Vela puts LAFC past Inter Miami 1-0 in Beckham club's debut

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carlos Vela scored on a beautiful chip shot shortly before halftime and Los Angeles FC beat Inter Miami 1-0 on Sunday in the inaugural game for owner David Beckham's MLS expansion team.

Vela puts LAFC past Inter Miami 1-0 in Beckham club's debut

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carlos Vela scored on a beautiful chip shot shortly before halftime and Los Angeles FC beat Inter Miami 1-0 on Sunday in the inaugural game for owner David Beckham's MLS expansion team.

3,000-strong African force planned against Sahel extremism

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — African leaders have decided to work on deploying 3,000 troops to West Africa’s troubled Sahel region as extremist attacks surge, an African Union official said Thursday.

Assistant basketball coach guilty of assault for fatal punch

NEW YORK (AP) — A former Wake Forest University assistant basketball coach has been convicted of assault for

Schalke misses chance to close on Champions League spots

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Schalke missed its chance to put pressure on the Bundesliga teams in the Champions League places in a 1-1 draw with last-placed Paderborn on Saturday, while Hertha Berlin's miserable form continued.

DNA links dead criminal to a 1996 South Carolina cold case

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A cold-case slaying in South Carolina has been closed, as police believe the killer died in a Louisiana jail more than a decade ago.

DNA links dead criminal to a 1996 South Carolina cold case

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A cold-case slaying in South Carolina has been closed, as police believe the killer died in a Louisiana jail more than a decade ago.

Daytona 500 starts following Trump's parade lap, rain delay

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Daytona 500 has begun after a 50-minute rain delay that started moments after President Donald Trump and his motorcade finished a ceremonial parade lap.

EU signals willingness to ease Greek budget targets

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The European Union's new economy commissioner says Greece's bailout lenders are willing to discuss a request by Athens to ease strict budget targets that would help speed up the country's recovery.

Obama-backed documentary on Ohio factory wins Academy Award

NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscar for best feature-length documentary has gone to "American Factory," the first documentary released by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company.

'You've Got a Friend in Me' — 'Toy Story 4' wins Oscar

NEW YORK (AP) — Talk about having a friend: “Toy Story 4” has become the first franchise to earn two animated film Oscars.

Hurricanes host the Kings following shutout victory

Los Angeles Kings (18-24-4, seventh in the Pacific Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (26-16-2, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)

Bruins visit the Islanders after Pastrnak's 3-goal game

Boston Bruins (26-8-11, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (27-12-3, second in the Metropolitan Division)

Israel OKs plan for new Golan settlement named after Trump

JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli cabinet minister on Sunday said the government approved plans to build a new settlement in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights named after President Donald Trump.

Forest Service Chief Schultz announces acting regional forester for Northern Region

Bail will temporarily succeed Regional Forester Leanne Marten as she reaches her long-planned retirement date after 34 years of service.

Movers and Shakers

The Anthony A. Garcia Law Firm has officially expanded its legal service offerings to North Idaho.

Chancey Williams to headline June 5 show at Nashville North

Chancey Williams to headline June 5 show at Nashville North

Former saddle bronc athlete-turned-country sensation Chancey Williams will bring his neo-traditional sound to Post Falls at 6 p.m. June 6 when he headlines a show at Nashville North.

Leslie 'Les' Albert Price, 80

Leslie Albert Price passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. Known affectionately as “Les,” he was born on April 23, 1945, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Mary Jean Lee and Alfred Darrel Price.

Wayne L. Brewer, 95

Wayne Lee Brewer, 95, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away peacefully July 11, 2025. Born on Dec. 7, 1929, in Omaha, Neb., to Charles and Hazel Brewer. Wayne lived a life full of service, laughter and love.

Senior Nutrition Program celebrates 54 years this month

The Area Agency on Aging of North Idaho will join the Administration for Community Living and senior nutrition service providers across the country in celebrating the anniversary of the national Senior Nutrition Program this month.