China chases ‘rejuvenation’ with control of tycoons, society
By JOE McDONALD Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — An avalanche of changes launched by China’s ruling Communist Party has jolted everyone from tech…
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Fire kills 41 inmates, 80 hurt at crowded Indonesian prison
By NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A massive fire raged through an overcrowded prison near Indonesia’s capital, killing…
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El Paso has 1st 2021 case of West Nile virus; man hospitalized
EL PASO, Texas — Health officials are warning residents to take precautions against mosquito bites after confirming the first case of West Nile…
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Jones, Sun beat Wings 83-56 for 10th win in a row
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brionna Jones had 18 points, 10 rebounds and three steals and Connecticut beat the Dallas Wings 83-56 for the Sun’s 10th…
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Jones, Sun beat Wings 83-56 for 10th win in a row
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brionna Jones had 18 points, 10 rebounds and three steals and Connecticut beat the Dallas Wings 83-56 for the Sun’s 10th…
Continue Reading Mullins homers again, Orioles hit 3 to beat Royals 7-3
By TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins homered for the third consecutive game and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas…
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Nurses detail horrific conditions at warehouse where patients were evacuated ahead of Hurricane Ida
By Paul P. Murphy, CNN Two nurses who helped evacuate residents from seven nursing homes to a Louisiana warehouse told CNN on Tuesday that some…
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What challenges do Afghan refugees face if they choose leave Ft. Bliss or Holloman AFB?
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico — There’s nothing stopping Afghan refugees from leaving Borderland military installations that have been set up…
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Texas GOP governor’s ‘deep ignorance’ on abortion
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Tuesday slammed Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s “deep ignorance” on…
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Texas GOP governor’s ‘deep ignorance’ on abortion
CNN’s Anderson Cooper talks to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s response when he was asked about the state’s new…
Continue Reading Ben Gamel’s RBI single helps Pirates rally past Tigers 3-2
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Gamel had a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning among his three hits and the…
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At least 1 dead after 7.0 quake shakes Acapulco, Mexico City
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — A powerful earthquake struck near the Pacific resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, killing at least one person and…
Continue Reading Planned ban over abortion law could cost Texas $7M a year
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials say the city of Portland, Oregon’s plan to boycott Texas goods and services over the new abortion law could…
Continue Reading Planned ban over abortion law could cost Texas $7M a year
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials say the city of Portland, Oregon’s plan to boycott Texas goods and services over the new abortion law could…
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Planned ban over abortion law could cost Texas $7M a year
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials say the city of Portland, Oregon’s plan to boycott Texas goods and services over the new abortion law could…
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Lyft vows to defend drivers sued under Texas abortion law
General Counsel for Lyft Kristin Sverchek speaks with CNN’s Poppy Harlow about why the company is taking steps to protect its drivers against…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Cole ailing
By The Associated Press Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and the late Marvin Miller will be enshrined at the Hall of Fame, a year after the…
Continue Reading Powerful earthquake near Mexico’s Acapulco kills at least 1
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A powerful earthquake has struck in southern Mexico near the Pacific resort city of Acapulco, causing buildings to rock and sway…
Continue Reading Australian court rules media liable for Facebook comments
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s highest court has made a landmark ruling that media outlets are…
Continue Reading Australian court rules media liable for Facebook comments
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s highest court has made a landmark ruling that media outlets are…
Continue Reading Gant wins, Rooker homers as Twins blank Indians 3-0
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — John Gant pitched five solid innings to get his first win since joining Minnesota and spoil…
Continue Reading Top recruit Shaedon Sharpe commits to Kentucky
By The Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ken. (AP) — Five-star recruit Shaedon Sharpe has committed to Kentucky, giving coach John Calipari his…
Continue Reading Hong Kong police arrest defiant Tiananmen vigil leaders
HONG KONG (AP) — Four leaders of the group that organized annual Tiananmen Square commemorations in Hong Kong have been arrested after refusing to…
Continue Reading California moves to outlaw ‘stealthing,’ or removing condom
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lawmakers are moving to make California the first to outlaw “stealthing.”…
Continue Reading 911 calls describe chaotic scene at warehouse where Ida nursing home evacuees died
By Paul P. Murphy, Steve Almasy, Rebekah Riess and Deanna Hackney, CNN The 911 calls made from a Louisiana warehouse where more than 800 nursing home…
Continue Reading Yankees ace Cole exits with tightness in his left hamstring
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has exited his start against the Toronto Blue Jays with two…
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Texas governor defends abortion law with no rape exceptions
By PAUL J. WEBER and JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is defending a new state law banning most abortions that…
Continue Reading Texas governor defends abortion law with no rape exceptions
By PAUL J. WEBER and JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is defending a new state law banning most abortions that…
Continue Reading Wallace back in familiar starting spot in Bills secondary
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Each year, the Buffalo Bills bring in new competition in a bid to challenge cornerback…
Continue Reading NFLPA calls for daily COVID-19 testing for all players
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL Players Association wants daily COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated players. The league and the union…
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