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Three fishermen who got stranded for more than a week on a remote island in Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean were rescued this week after spelling out “Help” on a beach using palm leaves.

Longtime CBS Sports commentator Verne Lundquist is retiring at the end of this year’s Masters Tournament, his 40th at Augusta National. For more than half a century, Lundquist has been on the sidelines for some of the biggest moments in sports.

A new study from the advocacy group Consumer Reports found that Lunchables, the longtime prepackaged boxes popular with children nationwide, have high levels of sodium, lead and other heavy metals. The group is now calling for the federal government to remove them from the National School Lunch Program. Nancy Chen has details.

The Justice Department on Thursday announced a new rule designed to require unlicensed dealers selling firearms at gun shows or online to run background checks on buyers. The rule is meant to close what is known as the “gun show loophole,” which has been exploited by felons and Mexican drug cartels, according to the ATF. Scott MacFarlane has more.

The devastation from a tornado that tore through Slidell, Louisiana, on Wednesday was severe, with dozens of buildings damaged and half the city left without power, shuttering schools and businesses. The same storm system was also responsible for multiple tornadoes in Florida on Thursday. Tom Hanson has the latest.

Efforts in the Arizona State Legislature to repeal the newly-revived 1864 law were shut down by Republicans.

By JULIA FRANKEL (Associated Press) JERUSALEM (AP) — Under heavy U.S. pressure, Israel has promised to ramp up aid to Gaza dramatically, saying last week it would open another cargo crossing and surge more trucks than ever before into the besieged enclave. But days later, there are few signs of those promises materializing and international officials say starvation is widespread in hard-hit northern Gaza. Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, said this week she accepted “credible” reports that famine is now occurring in the area and urged Israel to take further steps to expedite humanitarian aid shipments. Power’s remarks echoed those of U.S. President Joe Biden, who said on Wednesday that Israeli efforts to increase aid were “not enough.” While Israel says it has dramatically increased the number of aid trucks entering the territory, U.N. workers report only a slight uptick — possibly because they count trucks differently. Here’s what we know about the aid entering Gaza, and why discrepancies in reporting persist: HOW MUCH AID IS ENTERING GAZA? Israel says that since Sunday it has transported an average of 400

Coach David Quinn and the San Jose Sharks were only in Salt Lake City for a few hours in October when they played at the Delta Center for a preseason game against the Los Angeles Kings. But in the short time he was there, Quinn sure got the impression the city was ready to host an NHL team. “To me, when you left there, you felt this would be a great place to have an NHL franchise,” Quinn said Thursday. “You just felt the excitement in the building and around the arena.” Indications are the Sharks could be back in Salt Lake City as soon as this fall, with the NHL, per multiple reports, working on one contingency plan that would have the Arizona Coyotes relocate to Utah in time for next season. While nothing has been finalized, an announcement from the league could come later this month, per ESPN and other outlets. Daily Faceoff first reported Wednesday that the league is preparing two schedules for next season, one with the Coyotes in Arizona, playing at 4,600-seat Mullett Arena in Tempe, and the other with

SANTA CLARA — Five years after cornerback Rock Ya-Sin battled in one-on-one matchups with wide receiver Deebo Samuel at the Senior Bowl, they’ll be doing so again in 49ers practices. Ya-Sin was signed Thursday to a one-year deal, the 49ers announced. Drafted in the 2019 second round by the Indianapolis Colts, Ya-Sin moved on to play with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 and the Baltimore Ravens last year. His experience (66 games, 40 starts) will bolster a still-young cornerback corps that is led by incumbent starters Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir, each of whom are entering their final season under contract, pending potential extensions. Ya-Sin, 27, is listed at 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds. He has two interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 29 passes defended and 193 tackles in his NFL career, which has seen him appear in just one playoff game. Ankle and knee injuries have hindered his career. Ya-Sin was the second pick of the 2019 draft’s second round; Samuel went two spots later to the 49ers. Related Articles San Francisco 49ers | Kurtenbach: A 7-round 49ers mock draft with two

