Entertainment

Star Wars: Episode VIII 2017 release date announced

(AP) “Star Wars: Episode VIII” will blast into theaters on May 26, 2017, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced at a shareholder meeting Thursday. Rian Johnson, known for the innovative time travel film “Looper,” […]

News

2 police officers shot during Ferguson protest

(AP) Two officers were shot in front of the Ferguson Police Department early Thursday, authorities said, as demonstrators gathered after the resignation of the city’s police chief in the wake of a scathing Justice Department […]

Sports

Big trades steal spotlight from free agents

By BARRY WILNER NEW YORK (AP) — Until the New York Jets landed Darrelle Revis, the first hours of NFL free agency Tuesday looked more like fantasy football. Trades, anyone? Monster deals sending Jimmy Graham to […]

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49ers’ Patrick Willis retires after injury-shortened season

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — His eyes swollen from crying and reciting scripture as he spoke of retirement, five-time All-Pro linebacker Patrick Willis bid farewell to football and called it one of his happiest days […]