Maryland approves settlement in state police discrimination case
Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland officials have approved a $2.75 million settlement to resolve a federal investigation into…
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Omaha officer followed policy when he fatally shot a fleeing man 8 times, police chief says
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha’s police chief says an officer followed protocol when he shot a fleeing armed man eight times,…
Continue ReadingGrandparents found hugging each other after fallen tree killed them in their South Carolina home
Associated Press John Savage says he checked on his grandparents in their bedroom as Hurricane Helene roared outside. Just minutes later, he says…
Continue ReadingHurricane Helene victims include young siblings killed by falling tree as they slept
Associated Press Falling trees and raging floods from Hurricane Helene killed more than 150 people when it struck Florida late last week and then…
Continue ReadingCoach praises Tim Walz’s son for helping protect other kids after shooting
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When the issue of gun violence came up at the vice presidential debate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz had a personal…
Continue ReadingHurricane Helene’s victims include first responders who died helping others
Associated Press Hurricane Helene killed scores of people when it struck Florida late last week and then plowed through the Southeast as one of the…
Continue ReadingDockworkers join other unions in trying to fend off automation, or minimize the impact
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The massive port workers’ strike is highlighting a fear held by many workers that they will be replaced by…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico residents with felony convictions are wrongly being denied ballot access, lawsuit says
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A new lawsuit alleges that some New Mexico residents with felony convictions have been wrongly denied ballot access…
Continue ReadingBiden won’t support a strike on Iran nuclear sites as Israel weighs response to Iran missile attack
Associated Press JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden says he won’t support an Israeli attack on sites related to Tehran’s…
Continue ReadingMalaysian prime minister arrives in Pakistan on a 3-day visit to discuss bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Officials say Malaysia’s prime minister has arrived in Pakistan’s capital on his first official visit which is aimed at…
Continue ReadingPutin allows criminal defendants to escape trial if they enlist in military
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed measures that allow defendants in criminal cases to avoid prosecution if they join the…
Continue ReadingChemical smoke spewing from a Georgia factory is projected to spread toward Atlanta as winds shift
Associated Press MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say heavy smoke is causing low visibility along Interstate 20 east of Atlanta from chemicals…
Continue ReadingCybersecurity head says there’s no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the U.S. government’s cybersecurity agency says security for the nation’s election systems…
Continue ReadingLawyer for keffiyeh-wearing, pro-Palestinian protester questions arrest under local face mask ban
Associated Press HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — A lawyer for a pro-Palestinian protester charged with violating a New York county’s face mask ban for…
Continue ReadingArmy returns remains of 9 Indigenous children who died at boarding school over a century ago
CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — The remains of nine more Native American children who died at a notorious government-run boarding school in Pennsylvania over…
Continue ReadingCourt says betting on US congressional elections can resume, for now
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Americans are once again free to bet on the outcome of U.S. congressional elections, at least…
Continue ReadingSecond fan files lawsuit claiming ownership of Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 baseball
MIAMI (AP) — The claim to Shohei Ohtani’s potentially lucrative 50th home run ball grew more complicated this week, with a second fan filing…
Continue ReadingCIA makes it easier for potential informants to share tips
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The CIA wants to make it easier — and safer — for people in Iran, China and North Korea to share information…
Continue ReadingLive Nation is found not liable for 3 campers’ deaths at Michigan music fest
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan court says concert promoter Live Nation isn’t responsible for the deaths of three young men who succumbed…
Continue ReadingFollowing freebies row, UK’s Starmer pays back $8,000 worth of gifts
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it is “right” that he paid back more than 6,000 pounds worth of gifts and hospitality.…
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