By Claudia Dominguez and Brandon Miller, CNN About 44 people were unaccounted for Wednesday in the wake of severe weather and flooding across Buchanan County, in the far western part of Virginia, authorities said Wednesday. “This number reflects the number of people that has been reported to law enforcement by loved ones and family members
Continue ReadingBy BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s Republican attorney general wants a court in Pima County to lift an injunction blocking enforcement of a law that bans all abortions except when the life of the mother is at risk. Wednesday’s filing from Attorney General Mark Brnovich seeks to remove the order in place
Continue ReadingBy ACACIA CORONADO, PAUL J. WEBER and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press UVALDE, Texas (AP) — As video taken inside Robb Elementary School puts in full view the bewildering inaction by law enforcement during the May slaughter of 19 children and two teachers, some in Uvalde are shouting: Will police face consequences? Only one officer from
Continue ReadingJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A defendant in a Mississippi welfare fraud case says she directed $1.1 million in welfare money to former NFL star Brett Favre at the direction of former Gov. Phil Bryant. Mississippi news outlets report that the accusation, which Bryant denies, is in a filing on behalf of defendant Nancy New. New
Continue ReadingBy MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19. Manager Mike Matheny said Wednesday the club will be without hitters Andrew
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma will keep one of its big rivalry games when it moves to the Southeastern Conference. But the Sooners might not play their instate rival any more. Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy says Bedlam is history when Oklahoma completes its move from the Big 12
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department announced Wednesday that the 2022 Citizen Police Academy will begin on Sept. 14, running through Nov. 9. Applications are currently being accepted for those interested in participating; class size is limited. The academy is designed to give those living in Redmond an overview of the criminal justice
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The 7-Eleven convenience store chain is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a gunman in a deadly string of Southern California store robberies. The chain on Wednesday asked people to anonymously supply information following Monday’s five-hour wave of holdups at six stores in Brea,
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The 7-Eleven convenience store chain is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a gunman in a deadly string of Southern California store robberies. The chain on Wednesday asked people to anonymously supply information following Monday’s five-hour wave of holdups at six stores in Brea,
Continue ReadingBy Chuck Johnston, CNN A Columbus man has been charged with raping a 10-year-old Ohio girl who then had to travel to Indiana seeking an abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, according to court proceedings CNN obtained through affiliate WBNS. Rumors of the case garnered national and international attention, with some US
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Jamaica has qualified for the 2023 World Cup as one of the top four finishers at the CONCACAF W Championship in Monterrey, Mexico. The Reggae Girlz face Canada on Thursday night in the tournament semifinals. Next summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
Continue ReadingBy BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — They’re going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again, and nautical veteran Tom Izzo and Michigan State will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Veteran’s Day.
Continue ReadingBy HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina state employee health plan will resume coverage of gender affirming treatments for transgender people, complying with a June federal court ruling that declared the refusal of coverage unconstitutional. State Treasurer Dale Folwell and the State Health Plan Board of Trustees announced
Continue ReadingBy Whitney Wild and Joan Biskupic, CNN The Montgomery County Police says it will begin enforcing a Maryland law against disturbing the peace after more than two months of regular protests outside the homes of US Supreme Court justices. “Please note: MCPD supports the first amendment right to protest, however anyone violating the disorderly conduct
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Ryan Gosling está muy, muy emocionado por interpretar al novio de plástico favorito de todo el mundo, Ken, en la esperadísima película de “Barbie”; tan emocionado, de hecho, que acuñó un nuevo término: “Ken-ergía”. En una entrevista que pareció un sueño febril, el actor canadiense dejó caer varias alusiones a Ken
Continue ReadingBy LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman just kick-started the franchise’s rebuild. Yzerman made bold moves when free agency opened Wednesday, generating a jolt of excitement for the once-proud franchise that it has not had since the former team captain was hired three-plus years ago. The Hockey Hall of
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Scott Erik Asphaug announced Wednesday that, effective July Sunday, he will step down as U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon. Natalie Wight will be nominated as his successor, the chief federal judge for Oregon said.
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scott E. Asphaug said Wednesday he is stepping down as U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon effective July 17. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Wednesday he is leaving to become the Justice Department’s resident legal advisor in Nairobi, Kenya, until his retirement in two years. Chief U.S. District Court Judge
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $2 million plan Wednesday for dealing with what he described as a critical shortage of police officers in the city, including recruitment bonuses, reimbursement of moving costs and possible tuition assistance. Seattle has lost more than 400 officers since 2019 as the department was heavily criticized
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $2 million plan Wednesday for dealing with what he described as a critical shortage of police officers in the city, including recruitment bonuses, reimbursement of moving costs and possible tuition assistance. Seattle has lost more than 400 officers since 2019 as the department was heavily criticized
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