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Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas police officer has been fired after he was caught on video beating a handcuffed inmate in the back of his patrol car, and the police chief says he will refer the case to prosecutors. Jonesboro Police Chief Rick Elliott fired Officer Joseph Harris on Friday, the

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 4.4 magnitude earthquake was strongly felt Monday afternoon from the Los Angeles area all the way to San Diego, swaying buildings, rattling dishes and setting off car alarms, but no major damage or injuries were immediately reported. The temblor caused a pipe to burst at the ornate 1927

AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — JD Vance has endorsed former President Donald Trump’s call for the White House to have “a say” over the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies — a view that runs counter to decades of economic research suggesting that politically independent central banks are essential to controlling inflation and maintaining confidence

Associated Press The unprecedented mental health crisis for children in the United States often surfaces where they spend much of their days: school. With that in mind, Google’s philanthropic arm is directly financing high school wellbeing projects on a classroom crowdfunding platform. Google.org flash funded Monday all mental health-related listings on DonorsChoose, an online charity

Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors say they won’t charge the police officers who killed a student as he was trying to get inside a Wisconsin middle school with an air rifle. Investigators say police intercepted 14-year-old Damian Haglund as he was trying to get into Mount Horeb Middle School with an air rifle

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man faces federal charges that he voted in both Florida and in Pennsylvania in the 2020 presidential election and twice in Pennsylvania during the November 2022 election. The U.S. attorney’s office in Philadelphia said Friday it had filed five charges against 62-year-old Philip Pulley of Huntingdon Valley. They

Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board, which has jurisdiction over pipelines, is investigating a natural gas explosion at a home in Bel Air, Maryland, that killed two people. The agency announced the investigation on Monday, a day after the explosion. Meanwhile, state officials have identified the two victims, and the

AP Music Writer The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards have moved to a new date because of the forthcoming U.S. presidential debate. The VMAs will now air live on Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. Eastern from the UBS Arena on New York’s Long Island, a day later than previously announced. Last week, ABC News confirmed

Associated Press A man attempting an epic 80-mile swim across Lake Michigan said he gave up on the third day after losing two batteries for a critical GPS device and ending up badly off course. Sixty-year-old Jim Dreyer was pulled from the water last Thursday on the third day of his swim to Wisconsin from

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although he is most prominently known for his decades-long rap career and being everyone’s “uncle,” Snoop Dogg has proven his talent extends beyond what he does in the recording studio. That’s been evident the past two weeks, as Snoop became a breakout star of the Paris Olympics, bearing the

Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota voters will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in the November general election. Secretary of State Michael Howe’s office says the ballot initiative from the group New Economic Frontier that would legalize recreational marijuana earned enough signatures. Voters rejected previous measures in 2018 and 2022. In 2021,

AP College Football Writer Georgia is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason college football poll for the second straight year as the superconference era begins with the SEC and Big Ten dominating the top 10 of the rankings. The Bulldogs received 46 first-place votes and 1,532 points in the Top 25 released

Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — The head of Bangladesh’s interim government says the high-profile resignations of authorities close to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are legal after student leaders who organized protests against Hasina’s government issued ultimatums for them to quit. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus told a group of journalists Sunday night that “legally

Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations’ migration agency warns that the humanitarian crisis in war-wrecked Sudan is at “a catastrophic breaking point” ahead of peace talks planned for later this week. The talks face uncertainty as Sudan’s military has yet to confirm its participation in the meeting in Switzerland brokered by the United

PARIS (AP) — A British man, who was seen climbing the Eiffel Tower on the last day of the Paris Olympics, has been released from police custody, but remains under investigation for trespassing at a historical site, French prosecutors said on Monday. Police evacuated the area around the Eiffel Tower on Sunday afternoon after a

LONDON (AP) — Street artist Banksy has unveiled a new mural of a rhinoceros that looks like it is climbing on top of a car in London. It is the eighth animal-themed artwork he has posted in the past week in a collection that includes elephants, a goat, a wolf, pelicans and more. The elusive

Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A local official in eastern Congo says that militants allied with the Islamic State group in have killed at least 12 people in several villages in North Kivu province. Attacks from the Allied Democratic Forces have increased recently. Last June, the group killed at least 40 people in several

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 100 pregnant women in medical distress who sought help from emergency rooms have been turned away or negligently treated since 2022. That’s according to an Associated Press analysis of federal hospital investigations. In Texas, where doctors face up to 99 years in prison if convicted of performing an

