CEO of Hachette Book Group will step down at end of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — The head of Hachette Book Group, Michael Pietsch, is retiring as CEO and will be succeeded by Hachette UK CEO David Shelley.…
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New Jersey casinos, track forfeit $77K in money won by prohibited gamblers, many of them underage
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Five Atlantic City casinos and a horse racing track are forfeiting over $77,000 worth of…
Continue ReadingTexas school reverses decision that banned transgender student from role in musical
SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — A Texas school district has apologized and reversed a decision that ousted a transgender student from a part in the musical…
Continue ReadingMatriarch is charged with arranging her ex-son-in-law’s death, 1 week after son convicted of murder
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The matriarch of a wealthy South Florida family has been arrested on charges that…
Continue ReadingCaroline Kennedy Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Caroline Kennedy, former US ambassador to Japan and current US ambassador to…
Continue ReadingAfter deadly Nevada crash, federal investigators want cars to warn drivers if they’re speeding
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Federal accident investigators want automakers to install systems on all new vehicles that warn…
Continue ReadingAfter fire kills 3, NYC officials say retailers, delivery apps must do more to ensure e-bike safety
By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials say retailers and food delivery companies must do more to halt the…
Continue ReadingThe Bird flu outbreak isn’t over, but it’s less severe, helping egg and poultry prices recover
By JOSH FUNK Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nearly 5 million chickens, turkeys and other birds have been slaughtered this year because of a…
Continue ReadingUS Catholic bishops meet; leaders call for unity and peace amid internal strife and global conflict
By TIFFANY STANLEY and PETER SMITH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Catholic leaders called for peace in a war-torn world and unity amid strife…
Continue Reading2 deputies are charged with attacking an inmate at a Memphis jail
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two Tennessee jail deputies are charged with attacking a Memphis inmate who was injured but…
Continue ReadingSan Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, who spent big in pursuit of a World Series title, dies at 63
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler has died. He was 63. Seidler poured hundreds of millions of…
Continue ReadingMexican officials send conflicting messages over death of LGBTQ+ magistrate
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities are sending conflicting messages about the violent death of a leading…
Continue ReadingEx-fundraiser for George Santos pleads guilty to posing as congressional aide to raise campaign cash
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press A former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal wire fraud charge, admitting he…
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Central Oregon educators, leaders to gather, reaffirm commitment to region’s Safe Schools Alliance
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon school superintendents, fire and police chiefs, sheriffs, district attorneys and public and mental health…
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Wyden, Crapo introduce legislation to boost exports of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ranking Member Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, introduced legislation Tuesday to…
Continue ReadingBarring ‘thin blue line’ flag on Pennsylvania township property is unconstitutional, US court rules
By BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press/Report for America A federal court has decided that a resolution prohibiting the display of an American flag with…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey man who posted threat to synagogues gets 15 months in prison
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man who admitted posting a broad online threat aimed at synagogues and Jewish schools in the state last year has…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey man who posted threat to synagogues gets 15 months in prison
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man who admitted posting a broad online threat aimed at synagogues and Jewish schools in the state last year has…
Continue ReadingColorado supermarket shooting suspect pleads not guilty by reason of insanity
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The defendant in a 2021 mass shooting that killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket has…
Continue ReadingNYC mayor deflects key questions on FBI probe, but he insists the law was followed
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Eric Adams is deflecting key questions about the scope and specifics of an FBI…
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