Emergency crews rescue man trapped in deep trench in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emergency crews rescued a worker who became trapped when a deep trench collapsed Thursday at a construction site at a hillside…
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A woman pleads guilty to trying to bribe a juror in a major COVID-related fraud case
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Seattle woman who attempted to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for an…
Continue ReadingPresident’s son, Hunter Biden, pleads guilty to federal tax charges months after his conviction in gun case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — President’s son, Hunter Biden, pleads guilty to federal tax charges months after his conviction in gun…
Continue Reading3 Milwaukee police officers and a suspect are wounded in a shootout
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Three police officers have been shot and wounded while trying to serve a warrant on a man inside a Milwaukee apartment building.…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico starts building an abortion clinic to serve neighboring states, train medical students
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Construction is getting underway on a state-funded reproductive health and abortion clinic in southern New…
Continue ReadingBillie Jean King moves closer to breaking another barrier and earning the Congressional Gold Medal
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Two members of the House of Representatives say the have lined up enough votes to make Billie Jean King the first…
Continue ReadingBillie Jean King moves closer to breaking another barrier and earning the Congressional Gold Medal
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Two members of the House of Representatives say the have lined up enough votes to make Billie Jean King the first…
Continue ReadingRift between Parkland massacre survivor and some families of the dead erupts in court
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A nasty rift between the most seriously wounded survivor of the 2018 Parkland school massacre and…
Continue ReadingMan charged with assault in random shootings on Seattle freeway
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A 44-year-old man accused of randomly shooting at vehicles on Interstate 5 south of Seattle, injuring six people…
Continue ReadingMan charged with assault in random shootings on Seattle freeway
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A 44-year-old man accused of randomly shooting at vehicles on Interstate 5 south of Seattle, injuring six people…
Continue ReadingCalifornia schools release a blizzard of data, and that’s why parents can’t make sense of it
CalMatters California has a wealth of data about K-12 public schools — test scores, attendance rates, who’s headed to college and more. Finding…
Continue ReadingGeorgia high school shooting suspect referenced Parkland massacre in writings found in his bedroom, source says
By Yahya Abou-Ghazala, Casey Tolan, Scott Glover, Josh Campbell, Curt Devine and Allison Gordon, CNN Winder, Georgia (CNN) — Authorities…
Continue ReadingNetanyahu gives a starkly different take on Biden administration’s hopes for a Gaza deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were sharply at odds Thursday over…
Continue ReadingNavy secretary breaks law with political statements about presidential race, watchdog says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Office of Special Counsel says Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro broke the law by publicly endorsing the…
Continue ReadingMore extreme heat plus more people equals danger in these California cities
CalMatters On a recent sunny afternoon in Lancaster, Cassandra Hughes looked for a place to cool down. She set up a lawn chair in the shade at the…
Continue ReadingHarbaugh’s Chargers host Pierce’s Raiders as AFC West rivals start new eras
Las Vegas (8-9) at Los Angeles Chargers (5-12) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 3. Series record: Raiders lead 68-58-2. Last…
Continue ReadingGiants’ Chapman gets $151 million contract for 2025-30 after betting on himself with short-term deal
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Chapman’s bet on himself paid off. After agreeing to a deal with San Francisco during spring…
Continue ReadingWomen lawmakers take the lead in shaping policy in Nebraska. Advocates hope other states follow.
