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Manson Family Follower Convicted in 2 Murders, Dies at 83 — 3dBruce Davis, a longtime follower of Charles Manson, died at 83 while serving a life sentence in California after being convicted of his role in two 1969 killings. Davis died Sept.… — by Andrew Powell

Manson Follower Bruce Davis Dies in Prison at 83 — 4dBruce Davis, 83, Manson follower convicted in the 1969 Hinman and Shea murders, was pronounced dead at 11:03 p.m. Sept. 11 at Vacaville prison; cause undisclosed, parole denied seven times.

UC Davis Study Finds Three-Minute Equine Interactions Ease Teen Distress — 3dA UC Davis study finds that spending just three minutes with miniature horses and donkeys can quickly improve teens’ mood, reducing loneliness, sadness, and anxiety, with stronger effects when teens notice the animals’ body-language cues and even when the animals walk away. The research emphasizes a two-way interaction, arguing that animals’ active participation helps shape the human benefits and should guide the design of animal-assisted interventions.

Cowboys' Malik Davis Carted Off With Hip Injury — Sep 11, 2026Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis suffered a hip injury in Friday's practice, leaving his Week 1 status in doubt and thinning the depth behind Javonte Williams. If Davis can’t play, Emari Demercado would become the primary backup, with Israel Abanikanda as a practice-squad option, and teams could consider recalling Jaydon Blue or Phil Mafah if needed.

Priya Raman Demercado as the new backup might work but Abanikanda or a recall could be needed if things get worse.

Kevin Jennings sets SMU record in 56-10 rout of UC Davis — 6dSMU overwhelmed UC Davis 56-10 as Kevin Jennings threw for 337 yards and a career-high five touchdowns in the first half, part of a 547-yard offensive onslaught. The defense stifled the Aggies and SMU’s balanced attack, hinting at a potential edge for a high-profile road test against Louisville next week.

Dana Whitfield The defense kept UC Davis out of rhythm all game and the run game stayed involved too. Louisville will be a real test of that balance.

White Sox recall Schultz as multi-inning reliever, DFA Urquidy — 3dThe Chicago White Sox recalled left-hander Noah Schultz from Triple-A Charlotte to potentially serve as a multi-inning reliever as part of an unconventional pitching plan for the stretch run, with manager Will Venable stressing a flexible, mid-inning usage and ongoing evaluation. The move accompanied a broader pitching reshuffle that included designating Jose Urquidy for assignment and activating Tyler Davis from the bereavement list.

Chris Dalton Schultz could be useful if Venable actually sticks to that flexible bullpen plan instead of overusing him.

Jury convicts Duane Davis of murdering Tupac Shakur after 30-year investigation — Sep 1, 2026

Sam Okafor years is a long time for a family to wait, but that jury didn't hesitate once they had the facts.

Duane Davis convicted in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur — Aug 31, 2026Closing arguments are set to begin in Las Vegas in the 1996 Tupac Shakur murder case against Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, with prosecutors asserting he orchestrated the killing while his defense maintains his public statements were bravado and not corroborated. Across nine days of testimony, prosecutors highlighted Davis’s own interviews and memoir as key evidence, while the defense argues there is no hard corroborating evidence tying him to the crime or proving he was in Las Vegas that night.

Dana Whitfield Curious how the jury weighs public boasting against actual physical proof. Words matter, but they're not the same as hard evidence.

Jury convicts Keffe D Davis in Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, appeal planned — Sep 1, 2026Duane “Keffe D” Davis was found guilty of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, a verdict that prosecutors say implicates involvement by others tied to West Coast rap demographics, while Davis seeks an appeal and possible retrieval of seized items ahead of sentencing. The case has drawn renewed attention to alleged conspiracies around Diddy and the broader industry, with Aubrey O’Day arguing that accountability should extend beyond the shooter if evidence links others to the crime.

Maya Lindstrom If prosecutors really think others were involved, why did it take this long to name names.

UC Davis rallies past Portland State in openerSports — Aug 29, 2026UC Davis erased a 21-point halftime deficit to defeat Portland State in the season opener, with Treynor Cleeland throwing two TD passes and Jordan Fisher scoring twice. The comeback was sealed by a 22-yard game-winning pass to Laviel Pickett with 27 seconds left.

Thomas Davis Opioid Addiction Ties to Drug Case — Aug 28, 2026Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis publicly revealed a post-career opioid addiction that he says contributed to relationship troubles and drew attention to a larger drug-supply issue tied to prescriptions; multiple reports trace how his reliance on opioids intersected with the actions of a self-styled healer who serviced pro athletes. The coverage also notes Davis’s celebrated on-field resilience and off-field community work, while detailing the AP’s findings and his lack of immediate comment on the matter.

