Maine’s top court dismisses an appeal of a judge’s decision on Trump’s ballot status
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s top court hasdeclined to weigh in on whether former President Donald Trump can…
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Mexican tourist haven and silversmithing town of Taxco shuttered by gang killings and threats
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The bullet-ridden bodies of two detectives have been found on the outskirts of Taxco, a colonial town in central Mexico that…
Continue Reading South Carolina GOP governor blasts labor unions while touting economic growth in annual address
By JAMES POLLARD Associated Press/Report for America COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Republican governor of South Carolina has had harsh words for labor…
Continue Reading In-N-Out to close first location in its 75-year history due to a wave of car break-ins and robberies
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In-N-Out Burger says it will close its first location in its 75-year history due to a wave of car break-ins, property…
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NMSU returns home for battle with Sam Houston
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The New Mexico State Aggies are coming off of a truly historic week. On Thursday, the defense…
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Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach Chargers after leading Michigan to national title
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh was hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, leaving…
Continue Reading Michigan Gov. Whitmer focuses on education in State of the State ahead of key term for Democrats
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on lawmakers to pass increased investments in…
Continue Reading Families of those killed in the 2002 Bali bombings testify at hearing for Guantanamo detainees
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — Relatives of some of the more than 200 people killed in 2002 bombings on the resort…
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Exclusive: House ethics probe of Gaetz seeks information from DOJ and woman who allegedly had sex with congressman as a minor
CNN By Paula Reid and Annie Grayer, CNN The House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Matt Gaetz has reached out to the woman whom the…
Continue Reading Montana man convicted of killing eagles is sentenced to 3 years in prison for related gun violations
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana felon previously convicted of killing eagles to sell their parts on the black…
Continue Reading Despite 2 losses, Nikki Haley tries to claim victory thus far in the Republican presidential race
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Despite losing both Iowa and New Hampshire to Donald Trump,Nikki Haley is…
Continue Reading New estimate shows rural Americans and men are more likely to suffer from hearing loss
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — A new estimate shows hearing loss affects approximately 37.9 million Americans and is more common…
Continue Reading Minnesota trooper is charged with murder in shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop
By STEVE KARNOWSKI and TRISHA AHMED Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota state trooper has been charged with murder in the shooting of…
Continue Reading Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear
By LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear. A small study published Wednesday…
Continue Reading State seeks to dismiss death penalty for man accused of killing Indianapolis cop
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors want to dismiss death penalty charges against a man charged with fatally shooting an Indianapolis police officer in…
Continue Reading Ring will no longer allow police to request doorbell camera footage from users
By HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon-owned Ring will stop allowing police departments to request doorbell camera footage from…
Continue Reading Florida board bans use of state, federal dollars for DEI programs at state universities
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The board that oversees Florida’s 12 public universities has voted to ban using state or federal dollars for diversity…
Continue Reading A Texas school’s punishment of a Black student who wears his hair in locs is going to trial
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press ANAHUAC, Texas (AP) — A judge ordered Wednesday that a trial be held next month to determine whether a Black…
Continue Reading Police identify relationships between suspect and family members slain in Chicago suburb
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Seven family members who were slain over the weekend in a Chicago suburb were the mother, brother, three sisters, aunt and…
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Ft. Bliss soldier charged with ‘aggravated femicide’ in death of teen mom will be extradited
Update (February 8, 2024): Court documents newly obtained by ABC-7 show that Luna has waived his right to extradition and will be sent to Mexico to…
Continue Reading Biden administration renews demand for Texas to allow Border Patrol to access a key park
By VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A clash between Texas and the Biden administration over immigration enforcement showed…
Continue Reading Water service restored to rural Tennessee town a week after winter storm, sub-freezing temperatures
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MASON, Tenn. (AP) — Water services have been restored to the majority of residents in the rural Tennessee town of…
Continue Reading A star is born? After time away, Maisy Stella makes her film debut at Sundance
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Maisy Stella, 20, will be a familiar name to some, for her years on “Nashville” playing…
Continue Reading Freed Israeli hostage says she met a Hamas leader in a tunnel, where she was kept in dire conditions
By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A 72-year-old Israeli woman held captive by Hamas militants for nearly 50 days told an Israeli…
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More sunshine for Thursday
It will be a nicer day on Thursday as more sunshine mixes in with some clouds. Temps will warm to around 60. A cold front arrives Friday morning…
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Las Cruces man who took AC unit, led police on chase sentenced to 46 months
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — 27-year-old Myles Delando Luciano will spend the next 46 months in prison. In July of 2022, Luciano took an AC unit…
Continue Reading Delta plane loses nose wheel as it prepared for takeoff from Atlanta
Associated Press A Boeing 757 jet operated by Delta Air Lines lost a nose wheel while preparing for takeoff from Atlanta. Delta Flight 982 — headed…
Continue Reading Harrowing helicopter rescue saves woman trapped for hours atop overturned pickup in swollen creek
By BEATRICE DUPUY Associated Press A helicopter team rescued a woman Tuesday morning who was trapped for almost 15 hours atop her overturned pickup…
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