Associated Press OUTSIDE OFER PRISON, West Bank (AP) — Frequent beatings, overcrowding, withholding of basic rations. Released Palestinians have described to The Associated Press worsening abuses in Israeli prisons crammed with thousands detained since the war in Gaza began 10 months ago. Israeli officials have acknowledged that they have made conditions harsher for Palestinians in

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden has dropped its investigation into a backstage altercation in May involving a Dutch contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest who was expelled from the competition hours before the final. The Swedish Prosecution Authority says it can’t prove that Joost Klein hit the camera the woman was operating with intent or

Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard has denounced organized criminal gangs who hire Swedish teenagers to carry out deadly shootings in Denmark. Hummelgaard said Monday that it “reflects a totally sick, depraved culture of violence.” Hummelgaard said that since April there have been 25 episodes where young Swedes have been

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has repeatedly taunted her opponent’s seeming reluctance to debate, telling a series of raucous audiences about Donald Trump’s criticisms of her: “As the saying goes, if you’ve got something to say, say it to my face.” After first backing out of an agreement, Trump reversed himself

LONDON (AP) — Authorities say a man stabbed an 11-year-old girl and her mother in London’s bustling theater district before being arrested, but that there is no indication that the attack was terrorism-related. The attack occurred shortly before noon Monday outside a tea shop in Leicester Square, a magnet for tourists with its shops and

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Korean American pop star Jay Park is known for many things, including being a rapper and R&B artist, as well as a garlic health drink enthusiast. In an interview with The Associated Press, Park shared details about his music career, business ventures and lifestyle before wrapping up a

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani officials say a climber climber known for taking part in high-altitude rescue missions died during a descent from one of the country’s tallest mountains. Murad Sadpara, 35, died of a wound sustained when a rock hit him on the 8,047-meter high Broad Peak in the Karakoram Range, said Karrar Haidri, the

Associated Press With a solidified presidential ticket stumping across the country and a massive amount of money to spend, the Democratic Party is targeting seven critical battleground states with paid advertising for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The Democratic National Committee announced the Harris-Walz advertising push on Monday, which includes more

Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — International Criminal Court prosecutors say they are “actively monitoring” events in Venezuela. Security forces in the Latin American nation have launched a crackdown on the opposition in the aftermath of its disputed presidential election. Forces loyal to President Nicolás Maduro have rounded up more than 2,000 people for

Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s top military commander says his forces now control 1,000 square kilometers (386 square miles) of Russia’s neighboring Kursk region, the first time a Ukrainian military official has publicly commented on the gains of the lightning incursion that has embarrassed the Kremlin. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi made the statement in

Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The death toll from a mountain of rubbish that collapsed in the Ugandan capital rose to 24 on Monday as rescuers with excavators continued searching for victims, according to the city authority. At least four children are among those killed by the collapse at the Kiteezi landfill Friday, police

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Unexpectedly high medical bills are common in the United States, but there are ways to get relief. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, one in five Americans are affected by outstanding medical debt. The total cost is $88 billion. Laws governing hospital charity care require that non-profit hospitals

AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass. Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, donkeys and other diminutive farm animals, a trend driven by hobby farmers looking for easy-to-manage livestock and homesteaders who like

Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The prices on the menu have been erased at a small hotel in a suburb of Ethiopia’s capital. That was no mistake, the waiters said, as businesses in Addis Ababa struggle to keep up with spiraling inflation since the government implemented a flexible exchange rate policy late last

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In the name of consumer protection, a slew of U.S. federal agencies are working to make it easier for Americans to click the unsubscribe button for unwanted memberships and recurring payment services. A broad new government initiative, dubbed “Time Is Money,” includes a rollout of new regulations and the promise

Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo held his first cabinet meeting in the nation’s future capital of Nusantara, surrounded by miles of construction sites and doubts about the sustainability of the ambitious megaproject that remains behind schedule. Widodo began working from the city two weeks ago, using an office inside the

GENEVA (AP) — The Geneva Conventions have been adopted by nearly every country since they were finalized on Aug. 12, 1949. But on their 75th anniversary, the world’s best-known rulebook on war has been widely ignored. The Conventions detail the protection of civilians, detainees and wounded soldiers in war. The president of the International Committee

Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change — from rising seas to severe heat — but face an array of bureaucratic barriers to access government funds meant to help them adapt, a report released Monday found. The tribes are leaders in

AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it. Some of America’s largest companies, from Amazon to Disney to Yum Brands, say their customers are increasingly seeking cheaper alternative products and services, searching for bargains or

Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A major forest fire has raged into the northern suburbs of Athens, killing one person and triggering evacuations of several areas as swirling winds hampered efforts of hundreds of firefighters and dozens of water-dropping planes. Officials said the situation had slightly improved by late Monday night but Greece remained

AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted through a quiet Monday to finish mixed, as markets around the world stabilized following a wild week of extreme swings. The S&P 500 finished little changed, edging up by less than 0.01%, after flipping between small gains and losses through the day. The Dow Jones

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a country album from Post Malone, Awkwafina playing a struggling actor whose winning lottery ticket has her on the run for her life in “Jackpot!” and the fourth season of “Emily in Paris” drops Thursday. The tearjerker Netflix documentary “Daughters” follows four young girls as they prepare to

AP Entertainment Writer PARIS (AP) — Parisian singer-model Yseult was the final act to perform during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Sunday. In an interview with The Associated Press before the show, Yseult said her goal was to represent her country on the global stage, showcase her upcoming music including her viral

Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A man has died after an unauthorized helicopter flight in Queensland, Australia ended in a crash on a hotel roof, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people from the building as flames engulfed the aircraft. Authorities in the city of Cairns said Monday that they had not confirmed

Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The murder trial of a Las Vegas-area politician accused of killing an investigative reporter who wrote articles critical of him has begun, with jury selection set to resume for a second day. Questioning of prospective jurors began Monday after the judge rejected defendant Robert Telles’ last request to dismiss

Associated Press High up in the mountains of Maui, residents of one small town have taken their future into their own hands after a fire last year that burned 19 homes. The blaze that hit part of Kula in August was far smaller than the fire that devastated the historic city of Lahaina, on Maui’s

Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Arianne Risso worked every day to help her patients battle cancer. That made it all the more heart wrenching when her life — along with that of seven other doctors — ended abruptly after a plane tumbled from the sky in Brazil. She boarded the ill-fated flight Friday

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — As the Olympics close in Paris, Los Angeles has now taken the torch. The city will become the third to host the games three times. The last was in 1984, when Los Angeles was as much a star as Olympians Carl Lewis and Mary Lou Retton. Olympic organizers will

Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — The smell of hairspray clouds Alexa Flores López as she gets the finishing touches of an intricate updo on her thick black hair. When Alexa found out she was going to have a quinceañera — the traditional celebration for a 15th birthday in Mexico — she could barely contain

Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan has resigned following new protests by students and other demonstrators, as the interim government starts functioning after a mass uprising toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The country’s Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said Saturday that his office received the resignation letter from the chief justice.

Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s top court has upheld the convictions of seven of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy activists over their roles in one of the biggest anti-government protests in 2019. Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper; Martin Lee, the founding chairman of the city’s Democratic Party; and

Associatd Press TOKYO (AP) — A slow-moving storm is dumping intense rainfall on northern Japan, causing rivers to swell and sending some residents to shelters. The storm was once Typhoon Maria but has weakened, with winds now blowing up to 45 mph. It made landfall in Iwate prefecture Monday morning and was expected to cut

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Aaron Rai took advantage of Max Greyserman’s late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title. Rai closed with a 6-under 64, with the Englishman making a 6 1/2-foot birdie putt on the 18th to post at 18-under 262 in the regular-season finale at Sedgefield.

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area, as the U.S. on Monday said it believes Iran or its proxies may launch a strike against

Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — It was no ordinary Sunday on Mexico City’s famed Xochimilco canals. Instead of tourists and locals hanging out with friends, the brightly painted boats known as “trajineras” were filled with Catholics honoring a relic of St. Jude Thaddeus, one of Jesus’ 12 apostles and patron saint of impossible causes.

AP Entertainment Writer PARIS (AP) — Paris has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded show in France’s national stadium and from Long Beach in Southern California. The French capital has handed over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los

DENVER (AP) — Four men were fatally shot and a woman was hospitalized with gunshot wounds during a spate of weekend violence in the Denver suburb of Commerce City. A person of interest in one of the cases was later found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot, police said Sunday. Also in the Denver area over