Will a federal judge in Texas force Planned Parenthood to repay millions?
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas wants Planned Parenthood to return millions of dollars in Medicaid reimbursements and…
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NYC outdoor dining sheds were a celebrated pandemic-era innovation. Now, there’s a new set of rules
By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Outdoor dining was a part of the pandemic that many people actually liked — made possible by…
Continue Reading Political leader in Ecuador is killed less than a week after presidential candidate’s assassination
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — The unprecedented violence shaking Ecuador claimed the life of another political…
Continue Reading California aims to introduce more anglers to native warm-water tolerant sunfish as planet heats up
By JULIE WATSON Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — California’s only native sunfish, Sacramento perch, was once so abundant it was a regular…
Continue Reading Mar-a-Lago property manager pleads not guilty to charges in Trump’s classified documents case
By CURT ANDERSON and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to…
Continue Reading President Biden focuses on factory jobs in Wisconsin, ignoring latest Trump indictment
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and JOSH BOAK Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — President Joe Biden stopped in the battleground state of Wisconsin to discuss how…
Continue Reading King’s estranged sons say they hope to return soon after surprise Thailand visit fuels speculation
By Kocha Olarn and Helen Regan, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Two estranged sons of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn said Monday they…
Continue Reading South Korea’s Yoon calls for strong security cooperation with US, Japan ahead of Camp David summit
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president has called for deeper security cooperation with the U.S. and…
Continue Reading Poland holds biggest military parade in decades, as its clout in Europe grows
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Poland is holding its largest military parade in decades on Tuesday, in a flex of defensive muscle that comes…
Continue Reading What is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs? A psychology theory, explained
By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is the kind of “see it everywhere, can’t remember where you learned it”…
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Donald Trump indicted in Georgia 2020 election subversion probe
By Sara Murray, Jason Morris, Zachary Cohen, Maxime Tamsett, Tierney Sneed, Devan Cole, Marshall Cohen and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — An…
Continue Reading Japanese economic growth surges on strong exports and tourism
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economic growth jumped at an annual pace of 6% in the April-June period, marking the…
Continue Reading Police say brother of Colombian Women’s World Cup player Carabalí has been shot dead at a nightclub
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Police in Colombia say the younger brother of Women’s World Cup player Jorelyn Carabalí has been killed in a nightclub…
Continue Reading Alex Collins, former Seahawks and Ravens running back, killed in motorcycle crash at age 28
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Former NFL running back Alex Collins, who played five seasons for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, was killed in…
Continue Reading Islamic State group still has thousands in Syria and Iraq and poses Afghan threat, UN experts say
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Islamic State group still commands between 5,000 and 7,000 members across its former…
Continue Reading Former ‘Family Feud’ contestant Timothy Bliefnick gets life for wife’s murder
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a former contestant on the television game show “Family Feud” to life in prison after he was…
Continue Reading Family questions fatal police shooting of man after chase in Connecticut
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Relatives are raising questions about the police killing of a man who was trying to escape in a stolen car after an…
Continue Reading A passenger is charged in Australia with threatening to blow up an airliner
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A 45-year-old man was charged Tuesday with threatening to blow up a plane during a…
Continue Reading The EPA is investigating how California manages its water following complaints from tribes
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration has agreed to investigate how California manages…
Continue Reading A strong tropical storm lashes parts of Japan and disrupts holiday travel
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A strong tropical storm is lashing central and western Japan with heavy rain and high winds,…
Continue Reading Testimony from Sam Bankman-Fried’s trusted inner circle will be used to convict him, prosecutors say
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Testimony from FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s “trusted inner circle” of former…
Continue Reading Hawaiian Electric’s stock plunges again after S&P downgrades its credit rating
CNN By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Hawaiian Electric Industries’ stock plummeted another 10% Tuesday after S&P Global…
Continue Reading US, Japan, South Korea to announce deeper defense cooperation at Camp David summit
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States, Japan and South Korea are expected to announce plans for expanded military…
Continue Reading AP African American Studies course won’t count toward graduation credit in Arkansas
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas education officials say an Advanced Placement course on African American…
Continue Reading At least 99 people were killed in Maui’s wildfires. With only 25% of the burn area searched, officials worry the death toll will climb
CNN By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — With only a quarter of the Maui wildfire burn area searched, the death toll of what’s already the…
Continue Reading How a devastating combination of conditions triggered America’s deadliest wildfire in more than a century
By Casey Tolan, Isabelle Chapman and Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — As gale-force winds rushed down the slopes of Maui’s Mauna Kahālāwai…
Continue Reading Video shows Texas US Rep. Ronny Jackson berating officers after being wrestled to ground at rodeo
By JAKE BLEIBERG and PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Police video released Monday shows U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas being taken…
Continue Reading Michael Oher, depicted in ‘The Blind Side,’ alleges he was never adopted by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, but signed into a conservatorship
By Jennifer Henderson and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL player Michael Oher, whose life story was portrayed in the Oscar-winning movie…
