NYC concerned about low reservoir levels after months of little rain
Associated Press GILBOA, N.Y. (AP) — New York City officials are concerned about low reservoir levels after months of little rain, saying they may…
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President of Kentucky plant that exploded says it is ‘accountable’ for neighborhood damages
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The president of a Kentucky plant that exploded earlier this week says the company is accountable and will…
Continue ReadingThe United Nations faces uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations and other international organizations are looking at new uncertainties with Donald Trump…
Continue ReadingMan pleads guilty to stealing millions from major Detroit nonprofit
DETROIT (AP) — A man accused of stealing $44 million from a Detroit nonprofit group has pleaded guilty to financial crimes. William Smith’s…
Continue ReadingFirefighters are closer to taming the wildfire that’s across the New Jersey-New York border
WEST MILFORD, N.J. (AP) — Firefighters are getting closer to taming a wildfire burning across the New Jersey-New York border, increasing their…
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire shelter faces enor-mouse problem after man surrenders nearly 1,000 rodents
Associated Press STRATHAM, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire animal shelter has an enor-mouse problem on its hands. A man arrived Monday saying he wanted…
Continue ReadingClarification: Crypto Lawsuit NY story
NEW YORK (AP) — In a story published Nov. 15, 2024, The Associated Press reported on a judge’s decision to reject New York state’s…
Continue ReadingTrump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department…
Continue ReadingMLBPA, FanDuel settle lawsuit over alleged improper use of name, image and likeness
NEW YORK (AP) — A commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association has settled a lawsuit with FanDuel over the alleged…
Continue ReadingBoy ‘may now rest in peace,’ 65 years after his body was found in Wisconsin
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (AP) — The remains of a 7-year-old boy have been buried in Port Washington, Wisconsin, a solemn last act in a yearlong effort…
Continue ReadingRecalled California DA charges county jail staff in 2021 in-custody death of inmate
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A San Francisco Bay Area district attorney recalled in the Nov. 5 election filed criminal charges this week against 11 jail…
Continue ReadingDemocratic US Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces run for New Jersey governor
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey has launched a long-expected campaign for governor. He pledged Friday to…
Continue ReadingSpanish regional leader admits mistakes made in flood response, but refuses to step down
Associated Press MADRID (AP) — The Spanish regional leader under fire for his handling of the catastrophic Valencia floods last month has defied…
Continue ReadingNewborn boy found dead in LA after police say he was dropped from the 4th floor of a building
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A newborn boy was found dead in a Los Angeles alleyway after police say he was dropped from the fourth-floor window of a…
Continue ReadingMilitary horse drenched in blood as it ran through London returns to duty
LONDON (AP) — A white military horse that galloped through central London drenched in blood this spring after bolting with other horses from…
Continue ReadingBen & Jerry’s lawsuit accuses parent company of censorship over Gaza
Associated Press Ben & Jerry’s has sued its parent company Unilever accusing it of silencing the ice cream maker from making statements in…
Continue ReadingTexas inmate Melissa Lucio is ‘actually innocent’ of killing daughter, judge says
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Efforts to free a Texas woman whose execution was delayed in 2022 amid growing doubts she fatally beat her…
Continue ReadingOutside report calls on UCLA to develop clear plans and policies for major protests
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A law enforcement consulting group says the University of California, Los Angeles should develop clear plans and policies,…
Continue ReadingPope asks Church of Rome to help address housing crisis ahead of Holy Year in 2025
Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Friday called on the diocese of Rome to respond to a growing housing crisis in the Eternal City,…
Continue ReadingSouth African government seeks experts’ help to bring illegal miners to the surface
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The South African government says it has put together a team including mine rescue experts to come up with a…
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