Croatian army steps in as heavy rains flood homes, roads and schools
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Hundreds of soldiers have been deployed in Croatia to help people in parts of the country hit by floods. Heavy rain in…
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At 81, Martha Stewart becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — At 81, Martha Stewart isn’t slowing down and some might say she’s heating up. Stewart has been…
Continue Reading5 plead guilty in fake nursing diploma scheme in Florida
MIAMI (AP) — Five people have pleaded guilty in South Florida to participating in a wire fraud scheme that created an illegal shortcut for aspiring…
Continue ReadingDetectives charged with stealing costly Champagne at Electric Zoo music festival in NYC
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say that two New York City police detectives swiped pricey Champagne on duty at an…
Continue ReadingUS Supreme Court sides with Alabama inmate who seeks to die by nitrogen hypoxia
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with Alabama death row inmate Kenneth Eugene Smith, who requested he be put to death by…
Continue ReadingPayback? Project funds axed after Kansas lawmaker defies governor on abortion, trans rights
By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ Democratic governor has vetoed state funds for a project backed by a Democratic…
Continue ReadingUN chief in Jamaica urges international response to Haiti’s spiraling crisis
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.N. Secretary General António Guterres is warning that Haiti’s “tragic…
Continue ReadingDurham report on Trump-Russia investigation: What led to it and what happens next
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An investigation into the origins of the FBI’s probe into ties between Russia and Donald…
Continue ReadingColorado man tries to trade places with dog to avoid DUI arrest
SPRINGFIELD, Colo. (AP) — Police in Colorado say a driver, who was pulled over for speeding, tried to switch places with his dog to avoid arrest.…
Continue ReadingHistorical marker dedicated to feminist, Communist Party leader removed in New Hampshire
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A historical marker dedicated to a feminist and labor activist in New Hampshire who also led…
Continue ReadingTrump tells former adviser Michael Flynn: ‘We’re going to bring you back’
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called into an event hosted by his former national security…
Continue Reading3 people killed by New Mexico gunman who shot and wounded 2 officers, police say
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, KEN RITTER and MORGAN LEE Associated Press FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — Three people were killed and two police officers were…
Continue ReadingWhere next? Vermont shrinks housing program for homeless people as advocates raise alarm
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press BERLIN, Vt. (AP) — As federal money has dried up, Vermont is ending the last of its COVID-era hotel housing for…
Continue ReadingPeacock will exclusively carry NFL playoff game in a first for streaming service
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The NFL is taking another big step into streaming by putting one of its playoff games exclusively on a digital platform…
Continue ReadingWoman sues Rudy Giuliani, saying he coerced her into sex, owes her $2 million in unpaid wages
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who says she worked as an off-the-books employee for Rudy Giuliani during his stint as…
Continue ReadingFire at New Zealand hostel kills at least 6 people, prime minister says
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A fire ripped through a hostel in New Zealand’s capital overnight, killing at least…
Continue ReadingWriters strike felt in missing NBC stars, absence of Fox schedule for TV sales pitches
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The impact of the writers strike was evident as major television networks began their annual week…
Continue ReadingPelé’s mausoleum in Brazil opens to public
By ANDRE PENNER and TATIANA POLLASTRI Associated Press SANTOS, Brazil (AP) — The mausoleum built for the golden casket of Pelé was opened for…
Continue ReadingFormer Detroit lawmaker joins race for Michigan seat in US Senate
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former state. Rep. Leslie Love, a Democrat from Detroit, has announced she will seek…
Continue ReadingBear in a tree holds Michigan city in suspense for hours on Mother’s Day
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A city in northern Michigan has a new Mother’s Day memory: A 350-pound bear was in a tree for hours, watched by…
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