Continue Reading A fiery explosion in a market area in the Dominican Republic kills 3 and injures dozens
By MARTÍN ADAMES ALCÁNTARA and DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A powerful explosion in a bustling market…
Continue Reading Utah man accused of threatening president pointed gun at agents, FBI says
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah man accused of making violent threats against President Joe Biden before a trip to Salt…
Continue Reading Texas woman who helped hide US soldier Vanessa Guillén’s body sentenced to 30 years in prison
By ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas woman was sentenced Monday to 30 years in prison for helping dispose of the body…
Continue Reading Louisville students to return to school on Friday, more than a week after bus schedule meltdown
By BRUCE SCHREINER and ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Students in Louisville’s public school district will return to…
Continue Reading Water rescues, campground evacuations after rains flood parts of southeastern Missouri
GLEN ALLEN, Mo. (AP) — A drenching storm has dropped several inches of rain in a short time in an area of southeastern Missouri, shutting down…
Continue Reading Wendy McMahon and Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews take lead news executive roles at CBS
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — CBS has appointed Wendy McMahon to a new top role supervising CBS News, its local stations and…
Continue Reading Northwestern sued again over troubled athletics program. This time it’s the baseball program
By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) — Three former Northwestern baseball staffers filed a lawsuit against the…
Continue Reading Environmentalists sue Puerto Rican government over location of renewable energy projects
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Activists and environmental groups including the Sierra Club are suing Puerto…
Continue Reading A 7-year-old boy and his relatives are among the dozens killed in the Maui wildfires. Here’s what we know about some of the 115 lives lost
By Amanda Jackson, Holly Yan, Christina Maxouris and Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — The apocalyptic wildfires that raced across Maui have claimed…
Continue Reading Ivy League football coaches praise conference’s stability (and wish they weren’t so alone)
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — There’s one college football conference sitting out the reshuffling going on among its big-money…
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UBS to pay $1.4 billion for selling toxic mortgages prior to the Great Recession
The Justice Department announced on Monday that UBS has agreed to pay $1.4 billion in penalties for allegedly defrauding investors by selling…
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More than 20 million Americans enrolled in a federal program for subsidized internet access
More than 20 million US households are now receiving discounts on internet service as part of a federal program created to close the digital divide,…
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Home Depot’s slowing sales suggest Americans feel lousy about housing
After three straight years of sales growth, Home Depot went into reverse in the first quarter, and sales and profit are expected to tumble again in…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Why is a police raid on a newspaper in Kansas so unusual?
By DAVID BAUDER and JIM SALTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Tensions between public officials and the press are hardly unusual. To a large…
Continue Reading Frozen, hacked-up bodies of at least 13 people found at houses in Mexico’s Veracruz state
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Prosecutors in Mexico’s Veracruz state say they found the frozen, hacked-up bodies of at least 13 people in ice chests and…
Continue Reading American ambassador to Russia visits jailed reporter Gershkovich, says he’s in good health
MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy on Monday made her third visit to Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been…
Continue Reading Dominican authorities investigate Rays’ Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic are investigating Tampa Bay Rays All-Star…
Continue Reading Indiana teen who shot teacher and student at a middle school in 2018 is ordered to treatment center
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A judge has ordered a teenager who opened fire at a central Indiana middle school in 2018, wounding another student and a…
Continue Reading Illinois National Guard member dies of heat injuries at Camp Shelby in Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — An Illinois National Guard member has died after suffering heat injuries during outdoor fitness activities at a military…
Continue Reading 5-year-old buried in Rio after being killed during protest against police violence
By DIARLEI RODRIGUES Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A 5-year-old girl has been buried in Rio de Janeiro, two days after she was fatally…
Continue Reading Wildfires in Maui are among the deadliest in US history. These are the other fires atop the list
By HARM VENHUIZEN Associated Press/Report for America MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have killed at least 96 people,…
Continue Reading UBS to pay $1.44 billion to settle 2007 financial crisis-era mortgage fraud case, last of such cases
By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — UBS will pay U.S. authorities $1.44 billion to settle the last lingering legal case over Wall…
Continue Reading Michael Oher, former NFL tackle known for ‘The Blind Side,’ sues to end Tuohys’ conservatorship
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Michael Oher, the former NFL tackle known for being the inspiration for the…
Continue Reading Federal judges question Alabama’s new congressional map, lack of 2nd majority-Black district
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A panel of federal judges on Monday began a review Alabama’s redrawn congressional map…
Continue Reading They were alone in a fight to survive. Maui residents had moments to make life-or-death choices
By CLAIRE GALOFARO, MATT SEDENSKY and CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — The smoke was starting to blot out the sun. Winds were…
Continue Reading ‘No Labels’ movement says it could offer independent presidential ticket in 2024
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A national political movement that could offer an independent presidential ticket in…
Continue Reading New Orleans City Hall announces death of Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s husband, attorney Jason Cantrell
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The city of New Orleans says the husband of Mayor LaToya Cantrell has died. Jason Cantrell’s death was announced Monday…
Continue Reading Thousands in Bosnia protest against violence after man livestreamed killing of ex-wife on Instagram
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Thousands of Bosnians took to the streets to demand authorities act to curb violence against women after a man…
Continue Reading How — and when — is best to donate to those affected by the Maui wildfires?
