By The Associated Press The Twins are hoping for good news on Byron Buxton after he injured his knee Friday and was sent for an MRI. The Platinum Glove-winning center fielder slid late into second base in the first inning of an 8-4 win at Boston. His left leg appeared to get caught underneath him
Continue ReadingINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Police say three people were found shot to death Friday inside an Indianapolis apartment. Police found the three adults after being called to the Oaks of Eagle Creek apartment complex on the city’s northwest side about a reported shooting. Officer Samone Burris with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department told The Indianapolis Star
Continue ReadingBy Nick Valencia, Jade Gordon and Alta Spells, CNN Approaching three years since the death of Ronald Greene, which one Louisiana State Police member described as “torture and murder,” there have been no arrests or indictments of any of the officers involved. Meanwhile, the former head of the LSP on Thursday failed to appear at
Continue ReadingBy MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Sen. Lisa Murkowski continues to have a substantial cash advantage over her opponent backed by former President Donald Trump. A filing with the Federal Election Commission shows the Republican Murkowski brought in more than $1.5 million in the three-month period ending March 31. Murkowski ended the
Continue ReadingEVERETT, Wash. (AP) — The Snohomish County Prosecutors’ Office has officially filed charges against a man accused of fatally shooting Everett police Officer Dan Rocha last month. The Daily Herald reports 50-year-old Richard Rotter has been charged with aggravated first-degree murder, unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance with intent to
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wolfe and Andy Rose, CNN A man sentenced to death in South Carolina has chosen to be executed by firing squad rather than the electric chair, which would make him the first death row inmate to die by firing squad in the state. Richard Bernard Moore, 57, would also be the first person
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — A Mexico City borough has held Latin America’s most famous re-enactment of the crucifixion of Christ with spectators for the first time in two years, after the coronavirus pandemic forced televised-only performances in 2020 and 2021. The lavish, detailed Easter week Passion of Christ has been played out in the east-side
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Stephen Piscotty on the COVID-19 injured list and put catcher Austin Allen and left-handers A.J. Puk and Kirby Snead on the restricted list before Friday’s game in Toronto. To enter Canada, the Canadian government requires a person must have received a second vaccine dose — or one
Continue ReadingVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Vancouver captain Bo Horvat is expected to be out at least two weeks after taking a shot off his right ankle in the Canucks’ 7-1 home victory over Arizona on Thursday night. Fighting for a playoff spot, the Canucks said the center will be re-evaluated in two weeks, a timeline
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN) — Al ver las brutales imágenes de la invasión rusa de Ucrania, muchas personas en todo el mundo se preguntan: ¿por qué las Naciones Unidas no hacen más para detener la guerra? Entre ellos, el propio presidente de Ucrania, Volodymyr Zelensky. “Deben actuar de inmediato”, imploró Zelensky al Consejo de Seguridad de
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County leaders may appoint one of three Republicans running to replace former County Attorney Allister Adel to temporarily fill her post. But first, the Board of Supervisors wants all three to interview for the interim position. They also said Friday that they want the candidates to say whether they think the
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Legislative leaders announced Friday the formation of a Joint Committee on Gambling Regulation to review the existing policies and structures that regulate state-sanctioned gambling, and take a comprehensive look at the future of the industry in Oregon.
Continue ReadingSOMERSET, Calif. (AP) — A marijuana field worker who shot and killed a Northern California sheriff’s deputy has been convicted of second-degree murder. Juan Carlos Vasquez-Orozco was convicted Friday and could face a life sentence. Prosecutors say Vasquez-Orozco killed El Dorado County sheriff’s Deputy Brian Ishmael in October 2019. Ishmael and three other deputies had
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los científicos han utilizado tecnología espacial desde hace tiempo para ayudar a predecir el tiempo, detectar incendios forestales y ayudar a la comprensión de fenómenos como la crisis climática. Pero este satélite alemán de última generación es descrito como un punto de inflexión por su habilidad de usar más de 250
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — Twins star Byron Buxton left Minnesota’s 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox with a right knee injury and will get an MRI. The Platinum Glove-winning center fielder slid late into second base for a double after Boston misplayed his popup in the first inning. His left leg appeared to get caught
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An appellate court has denied a Tennessee death row inmate’s request to reopen his case after unknown DNA was found. The Tennesseean reports the state Court of Criminal Appeals ruled late Thursday that 71-year-old Oscar Smith didn’t provide evidence that he is innocent of the murders of three people. Smith’s attorney
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A highly contagious form of avian influenza has been found in two Idaho chicken flocks, prompting state agriculture officials to warn bird owners to take extra protections when interacting with their flocks.
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers All-Star center Jarrett Allen was back in the starting lineup for the play-in game against Atlanta after missing 19 games with a broken finger. Allen, who hasn’t played since getting hurt March 6, was listed as questionable before being cleared and taking the court with
Continue ReadingBy JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Prosecutors asked the Arizona Supreme Court to call off a hearing scheduled by a lower-court judge to determine the mental fitness of a prisoner to be executed in what would be the state’s first use of the death penalty in nearly eight years. They told the state’s
Continue ReadingBy JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has tested positive for COVID-19. The 75-year-old Republican said in an announcement Friday that he was diagnosed by his personal physician after experiencing mild symptoms such as a runny nose, head ache, body aches and a sore throat. DeWine was administered
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