Could America’s divide on marijuana be coming to an end?
Associated Press The U.S. is divided when it comes to state and federal marijuana policy, but recent political developments could move the country…
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A scenic California mountain town walloped by a blizzard is now threatened by wildfire
Associated Press RUNNING SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — In the Southern California mountain town of Running Springs, residents live between two scenic lake…
Continue ReadingA scenic California mountain town walloped by a blizzard is now threatened by wildfire
Associated Press RUNNING SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — In the Southern California mountain town of Running Springs, residents live between two scenic lake…
Continue ReadingFrancine weakens and moves inland after lashing Louisiana
Associated Press MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Francine is weakening after striking Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane as it heads far inland from the…
Continue ReadingKey takeaways from AP’s examination of South Korea’s split views on North Korea’s nuclear threats
Associated Press POHANG, South Korea (AP) — The Associated Press interviewed and photographed dozens of South Koreans for a detailed look at the…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street climbs closer to its record high
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks pulled closer to their records on Thursday following a couple reports on the economy that came in…
Continue ReadingDemocrats claiming Florida Senate seat is in play haven’t put money behind the effort to make it so
Associated Press BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida Democrats have been boldly proclaiming that Florida is in play for this year’s November…
Continue ReadingYastrzemski knocks in four runs, Snell strikes out eight as Giants rout Brewers 13-2
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in four runs, Blake Snell struck out eight in five innings, and the San…
Continue ReadingSouth Koreans are starkly divided over North Korea’s nuclear threat
Associated Press POHANG, South Korea (AP) — There are two Koreas, North and South. But there’s also more than one South Korea; it’s split into…
Continue Reading2 Black women could make Senate history on Election Day
AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has the potential for history-making this fall, with not one, but two, Black women…
Continue ReadingBryan Woo carries a perfect game into the 7th inning as the Mariners top the Padres 5-2
AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Based on how his warmup went, Bryan Woo was uncertain what kind of outing he was going to have. He ended up…
Continue ReadingFrom Chinese to Italians and beyond, maligning a culture via its foods is a longtime American habit
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It’s a practice that’s about as American as apple pie — accusing immigrant and minority communities…
Continue ReadingHow a traveling ‘health train’ has become an essential source of free care in South Africa
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A passenger train in South Africa has been transformed into a mobile health facility. It circulates throughout…
Continue ReadingThe debate opened voters’ eyes in suburban Philadelphia and Harris is getting a closer look
Associated Press BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) — The presidential debate this week was the final affront to Rosie Torres’ lifelong Republicanism. She…
Continue ReadingStorm beat the Sparks 90-82 to stay within 1 game of fourth place Las Vegas
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith had 26 points, Gabby Williams scored 13 of her 17 in the second quarter and the Seattle Storm beat the Los…
Continue ReadingIn swing states, Harris touts Republican endorsements while Trump leans into incendiary rhetoric
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump launched campaign blitzes Thursday with…
Continue ReadingUSPS’ long-awaited new mail truck makes its debut to rave reviews from carriers
Associated Press ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The Postal Service’s new delivery vehicles aren’t going to win a beauty contest. They’re tall and…
Continue ReadingDeath toll climbs to 199 in Vietnam as typhoon’s aftermath brings flash floods and landslides
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Nearly 200 people have died in Vietnam in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi and 128 are missing as flash floods…
Continue ReadingCandidates can use campaign funds for child care in most states, but few do
Associated Press A growing number of states are allowing candidates for local and state office to use their campaign dollars to pay for child care…
Continue ReadingBoeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Machinists at Boeing voted Thursday to go on strike, another setback for the giant aircraft maker whose reputation…
Continue ReadingA family flyover: Jax family enjoys special 9/11 moment before Twins game
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Stadium flyovers are nothing new, particularly on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Wednesday’s…
Continue ReadingAbortions are down under Florida’s 6-week ban but not by as much as in other states, study says
Associated Press The number of abortions in Florida dropped after the state’s ban on them after sixth week of pregnancy took effect in May. A…
Continue ReadingMost Americans don’t trust AI-powered election information: AP-NORC/USAFacts survey
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jim Duggan uses ChatGPT almost daily to draft marketing emails for his carbon removal credit business in…
Continue ReadingScott Walker’s campaign baffles Wisconsin voters who mistake him for more famous namesake
Associated Press PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (AP) — Scott Walker is running for the Wisconsin Legislature. But he’s not who you think he is. This is…
Continue ReadingOn board a lifesaving hospital train bringing Ukraine’s wounded soldiers to safety
Exclusive by Christiane Amanpour, Madalena Araújo and Ivana Kottasová, CNN. Video by Alex Platt and Mark Baron. Photos by Ivana Kottasová Ukraine…
Continue ReadingAustralia strips medals from military commanders over Afghanistan war crime allegations
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Defense Minister Richard Marles says several serving and former military commanders…
Continue ReadingDutch adopt US war graves to harbor memories of the country’s liberation 80 years ago
Associated Press MARGRATEN, Netherlands (AP) — People ‘adopting’ fallen soldiers buried at an American war cemetery in the Netherlands are…
Continue ReadingPope marvels at Singapore’s skyscrapers and asks that the lowest migrant workers not be forgotten
Associated Press SINGAPORE (AP) — Pope Francis on Thursday praised Singapore’s economic strength as a testament to human ingenuity but urged the…
Continue ReadingThe candidates to be Japan’s next leader include a former premier’s son and a defense expert
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds…
Continue ReadingMariners righty Bryan Woo loses perfect game in 7th inning on homer by Fernando Tatis Jr.
