South Korea, US troops hold large live-fire drills near border with North Korea
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean and U.S. militaries have conducted large live-fire drills near the…
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Bolivia’s Catholic Church acknowledges being ‘deaf’ to sex abuse victims
By CARLOS VALDEZ Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Leaders of the Roman Catholic Church in Bolivia acknowledged Wednesday that the church had…
Continue Reading3 ex-officers indicted in death of Black man seen on video being shocked with stun guns
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Mississippi. (AP) — A Mississippi grand jury has indicted two former police…
Continue ReadingFormer California corrections officer charged with sexually assaulting 13 at women’s prison
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former correctional officer at the biggest women’s prison in California has been arrested on suspicion of sexually…
Continue ReadingTributes for Tina Turner, the global music superstar, after her death at 83
By The Associated Press From Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger to NBA legend to Magic Johnson, many paid tribute to music superstar Tina Turner…
Continue ReadingAs Typhoon Mawar hit, these identical twin meteorologists kept Guam informed
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — As Typhoon Mawar aimed its fury at Guam, residents facing terrifying winds and crashing waves…
Continue ReadingAt Tennessee museum, fans remember Tina Turner’s talent, strength, influence
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Standing in a Tennessee museum, near exhibits of shimmering dresses worn by Tina Turner,…
Continue ReadingIndiana woman dies while trying to hike from Grand Canyon rim to river in a day
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Officials say an Indiana woman died earlier this month while hiking inside Grand Canyon National Park. The…
Continue ReadingTyphoon Mawar batters Guam, and ‘what used to be a jungle looks like toothpicks’
By GRACE GARCES BORDALLO and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — Guam’s governor gave the all-clear Thursday after…
Continue ReadingKentucky man accused of shooting roommate who ate last Hot Pocket, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky man is facing criminal charges after allegedly shooting his roommate in a dispute over a Hot Pocket. Louisville…
Continue ReadingTeen dies during apparent social media stunt on Los Angeles bridge, police say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 17-year-old boy fell to his death this weekend while climbing a Los Angeles bridge in an apparent social media stunt, police…
Continue ReadingRegistration opens for annual Florida Python Challenge
MIAMI (AP) — Registration is now open for the 2023 Florida Python Challenge, giving participants a chance to win a share of more than $30,000 in…
Continue ReadingAs Oregon Senate GOP boycott hits ‘crucial point,’ governor begins talks
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has begun meeting with Democratic and Republican leaders in the…
Continue Reading$3.1M settlement reached in fatal police shooting of Black man in Tacoma, Washington
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Officials in the city of Tacoma, Washington, will pay $3.1 million to the family of a Black man who was fatally shot by police…
Continue ReadingElon Musk wants to build a digital town square. But his debut for DeSantis had a tech failure.
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Elon Musk wants to turn Twitter into a “digital town square,” but his much-publicized Twitter Spaces…
Continue ReadingCapitol rioter who propped feet on Pelosi’s desk in photo sentenced to over 4 years
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An Arkansas man who propped his feet on a desk in then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s…
Continue ReadingIn transition from HBO Max to Max, writer and director credits got lost
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service Max may only be hours into its rollout, but it quickly came under…
Continue ReadingNYC officer seen on video repeatedly punching man is indicted for misdemeanor assault
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City police officer seen on bystander video repeatedly punching a man in the face in 2021 has been indicted on a…
Continue ReadingMissouri ex-House speaker fined $47K for alleged campaign finance violations
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A disgraced former Missouri House speaker has been fined $47,000 for allegedly breaking…
Continue ReadingBiden picks history-making Air Force fighter pilot to serve as next Joint Chiefs chairman
By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is tapping Air Force Gen.…
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