Suspect arrested in break-in at Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s home, police say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police in Los Angeles have arrested a suspect following a break-in at the home of Mayor Karen Bass. Bass says Monday that she…
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A cluster of earthquakes shakes Taiwan after a strong quake killed 13 earlier this month
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A cluster of earthquakes has struck Taiwan, the strongest measuring 6.1 magnitude. That’s according to the U.S.…
Continue ReadingIndigenous groups gathering in Brazil’s capital to protest president’s land grant decisions
By FABIANO MAISONNAVE Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Thousands of Indigenous people began gathering in Brazil’s capital on Monday…
Continue ReadingNelly Korda puts bid for 6th straight victory on hold after withdrawing from Los Angeles tourney
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nelly Korda is putting her bid for a historic sixth straight victory on hold. The LGPA golfer has officially withdrawn from the…
Continue ReadingWest Virginia confirms first measles case since 2009
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia hospital has confirmed the first known case of measles in the state…
Continue ReadingWhen red-hot isn’t enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level
BY SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Forget about red hot. A new color-coded heat warning system relies on magenta to alert…
Continue ReadingMan who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Kentucky man who stormed the U.S. Capitol while carrying a Confederate battle flag has…
Continue ReadingAn adored ostrich at a Kansas zoo has died after swallowing a staff member’s keys
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A beloved ostrich at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas has died after swallowing a staff member’s keys.…
Continue ReadingInsider Q&A: Trust and safety exec talks about AI and content moderation
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Alex Popken was a trust and safety executive at Twitter, leaving in 2023 after a decade at the social media…
Continue ReadingCleveland to pay $4.8M to family of teen killed by stolen car during police chase
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland will pay $4.8 million to the family of a 13-year-old girl was struck and killed by a stolen car during a police pursuit.…
Continue ReadingFor years, a Michigan company has been the top pick to quickly personalize draftees’ new NFL jerseys
By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (AP) — Employees of the company tasked with rapidly personalizing jerseys for each…
Continue ReadingFoundation to convene 3rd annual summit on anti-Asian hate, building AAPI coalitions
NEW YORK (AP) — The Asian American Foundation will hold a Heritage Month Summit next month in New York City for AAPI Heritage Month.…
Continue ReadingLawsuit alleges negligence in hiring of maintenance man accused of torturing resident
By LEA SKENE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A lawsuit has been filed accusing a property owner and management company of negligent hiring…
Continue ReadingTennessee’s GOP governor says Volkswagen plant workers made a mistake in union vote
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press GALLATIN, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee says he thinks workers at a Volkswagen plant in…
Continue ReadingA new report says Mexico has abandoned protection of loggerhead sea turtles
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A new report finds that the Mexican government has largely abandoned protection and enforcement measures for loggerhead sea…
Continue ReadingPEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over its response to Israel-Hamas war
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Facing widespread unhappiness over its response to the Israel-Hamas war, the writers’ group…
Continue ReadingBiden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records related to abortion
By AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The medical records of women will be shielded from criminal investigations if they cross state…
Continue ReadingMyanmar’s figurehead vice president, a rare holdover from Suu Kyi’s civilian government, steps down
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s Vice President Henry Van Thio is stepping down. He served in the elected government of…
Continue ReadingBritish climate protester won’t be charged for sign telling jurors to vote their conscience
LONDON (AP) — A London judge says a climate protester who could have faced up to two years in prison for holding a sign outside a courthouse…
Continue ReadingGeorge Mallory’s last letter from Everest said odds of reaching the top were ’50 to 1 against us’
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press The final letter that George Mallory wrote to his wife before he vanished on Mount Everest a century ago has been…
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