comedian and “Full House” star was found dead Jan. 9 in a Florida hotel room. He’d performed in the area the night before as part of a stand-up tour.

Sesame Street theme park prepares to open in San Diego

The first Sesame Street theme park on the West Coast is set to open next month, offering a boost to San Diego’s tourism market as it bounces back from the pandemic’s hit to the industry.

Super Bowl betting expected to reach record heights

A record 31.5 million Americans plan to bet on this year’s Super Bowl, according to estimates released Tuesday by the gambling industry’s national trade group.

56 on jet OK after hard landing at Las Vegas airport

Authorities say no one was injured when a jet bound from Las Vegas to Minneapolis returned early Friday for a “hard landing” with a landing gear malfunction.

US employers add 467K jobs in January

The strong hiring gain, which was unexpected, demonstrates the eagerness of many employers to hire even as the pandemic maintains its grip on the economy.

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