In Philippines, Banana Growers Feel Effect Of South China Sea Dispute

Environmentalists sue over OC toll road extension SAN DIEGO (AP) — Environmentalists filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block the extension of a toll road in southern Orange County, five years after widespread public opposition stopped a similar project. The lawsuit filed in San Diego County Superior Court argues that plans for a 5.5-mile extension to the south State Route 241 toll road don't meet basic environmental requirements.

NYPD beefs up security at British Consulate NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Police Department says it is beefing up security at the British consulate, military recruiting stations and other locations due to an apparent terror attack in London.

UNO's Ryan Keele, coach earn Summit League honors The transfer from Northwestern State hit six home runs, drove in 33 runs and had a .571 slugging percentage, all league highs. Herold led the Mavericks to the regular-season championship in their second year transitioning from Division II to Division I. UNO was 27-22 overall and 20-6 in Summit League play.

ALA woman charged with fabricating story of attack (AP) — Police say a woman accused of fabricated a story about being attacked to get her ex-boyfriend's attention has been charged with filing a false police report. Detective Jason Davis says Earl was trying to win her ex-boyfriend back when she told police she was attacked at a cemetery while she was visiting a friend's grave.

Southern Cal takes 12-shot lead in NCAA golf (AP) — Annie Park shot a 5-under 67 and Southern California had a record-setting 12-under total Wednesday to open a 12-stroke lead during the second round of the NCAA Women's Golf Championships. A handful of threesomes were on the course when play was suspended at 8 p.m. The tournament was held up late in the afternoon by a weather delay of 2 hour, 5 minutes.