Twisting journey to Kentucky Derby begins in earnest

The Sham Stakes at Santa Anita and the Mucho Macho Man Stakes at Gulfstream Park on Saturday give newly turned 3-year-old thoroughbreds their first chance to show their stuff in 2018.

Officials react to change in marijuana policy

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that it will rescind the federal legal guidance that gave states the authority to enforce their marijuana laws. Nevada is one of eight states, plus the District of Columbia, that have legalized recreational marijuana. The move prompted reaction from across the country:

Trump officials planning expansion of offshore drilling

The Trump administration on Thursday moved to vastly expand offshore drilling from the Atlantic to the Arctic oceans with a plan that would open up federal waters off the California coast for the first time in more than three decades.

Riley Herbst’s stock car education continues on, off track

The short off-season for promising teenager Riley Herbst of Las Vegas has ended. He was on an airplane for Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, and then it’s on to Daytona where he will test the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 18 ARCA Toyota.

Dow Jones industrials break through 25K

The Dow Jones industrial average is trading above 25,000 points for the first time, just five weeks since its first close above 24,000.

Boris Becker’s son takes legal action over racist tweet

The son of former tennis star Boris Becker has pressed charges against a German nationalist lawmaker who insulted him with a racist slur, his lawyer said Thursday.

Sessions ending policy that allowed legalized pot to flourish

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rescinding an Obama-era policy that paved the way for legalized marijuana to flourish in states across the country.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay Area

The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake’s epicenter was two miles from Berkeley, California. The earthquake had a preliminary depth of eight miles.

Massive winter storm brings record-breaking cold to East Coast

A massive winter storm swept from the Carolinas to Maine on Thursday, dumping snow along the coast and bringing strong winds that will usher in possible record-breaking cold.

None hurt after Amtrak train with 311 aboard derails in Georgia

Three cars on an Amtrak train carrying more than 300 people from Miami to New York derailed in snowy Savannah, Georgia, in the aftermath of a brutal winter storm but no injuries were reported, authorities said early Thursday.

Eldorado’s 3-point surge stops Del Sol

Eldorado’s boys basketball team hit seven of its 10 3-pointers in the first half, and Jonathan Thomas scored 19 points as the Sundevils held off visiting Del Sol 67-64 in a nonconference game Wednesday night.

 
Golden Edge Look Ahead: Knights looking to stay hot

Bryan Salmond talks to David Schoen about the Golden Knights magical December and talks to Jonathan Marchessault about his contract extension and a special picture he has hanging in his locker.

Washington sues Motel 6 for giving guest information to immigration authorities

Washington’s attorney general sued Motel 6 on Wednesday, alleging the national budget chain disclosed the private information of thousands of its guests to U.S. immigration authorities in violation of the state consumer protection law.

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