Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery fell $3.72 to $67.61 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for May delivery fell $3.76 to…
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Garcetti confirmed as India ambassador after 20-month fight
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD, MARY CLARE JALONICK and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti won…
Continue Reading US, Russian military chiefs resume contact to discuss drone
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he spoke to his Russian counterpart on…
Continue Reading New College transfer students invited by like-minded campus
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A small liberal arts college in Massachusetts is rolling out the welcome mat for students from a…
Continue ReadingKe Huy Quan shares the career advice Cate Blanchett gave him on next steps post-Oscar
By Dan Heching, CNN Newly crowned Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan is thoroughly aware that success doesn’t come easy, and is open to ideas on how to…
Continue ReadingOhio man who falsely claimed to be Ghanaian prince sentenced to 20 years in prison
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN An Ohio man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday for pretending to be a Ghanaian prince and swindling more than a…
Continue Reading Rodgers plans to play for Jets in 2023, awaits Packers’ move
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday he intends to play for the New York Jets in 2023 after 18 seasons in Green Bay and…
Continue Reading Former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti confirmed as US ambassador to India, ending 20-month fight over nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti confirmed as US ambassador to India, ending 20-month fight over…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco leaders show early support for $5 million reparation payments for eligible Black residents
By Taylor Romine and Chris Boyette, CNN A one-time payment of $5 million to each eligible Black resident is among recommendations unanimously…
Continue Reading Wellesley College students call for admission of trans men
By MARK PRATT Associated Press A debate at Wellesley College over who should be admitted to the women’s school has intensified with students…
Continue Reading Does ‘Ted Lasso’ end with season 3? What to … believe
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press “ Ted Lasso” returns Wednesday for its third season and while there are certainly questions about whether AFC…
Continue Reading Arizona governor blasted for plans to defy execution order
By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is being criticized by a victim’s sister and a powerful county…
Continue Reading Arizona governor blasted for plans to defy execution order
By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is being criticized by a victim’s sister and a powerful county…
Continue ReadingFederal and state investigators probe Santos’ role in luxury yacht sale
By Fredreka Schouten and Mark Morales, CNN Federal and state investigators are probing Republican Rep. George Santos‘ role in the sale of a $19…
Continue ReadingBrazilian researchers find ‘terrifying’ plastic rocks on remote island
By Reuters The geology of Brazil’s volcanic Trindade Island has fascinated scientists for years, but the discovery of rocks made from plastic…
Continue ReadingThe US has a new favorite dog breed — and it’s not the Labrador Retriever
By Leah Asmelash, CNN Move over, Labrador Retrievers. There’s a new top dog in town. For the first time in 31 years, the Labrador Retriever has…
Continue ReadingBorder chief disputes DHS has ‘operational control’ of the entire US southern border
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN US Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz on Wednesday said the US does not have “operational control” of the southern…
Continue ReadingLocal farmers play big role in providing healthy food to those facing hunger
By Kenny Darr Click here for updates on this story ARIZONA (KGUN) — Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona has been…
Continue ReadingMichael Cohen testifies again before grand jury probing hush money scheme
By Nicki Brown, CNN Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney to ex-President Donald Trump, testified Wednesday afternoon in front of a New York…
Continue Reading Mexican president floats fentanyl ban, faults US drug policy
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president is calling anti-drug policies in the U.S. a failure. On Wednesday he proposed a ban in both countries on…
Continue ReadingMistrial declared in the trial of Christian Bey, man accused of killing off-duty Pittsburgh officer Calvin Hall
By PATRICK DAMP Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A mistrial has been declared in the trial of…
Continue Reading 1 dead, 1 missing after southern Utah canyon floods
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — One man is dead and another is still missing after floodwaters poured into a slot canyon in…
Continue Reading Bank runs used to be slow. The digital era sped them up
By KEN SWEET and STAN CHOE The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A bank run conjures images of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” with anxious customers…
Continue Reading Bank runs used to be slow. The digital era sped them up
By KEN SWEET and STAN CHOE The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A bank run conjures images of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” with anxious customers…
Continue Reading Netanyahu rejects judicial compromise, deepening crisis
