Millions of dollars of psychedelic mushrooms seized in a Connecticut bust
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press Law enforcement officials came across a staggering find after being tipped off about possible drug-dealing: dozens…
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NASA’s Lucy mission went to visit an asteroid and got more than it bargained for
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — When NASA’s Lucy mission flew by its first asteroid this week, its cameras captured a surprise. The Lucy…
Continue ReadingA cyber breach delays poll worker training in Mississippi’s largest county before the statewide vote
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Election officials in Mississippi’s most populous county had to scramble to complete required poll worker training after an…
Continue ReadingProsecutor questions Florida dentist’s claim he was extorted, not a murder-for-hire mastermind
By BRENDAN FARRINGOTN Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida dentist on trial in his ex-brother-n-law’s slaying says he never…
Continue Reading2nd of four men who escaped from a central Georgia jail has been caught, sheriff’s office says
ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities said the second of four men who escaped from a central Georgia jail last month has been captured. The Bibb County…
Continue ReadingMatthew Perry Foundation established for late ‘Friends’ actor to help people with addiction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Less than a week after his death, a foundation has been established in the name of Matthew Perry to help people dealing with…
Continue ReadingSouth Dakota governor asks state Supreme Court about conflict of interest after lawmaker resigns
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem has requested guidance from the state’s Supreme Court about conflict-of-interest…
Continue ReadingJudge gives life in prison for look-out in Florida gang shooting that killed 3 and injured 20
MIAMI (AP) — The man who served as look-out in a South Florida shooting that left three dead and 20 others injured has been sentenced to life in…
Continue ReadingA former Utah county clerk is accused of shredding and mishandling 2020 and 2022 ballots
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Utah prosecutors have charged a former county clerk for allegedly shredding and otherwise…
Continue ReadingChristiane Amanpour to debut weekly show after years of reduced presence on domestic CNN
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Even Christiane Amanpour felt it was odd that CNN’s best-known international journalist had…
Continue ReadingScientists say they’ve finally found remnants of Theia, an ancient planet that collided with Earth to form the moon
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Scientists widely agree that an ancient planet likely smashed into Earth as it was forming billions of years…
Continue ReadingCalifornia lawmaker Wendy Carrillo arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles police say a California legislator was arrested on suspicion of drunken…
Continue ReadingThis bestselling author’s book was challenged in schools. So, she opened a store for banned books
By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — As a Black, queer woman, Leah Johnson always dreamed of being a storyteller. “When you can see yourself in…
Continue ReadingQuake shakes northwest Nepal, killing at least 128 and injuring dozens. Officials fear toll to rise
By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Helicopters and ground troops rushed to help people hurt in a strong earthquake that…
Continue ReadingJapan’s Princess Kako arrives in Peru to mark 150 years of diplomatic relations
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Japanese Princess Kako on Friday arrived in Peru on an official visit to commemorate 150 years of diplomatic relations between…
Continue ReadingHead of China’s state-backed Catholic church will visit Hong Kong as ties with Vatican are strained
By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — The Hong Kong Roman Catholic diocese says that the leader of China’s Communist Party-sponsored…
Continue ReadingGerman club Mainz terminates Anwar El Ghazi’s contract over social media posts on Israel-Hamas war
MAINZ, Germany (AP) — German soccer club Mainz has terminated the contract of Dutch forward Anwar El Ghazi following his social media posts about…
Continue ReadingTensions spike in Rio de Janeiro ahead of Copa Libertadores soccer final and after Copacabana brawl
By ELÉONORE HUGHES Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Tensions are high in Rio de Janeiro on the eve of the Copa Libertadores soccer final…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue plans ‘burn to learn’ training exercise Monday on structure provided by developer
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue crews will be conducting a live fire training on Monday at an acquired structure provided by a…
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OSU Master Gardener Program seeks Central Oregon applicants, offers training for volunteers
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications for the OSU Master Gardener™ Program in Central Oregon are now available. The program targets individuals…
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