Former Memphis officer hit with federal charges in on-duty kidnapping, killing
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Prosecutors say a former Memphis police officer has been charged with federal civil rights…
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New York City’s watchdog agency launches probe after complaints about the NYPD’s social media use
MAYSOON KHAN Associated Press/Report for America ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York City’s watchdog agency says it has launched a probe into…
Continue ReadingMichigan AG charges former clerk and attorney after alleged unauthorized access to 2020 voter data
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s attorney general has announced charges against a former small-town…
Continue Reading2 young children die after being swept away by fast-flowing California creek
MOUNTAIN HOME VILLAGE, Calif. (AP) — Two young siblings died after being swept away by a rapidly flowing creek in Southern California’s San…
Continue ReadingJokic wins NBA’s MVP award, his 3rd in 4 seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic round out top 3
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Nikola Jokic did it all again. And the MVP trophy is his again. Jokic, the Denver Nuggets star from Serbia, was…
Continue ReadingFlorida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says
By DAVID FISCHER Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit…
Continue ReadingPortland, Oregon, OKs new homeless camping rules that threaten fines or jail in some cases
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Homeless people who camp on public property in Portland, Oregon, and reject offers of shelter could be fined up to $100 or…
Continue ReadingUrologist convicted of patient sex abuse, including of minors
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York-area doctor has been convicted in the yearslong sexual abuse of multiple patients. Darius A. Paduch of North Bergen, New…
Continue ReadingNYC real estate developer charged with driving into woman at pro-Palestinian protest
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York real estate developer was charged with felony assault after police said he hit a…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania will make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign legislation to criminalize the misuse of a powerful animal tranquilizer called…
Continue ReadingUndercover operation nets arrests as New Mexico’s top prosecutor blames Meta for online predators
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s top prosecutor has announced charges against three men who are…
Continue ReadingAs Patrick Beverley calls his actions ‘inexcusable,’ police announce they’ve opened an investigation
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis police have announced they’ve opened an investigation into an “NBA player and citizen” altercation that…
Continue ReadingPete McCloskey, GOP congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Former California Congressman Pete McCloskey, who ran as a Republican challenging President Richard Nixon in 1972, has died.…
Continue ReadingHow a Texas man is testing out-of-state abortions by asking a court to subpoena his ex-partner
By ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas man is petitioning a court for information over his former partner’s alleged…
Continue ReadingTrucker acquitted in deadly crash asks for license back, but state says he contributed to accident
By KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A commercial truck driver who was acquitted of causing the 2019 deaths of seven…
Continue ReadingPalestinians flee chaos and panic in Rafah after Israel’s seizure of border crossing
By WAFAA SHURAFA, SARAH EL DEEB and LEE KEATH Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Tens of thousands of displaced and exhausted Palestinians…
Continue ReadingHouse rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from office
By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed in sudden action…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina may join other states in codifying antisemitism definition
By MAKIYA SEMINERA and GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A bipartisan group of North Carolina lawmakers has approved a bill…
Continue ReadingWhy the US paused the delivery of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel ahead of a possible Rafah attack
By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As it targets Hamas’ underground tunnels in Gaza, Israel has relied on powerful 2,000-pound bombs…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina Senate turns wide-ranging energy bill into resolution supporting more power
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill passed by the South Carolina House that power companies said is vital to keep the…
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