Biden pledges to name progressives to the Supreme Court, suggesting he expects vacancies
By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden promised Black voters Wednesday that he would appoint progressives to the US Supreme Court…
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Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary
By SEAN MURPHY and ANDREW DEMILLO Associated Press A four-term Democratic incumbent in Houston has been ousted in a statehouse primary race that…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s says $18 Big Mac meal was an ‘exception’ and news reports overstated its price increases
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer McDonald’s is fighting back against media reports it says have exaggerated its price increases. In a post on…
Continue ReadingMassachusetts fugitive dubbed the ‘bad breath rapist’ captured in California after 16 years at large
DANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a fugitive dubbed the “bad breath rapist” has been arrested in the San Francisco Bay Area more than 16…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea fires missile barrage toward its eastern waters days after failed satellite launch
By KIM TONG-HYUNG and HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has fired a barrage of ballistic missiles toward its…
Continue ReadingPresentan nueva denuncia constitucional contra la presidenta Dina Boluarte; la acusan de delitos no previstos en la Constitución, según experto
Belén Liotti (CNN Español) — La parlamentaria Ruth Luque presentó ante el Congreso de Perú una denuncia constitucional contra la presidenta…
Continue ReadingWest Virginia’s first ombudsman for state’s heavily burdened foster care system resigns
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The first ombudsman of West Virginia’s heavily burdened foster care system has…
Continue ReadingAuthorities arrest man allegedly running ‘likely world’s largest ever’ cybercrime botnet
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An international law enforcement team has arrested a Chinese national and disrupted a major botnet that…
Continue ReadingGraceland’s self-described scammer takes credit for attempted foreclosure sale of Elvis’ home
By Isabel Rosales and Chris Youd, CNN (CNN) — In yet another twist in the bizarre story of the dubious foreclosure threat against Elvis…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s: Our prices haven’t risen as much as you think
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — McDonald’s has a message for America: Rumors of Big Mac inflation are greatly exaggerated.…
Continue ReadingNew accusers against Harvey Weinstein have come forward ahead of retrial, prosecutor says
By Jean Casarez, CNN NEW YORK (CNN) — A Manhattan prosecutor said Wednesday a new indictment against Harvey Weinstein is possible as additional…
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Escaped horse reported missing in Sisters area found in ‘relatively good health,’ DCSO reports
One day after the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office sought help from the public to find an escaped horse missing in the Sisters area, the agency…
Continue ReadingDeputy arrested at work at detention center, booked into same facility, officials say
By Janice Limon Click here for updates on this story SPARTANBURG COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — A South Carolina…
Continue Reading‘It’s all of us’: Tribal leaders still seeking solutions for MMIP epidemic
By Breana Albizu Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — For Vangie Randall-Shorty, her…
Continue ReadingRemembering first known Latina woman to serve during WWII
By Julian Paras Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — “She had a focus in life…
Continue ReadingTo recuse or refuse? A look at Supreme Court justices’ decisions on whether to step aside in cases
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In declining to step aside from two high-profile Supreme Court cases, Justice Samuel Alito on…
Continue Reading‘I just want the murder solved’: Mother of murder victim marks ten years waiting for an arrest
By Ari Hait Click here for updates on this story GIFFORD, Florida (WPBF) — Tuesday marked 10 years since 27-year-old…
Continue ReadingNeighbors, school district come together to clean up community after last week’s storms
By Kayla James Click here for updates on this story WHITE OAK, Iowa (KCCI) — People living in White Oak continue to…
Continue ReadingJudge rules school teacher charged with sexual abuse of minors to remain held in jail
By Kate Amara Click here for updates on this story ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WBAL) — A Severna Park Elementary School…
Continue ReadingMarathon swimmer doing 24-mile swim from Bay Bridge to Inner Harbor
By Blair Young Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — A Maryland native will swim in Baltimore’s…
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