National Security Agency is starting an artificial intelligence security center
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Security Agency is starting an artificial intelligence security center — a crucial mission as AI capabilities are…
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Republican offers new twist on abortion exceptions as issue stays at forefront of Kentucky campaign
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The complexities of abortion-related politics in the post-Roe v. Wade era are continuing…
Continue Reading Mom of Colorado man killed by police after taking ‘heroic’ actions to stop gunman settles with city
COLLEEN SLEVIN and AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A Colorado city has reached a nearly $2.8 million settlement in a lawsuit filed…
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22-year-old El Paso woman charged with human smuggling
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Erika Martinez September 22, 2023 after officials say she smuggled…
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As migration surges in Americas, ‘funds simply aren’t there’ for humanitarian response, UN says
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Countries in the Americas are reeling as the flow of migrants reaches historic levels, but…
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As migration surges in Americas, ‘funds simply aren’t there’ for humanitarian response, UN says
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Countries in the Americas are reeling as the flow of migrants reaches historic levels, but…
Continue Reading Court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to delay trial in wake of fraud ruling that threatens his business
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court has rejected Donald Trump’s bid to delay a civil trial in a lawsuit brought…
Continue Reading Judge tosses Nebraska state lawmaker’s defamation suit against PAC that labeled her a sexual abuser
By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by a Nebraska lawmaker against a…
Continue Reading TikTok videos promoting steroid use have millions of views, says report criticized by the company
By HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok has become a key marketing channel for vendors promoting steroids and other bodybuilding…
Continue Reading Fatal 2021 jet crash was likely caused by parking brake left on during takeoff, NTSB says
By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press The National Transportation Safety Board says a small jet in a crash that killed four people in 2021 was going…
Continue Reading Plane that crashed, killing Rep. Peltola’s husband, had over 500 pounds of meat and antlers on board
By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A new report says the small plane that crashed in rural Alaska earlier this month, killing…
Continue Reading Gov. Burgum and North Dakota Republicans are rushing to fix a major budget bill struck down by court
By JACK DURA Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A ruling by North Dakota’s Supreme Court has jeopardized funding for major parts of the state…
Continue Reading California man pleads guilty to arranging hundreds of sham marriages
BOSTON (AP) — A California man has pleaded guilty to arranging hundreds of sham marriages in an effort to circumvent immigration laws. That is…
Continue Reading Swiss court acquits former Belarusian security operative in case of enforced disappearances
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A court in northern Switzerland has acquitted a former Belarusian security operative over the…
Continue Reading Pro football leagues XFL and USFL announce intent to merge
NEW YORK (AP) — The XFL and USFL plan to join forces. The spring pro football leagues announced in a statement Thursday they would merge going…
Continue Reading Monument honoring civil rights activist Viola Liuzzo and friend unveiled in Detroit park
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A monument has been unveiled in Detroit that commemorates a white mother slain while doing civil…
Continue Reading NBA hires former Obama counsel, Google exec Albert Sanders Jr. to head ref operations
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA has hired Albert Sanders Jr. as its new head of referee operations. He’s a Google executive and…
Continue Reading Versatile forwards including Stewart, Wilson in WNBA playoffs reflect growth of women’s game
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA game has changed and its evolution can be seen in the WNBA semifinals. From Lisa…
Continue Reading Bank that handles Infowars money appears to be cutting ties with Alex Jones’ company, lawyer says
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A bank recently shut down the accounts of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ media…
Continue Reading Bank that handles Infowars money appears to be cutting ties with Alex Jones’ company, lawyer says
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A bank recently shut down the accounts of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ media…
Continue Reading Colleges should step up their diversity efforts after affirmative action ruling, the government says
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is asking America’s colleges to step up their efforts to make…
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Fights break out at Canutillo High School, alleged gang members arrested
Update: ABC-7 has obtained the booking photos of four of the people arrested in connection with the fights. Jorge Bejarano 18-year-old Jorge Bejarano…
Continue Reading New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour, among nation’s highest
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A new law in California will raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour…
Continue Reading Teddy Swims’ debut album is powered by toxic relationships and heartbreak
By GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Teddy Swims, the eclectic soulful singer who gained popularity with his YouTube covers,…
Continue Reading McCarthy rejects Senate spending bill while scrambling for a House plan that averts a shutdown
By KEVIN FREKING and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is digging in on his refusal to take up Senate…
Continue Reading Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s Olympic doping case will resume for two more days in November
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The Olympic doping case involving teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will resume for two…
Continue Reading United Airlines will make changes for people with wheelchairs after a government investigation
CHICAGO (AP) — United Airlines has agreed to improve air travel for passengers in wheelchairs after the federal government investigated a complaint…
Continue Reading United Airlines will make changes for people with wheelchairs after a government investigation
CHICAGO (AP) — United Airlines has agreed to improve air travel for passengers in wheelchairs after the federal government investigated a complaint…
Continue Reading Ukrainian junior golfer gains attention but war not mentioned by Team Europe at Ryder Cup
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — There was no mention of the conflict in Ukraine during the elaborate opening…
Continue Reading Menendez tells Senate colleagues he won’t resign, remains defiant amid bribery charges
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez remained defiant in the face of federal bribery charges…
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