Man sentenced to 4-plus years in death of original ‘Mickey Mouse Club’ cast member
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A man charged in the death of Dennis Day, an original cast member on Walt Disney’s “Mickey Mouse Club” television…
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Groups sue to restore endangered species protection for US northern Rockies wolves
Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Six conservation groups have filed a lawsuit challenging a recent federal government decision not to protect…
Continue Reading The plague rarely affects humans, though the US sees about 7 cases a year. Here’s why
AP Health Writer Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of the plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killing tens…
Continue Reading Las Vegas hits record of fifth consecutive day of 115 degrees or greater as heat wave scorches US
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas baked Wednesday in its record fifth consecutive day of temperatures sizzling at 115 degrees Fahrenheit…
Continue Reading Mu not included in relay pool for US track team going to Paris. Richardson, Lyles on Olympic roster
AP Sports Writer About the only real surprise when the U.S. track and field roster came out Tuesday was who didn’t make the list: Athing Mu.…
Continue Reading Tourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave blamed for several deaths
Associated Press DEATH VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds of Europeans touring the American West and adventurers from around the U.S. are still being…
Continue Reading Here’s what to know about Boeing agreeing to plead guilty to fraud in 737 Max crashes
Associated Press Boeing will have a felony conviction if it follows through on an agreement with prosecutors to plead guilty to fraud in connection…
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Tourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave blamed for several deaths
Associated Press DEATH VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds of Europeans touring the American West and adventurers from around the U.S. were still drawn…
Continue Reading Officials in Multnomah County, home to Portland, Oregon, report 4 suspected heat-related deaths amid heat wave
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials in Multnomah County, home to Portland, Oregon, report 4 suspected heat-related deaths amid heat…
Continue Reading 2 men drown in Glacier National Park over the July 4 holiday weekend
WEST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Two men drowned in Glacier National Park over the July 4 holiday weekend, park officials said. A 26-year-old man from…
Continue Reading Up top: Guardians own No. 1 pick in upcoming MLB draft, a selection that could alter team’s future
AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Top of the AL Central. Top of the MLB draft. It’s been a season of firsts for Cleveland. Along with opening…
Continue Reading Rodriguez has 2 goals and the Timbers down Nashville 4-1
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jonathan Rodriguez scored two goals and the Portland Timbers built an early lead on the way to a 4-1 victory over Nashville…
Continue Reading Tourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave blamed for several deaths
Associated Press DEATH VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds of Europeans touring the American West and adventurers from around the U.S. were still drawn…
Continue Reading Persistent heat wave in the US shatters new records, causes deaths in the West and grips the East
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A long-running heat wave that has already shattered previous records across the U.S. persisted on Sunday,…
Continue Reading Vikings’ Khyree Jackson, 2 former high school teammates killed in car crash in Maryland
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates were killed in an early…
Continue Reading More records expected to shatter as long-running blanket of heat threatens 130 million in U.S.
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Roughly 130 million people were under threat Saturday and into next week from a long-running heat wave that…
Continue Reading D’Aquila’s goal in the 85th gives the Thorns a 1-0 win over the Wave
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Izzy D’Aquila scored in the 85th minute to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 victory over the San Diego Wave in the…
Continue Reading Records tumble as dangerous heat wave scorches the US West and beyond, with the worst yet to come
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Records tumbled across the West as a slow-moving heat wave of potentially historic proportions tightened its…
Continue Reading Dallas beats Portland 3-2 on late own goal by Timbers’ Cristhian Paredes
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Petar Musa and defender Nkosi Tafari scored in the second half and FC Dallas turned a late own goal by Portland midfielder…
Continue Reading Guardians’ All-Star Steven Kwan moves to No. 1 in majors with a .367 average
AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Steven Kwan isn’t just at the top of Cleveland’s lineup. He’s No. 1 in the majors. The All-Star…
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