Drug overdoses reach another record with almost 108,000 Americans in 2022, CDC says
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 108,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2022. That’s according to final figures…
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Appeals court orders judge to probe claims of juror bias in Boston Marathon bomber’s case
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday ordered the judge who oversaw Boston Marathon bomber…
Continue ReadingRwandan man in US charged with lying about his role during the 1994 genocide
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Federal authorities have charged a Rwandan man they accused of repeatedly lying about his involvement in murders and rapes…
Continue ReadingLawsuit from family of Black man killed by police in Oregon provides additional details of shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police officers in Oregon shot and killed a 24-year-old Black man in the back and then instead of providing medical care,…
Continue ReadingLawsuit from family of Black man killed by police in Oregon provides additional details of shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police officers in Oregon shot and killed a 24-year-old Black man in the back and then instead of providing medical care,…
Continue ReadingTrump’s lawyers keep fighting $454M fraud appeal bond requirement
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers kept pressing an appellate court Thursday to…
Continue ReadingHaitians emerge from homes during brief respite from gang violence. Hours later, gunfire erupts
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Gunfire has erupted in the downtown area of Haiti’s capital. Female street vendors balancing heavy loads on their…
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June settlement conference set for Bend man charged with murder in May 2023 fatal shooting of Powell Butte man
A June 20 settlement conference was set Thursday in the murder case of a 43-year-old Bend man accused of the fatal May 2023 shooting of a Powell…
Continue Reading5 things to know for March 22: Trump bond, Shutdown countdown, Border tensions, Ukraine, Apple
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Three crew members are safe after their launch to the International Space Station was automatically…
Continue ReadingCatch up on the day’s news: Trump’s assets in jeopardy, Apple lawsuit, March Madness
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! March Madness is in full swing with a busy slate of NCAA Tournament games in men’s college…
Continue ReadingDelhi chief arrested as opposition party alleges ‘huge conspiracy’ ahead of Indian election
By Rhea Mogul, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — A key Indian opposition leader was arrested by authorities on Thursday over an alleged corruption case, in…
Continue ReadingMedicare can now cover Wegovy for more senior citizens
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Medicare could start covering Wegovy for certain senior citizens and other beneficiaries with a history of heart…
Continue ReadingFifth suspect charged in Philadelphia bus stop shooting that wounded 8
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A fifth suspect has been charged in a shooting that wounded eight Philadelphia high school students at a bus stop earlier this…
Continue ReadingPanel urged to move lawsuit to state court that seeks shutdown of part of aging pipeline in Michigan
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Michigan attorneys have pressed a federal appellate panel in Cincinnati to move their…
Continue ReadingNo. 11 seed Duquesne outlasts No. 6 seed BYU in NCAA tournament
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Making their first NCAA tournament appearance since 1977, the No. 11 seed Duquesne Dukes have submitted…
Continue ReadingGOP-led House panel sues Hunter Biden tax prosecutors in standoff with Justice Department over testimony
By Annie Grayer and Katelyn Polantz, CNN The House Judiciary Committee is suing two Justice Department tax prosecutors involved in the Hunter…
Continue ReadingAnti-Black and homophobic hate crimes increased significantly post-pandemic in Canada
By Megan DeLaire Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — The number of hate crimes in Canada…
Continue ReadingMexico warns US court of ‘substantial tension’ if controversial Texas immigration law takes effect
By Sahar Akbarzai, Ivonne Valdes and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Mexico is warning a federal US court that if its judges permit a controversial…
Continue ReadingSouthern Baptists pick a California seminary president to lead its troubled administrative body
By PETER SMITH Associated Press A top Southern Baptist administrative body has selected its first permanent leader in nearly two-and-a-half years, a…
Continue ReadingFiring of Ohtani’s interpreter highlights how sports betting is still illegal in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The firing of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter by the Los Angeles Dodgers over allegations of illegal gambling and theft has…
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