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Women in the Nebraska Legislature largely took the reins in a recent special session called by Gov. Jim…
Continue ReadingHuman remains believed to be hundreds of years old found on shores of Minnesota lake
Associated Press People gathering wild rice from Minnesota’s third largest lake have stumbled across human skeletal remains that are believed to be…
Continue ReadingWith Musk’s X banned in Brazil, its users carve out new digital homes
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As billionaire Elon Musk’s clash with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice came to a head last week,…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina judge rejects RFK Jr.’s request to remove his name from state ballots
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina judge has refused to take Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name off the state’s presidential…
Continue ReadingThe team hosting the NFL game in Brazil rejects Packers’ and Eagles’ green because of soccer rivalry
AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer club Corinthians, the team turning over its stadium for the first NFL game ever to be played in…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico’s attorney general files a suit saying Snapchat allows child sexual extortion
AP Technology Writer (AP) — New Mexico’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against the company behind Snapchat, alleging that site’s…
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Aaron Rodgers makes his return when the Jets open the season at the 49ers
New York Jets (7-10) at San Francisco (14-6) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 3 1/2. Series record: 49ers lead 11-3 Last…
Continue ReadingJohn Brennan Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of John Brennan, former director of the CIA. Personal Birth date: September 22, 1955…
Continue ReadingFederal investigators seize phones from NYC police boss, 4 top mayoral deputies
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Federal investigators this week seized phones from New York City’s police commissioner and at least four top…
Continue ReadingThe Toronto International Film Festival is kicking off. Here are 5 things to look for this year
AP Film Writer TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival is the clean-up hitter of the fall festival circuit. Coming on the heels of…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico’s attorney general files a suit saying Snapchat allows child sexual extortion
AP Technology Writer (AP) — New Mexico’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against the company behind Snapchat, alleging that site’s…
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Teen vaping hits 10-year low in the US
AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer adolescents are vaping this year than at any point in the last decade, government officials reported…
Continue ReadingAn inspiration to inmates, country singer Jelly Roll performs at Oregon prison
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Country singer Jelly Roll took a break from touring arenas to play a concert for inmates at an Oregon prison. According to the…
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For people without insurance, updated Covid-19 shots are no longer free of charge at pharmacies
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The rollout of updated Covid-19 vaccines has begun in the United States, but for the first time, the shots will…
Continue ReadingAaron Rodgers might have ‘a little smirk’ before his 5th snap in the Jets’ opener to mark his return
AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh chuckled as a reporter finished asking a question that was no laughing matter a year…
Continue ReadingXian Zhang to become music director of Seattle Symphony starting with 2025-26 season
Associated Press Xian Zhang has been hired as music director of the Seattle Symphony, becoming the first woman conductor to head a major West Coast…
Continue ReadingTrump says he’d create a government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Former President Donald Trump says he would create a government efficiency commission to audit the entire federal…
Continue ReadingRed Lobster says it will soon exit bankruptcy protection after judge approves seafood chain’s sale
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After months of dozens of restaurant closings and headlines about “endless shrimp” woes, Red Lobster is…
Continue ReadingProsecutors urge judge to reject Hunter Biden’s proposed plea to avoid a trial on federal tax charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors urge judge to reject Hunter Biden’s proposed plea to avoid a trial on federal tax…
Continue ReadingPolice deny Venezuela gang has taken over rundown apartment complex in Denver suburb
Associated Press AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora say a Venezuela street gang with a small presence in the city has not…
Continue ReadingUS government orders big US airlines to explain their frequent-flyer programs
AP Airlines Writer The Biden administration is looking into airline frequent-flyer programs and whether they devalue points that consumers have…
Continue ReadingTiny glass beads suggest the moon had active volcanoes when dinosaurs roamed Earth
AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Volcanoes were still erupting on the moon when dinosaurs roamed Earth, new research suggests. The evidence: three…
Continue ReadingNew York seeking to charge Harvey Weinstein with more sex crimes as Britain drops its case
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Spared from prosecution in Britain on Thursday, Harvey Weinstein now faces the prospect of a new indictment in New…
Continue ReadingA girl dad, a patient teacher and a student brimming with dreams. These are the victims of the Apalachee High School shooting
By Dakin Andone, Alaa Elassar and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Cristina Irimie loved teaching math, laughing and sharing cheesy jokes with her…
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New California rules to regulate when high school teams can practice, play in extreme heat
By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KMAX, KOVR) — Another heat wave impacting most of the Sacramento…
Continue ReadingRare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night
Associated Press A rare but deadly mosquito-spread disease is posing a serious threat in parts of New England, health officials warn, prompting the…
Continue ReadingAtlantic City’s top casino underpaid its online gambling taxes by $1.1M, regulators say
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey gambling regulators say Atlantic City’s top-performing casino, the Borgata, underpaid some…
Continue ReadingFictional sleuth Sam Spade will be back on the job in upcoming novel by Max Allan Collins
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The story of one of the great fictional sleuths, Dashiell Hammett’s Sam Spade, will be continued by…
Continue ReadingNCAA champions UConn and South Carolina headed to White House to celebrate national titles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — UConn and South Carolina’s national championship basketball teams are headed to the White House next week to celebrate…
Continue ReadingMichigan newlyweds are charged after groomsman is struck and killed by SUV
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Police say a groom struck a groomsman with a vehicle and killed him after a wedding in Flint, Michigan. Investigators say Terry…
Continue ReadingAlex Morgan retires from professional soccer and is expecting her second child
AP Soccer Writer Over the course of a career that included two women’s World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal, Alex Morgan elevated the…
Continue ReadingPersistent power outages in Puerto Rico spark outrage as officials demand answers
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A growing number of Puerto Rican government officials on Thursday demanded answers from two private electric companies…
Continue ReadingPope repeats remarks that some people prefer pets to children
By Christopher Lamb, CNN Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) — Pope Francis has repeated his divisive comments that in some countries people prefer having…
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