By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The destruction and suffering caused by the Maui wildfires in Hawaii prompted many to…
Continue Reading Lebanon’s interim central bank governor freezes assets of former chief and close associates
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s interim central bank governor has frozen the accounts of the banks embattled former chief and close relatives and…
Continue Reading Judge in Donald Trump’s hush-money case denies bias claim, won’t step aside
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Donald Trump’s Manhattan hush-money criminal case has rejected the former…
Continue Reading Man sentenced for abandoning baby after MLB pitcher Dennis Eckersley’s daughter gave birth in woods
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A 45-year-old New Hampshire man will spend at least a year in jail for endangering the life of a newborn baby, after MLB…
Continue Reading How a law associated with mobsters is central to charges against Trump
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis opened her investigation into Donald Trump after the…
Continue Reading Prague government opposes local performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko
PRAGUE (AP) — The Prague ruling coalition says it “unequivocally” opposes the planning performance of Russian soprano Anna Netrebko. Deputy…
Continue Reading Young environmental activists prevail in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana
By MATTHEW BROWN and AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Young environmental activists scored what experts described as a…
Continue Reading An accident at Germany’s biggest theme park injures 7 people, police say
BERLIN (AP) — Police say seven people have been injured in an accident at Germany’s biggest theme park. The accident happened at the Europa-Park…
Continue Reading Argentine peso plunges after rightist who admires Trump comes first in primary vote
By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Argentine peso plunged Monday after a 52-year-old anti-establishment candidate…
Continue Reading Iowa State’s Isaiah Lee, who is accused of betting against Cyclones in a 2021 game, leaves program
AMES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa State spokesman has confirmed defensive lineman Isaiah Lee has left the program after being charged in connection with…
Continue Reading Montana judge hands young plaintiffs significant victory in landmark climate trial
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — A Montana judge handed a significant victory on Monday to more than a dozen young plaintiffs in the nation’s…
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US gas prices climb to highest level in nearly 10 months
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Pump prices are creeping towards $4 a gallon nationally. The national average for regular gasoline hit $3.85…
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NASA telescope spots cosmic question mark in deep space
By Kristen Rogers and Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A cosmic object in the shape of a glowing question mark has photobombed one of the latest…
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Three ways Covid changed the restaurant industry
In March 2020, many US restaurants had to shut their doors during the early days of the Covid pandemic in accordance with local…
Continue Reading Mars is rotating more quickly, NASA mission finds
Mars is rotating more quickly than it used to, according to data that NASA’s InSight lander collected on the red…
Continue Reading NASA telescope spots cosmic question mark in deep space
CNN By Kristen Rogers and Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A cosmic object in the shape of a glowing question mark has photobombed one of the…
Continue Reading Biden says auto workers need ‘good jobs that can support a family’ in union talks with carmakers
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is asking the major U.S. automakers and their workers’ union to reach an…
Continue Reading 6 ex-officers, some of whom called themselves ‘The Goon Squad,’ plead guilty to state charges in torture of 2 Black men
CNN, WLBT By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers pleaded guilty Monday to all state charges against them…
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Inflation may be cooling — but drivers can’t seem to catch a break
If you’re sitting in rush-hour traffic in Arlington, Virginia, there’s a good chance you’ll spot Hunter Scott in his helmet and elbow pads…
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Toyota recalls Tundra models in largest recall this year
Toyota has issued a voluntary recall for certain 2022 and 2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks in its largest recall of…
Continue Reading 5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes along border of northeast India and Bangladesh
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake has struck along the border of northeast India and Bangladesh, sending tremors…
Continue Reading Trump and 18 allies charged in Georgia election meddling as former president faces 4th criminal case
By KATE BRUMBACK and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday over their efforts…
Continue Reading A woman says she fractured her ankle when she slipped on a piece of prosciutto; now she’s suing
BOSTON (AP) — A woman who fractured her left ankle during a trip with her husband to the Italian food emporium Eataly in Boston last year is…
