By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN A Virginia man who was infamously photographed wearing a “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt and an “SS” t-shirt inside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, was sentenced by a federal judge Thursday to more than two months in jail. Robert Packer pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor trespassing charge in January. Images of
Continue ReadingBy HOPE YEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A plan to dismantle a 1-mile-long depressed freeway that was built in Detroit by demolishing Black neighborhoods 60 years ago is a big winner of federal money. The $104.6 million for the Interstate 375 project is the first Biden administration grant being awarded to tear down a
Continue ReadingBy KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s prison commissioner said the state is not ready to carry out an execution by nitrogen hypoxia. Alabama Corrections Commissioner John Q. Hamm said in a Thursday court filing that the state cannot execute an inmate next week by nitrogen hypoxia. A federal judge had ordered
Continue ReadingBy COLLEEN LONG and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden gathered educators, faith leaders and others who have experienced violence firsthand for a discussion Thursday on how stop the violence, and promised action. In 2020, hate crimes in the U.S. were the highest in more than a decade, and the Justice
Continue ReadingBy KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Legislature can intervene in a lawsuit filed against Idaho by the U.S. Department of Justice challenging recently-passed state water laws, but a federal judge has yet to rule on whether ranchers and the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation can take part. The Justice Department, in
Continue ReadingBy Angie Ricono Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Shawn Parcells will be sentenced Thursday in federal court for wire fraud. He’s already pleaded guilty, acknowledging a scheme to transfer money between states. It’s unclear how much time Parcells will serve. The judge previously explained the recommended guidelines are
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Smithson Click here for updates on this story GRUETLI-LAAGER, Tennessee (WSMV) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating after deputies in Grundy County shot and killed a man accused of pointing a pellet gun at them. At about 10 p.m. Wednesday, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office responded to Colony Road in Gruetli-Laager
Continue ReadingBy Scott Glover and Daniel A. Medina, CNN Federal authorities in Kansas on Thursday arrested a retired homicide detective from the Kansas City police department on charges that he kidnapped and sexually assaulted two women decades ago. The charges against Roger Golubski stem from a years-long grand jury probe first disclosed by CNN in October.
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, CNN The US announced a slew of new sanctions on Thursday, including against five individuals for “supporting or enabling the theft of Ukraine’s grain” on behalf of Russia. “Today’s action includes the designation of 22 Russian proxy officials, including five that have overseen the seizure or theft of hundreds
Continue ReadingBy WALA Staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A 42-year-old Mobile business owner has been arrested and charged with marijuana trafficking, according to the Mobile Police Department. Police said that Truong Truong, proprietor at Hao’s BiDa, was arrested after the MPD Narcotics/Vice Unit and K-9 Unit executed search warrants
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin says Kurt Busch is under no pressure to hurry up his recovery from a concussion because 23XI Racing isn’t pushing to get Tyler Reddick in its cars a year early. Richard Childress responded to Reddick’s planned move to 23XI by snatching Kyle
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Bend La Pine Schools have temporarily removed a popular messaging app for teachers and parents from student and teacher iPads due to a hack of the vendor that allowed inappropriate messages with an explicit image to be sent to email accounts around the nation.
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Houston Texans and Denver Broncos are both looking to get on the winning side after disappointing opening weekend performances. The Texans blew a big lead over the Indianapolis Colts and settled for a tie. The Broncos blew several scoring chances in a one-point loss at Seattle although what everyone was
Continue ReadingBy JOHN FLESHER AP Environmental Writer TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Oil titan BP has agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle a lawsuit over air pollution from its largest refinery. Environmentalists had sued over emissions from the Whiting facility on the Lake Michigan shoreline between Hammond, Indiana, and Chicago. It’s the second deal reached
Continue ReadingBy Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Fans of the Manchester United Football Club are not thrilled to see their squad in the middle of the pack of the English Premier League so far this season, especially after a disappointing run in 2021. Making matters worse? The once mighty Man United’s last significant championship was
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The No. 13 Miami Hurricanes look to improve to 3-0 and continue their strong start in the first season under coach Mario Cristobal. No. 24 Texas A&M will try to get back on track after scoring just seven points on offense in a 17-14 loss to Appalachian State at home.
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A new, much larger Redmond Library is ready to move from the drawing board to reality, as the Deschutes Public Library System is looking to not just create more space to browse and read but a community hub.
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — CSX has hired an auto industry executive to lead its railroad after its current CEO retires. Florida-based CSX said Thursday that former Ford executive Joe Hinrichs will take over from Jim Foote. Hinrichs said in an interview with The Associated Press he’s very excited that
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Cerca de 12.000 inmigrantes han sido trasladados hasta ahora en autobuses que parten desde los estados fronterizos de Texas y Arizona —gobernados por republicanos que se oponen a las políticas de inmigración del presidente Joe Biden— hacia las ciudades de Washington, Nueva York y Chicago. La semana pasada se sumó
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW DALY and JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday announced plans to develop floating platforms in the deep ocean for wind towers that could power millions of homes and vastly expand offshore wind in the United States. The plan would target sites in the Pacific Ocean off the
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