New York to allow ‘X’ gender option for public assistance applicants
NEW YORK (AP) — New Yorkers will soon be able to choose an “X” gender option when applying for food stamps, Medicaid and other public…
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Suspected getaway driver planned fatal Des Moines high school shooting, prosecutor says
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A trial has begun for a former student accused of first-degree murder in a shooting at an Iowa school that left two…
Continue ReadingA Texas neighborhood became a target of the right over immigration. Locals are pushing back
By JUAN A. LOZANO and PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — A booming Texas residential development is pushing back after being…
Continue ReadingFirst leopard cubs born in captivity in Peru climb trees and greet visitors at a Lima zoo
LIMA, Peru (AP) — The first two leopard cubs born in captivity in Peru began climbing trees inside their cages at a Lima zoo Wednesday in their…
Continue ReadingJudge orders central Indiana school shooter’s release into custody of parents
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A judge has approved the release of a teenager who opened fire at a central Indiana middle school in 2018, wounding…
Continue ReadingA $19,000 lectern for Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders sparks call for legislative audit
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is facing scrutiny over the purchase of a $19,000…
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Costco is seeing a gold rush. What’s behind the demand for its 1-ounce gold bars?
NEW YORK (AP) — Looking for something to add to your Costco cart along with the 30 rolls of toilet paper? How about a bar of gold? While not a…
Continue Reading‘Saturday Night Live’ returns after strike, with Pete Davidson and Bad Bunny slated to host
NEW YORK (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” is ready to make its return, five months after ending its season early due to the writers strike. NBC…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania could go after lottery winnings, tax returns of turnpike toll scofflaws
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing legislation to authorize the Department of Revenue to go after the lottery winnings and…
Continue ReadingJR Majewski, who quit Ohio GOP primary in May, rejoins race to challenge Democratic Rep. Kaptur
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Republican backed by Donald Trump has rejoined next year’s race to take on…
Continue ReadingNebraska lawmaker says some report pharmacists are refusing to fill gender-confirming prescriptions
By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker says her office has been contacted by families who have reported some…
Continue ReadingMost 2024 GOP presidential candidates urge Republicans to stop the chaos after McCarthy’s ouster
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Most of the top Republican candidates running for president in 2024 reacted grimly to the…
Continue ReadingMorgan State shooting erupted during dispute but victims were unintended targets, police say
By LEA SKENE and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Five people injured in gunfire that erupted during homecoming week events at…
Continue ReadingVoter rolls are becoming the new battleground over secure elections as amateur sleuths hunt fraud
By MORGAN LEE and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State election officials and privacy advocates are raising alarms about…
Continue ReadingKevin McCarthy was an early architect of the Republican majority that became his downfall
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The day before he was ousted, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was doing what he loved…
Continue ReadingSlain Texas prisoner who was accused of killing 22 older women was stabbed by cellmate, report says
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Authorities say a Texas prisoner accused of smothering to death 22 older women in their Dallas-area…
Continue ReadingStriking auto workers and Detroit companies appear to make progress in contract talks
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Meaningful progress has been made in the negotiations between the striking United Auto Workers union…
Continue ReadingTennessee Dem Gloria Johnson raises $1.3M, but GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn doubles that in Senate bid
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson raised $1.3 million for a 2024 U.S.…
Continue Reading11-year-old accused of shooting, injuring 2 teens at football practice is denied home detention
APOPKA, Fla. (AP) — A judge in Florida has decided to keep an 11-year-old in custody two days after he was accused of taking a gun from his…
Continue ReadingSouthern California county files lawsuits alleging power company’s equipment sparked wildfires
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California county has filed lawsuits alleging that the negligence of a power company caused two wildfires that…
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