Continue Reading Egypt, Jordan and Palestinian president slam Israel, say it’s fueling violence against Palestinians
CAIRO (AP) — The leaders of Egypt and Jordan, and the Palestinian president have slammed Israel, saying it was fueling chaos and violence in east…
Continue Reading Georgia begins quest for 3rd straight championship as No. 1 in AP Top 25. Michigan, Ohio State next
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Georgia will begin its drive for an unprecedented college football championship three-peat as the No. 1…
Continue Reading 3 found dead in car in Indianapolis school parking lot
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Police in Indianapolis are investigating after three people were found dead in a car parked outside an elementary school.…
Continue Reading Doris Burke and Doc Rivers named to ESPN and ABC’s top NBA crew
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Doris Burke will become the first woman to serve as a game analyst on television for a championship final in one of the…
Continue Reading How much water is left in the Colorado River? Scientists and officials are scrambling to find out
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Fresh off a phenomenal winter snowpack, water levels on the Colorado River are going up for the first time in…
Continue Reading At least 26 dead in Ethiopia explosion amid intensifying conflict
From Bethlehem Feleke and Mihir Melwani, CNN (CNN) — At least 26 people have been killed in an explosion in the town of Finote Selam in…
Continue Reading Biden administration urges colleges to pursue racial diversity without affirmative action
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer New guidance from the Biden administration on Monday urges colleges to use a range of strategies to promote…
Continue Reading Hunter Biden’s lawyers say gun portion of plea deal remains valid after special counsel announcement
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorneys for Hunter Biden are pushing to keep part of a plea deal they reached with the…
Continue Reading IIHF rules in favor of the Flyers, saying Russian goalie Ivan Fedotov has a valid NHL contract
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The International Ice Hockey Federation has ruled in favor of the Philadelphia Flyers by agreeing that Russian…
Continue Reading Peyton Manning adds a new title – professor at his alma mater, Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Peyton Manning, the five-time NFL MVP and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has a new title. Just call him Professor…
Continue Reading Trump assails judge in 2020 election case after she warned him not to make inflammatory remarks
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is assailing the federal judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against…
Continue Reading Libya asks Lebanon to release Gadhafi’s detained son who is on hunger strike, officials say
By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Libya’s judicial authorities have formally asked Lebanon’s prosecutor general to release one of…
Continue Reading Neymar set for Saudi move after Al Hilal agree near-$100M transfer fee with PSG
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Neymar is set to complete a move to the Saudi Pro League. Riyadh club Al Hilal has agreed a reported $98 million…
Continue Reading Chicago’s newly selected top cop says reducing violence, officers’ well being among top priorities
By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago native pegged as the city’s next police superintendent has said at his introductory…
Continue Reading Beloved 2000s Irish boy band Westlife set to embark on first-ever North American tour
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The ‘00s Irish boy band-turned-pop group Westlife are set to embark on their first-ever run…
Continue Reading Blast in eastern Afghanistan kills 3, wounds 7 at hotel frequented by Pakistani refugees
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Police say an explosion has ripped through a hotel in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Khost, killing at least three people and…
Continue Reading Chance the Rapper will discuss his career and the impact of hip-hop at an Apple store in Chicago
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chance the Rapper will take Apple store customers in Chicago on his hip-hop…
Continue Reading Author-illustrator Loren Long, who has worked with Barack Obama among others, has 6-figure book deal
NEW YORK (AP) — The illustrator of bestselling children’s books by former President Barack Obama, Madonna and poet Amanda Gorman has a six-figure…
Continue Reading Ro CEO charts growth past sexual health roots to obesity and beyond
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Ro, the care provider formerly known as Roman, has launched a “body program.” It’s a subscription…
Continue Reading CNN revamps schedule, with new roles for Phillip, Coates, Wallace and Amanpour
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — CNN is emphasizing homegrown stars and reporting chops in a schedule reboot that gives weeknight…
Continue Reading Clarence Avant, ‘Black Godfather’ of entertainment, and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Clarence Avant, the judicious manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch…
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