FAA launches committee examining mental health rules for pilots
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a new committee focused on mental health issues within the aviation…
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Republican prosecutor will appeal judge’s ruling invalidating Wisconsin’s 174-year-old abortion ban
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican prosecutor says he plans to appeal a judge’s ruling invalidating…
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Taylor Swift named Time’s ‘Person of the Year’
CNN By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Taylor Swift is ending her year with another accolade: The pop superstar was named Time…
Continue Reading US finds both sides in Sudan conflict have committed atrocities in Darfur
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it has determined that both sides in the ongoing conflict in…
Continue Reading 52 sea turtles experiencing ‘cold stun’ in New England flown to rehab in Florida
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Fifty-two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” are rehabbing at four facilities in…
Continue Reading The Justice Department is investigating the deaths and kidnappings of Americans in the Hamas attack
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland says the Justice Department is investigating the deaths…
Continue Reading Michigan high court declines to immediately hear appeal of ruling allowing Trump on primary ballot
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court refused Wednesday to immediately hear an appeal of a lower court’s ruling that would allow…
Continue Reading The UK plans to ignore part of its human rights law to revive a Rwanda asylum plan
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government has published legislation that will let it ignore a part of the country’s…
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New Mexico AG suing Meta over alleged lack of child protections online
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly…
Continue Reading Chaos at a government jobs fair in economically troubled Zimbabwe underscores desperation for work
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A stampede at a government-organized job fair involving hundreds of young people in Zimbabwe desperate for work has left…
Continue Reading Sundance lineup for 40th edition features Kristen Stewart, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Steven Soderbergh
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun play a satellite and a buoy in love, and Will Ferrell takes a road trip with his best…
Continue Reading As Ukraine aid falters in the Senate, Biden signals he’s willing to make a deal on border security
By ZEKE MILLER, AAMER MADHANI and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As Senate Republicans blocked the advance of tens of billions…
Continue Reading FDA is inspecting plant in Ecuador that made lead-tainted fruit pouches
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer U.S. health officials have launched an inspection of a plant in Ecuador that made the cinnamon applesauce pouches…
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Kevin McCarthy to leave Congress at the end of this year
CNN By Melanie Zanona and Haley Talbot, CNN Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is resigning from Congress and will leave at the end of this year, he…
Continue Reading Italian prosecutors say no evidence of Russian secret service role in escape of suspect sought by US
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Milan prosecutors say there is no evidence of Russian secret services involvement in the escape from…
Continue Reading Oregon power company to pay nearly $300 million to settle latest lawsuit over 2020 wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Electricity utility PacifiCorp will pay $299 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 463 plaintiffs who said they were harmed…
Continue Reading Fake Donald Trump electors settle civil lawsuit in Wisconsin, agree that President Biden won
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ten Republicans who posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump in Wisconsin and…
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2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record-breaking rain in Pacific Northwest
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities rescued people from raging rivers and roads submerged by high waters in the…
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In Mexico, Yellen announces economics sanctions as the US aims to crack down on fentanyl trafficking
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has announced economic sanctions against 15 people and two…
Continue Reading Colorado Supreme Court justices question whether the state can bar Trump from the 2024 ballot
BY NICHOLAS RICCARDI and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Colorado Supreme Court justices on Wednesday sharply questioned both…
Continue Reading 2024 Salzburg festival lineup includes new productions of ‘Der Idiot’ and ‘The Gambler’
By The Associated Press New productions of Mieczysław’ Weinberg’s “Der Idiot” and Sergei Prokofiev’s “The Gambler” will highlight next…
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2023 (Taylor’s Version): The year in pop culture
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer At the multiplex, “Barbenheimer” ruled. Beyoncé launched a huge tour and scored with her concert film. The…
Continue Reading Maryland attorney general wants new hearing in gun licensing case
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland’s attorney general is requesting a new hearing after a federal appeals court struck down the state’s handgun…
Continue Reading Bills GM says edge rusher Von Miller to practice and play while facing domestic violence charge
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Though shaken by Von Miller being charged with domestic violence, general manager Brandon…
Continue Reading Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker two months ago. Now he’s leaving Congress by year’s end
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months ago, Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Now, the…
Continue Reading US announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled on more funding
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending a $175 million package of military aid to Ukraine,…
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‘Change is necessary’: Coast Guard pledges reforms after mishandling reports of sexual assault
CNN By Blake Ellis, Melanie Hicken, Audrey Ash, Pamela Brown and Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — The US Coast Guard, rocked by allegations that its…
Continue Reading The US is poised to require foreign aircraft-repair shops to test workers for drugs and alcohol
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government will propose to require drug and alcohol testing for employees of foreign aircraft-repair shops outside…
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European Union calls for “the beginning of the end” of fossil fuels at COP28 climate talks
By DAVID KEYTON Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — This year’s climate talks should “mark the beginning of the end” of…
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Bridge of the Americas reopen after Ferromex worker gathering blocked passage for several hours
Update: ABC-7 crews watched Wednesday afternoon as the bridge reopened. El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ferromex workers blocking northbound lanes on the…
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