By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has swiftly rejected a compromise proposal aimed at…
Continue Reading Powerful boss of casino union leaving post in Atlantic City
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — He’s led Atlantic City casino workers through three strikes, been arrested at protests…
Continue Reading Powerful boss of casino union leaving post in Atlantic City
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — He’s led Atlantic City casino workers through three strikes, been arrested at protests…
Continue Reading Navalny ‘terribly glad’ documentary about him won an Oscar
By DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is “terribly glad” that…
Continue ReadingSenate confirms Eric Garcetti to be ambassador to India
By Clare Foran, Lauren Fox, Ali Zaslav and Ted Barrett, CNN The Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Joe Biden’s nomination of Eric Garcetti…
Continue ReadingWith 6 Minnesota corrections officers hurt in just 1 week, family of murdered officer fear more attacks
By JENNIFER MAYERLE Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Nearly five years after an inmate…
Continue ReadingTeen accused of making threat against Flanagan High, he said it was a joke
By WFOR Staff Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — A South Florida teen told police he posted a…
Continue ReadingFlood watch in effect for Orange County as storm sweeps through
By KCAL KCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story ORANGE COUNTY (KCAL, KCBS) — Another powerful storm arrived…
Continue ReadingChampions League: Liverpool looks to overturn 5-2 deficit against European Cup holder Real Madrid in mission improbable
By Matias Grez, CNN Following Liverpool’s 7-0 shellacking of Manchester United two weeks ago, the mood around Anfield was the most buoyant it…
Continue Reading Cavinder twins reach March Madness Sweet 16 after transfer
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Women’s basketball practice at Miami had been over for 30 minutes. Most of the…
Continue Reading Cavinder twins reach March Madness Sweet 16 after transfer
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Women’s basketball practice at Miami had been over for 30 minutes. Most of the…
Continue ReadingFamily of Arlington police officer recruit who died during training seeks answers
By ERIN JONES Click here for updates on this story ARLINGTON (KTVT) — The family of an Arlington police officer recruit…
Continue ReadingTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg cites ‘uptick’ in aviation incidents at FAA safety summit reviewing ‘serious close calls’
By Pete Muntean and Greg Wallace, CNN Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday cited an “uptick” in recent aviation…
Continue Reading 2 dead after canyons flood near Utah-Arizona line
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two men were found dead after floodwaters poured into a slot canyon near the Utah-Arizona…
Continue Reading Storms end Southern California water restrictions for 7M
By JOHN ANTCZAK and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s 11th atmospheric river left the storm-soaked state with a…
Continue Reading Storms end Southern California water restrictions for 7M
By JOHN ANTCZAK and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s 11th atmospheric river left the storm-soaked state with a…
Continue ReadingDoctors in audience of David Blaine’s Las Vegas show help after he reportedly dislocates shoulder
By FOX5 Staff Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — Several doctors who were in attendance at…
Continue ReadingBlinken discusses need for accountability for atrocities during Ethiopia visit
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday pressed Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on accountability for…
Continue ReadingStickney woman charged with attempting to suffocate boy, 6, with pillow
By JERAMIE BIZZLE Click here for updates on this story BURBANK, Illinois (WBBM) — A woman is charged after trying to…
Continue Reading EPA ‘neighbor’ rule cuts downwind pollution by power plants
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new “good neighbor” rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency will restrict…
Continue ReadingBobby Caldwell, ‘What You Won’t Do For Love’ singer and songwriter, dead at 71
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Bobby Caldwell, the soulful singer and songwriter behind R&B hits like “What You Won’t Do For Love”…
Continue Reading Students call for education reform in Hungary protest march
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Thousands of students and other opponents of Hungary’s right-wing government have…
Continue Reading Garcetti confirmed as India ambassador after 20-month fight
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD, MARY CLARE JALONICK and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti won…
Continue ReadingJudge approves public release of Baltimore Catholic church sex abuse report with redactions
By WJZ Staff Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore Circuit Court judge approved the…
Continue Reading Texas announces takeover of Houston schools, stirring anger
By JUAN A. LOZANO and PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Texas officials have announced a takeover of Houston’s nearly 200,000-student…
Continue Reading Israel says Hezbollah may have been behind roadside bomb
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military says soldiers killed an armed man suspected of entering the country from Lebanon and blowing up a car,…
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