OAKLAND — Kelsie Whitmore’s list of “firsts” just got a little longer. The Southern California native was the first woman to play in the Atlantic League and the Pacific League. Now she will be the first woman to sign a contract with a Pioneer League team as the Oakland Ballers announced on Wednesday that they were adding the trailblazing pitcher after a successful tryout last weekend. She was part of the three signings the Ballers announced, which also includes St. Francis High grad Andrew Martinez and Vacaville’s Connor Caporale. While Whitmore’s ultimate goal is to become an immediate impact player for the Ballers, she is also hoping her journey inspires more women to play baseball. “​​I’m gonna do my best and whatever I can to encourage and inspire other women and young girls to continue playing the game,” Whitmore said. “I know some were told they couldn’t, but hopefully I can motivate and encourage them through the way I play on the field for them to continue doing what they love.” Kelsie Whitmore, the first woman to appear in a game in the independent Atlantic

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — As we head into the warmer months and people are hitting the road more often, gas prices are also on the rise. According to AAA, the average cost in California is up 20 cents from last week and 53 cents from last month. In Kings County, drivers there are saving a little money while fueling up. There are two spots in Lemoore where they prefer to buy gas because it’s cheaper. One of them is the station at Tachi Palace casino and the second spot is at the local Fastrip. The cheapest is just over $4.80, that’s still 60 cents below the state’s average. “$88.95,” said Nancy Royer while holding her receipt and card in hand. Royer called the trip to fill up ‘another fun day at the pumps.’ It cost nearly $90 to fill up her 18-gallon Ford Explorer. Thursday’s total for Nancy is a few bucks more than the last time she pumped. “I don’t know how people do it with families, I’m almost 80 years old so I am beyond that, but I don’t know how people

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A man is out of jail after being arrested for the assault of a woman working at a store in northwest Fresno. The alleged attack happened at the Mattress Firm on Blackstone near Bullard at about 10:30 am Wednesday. Now, a security guard sits outside of the store. Police say that suspect is 33-year-old Xiang Zhao. It’s believed the employee was alone in the store and does not know the suspect. Police say Zhao did not have a prior criminal history. Police say the victim was able to fight him off, call police and give a description of the suspect. “The victim was very, very courageous, was able to ward off and fight the suspect off of her, was able to run off and call for help,” said Fresno Police Sgt. Diana Trueba Vega. Raquel Garcia, program director at RCS Fresno, the County’s Rape crisis center says even if you are able to escape, sometimes the trauma can still impact you later. “Is really focusing on what is happening after with you and yourself, to be able to feel safe to

By Tara Campbell Thursday, April 11, 2024 11:05PM Gaza protesters disrupted a dinner party at a UC Berkeley dean’s home, accusing his wife of assault, and drawing questions about free speech. BERKELEY, Calif. — Free speech rights are being called into question after assault allegations and tense moments at a private dinner party at the home of University of California Berkeley faculty. This happened during an annual dinner Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinksy and his wife Professor Catherine Fisk hold for students. Now students are accusing Professor Fisk of assault. Video shows the moments when Professor Fisk tries to take the microphone from a protester voicing support for the people in Gaza. The protester then says “You don’t have to get aggressive,” to which Fisk responds “I’m not being aggressive.” “Please leave our house. You are guests at our house,” Chemerinsky said. The group protesting released a statement, saying in part: “Fisk’s assault was a symbol of the deeper Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian racism, and religious discrimination that runs rampant within the University of California administration.” Chemerinksy did not want to speak on camera but responded to

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — It’s a sound like nothing else — dozens of voices joined together in music. You have an opportunity to experience that music live and for free this weekend. We sat down with the conductor of the “Community Choir of the Central Valley,” Ed Cobb, to talk about what you can expect. For news updates, follow Vanessa Vasconcelos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.