Florida university system sued over effort to disband pro-Palestinian student group
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s university system is being sued over its effort to silence a chapter of a pro-Palestinian student group. The…
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Massachusetts lawmakers fail to approve $250M in emergency shelter aid
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Legislature wrapped up its formal session for the year without a deal on a $2.8 billion spending bill that included…
Continue Reading Max Verstappen unimpressed with excess and opulence of Las Vegas Grand Prix
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Grand Prix is an absolute spectacle of neon extravagance and Max Verstappen has…
Continue Reading Chicago commuter train crashes into rail equipment, nearly 40 injured, some seriously
CHICAGO (AP) — Fire officials say a Chicago commuter train has collided with rail equipment, injuring nearly 40 people, some of them critically.…
Continue Reading China’s agreement expected to slow flow of fentanyl into US, but not solve overdose epidemic
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Experts say new steps China has agreed to will eventually reduce the flow of the deadly opioid fentanyl into the…
Continue Reading Russian soldier back from Ukraine taught a school lesson and then beat up neighbors, officials say
By EMMA BURROWS Associated Press A Russian soldier recently returned from fighting in Ukraine went to teach schoolchildren about Russia’s military…
Continue Reading Grand Canyon, nation’s largest Christian university, says it’s appealing ‘ridiculous’ federal fine
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s largest Christian university says it’s fighting a $37.7 million…
Continue Reading 5 European nations and Canada seek to join genocide case against Myanmar at top UN court
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Five European nations and Canada are seeking to join a case brought by Gambia at the…
Continue Reading Man who attacked Pelosi’s husband convicted of federal assault and attempted kidnapping charges
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A jury on Thursday convicted the man who broke into former U.S. House Speaker Nancy…
Continue Reading RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns
By MIKE STOBBE and KENYA HUNTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — RSV infections are rising sharply in some parts of the country, nearly filling…
Continue Reading The judge in Trump’s Georgia election case limits the disclosure of evidence after videos’ release
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and…
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CNN Poll: Trump holds significant lead in New Hampshire GOP primary, while Haley moves into second place
CNN By Jennifer Agiesta and Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump maintains a significant lead among likely voters in…
Continue Reading Atlanta to host 2025 MLB All-Star Game after losing 2021 game over objections to voting law
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball will play its 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta, four years after…
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Juarez trying to reinforce safety, security during migrant lag
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juarez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar announced this week that his administration will be reinforcing security through new…
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El Paso law enforcement reacts to immigration enforcement bill heading to governor’s desk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles held a press conference Thursday morning to speak on Texas Senate Bill 4. Once signed,…
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Have war crimes been committed in Israel and Gaza and what laws govern the conflict?
CNN By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Since Hamas launched its brazen October 7 attacks and Israel responded with intensive air strikes and a…
Continue Reading Amazon will allow US customers to buy cars on its site from local car dealers starting next year
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Want to buy a car on Amazon? Well, now you might get your chance. The e-commerce giant will…
Continue Reading Key GOP lawmaker calls for renewal of surveillance tool as he proposes changes to protect privacy
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee is calling for the renewal of a key…
Continue Reading Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles deaths globally spiked by more than…
Continue Reading New Subaru Forester, Lucid SUV and Toyota Camry are among vehicles on display at L.A. Auto Show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An all-new Subaru Forester, a Lucid electric SUV, and a revamped Toyota Camry are among the new automobiles that will be on…
Continue Reading Texas man arrested in killings of aunt and her mother, sexual assault of his cousin, authorities say
HOUSTON (AP) — A 25-year-old man has been arrested near Houston in the fatal shooting of his aunt and her mother and the sexual assault of his…
Continue Reading Rafael Nadal will reveal his comeback plans soon after missing nearly all of 2023
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Rafael Nadal says he is sure he’ll be returning to competition after missing nearly all of 2023 with a hip…
Continue Reading New York will automatically seal old criminal records under law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul
By MAYSOON KHAN Associated Press/Report for America ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New Yorkers who’ve committed crimes in the past will get their…
Continue Reading 5 tennis players were suspended for match-fixing in a case tied to a Belgian syndicate
LONDON (AP) — Five low-ranked tennis players — four from Mexico and one from Guatemala — have been suspended for corruption linked to a…
Continue Reading Officials investigate cause of Atlantic City Boardwalk fire that damaged facade of Resorts casino
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Investigators were trying Thursday to determine what touched off a fire on the Atlantic…
Continue Reading Barefoot workers and cracked floors were found at a factory that made recalled eyedrops, FDA says
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — An Indian company that recently recalled eyedrops sold in the U.S. had a host of sanitation…
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WWE collaborating with Big 12 Conference during championship game next month
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer The WWE is collaborating with the Big 12 Conference for their championship game next month, as the sports…
Continue Reading House Ethics chairman introduces resolution to expel George Santos from Congress
CNN By Haley Talbot, Lauren Fox and Clare Foran, CNN House Ethics Chairman Michael Guest, a Mississippi Republican, introduced a resolution Friday to…
Continue Reading Belarus human rights activist goes on hunger strike in latest protest against Lukashenko government
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A human rights activist in Belarus has gone on hunger strike in prison protesting…
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Climate change is hastening the demise of Pacific Northwest forests
By NATHAN GILLES, Columbia Insight SHERWOOD, Ore. (AP) — Deep inside a forest in Oregon’s Willamette Valley stands a dead “Tree of Life.” Its…
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