No indictment in 1st case under NY’s police chokehold ban
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A case seen as an early test of New York’s law criminalizing police chokeholds has ended…
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Top S. Korean, Chinese diplomats meet amid N. Korea tensions
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The foreign ministers of South Korea and China are meeting for talks expected to focus…
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Republicans grow defiant against raising the nation’s debt limit
By Lauren Fox and Melanie Zanona, CNN Republicans are digging in on their promise to vote against increasing the debt ceiling, lining up in defiance…
Continue Reading Chinese ambassador to UK barred from Parliament
LONDON (AP) — China’s ambassador to Britain has been barred from Parliament and told he could not enter the building for a talk he was scheduled…
Continue Reading Former professor charged with sending equipment to Iran
MIAMI (AP) — Prosecutors say a former University of Miami professor, his wife and his sister are facing federal charges related to purchasing…
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Nan Wooden, daughter of UCLA coach John Wooden, dies at 87
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The daughter of the late UCLA basketball coach John Wooden has died. The university says Nan…
Continue Reading Alaska Democratic lawmaker apologizes after Nazi comment
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska lawmaker is apologizing after saying Nazi experimentation on prisoners “produced results.” State Rep. Sara…
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Former Theranos employee describes being starstruck by Elizabeth Holmes, quickly growing concerned over startup’s capabilities
By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business The criminal trial of Theranos founder and former CEO Elizabeth Holmes resumed Tuesday with the first full…
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Motorist seriously hurt in Spur 601 crash
EL PASO, Texas — A motorist was seriously hurt in a single-vehicle crash along Spur 601 during the Tuesday evening commute. That crash happened on…
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Judge suspends NY state vaccine mandate for health care workers who claim religious exemption
By Artemis Moshtaghian, Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Tuesday temporarily suspending New…
Continue Reading An astounding number of people flocked to Yellowstone in August — enough to set a record
By Andy Rose and Forrest Brown, CNN With health experts steering travelers toward outdoor destinations and activities during the pandemic, US…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Clemente Day in majors; Urías tries for 18
By The Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates players and coaches will wear No. 21 to mark Roberto Clemente Day, celebrated by Major League Baseball on…
Continue Reading Pac-12 has 3 undefeated teams, lowest among Power 5 leagues
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The list of Pac-12 teams that remain undefeated has dwindled to a precious three after just two games.…
Continue Reading Activision Blizzard employees accuse company of unfair labor practices
By Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business Activision Blizzard employees have filed a complaint accusing the gaming company of unfair labor practices, alleging…
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‘Fortnite’ is shutting down in China
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Wayne Chang and Jill Disis, CNN Business The Chinese version of hit video game “Fortnite” is shutting down this…
Continue Reading Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich sues Biden administration for ‘federal overreach’
By Claudia Dominguez and Andy Rose, CNN Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced in a statement Tuesday that the state is suing President Joe…
Continue Reading Moore, Medina win World Surf League titles at Lower Trestles
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (AP) — Olympic gold medalist and defending champion Carissa Moore of Honolulu won her fifth world title and Gabriel Medina of…
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Inmate sentenced in violent attack on southern New Mexico prison guards
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — One of six inmates involved in a July 2019 attack of two officers at the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility has been…
Continue Reading NFL’s opening week averages 17.4 million on TV
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The NFL’s kickoff weekend ended up having the second-highest TV ratings for Week 1 over the past five seasons. The 16…
Continue Reading US military aid to Egypt released despite rights concerns
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is releasing nearly $200 million in military aid to Egypt but will…
Continue Reading Hawley says he’ll hold up State and Defense Department nominees unless Blinken and Austin resign
By Manu Raju and Devan Cole, CNN Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said Tuesday that he will place a hold on “every single civilian nominee”…
Continue Reading California voters say Covid-19 biggest issue for state, CNN exit poll shows
About one-third of California voters say the Covid-19 pandemic is the biggest issue for the state, according to a California exit poll conducted for…
Continue Reading California Democrats voted along broader political lines to save Newsom, CNN exit poll shows
By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN California’s recall election played out along established partisan lines, according to a California exit poll…
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Sewage continues flowing into Rio Grande as El Paso Water deals with pipe ruptures
EL PASO, Texas — Flushing the toilet, taking a shower or using the sink generates wastewater, a process that usually goes forgotten, unless storage…
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El Paso ties Tuesday’s record high temp at 98 degrees
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso tied the record high for Tuesday’s date, the National Weather Service said late in the afternoon. Under sunny skies, the…
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US grants license for temporary nuclear waste dump in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are giving the go-ahead for temporary storage of highly radioactive waste in west Texas. The Nuclear Regulatory…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are giving the go-ahead for temporary storage of highly radioactive waste in west Texas. The Nuclear Regulatory…
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US grants license for temporary nuclear waste dump in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are giving the go-ahead for temporary storage of highly radioactive waste in west Texas. The Nuclear Regulatory…
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US grants license for temporary nuclear waste dump in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are giving the go-ahead for temporary storage of highly radioactive waste in west Texas. The Nuclear Regulatory…
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Astros starter Odorizzi to 10-day IL after covering first
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The AL West-leading Houston Astros have put starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list with right foot…
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