Indiana man sentenced to 57 years for murder of 17-year-old neighbor who was missing for months
By Steve Almasy and Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — An Indiana man was sentenced to 57 years in prison Monday for the murder of his…
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NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The NAACP says Black student-athletes should reconsider attending public colleges and…
Continue ReadingPressure on Boeing grows as Buttigieg says the company needs to cooperate with investigations
Associated Press With Boeing facing multiple government investigations, the company needs to make “a serious transformation” around its safety…
Continue ReadingHouse Republicans move ahead with TikTok vote even as Trump voices opposition to possible ban
By JILL COLVIN and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey lawmakers fast track bill that could restrict records access under open records law
By MIKE CATALINI Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey lawmakers voted to advance a measure that could make it easier for government…
Continue ReadingFirefighters booed New York attorney general who sued Trump for fraud. Officials are investigating
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A union representing New York City firefighters is raising concerns about possible disciplinary…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina launches statewide sports wagering
By GARY D. ROBERTSON and ERIK VERDUZCO Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — People in North Carolina now have more chances to gamble as…
Continue ReadingWisconsin officials release names of 7 Virginia residents killed in crash that claimed 9 lives
By RICK CALLAHAN Associated Press Authorities have released the names of seven Virginia residents who were killed when the van they were in collided…
Continue ReadingOhio Gov. Mike DeWine bypasses Trump-backed Bernie Moreno for Matt Dolan with US Senate race nod
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has parted ways with Donald Trump to endorse state Sen.…
Continue Reading4 arrested in Philadelphia bus stop shooting that injured high school students
By Danny Freeman and Zoe Sottile, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — Four people have been arrested in connection with a shooting earlier this month that…
Continue Reading2 months after school shooting, Iowa town is losing its largest employer as pork plant closes
PERRY, Iowa (AP) — Tyson Foods will continue streamlining its operations by closing a pork plant in Iowa that employs 1,200 people and eliminating…
Continue ReadingA Kansas judge says barring driver’s license changes doesn’t violate trans people’s rights
By JOHN HANNA Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas judge has ruled that the state isn’t violating transgender residents’ rights…
Continue ReadingAl Pacino says Oscars producers asked him to omit reading best picture nominees
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Al Pacino says he was following the instructions of the Oscars producers when he omitted the names of the best picture nominees…
Continue ReadingArkansas police identify suspect, victims in weekend shooting that left 3 people dead
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Police have identified a 20-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man as the victims of a shooting that occurred in Arkansas over…
Continue ReadingMessi the celebrity dog made it to the Oscars. Here’s how the show pulled off his (clapping) cameo
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Messi the dog did attend the Oscars after all. The breakout star of Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a…
Continue ReadingScientists discover 100 potential new deep-sea species, including mystery creature
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Marine researchers on a mission to record life hidden in the world’s oceans have reported they found about 100…
Continue ReadingCousins leaves Vikings for big new contract with Falcons in QB’s latest well-timed trip to market
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free…
Continue ReadingMan pleads guilty to murdering University of Utah football player Aaron Lowe
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting University of Utah football player Aaron Lowe has…
Continue ReadingNAACP, DEI supporters call on Black athletes to avoid colleges in states with anti-DEI laws
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Black activists, political leaders and supporters of diversity, equity and inclusion programs are urging…
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OSU receives $10 million federal grant to work with 13 Native American tribes on hemp economic development
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center has received a $10 million federal grant to work with…
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