Prison appears to be no barrier for Michigan county official who won another term
MONROE, Mich. (AP) — A county official in Michigan has taken the oath of office for another term. But face-to-face meetings with his constituents…
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UCLA moves up to No. 1 in AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll for first time in history
AP Basketball Writer UCLA is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a historic win that lifted the school…
Continue ReadingAs Amazon expands use of warehouse robots, what will it mean for workers?
Associated Press Amazon has introduced a handful of robots in its warehouses that the e-commerce giant says will improve efficiency and reduce…
Continue ReadingBiden grants clemency to Peach and Blossom at annual White House turkey pardon
By Betsy Klein, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden tapped into his presidential pardon power in the waning days of his tenure Monday,…
Continue ReadingSan Jose State, which received 6 forfeit wins, seeded 2nd with bye in MW volleyball tournament
San Jose State’s volleyball team, which received six forfeit victories because of boycotts from Mountain West opponents, is seeded second in…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump Jr. emerges as a political force of his own as he helps his father launch a second term
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. circled up aboard the…
Continue ReadingAt the crossroads of news and opinion, ‘Morning Joe’ hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting
AP Media Writer The reaction of those who defended “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for meeting with President-elect Trump…
Continue ReadingUK authorities charge a man in last week’s bomb hoax at the US Embassy
LONDON (AP) — UK authorities say they have charged a 43-year-old man with a bomb hoax near the U.S. Embassy in London last week. Daniel Parmenter…
Continue ReadingA Louis Armstrong relative steps up to help portray the music icon on Broadway
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The new stage musical about Louis Armstrong on Broadway opens with the jazz icon in a rehearsal room…
Continue ReadingScuffles in Serbian parliament as deadly station collapse sparks anger at the government
Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Scuffles and fistfights broke out between ruling party and opposition lawmakers in Serbia’s parliament…
Continue ReadingNewsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the…
Continue ReadingAn ex-casino dealer is accused of stealing from the pot more than a dozen times
CLEVELAND (AP) — A former casino dealer in Ohio has been charged with skimming chips from the pot more than a dozen times this summer. Court…
Continue ReadingPop star Ed Sheeran apologizes to Man United boss Ruben Amorim for crashing interview
AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — British pop star Ed Sheeran has apologized to Ruben Amorim after inadvertently interrupting the new…
Continue ReadingPitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
AP Baseball Writer A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have…
Continue ReadingTwo US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks
AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Two United States senators urged FIFA on Monday not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month in a…
Continue ReadingTwo US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks
AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Two United States senators urged FIFA on Monday not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month in a…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court won’t hear challenge to graphic cigarette warning labels
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won’t hear a challenge to a federal requirement that cigarette packages and advertising…
Continue ReadingA Russian charged with sending video of military equipment to Ukraine gets 14 years in prison
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian man has been convicted of treason and sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of high treason for a video…
Continue ReadingMegachurch founder T.D. Jakes suffers health incident during sermon at Dallas church
DALLAS (AP) — The founder of Dallas-based megachurch The Potter’s House, Bishop T.D. Jakes, suffered what the church called a “slight health…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court rejects tobacco industry challenge to graphic anti-smoking images on cigarette packs
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a challenge from major tobacco companies to the Food and Drug…
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