New Mexico seeks to protect judges from threats, doxxing
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico legislators are considering new criminal penalties aimed at protecting state and…
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Quinta Brunson breaks down A+ grade for ‘Abbott Elementary’
GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press New York (AP) — “Abbott Elementary” has received rave reviews from both fans and critics, and its creator…
Continue ReadingLandlords finding ways to evict after getting rental aid
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press A growing number of landlords are taking federal rental assistance to cover months of back rent but still moving to…
Continue ReadingBillionaire’s space trip brought $125M to St. Jude hospital
By BEN GOSE of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy The charitable sector should hope that billionaire Jared Isaacman keeps…
Continue ReadingOz gets Walk of Fame star as rival says he’s too ‘Hollywood’
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon who recently ended his daytime TV “Dr. Oz Show” to…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl ads look toward the future — and the past
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Super Bowl advertisers this year want Americans to forget about pandemic woes and focus on the…
Continue ReadingArgentina’s Puerta 8: the barrio and the deadly cocaine
By DÉBORA REY Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A dozen children stare as if hypnotized at the fire heating a pot of stew. Martín…
Continue ReadingPolice: Girl impersonated Florida classmate to make threats
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (AP) — A 12-year-old girl is accused of “maliciously” impersonating a fellow student by creating fake Instagram and email…
Continue ReadingUNHCR say Taliban free detained staff, 2 foreign journalists
By KATHY GANNON Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — UNHCR says the Taliban freed two foreign journalists working with the U.N. refugee…
Continue ReadingChanning Tatum on ‘Dog,’ ‘Magic Mike,’ Marvel and his hiatus
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Not since 2017’s “Logan Lucky” has Channing Tatum been the lead in a film. It’s been a…
Continue ReadingFrom Zendaya to Schwarzenegger, celebs pack Super Bowl ads
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer Who is your favorite celebrity? Chances are, they’re in a Super Bowl ad this year. While Super Bowl ads usually…
Continue ReadingWorld leaders at France summit mull ways to protect oceans
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — World leaders are trying to save the planet’s oceans in talks on France’s Atlantic coast aimed…
Continue ReadingSweden debunks ‘disinformation’ on Muslim child kidnappings
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The government of Sweden has tried to discredit claims that Swedish social service agencies kidnap Muslim children, saying the…
Continue ReadingCanadian judge orders an end to blockade at border bridge
By ROB GILLIES, TOM KRISHER and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador…
Continue ReadingBurkina Faso’s junta leader is declared president by council
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Burkina Faso’s Constitutional Council says that junta leader Lt. Col. Paul Henri…
Continue ReadingPhoenix police say man shot ex-girlfriend before ambush
By JACQUES BILLEAUD and TERRY TANG Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Police have identified 36-year-old Morris Jones as the deceased suspect in a…
Continue ReadingOlympian flashes ‘No War in Ukraine’ sign after competing
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — A Ukrainian skeleton athlete flashed a small sign that read “No War in Ukraine” to the cameras…
Continue ReadingNYC workers face firing for not following vaccine mandate
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Several thousand New York City public workers could lose their jobs Friday if they don’t…
Continue ReadingBeijing punishes traders in Olympic souvenir crackdown
BEIJING (AP) — Police are punishing traders for cashing in by reselling scarce dolls of Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen at up to 10 times retail…
Continue ReadingDutch lawyer to get German prize for landmark climate cases
BERLIN (AP) — A lawyer who helped win cases forcing the Dutch government and oil giant Shell to cut carbon emissions, is to receive a 10,000-euro…
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