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1st tropical storm of eastern Pacific season forms

Forecasters say the first tropical storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season is strengthening off the coast of Mexico.

Fishermen want humpback whales off endangered list

The last time a species' recovery prompted delisting was in 1994, when the agency removed the eastern North Pacific population of gray whales from the list.

AP PHOTOS: Calif. wildfire burns path to Pacific

wildfire burns path to Pacific

TCU rallies with three runs late to beat Pacific 3-2 in 10 innings

Pitcher Trevor Seidenberger, making his second start, held Pacific to two hits in 5 1/3 innings, but both were solo home runs in the second and fourth innings.

TCU done in by Pacific's pair of ninth-inning runs

TCU's Andrew Mitchell gave up the go-ahead run to Pacific's Tyger Pederson in the top of the ninth, and the Tigers held off the Horned Frogs with a 5-3 victory on Saturday at Lupton Stadium.

AP names Carovillano news director in Asia-Pacific

The Associated Press has named Brian Carovillano news director for the Asia-Pacific region in a reorganization that brings all print, photo and video journalists under a single leadership.

Commander: Cuts could undermine Pacific strategy

He said the U.S. is on a road to undermining its strategy for a firmer military footing in the Asia-Pacific as it winds down its involvement in conflicts in the Middle East.

2 Pacific quakes near Russia cause no damage

Russian officials say a magnitude 5.9 earthquake and a successive temblor in the Pacific off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula have caused no casualties or damage.

Strong quake rattles Pacific's Vanuatu; no damage

Vanuatu is on the "Ring of Fire" - an arc of earthquake and volcanic zones that stretches around the Pacific Rim.

Union Pacific: Others responsible for fatal crash

Lawsuits filed in Dallas and Midland claim Union Pacific was negligent on several fronts, including failing to provide proper warning at the crossing where the accident occurred.

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Sacto 9-1-1: Down train guardrails snarl traffic across 19th Street

A Union Pacific train proceeded slowly, honking its horn several times to warn bystanders and cars.

Kansas City Southern may be prime for a takeover, analysts say

Union Pacific and BNSF may face antitrust hurdles in bids for Kansas City Southern, Poirier said.