Monument erected in Tulsa for victims of 1921 Race Massacre
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A World War I veteran whose remains were identified earlier this year during a probe into the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre was…
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Trump ally Steve Bannon blasts ‘lawfare’ as he faces New York trial after federal prison stint
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After spending four months in federal prison for snubbing a congressional subpoena, conservative strategist Steve…
Continue ReadingAfter Baltimore mass shooting, neighborhood goes full year with no homicides
Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — As Baltimore gun violence continues trending downward after years of rampant bloodshed, a historically troubled…
Continue ReadingSocial media star squirrel euthanized after being taken from home tests negative for rabies
Associated Press A pet squirrel who was a social media star before being seized by authorities in upstate New York has tested negative for rabies.…
Continue ReadingSubway rider who helped restrain man in NYC chokehold death says he wanted ex-Marine to ‘let go’
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A subway commuter who helped an ex-Marine restrain an agitated man aboard a Manhattan subway last year testified…
Continue ReadingA Canadian teen is in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu
AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A Canadian teen is hospitalized in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu. British Columbia…
Continue ReadingJudge sets April trial date for Sarah Palin’s libel claim against The New York Times
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge set an April retrial date on Tuesday for Sarah Palin’s libel case against The New York Times,…
Continue ReadingBev Priestman fired as Canada women’s soccer coach after review of Olympic drone scandal
AP Soccer Writer Canada women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman has been fired after an independent review of a drone surveillance scandal at the…
Continue ReadingA pregnant woman sues for the right to an abortion in challenge to Kentucky’s near-total ban
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A pregnant woman has filed a lawsuit seeking the right to an abortion in Kentucky. It’s the latest…
Continue ReadingWander Franco charged with illegally carrying a gun in the altercation that led to his arrest
Associated Press SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Dominican Republic prosecutors say Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was charged…
Continue ReadingAs the transition unfolds, Trump eyes one of his favorite targets: US intelligence
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has long criticized America’s spy agencies, accusing them of trying to undermine his first…
Continue ReadingRepublican Vos reelected as Wisconsin Assembly speaker despite losing seats, fights with Trump
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans have reelected Robin Vos as the speaker of the state Assembly. Vos has held the…
Continue ReadingHurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field concludes that the home of the Tampa…
Continue ReadingEx-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram post
AP Sports Writer Former Duke star Kyle Singler’s cryptic Instagram post saying he fears for his life has drawn an outpouring of concern and support…
Continue ReadingEthan Slater landing the role of Boq in ‘Wicked’ has an element of magic to it
Associated Press Ethan Slater, best known for his Tony-nominated starring role in Broadway’s “SpongeBob SquarePants” brings his talent to…
Continue ReadingContained, extinguished and mopping up: Here’s what some common wildfire terms mean
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such…
Continue ReadingExplosion at Kentucky business injures 11 workers, shatters windows in surrounding neighborhood
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — At least 11 employees have been taken to hospitals after an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, plant…
Continue ReadingPanel advises Illinois commemorate its role in helping slaves escape the South
AP Political Writer A task force of lawmakers and historians is recommending that Illinois create a full-time commission to commemorate the…
Continue ReadingKentucky officer reprimanded for firing non-lethal rounds in 2020 protests under investigation again
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky police officer reprimanded for firing chemical agents at a TV news crew during Louisville protests in 2020 is…
Continue ReadingCatholic church confirms altar boy was one of 2 minors killed outside church in Mexico’s Gulf coast
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Roman Catholic church has confirmed that an altar boy was one of two minors killed outside a church on Mexico’s Gulf…
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