Semiautomatic firearm ban passes Colorado’s House, heads to Senate
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House has passed a bill that would ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms. It’s…
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Scottie Scheffler unstoppable and wins another Masters green jacket
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler spent more time looking at his feet than any of the white leaderboards at…
Continue ReadingStrong earthquake rattles Papua New Guinea, but there is no tsunami alert or reports of damage
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Authorities say a strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake has struck Papua New Guinea, but there is no tsunami alert or…
Continue ReadingNative American-led nonprofit says it bought 40 acres in the Black Hills of South Dakota
A Native American-led nonprofit says it has purchased about 40 acres of land in South Dakota’s Black Hills area. The Cheyenne River Youth…
Continue ReadingSeeing purple: Fans get a new track color and maybe record-breaking times at Paris Olympics
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Fans will be seeing purple at the Olympics when athletes try to set records at this summer’s…
Continue ReadingThe Kings beat the Blazers 121-82 in regular season finale to earn at least 1 more home game
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points and the Sacramento Kings assured themselves of at…
Continue ReadingOJ Simpson’s public life crossed decades and boundaries, leaving lasting echoes. Here are a few
By The Associated Press O.J. Simpson’s death is leaving a legacy across multiple areas of American life including sports, entertainment and the…
Continue ReadingCongo landslide kills at least 15 people and up to 60 others are missing, officials say
By JEAN-YVES KAMALE Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Local officials say a landslide in southwest Congo caused by heavy rains killed at…
Continue ReadingSurvivors of 2017 Ariana Grande concert bombing take legal action against UK intelligence agency
LONDON (AP) — More than 250 survivors of the bombing that killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert are taking legal action against the…
Continue ReadingWinners of the 2024 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage
LONDON (AP) — Winners of the 2024 Olivier Awards, handed out Sunday for achievement in London theater, opera and dance include “Sunset…
Continue ReadingUS judge tosses out lawsuits against Libyan commander accused of war crimes
By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A U.S. judge has tossed out a series of civil lawsuits against a Libyan military…
Continue ReadingIran and Israel have a history of enmity. What key recent events led to Iran’s assault on Israel?
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Iran’s dramatic aerial attack on Israel follows years of enmity between the countries and marks the…
Continue ReadingThe NBA play-in games are set. It’ll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days. Stephen Curry and…
Continue ReadingThousands of Palestinians attempt to return home to northern Gaza, but face Israeli fire
By Mohammad Al-Sawalhi, Abeer Salman, Kareem Khadder and Zeena Saifi, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of Palestinians, including men, women, children and…
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Oregon Court of Appeals keeps gun control Measure 114 on ice, but will expedite case’s hearing
SALEM, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The Oregon Court of Appeals said Friday it would not override an Eastern Oregon judge’s ruling that puts the state’s gun…
Continue ReadingBiden tells Netanyahu US will not participate in any counter-strike against Iran
CNN By MJ Lee, Kevin Liptak and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden and senior members of his national security team, seeking to…
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President Biden approves Oregon disaster declaration, orders federal recovery aid from severe January storms
(Update: Adding governor’s news release) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared Saturday that a major disaster exists in the…
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How to tackle crime in Indian Country? Empower tribal justice, ex-Justice Department official says
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A quarter-century ago, the Justice Department had few meaningful relationships with Native…
Continue Reading2 bodies found in rural Oklahoma as 4 suspects face murder charges in case of missing women
By Chris Boyette and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Authorities are working to identify two bodies found in rural Oklahoma on Sunday, a day after four…
Continue ReadingAn AP photographer explains how he captured the moment of eclipse totality
By LM OTERO Associated Press FORT WORTH, TEXAS (AP) — Photographer Mat Otero has been working at the AP in the Dallas bureau for nearly 30 years.…
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