Colorado deputies who tased a man multiple times are fired following an investigation
By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Two Colorado sheriff’s deputies were fired after an investigation found…
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UN says Colombia’s coca crop at all-time high as officials promote new drug policies
By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The U.N. says coca cultivation reached an all-time high in Colombia last year the…
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9/11 Firefighters reflect on legacy of Twin Towers, impact on mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Both Paul Mannix and Jim McGlynn responded to the attack on the Twin Towers on 9/11. Both have years of experience in the…
Continue Reading UEFA hosts women soccer stars for expert advice. Then it thanks ousted Luis Rubiales for his service
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer NYON, Switzerland (AP) — European soccer body UEFA has hosted a storied group of women players and coaches for a…
Continue Reading Mexico’s former foreign minister threatens to leave party over candidate selection process
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s former Foreign Affairs Secretary Marcelo Ebrard says that he will wait to see how the ruling party of President…
Continue Reading How to help those affected by the Morocco earthquake and Libya flood
By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — International aid groups have mobilized in Morocco where a 6.8 magnitude earthquake Friday night…
Continue Reading ‘Dumb Money’ goes all in on the GameStop stock frenzy — and may come out a winner
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer TORONTO (AP) — Think of movies about the financial system and your mind is almost sure to go to Gordon Gekko and…
Continue Reading Groups sue EPA in an effort to strengthen oversight of livestock operations
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A coalition of civil society groups is seeking to force the Environmental Protection…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Storms develop along with cooler temps
El Paso hit 100 again today for the 70th triple of the season so far. This was also the 10th triple of the month – most on record. The triples will…
Continue Reading Trump lawyers seek recusal of judge in DC presiding over federal election subversion case
By ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump on Monday asked the federal judge presiding…
Continue Reading Spicy food challenges have a long history. Have they become too extreme?
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A tortilla chip maker’s decision to pull its extremely spicy product sold as a…
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El Paso County Judge discusses expected migrant surge over the coming months
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego sat down with ABC-7 Monday. He said that the county has seen a rise in the number of…
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Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. charged with assaulting girlfriend at Manhattan hotel
NEW YORK (AP) — Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested Monday and charged with assault and strangulation after allegedly attacking his…
Continue Reading Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. charged with assaulting girlfriend at Manhattan hotel
NEW YORK (AP) — Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested Monday and charged with assault and strangulation after allegedly attacking his…
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3 Mayfield High students faint during 9/11 ceremony in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Three Mayfield High School students fainted during the school’s 9/11 ceremony this morning. “Paramedics were there…
Continue Reading Texas defense emerging as a dominant group for No. 4 Longhorns after 2 games
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After a routine win over Rice to start the season, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian noted there had…
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Trial begins over Texas’ sweeping 2021 elections law
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Continue Reading Police veteran hailed for reform efforts in Washington, California nominated to be New Orleans chief
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said Monday that she has chosen Anne Kirkpatrick, a former…
Continue Reading California fast food and health care workers poised to win major salary increases
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nearly 1 million California workers would win major salary increases under a pair of bills…
Continue Reading Helton teams up with organization to eliminate $10 million in medical bills for Colorado residents
DENVER (AP) — Retired Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton is teaming up with the organization RIP Medical Debt to help eliminate $10 million…
Continue Reading US moves to advance prisoner swap deal with Iran and release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens…
Continue Reading Challengers seek rewrite of Missouri abortion-rights ballot measures, calling them misleading
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Advocates are asking a Missouri judge to rewrite what they say are misleading…
Continue Reading Man charged with aiding Whitmer kidnap plot says he should have called police
By ED WHITE Associated Press A man charged with assisting the leaders of a plan to kidnap Michigan’s governor is denying any role. But he told…
Continue Reading Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates often speak out on hot topics. Only one faces impeachment threat
By CHRISTINE FERNANDO and HARM VENHUIZEN Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who Republicans are threatening…
Continue Reading Evidence insufficient to charge BTK killer in Oklahoma cold case, prosecutor says
PAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma prosecutor says there’s insufficient evidence to charge the BTK serial killer in the 1976 disappearance of a…
Continue Reading Canadian man charged with murdering four Muslims was inspired by white nationalism, prosecutors say
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — Canadian federal prosecutors are arguing that a man facing murder charges in the deaths of four members of a Muslim family…
Continue Reading DraftKings apologizes for sports betting offer referencing 9/11 terror attacks
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Sports betting company DraftKings apologized Monday after using the Sept. 11, 2001,…
Continue Reading Man accused of walking into FBI office, confessing to killing Boston woman in 1979
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Prosecutors say a 68-year-old man walked into an FBI field office in Oregon and confessed to…
Continue Reading Portugal routs Luxembourg in record 9-0 win without suspended Ronaldo. Drone delays Armenia-Croatia
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Portugal didn’t need Cristiano Ronaldo to rack up its biggest-ever win in a competitive game. A 9-0 rout of…
Continue Reading Cybersecurity issue prompts computer shutdowns at MGM Resorts properties across US
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino and hotel giant MGM Resorts International says a cybersecurity issue led to the shutdown of computer systems at its…
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