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo lost his bid for a perfect game and no-hitter with one out in the seventh inning Wednesday…
Continue ReadingOhtani and the Dodgers hit 4 home runs in 1st inning against Jordan Wicks and Cubs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani, Tommy Edman, Will Smith and Max Muncy all homered for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingKyle McCann homers, Brent Rooker drives in 2 as Athletics beat Astros 5-4
HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle McCann hit a two-run homer, Brent Rooker had two hits and two RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-4 on…
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Tracking the shift in homeless population from Santa Cruz to Watsonville
Santa Cruz County is addressing a rising homeless population in Watsonville after seeing a significant shift from the city of Santa Cruz. As the…
Continue ReadingWallner homers, Lee breaks 0-for-19 skid to lead Twins over Angels 6-4
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Wallner homered for the second straight game, Brooks Lee snapped an 0-for-19 stretch with a go-ahead,…
Continue ReadingMaricopa County’s 2-page ballots could make for long lines on Election Day
Associated Press/Report for America PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona election officials are warning there could be delays at polling places and vote-counting…
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Thousands without power in the Rio Del Mar area, downed tree to blame, utility says
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — At least 1,500 PG&E customers are still without power in the Rio Del Mar area, according to PG&E. The…
Continue ReadingProtests break out in DC following fatal police shooting of a Black ‘violence interrupter’
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Peaceful protests over the fatal police shooting of a Black “violence interrupter” in Washington, DC,…
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Ordinance passed Tuesday to limit rental increases in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Santa Cruz passed a rental cap on Tuesday that would restrict landlords from raising rent to no more than…
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Beached baby orca whale at Carmel State Beach dies
CARMEL, Calif. (KION-TV) — A baby orca whale that was beached at Carmel State Beach has died, according to officials with the Marine Mammal Center.…
Continue ReadingThe ancient jar smashed by a 4-year-old is back on display at an Israeli museum after repair
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli museum has put back on display a rare Bronze-Era jar that a 4-year-old accidentally smashed.…
Continue ReadingSudan accuses UAE of arming rivals and prolonging war, UAE accuses Sudan of refusing to talk peace
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Sudanese government accused the United Arab Emirates of providing weapons to its rival paramilitary…
Continue ReadingRaiders need to improve run defense as they prepare for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The hints were there in the preseason that the Raiders might struggle to defend the run, and coach Antonio…
Continue ReadingJon Bon Jovi helps talk woman down from ledge on Nashville bridge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi and a video production assistant persuaded a woman standing on the ledge of a…
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McCaffrey heads into Week 2 with the ‘mentality’ that he will play for the 49ers
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey heads into the week of practice preparing to play for…
Continue ReadingUtah citizen initiatives at stake as judge weighs keeping major changes off ballots
The Associated Press A Utah judge promises to rule by Thursday on a proposed constitutional amendment that would empower the Republican-dominated…
Continue ReadingPeru’s ex-leader Alberto Fujimori dies at 86
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Michael Rios, Stefano Pozzebon and Jimena de la Quintana, CNN (CNN) — Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori,…
Continue ReadingAlberto Fujimori, a former president of Peru who was convicted of human rights abuses, dies at 86
Associated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) — Alberto Fujimori, whose decadelong presidency began with triumphs righting Peru’s economy and defeating a…
Continue ReadingA man accused of trying to set former co-workers on fire is charged with assault
DETROIT (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a Detroit man accused of trying to set two former co-workers on fire with multiple counts, including…
Continue ReadingNorfolk Southern fires CEO Alan Shaw for an inappropriate relationship with an employee
AP Business Writer Norfolk Southern says it has fired CEO Alan Shaw for having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. His departure ends…
Continue ReadingTrump wouldn’t say whether he’d veto a national ban even as abortion remains a top election issue
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Donald Trump says he would not sign a federal abortion ban, insisting that a ban would not pass…
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