By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Supreme Court has preserved a federal law giving preference to Native American families when it comes to adopting Native children in foster care. The 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act aims to reverse centuries of government-sanctioned efforts to separate Native children from their families to be raised
Continue ReadingBy DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins has been taking on more leadership and team-building with the Minnesota Vikings this year. He organized a jersey-wearing contest at minicamp this week and has taken small groups of teammates out to dinner this offseason. The Vikings lost a lot of leadership
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump argued in a Tuesday speech that it is “outrageous” for him to be charged under the Espionage Act for having classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago club and residence. “The Espionage Act has been used to go after traitors and spies. It has nothing to
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires likely won’t be ready for a big league call-up next season. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says the Automatic Ball-Strike System being used at Triple-A is not likely to be used in the big leagues in 2024. Manfred says: “There’s some sentiment among the
Continue ReadingBy Andi Babineau and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — As the city of Denver celebrated its first NBA championship, a police sergeant providing security for players riding on a fire truck was run over as people at a victory parade moved into the street, officials said Thursday. Chief of Police Ron Thomas told reporters a
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The Oregon Department of Transportation said Thursday it is among many organizations affected by a data breach inflicted by a global hack of the data transfer software MOVEit Transfer. This ODOT data includes personal information for about 3.5 million holders of Oregon ID or driver’s licenses.
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — La proporción de adultos estadounidenses a los que se les diagnosticó depresión varía enormemente en función de su lugar de residencia. Un nuevo informe publicado este jueves por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de EE.UU. (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) revela que, en 2020, el
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — About 1 in 8 Americans over 50 struggle with an unhealthy relationship with highly processed food that goes well beyond the occasional binge or midnight snack, according to a recent poll. Known as food addiction, the condition isn’t limited to older adults — previous food addiction data had primarily
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele became part of U.S. Open history on Thursday in a most unfathomable manner. No one had ever shot 62 in the previous 122 editions of golf’s toughest test until they did it some 15 minutes apart. Even more stunning were
Continue ReadingBy Andy Rose and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law Thursday barring transgender college athletes in the state from competing in sports that align with their gender identity – expanding a 2021 law that banned transgender students in K-12 Texas school districts and some charter schools from doing
Continue ReadingBy Leilyn Torres Click here for updates on this story TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — Tampa International Airport (TPA) said a Florida black bear was captured on airport property Wednesday. TPA said a TSA employee spotted the bear walking along the airport perimeter fence near Hillsborough Ave Tuesday evening. The employee reported it to the Hillsborough
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Fox, Nicky Robertson and Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — Months into his hold on military nominees, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is still not relenting despite efforts by some of his own Republican colleagues to try and give him alternatives to back off his blockade. Since Tuberville announced his effort in March, there
Continue ReadingBy Christine Compton Click here for updates on this story BILLINGS, Montana (Billings Gazette) — Navy veteran Gabriel George has a philosophy about pickleball: the sport is medicine, the sport is community, and anyone can play it. He doesn’t claim that last part lightly. It’s why he led a series of pickleball clinics this week
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Mercedes hoped to have an update on a contract extension for seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton by the time the series arrived at the Canadian Grand Prix. Despite ongoing talks, Hamilton said Thursday in Montreal he had no update on his future. He had been scheduled to
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here are some of the initial news releases and statements out of Salem on the deal that brought boycotting Senate Republicans back into the chambers: — From Senate Republican Leader: OREGONIANS WIN: Republicans and Independents Protect the Rule of Law and Parental Rights, Hold the Majority Accountable SALEM, Ore. – Today, a
Continue ReadingBy JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé insists he will start next season with French champion Paris Saint-Germain, and the superstar defended his decision to inform PSG by letter that he won’t trigger a 12-month extension on his contract. The 24-year-old Mbappé has been in the spotlight all week after writing
Continue ReadingBy SHARON CHIN Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — He made headlines more than a decade ago as the Moraga teen who was denied his Eagle Scout Award because he was gay. This Pride Month, the newsmaker contemplates the lessons learned and a memento that remains cherished to this day.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of comedian and actor Bill Cosby. Personal Birth date: July 12, 1937 Birth place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Birth name: William Henry Cosby Jr. Father: William Henry Sr., US Navy mess steward Mother: Anna (Hite) Cosby Marriage: Camille (Hanks) Cosby (January 25, 1964-present) Children: Evin, 1976;
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Maupin Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — The United States Supreme Court ruled Thursday to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) — which protects Native children from being removed from tribal communities for adoption or fostering. Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin released a statement regarding the decision:
Continue ReadingGENEVA (AP) — Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has been airlifted to the hospital at the Tour de Suisse. He was found unconscious after he crashed down a ravine. The 26-year-old Mäder and another rider, Magnus Sheffield of the United States, went off the road near the same spot on a fast descent. It was near
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