New Orleans wants to end federal oversight of its police. Critics aren’t convinced
Associated Press/Report for America NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department and the city of New Orleans are pushing to end more than a…
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Battle erupts over South Korean court that will determine the fate of impeached Yoon
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s acting leader vowed Tuesday to convey to the world that things are back to normal…
Continue ReadingMilitants attack police post in northwest Pakistan, killing 2 officers and wounding 3
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani officials say militants on a motorcycle opened fire at a police post in the country’s restive northwest,…
Continue ReadingAfter delays, Florida county votes to approve financing for new $1.3B ballpark for MLB’s Rays
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — After two costly delays, the Pinellas County Commission approved its share of financing for a new $1.3…
Continue ReadingMinnesota man gets life without parole for killing girlfriend who was the subject of a 69-day search
WINONA. Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing his girlfriend, whose…
Continue ReadingPolice chief says motive for Wisconsin school shooting was a ‘combination of factors’
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The motive for a shooting that killed a teacher and a student and wounded others at a Wisconsin school…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Vermont wins first-ever NCAA Division I national championship
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The University of Vermont earned its first-ever NCAA Division I national championship in a team sport in…
Continue ReadingMan who killed brother and 3 others set to be put to death in Indiana’s first execution in 15 years
Associated Press MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana man convicted in the 1997 killings of his brother and three other men was set to receive a…
Continue ReadingYounger Asian Americans navigate something new to their generation: Taking up space
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It’s about as American an idea as it gets -the hunger to make your own path, to find your own way, make your…
Continue ReadingYounger Asian Americans navigate something new to their generation: Taking up space
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It’s about as American an idea as it gets -the hunger to make your own path, to find your own way, make your…
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What officials are doing – and suggesting – to learn more about the possible drone sightings
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — As a flurry of possible drone sightings has triggered local politicians to press federal officials for more…
Continue ReadingGrassroots funding for Ukraine’s military declines as groups look for creative ways to raise money
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Advertisements pasted along the sidewalk in Kyiv ask for donations to help fill financial gaps across…
Continue ReadingAmericans’ trust in nation’s court system hits record low, survey finds
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — At a time of heightened political division, Americans’ confidence in their country’s judicial system and…
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Justin Jefferson dedicates Monday Night Football performance to Randy Moss as Vikings and Falcons prevail in doubleheader
By Wayne Sterling and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The NFL’s Week 15 concluded with the league’s final Monday Night Football…
Continue ReadingRarely seen story by crime fiction master John D MacDonald offers clues to his best known work
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Crime writer John D. MacDonald, a master of the genre, was so prolific that sometimes he couldn’t keep up with…
Continue ReadingBarry Jenkins on why he made ‘Mufasa’ and how it changed him as a filmmaker
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Over the four years he’s spent working on “Mufasa: The Lion King,” Barry Jenkins estimates that he’s been…
Continue ReadingBol Dengdit, Mezziah Oakman lead Portland to 100-69 victory over Willamette
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Bol Dengdit and Mezziah Oakman scored 19 points apiece and Portland cruised to a 100-69 victory over Willamette on Monday…
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China extends visa-free transit policy to 10 days as part of efforts to lure more foreign tourists
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — China has tripled the amount of time visitors can spend in the country without a visa in yet another move to…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street trims its stellar gains as Nvidia’s star dims again
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes pulled back on Tuesday to trim some of their stellar gains for the year. The S&P 500…
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Holiday Lights: Grizwald’s Give Gifts of cheer in Redmond
Today on Holiday Lights we took you to Redmond, where our featured house has many ways to get you in the Christmas spirit. They have the extremely…
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