Davis Trial Nears Verdict in Tupac Case — Aug 26, 2026Robert Ladd, a former Compton detective, testified that Duane “Keffe D” Davis was a high-ranking shot caller who could order younger gang members to act, effectively orchestrating the Tupac Shakur shooting in Las Vegas as retaliation for a casino brawl involving his nephew. Prosecutors contend Davis did not fire the shots himself but directed the hit, a move that sparked a deadly gang war in Compton and a renewed crackdown on gang violence.

Davis Trial in Tupac Killing; Pleads Not Guilty — Aug 9, 2026Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur's death, the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis is set to begin, with prosecutors centering the case on Davis's own statements and a 2019 memoir while Davis pleads not guilty. The proceedings hinge on credibility disputes, as there is no murder weapon or surveillance footage, and the defense contends Davis fabricated details for fame, a narrative echoed across coverage from Fox News, NPR, CNN and other outlets.

Jets Expect Hall, Davis, Sadiq; Ossai, Gray Out — Sep 10, 2026Week 1 looks favorable for the Jets, with Tennessee’s Cedric Gray out and the Jets entering the opener largely healthy on offense, potentially boosting New York’s ground game in Nashville. The Jets still face several injury questions on defense and special teams, including Ossai out, Ponds and Nwangwu doubtful, and kick-return duties being adjusted as the team weighs depth options and confirms Jason Sanders to handle kicking.

Musicians Bring Improvisation to Military Labs and Heritage Festivals — Sep 9, 2026A cross-section of musicians and enthusiasts show how improvisation, heritage, and cross-disciplinary creativity drive music across contexts—from Miles Davis’s largely improvised film score and a tech-focused think tank built around creative disruption, to communities reviving 1940s wartime songs, preserving Scandinavian accordion traditions, and a Vietnamese-trained engineer pursuing classical guitar.

Music Producer Clive Davis Dies at 94 — Jun 22, 2026Legendary music producer Clive Davis — who helped the careers of Janis Joplin and Whitney Houston to Billy Joel and Santana — has died. He was 94. Davis, dubbed “the man with the golden ears,” was remembered by his…

Victor Davis Hanson Opens Up About Frustration With Recovery After Cancer Surgery — Feb 12, 2026Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson disclosed his disappointment with his recovery during a Thursday episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Hanson has been recovering from a Dec. 30…

Viola Davis Responds to Critics of Role as Michelle ObamaReporting — Apr 26, 2022Viola Davis is responding to criticism she is receiving over her latest acting role, saying “critics absolutely serve no purpose.” The Daily Mail reported Davis is being criticized for her portrayal of former First Lady…

Bayern Thrash Bodø/Glimt 5-0 as Musiala Returns — Sep 10, 2026Jamal Musiala returned to the starting lineup to score the opener as Bayern Munich demolished Bodø/Glimt 5-0, with Harry Kane and Michael Olise also scoring and Alphonso Davies adding a late beauty, in a performance that extends Bayern’s 24-match run of opening‑game wins in the Champions League. Separately, Manuel Neuer continued to rewrite Bayern’s European history by setting records for appearances and seasons in the competition, underscoring the club’s ongoing emphasis on consistency at the top level.

Rachel Meyers Davies finishing with that late strike shows how much depth they have even when the game is already won.

Victor Davis Hanson Takes Left To Task For ‘Utter Hypocrisy’ On Minneapolis — Feb 6, 2026Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson accused the political left of being hypocritical over its lack of a “coherent principle” on Minneapolis, Minnesota, during a Thursday episode of “Victor Davis Hanson…

US Republican Congressman Rodney Davis Says He Has COVID-19Reporting — Aug 6, 2020U.S. Representative Rodney Davis said he tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, making him at least the 15th U.S. lawmaker to be infected or presumed to have the disease. Davis, a Republican of Illinois, said in a…

‘They Can’t Read’: Victor Davis Hanson Shares Horror Stories That Drove Him Out Of University — Jan 9, 2026Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Victor Davis Hanson recounted the challenges he faced teaching at California State University, Fresno during a Thursday episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Hanson was…

Victor Davis Hanson Hammers Tim Walz After He Whined About People Calling Him ‘Retarded’ — Dec 9, 2025Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson lambasted Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” Tuesday after he complained that individuals have been driving by his house…

Victor Davis Hanson Details Close Call After Cancer Surgery — Feb 2, 2026Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Victor Davis Hanson described his close call during cancer surgery in a Monday post on X. Hanson told the audience of his podcast, “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” on Dec. 26…