Milwaukee woman charged with killing abuser arrested in Louisiana
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin woman accused of killing a man who sexually assaulted her and other underage girls was arrested in Louisiana after…
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The first Black woman in the Mississippi Legislature now has her portrait in the state Capitol
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former Rep. Alyce Clarke is the first Black woman elected to the Mississippi…
Continue ReadingTennessee man suspected of fatally shooting sheriff’s deputy taken into custody, officials say
By Jamiel Lynch and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — A man suspected of fatally shooting a Blount County deputy and injuring another deputy in…
Continue ReadingTrump’s pick to lead the RNC is facing skepticism from some Republicans
By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In pushing Michael Whatley as the next leader of the Republican National Committee, Donald…
Continue Reading2 suspected gang members arrested after 4 killed in Los Angeles-area shootings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials say two suspected gang members have been arrested in connection with a series of shootings in the Los Angeles area…
Continue ReadingSnowiest day in 2 years brings selfies and snowmen to New York City’s Central Park
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s Central Park saw its snowiest day in more than two years as 3.2 inches of snow blanketed trees, statues and…
Continue ReadingThe National Guard was sent to protect migrants at New York relief centers. But some sexually exploited them, lawsuit alleges
By Alisha Ebrahimji and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — Some National Guard members and publicly contracted relief workers tasked with caring…
Continue ReadingGroup challenges restrictions in Arizona election manual on ballot drop-off locations
PHOENIX (AP) — A conservative group is challenging parts of Arizona’s election procedures manual. It’s the third lawsuit filed within the last…
Continue ReadingPolice confirm identity of 101st victim of huge Maui wildfire
By AUDREY McAVOY and MARK THIESSEN Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The death toll from the wildfire that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina,…
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Buttigieg visits interstate highway bridge in Pacific Northwest slated for seismic replacement
By CLAIRE RUSH and JENNIFER KANE Associated Press VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday toured the…
Continue ReadingA Mississippi university tries again to drop ‘Women’ from its name
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Leaders of Mississippi University for Women are making a new proposal to to shed the…
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Oregon financial agency reminds consumers to be wary of romance scams this Valentine’s Day
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Romance scams can happen any time of year, but with Valentine’s Day this week, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation…
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ODOT travel alert: Winter storm expected in Gorge, Cascade passes; NWS winter storm warning, advisory
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wind and snow may cause hazardous travel conditions in the Columbia River Gorge and mountain passes this week with a low…
Continue ReadingFormer NBA player Bryn Forbes arrested on family violence charge
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Former NBA player Bryn Forbes has been arrested on a family violence charge. Bexar County arrest records show Forbes was jailed…
Continue Reading3 shooters suspected in NYC subway fight that killed 1 and injured 5, police say
By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police have made no arrests but say they believe there were three shooters in a…
Continue ReadingNew York City schools went online instead of calling a snow day. It didn’t go well
By PHILIP MARCELO and ANNIE MA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Four years after the coronavirus pandemic first sent students and teachers into…
Continue ReadingMore than 60% of American Jews say they feel less secure than a year ago, new survey says
By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — At least 63% of American Jews said their place in American society is less secure than a year ago, according to a…
Continue ReadingFederal audit finds ‘a lot of work remains’ in Puerto Rico’s hurricane and earthquake recovery
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A U.S. government audit has found that after two devastating hurricanes and a string…
Continue ReadingDavid Bouley, New York City chef known for his idiosyncratic approach to fine dining, dies at 70
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — David Bouley, the award-winning chef whose idiosyncratic haute cuisine and crusty breads…
Continue ReadingOpen gun carry proposal in South Carolina on the ropes as conservatives fight among themselves
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A proposal to allow anyone who can legally own a gun in South Carolina to carry their…
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