In summer heat, bear spotted in Southern California backyard Jacuzzi
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — With the summer heat wave in full swing in Southern California, a backyard pool is a tempting place to take a dip. Even for…
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Rangers acquire Scherzer from Mets in blockbuster move by surprise AL West leaders
By BERNIE WILSON and SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writers SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Texas Rangers have acquired three-time Cy Young Award winner Max…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles sheriff’s academy recruit who was struck by SUV on training run dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles County sheriff’s recruit who was struck by an SUV during a training run last year has died. The Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingCanadian police say 6 people have been killed in a small plane crash
CANMORE, Alberta (AP) — Canadian police say six people have died in a small plane crash west of Calgary, Alberta. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police…
Continue Reading4 dead, 2 injured in separate aircraft accidents in Wisconsin, authorities say
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Two people were killed and two others injured Saturday in a midair collision at an airport in Wisconsin. Authorities say a…
Continue ReadingA firefighter has been killed while battling a wildfire in British Columbia, Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A firefighter has been killed while fighting a massive wildfire in northeastern British Columbia, marking the…
Continue ReadingAppellate court rules that Missouri man with schizophrenia can be executed after all
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press The planned execution of a 45-year-old Missouri man with schizophrenia is back on after an appellate court…
Continue ReadingJudge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be criminally charged over ‘harmful’ materials
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is temporarily blocked from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and…
Continue ReadingPutin is downplaying skipping South Africa summit amid ICC warrant controversy
By the Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday appeared to downplay not attending an economic summit in Johannesburg next month…
Continue ReadingRobert Chambers, NYC’s ‘Preppy Killer,’ is released after 15 years in prison on drug charges
NEW YORK (AP) — Online records show the man known as New York City’s “Preppy Killer” is again out of prison, after spending 15 years in…
Continue Reading8 dogs died from extreme heat in the Midwest during unairconditioned drive
By JOHN O’CONNOR Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say at least eight dogs died of heat-related injuries after being…
Continue ReadingMiami, Florida Keys getting additional area code of ‘645’
MIAMI (AP) — It looks like the singer Pitbull is going to have to add some digits to his ode to Miami’s area code, “305 Anthem.” That’s…
Continue ReadingPower station fire, explosions cut off power in much of Iraq in scorching summer heat, officials say
By ABDULRAHMAN ZEYAD Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Power was cut off in large swaths of southern and central Iraq during scorching summer heat…
Continue ReadingMarine staff sergeant found not guilty in 2021 death of recruit at South Carolina’s Parris Island
C0LUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A staff sergeant who oversaw Marine training at South Carolina’s Parris Island has been cleared of criminal responsibility…
Continue ReadingIndia cuts rice exports, triggering panic-buying of food staple by some Indian expats in the US
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Hoping to stave off inflationary pressures on a diet staple, the Indian government is…
Continue ReadingA small plane towing a banner lands in the ocean off a crowded New Hampshire beach; pilot unhurt
HAMPTON BEACH, N.H. (AP) — Authorities and visitors at a New Hampshire beach say a small plane towing a banner landed in the ocean nearby. The…
Continue ReadingMedal of Honor recipient watches as warship bearing his name is christened in Maine
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press BATH, Maine (AP) — Marine 1st Lt. Harvey “Barney” Barnum jumped to the ground when he came under fire during an…
Continue Reading10 people died at the Astroworld music festival two years ago. What happens now?
By LEAH WILLINGHAM and KEN MILLER Associated Press Nearly two years after 10 people were crushed to death during the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival…
Continue ReadingSenegal’s opposition leader charged with conspiracy against the state and calls for insurrection
By ZANE IRWIN and BABACAR DIONE Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s public prosecutor said the opposition leader has been charged…
Continue ReadingUkraine moves official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25, denouncing Russian-imposed traditions
By FELIPE DANA and DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday signed a law moving…
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