Some Boston subway trains are now sporting googly eyes
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Subway riders in Boston are playing their own game of “Where’s Waldo?” But instead of searching for a cartoon…
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Sen. Bob Menendez’s defense begins with sister testifying about family tradition of storing cash
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The sister of Sen. Bob Menendez has come to her brother’s defense as the first witness called by his lawyers…
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Atlanta City Council approves settlement of $2M for students pulled from car during 2020 protests
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta City Council has approved the payment of a settlement of $2 million to two college students who were…
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WGCA names UTEP golf’s Dawson, Kyoumjian, Romeu Chen to All-American Scholar team
(Courtesy: UTEP Athletics) CORAL SPRINGS, Florida – UTEP women’s golf’s Lea Dawson, Taline Kyoumjian and Marta Romeu Chen were announced to…
Continue Reading Infant mortality rate rose 8% in wake of Texas abortion ban, study shows
AP Health Writer In the wake of Texas’ abortion ban, the state’s infant death rate increased and more died of birth defects, a study…
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Infant mortality rate rose 8% in wake of Texas abortion ban, study shows
AP Health Writer In the wake of Texas’ abortion ban, the state’s infant death rate increased and more died of birth defects, a study…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather – storms each day with humid conditions
Showers and storms will continue each day this week with temperatures in the upper 90s and low 100s. Storms that develop will not be too fast of…
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New Mexico introduces new Smokey Bear license plate, proceeds go to fighting wildfires
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico is now offering a Smokey Bear Fire Prevention license plate. “The Smokey Bear Fire Prevention plate is a…
Continue Reading Bolivia summons Argentine ambassador for reprimand over its claims of a fake coup
Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The Bolivian government has summoned the Argentine ambassador to address the country’s claims that the…
Continue Reading UN group demands release of ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan; says his detention violates international law
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — A U.N. human rights working group has called for an immediate release of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime…
Continue Reading A media ‘nervous breakdown’? Calls for Biden’s withdrawal produce some extraordinary moments
AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — President Biden’s performance in last week’s debate with Donald Trump led to some extraordinary media…
Continue Reading Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden loses bid for state high court reconsideration in NFL emails lawsuit
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former NFL coach Jon Gruden has lost a bid for three Nevada Supreme Court justices to reconsider whether a…
Continue Reading Turkey mediates between Somalia and Ethiopia to ease diplomatic tensions
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey says it has mediated talks between Somalia and Ethiopia to ease diplomatic tensions between the east African…
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El Paso woman charged with making up child to get police to find her friend’s car faster
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested 19-year-old Stacie Dashay Marie Smith for allegedly making a false report. A police spokesperson…
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Mistrial declared for Karen Read, accused of killing her police officer boyfriend – and an investigator is relieved of duty
CNN By Jean Casarez, Eric Levenson, Faith Karimi and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — A judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Karen Read,…
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Las Cruces man sentenced to 22 years for crime he committed as a 17-year-old
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 21-year-old Jeremiah Peña-Nieto will spend the next 22 and a half years in prison for a crime he committed as a…
Continue Reading Federal judge halts Mississippi law requiring age verification for websites
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked a Mississippi law that would require users of websites and other digital…
Continue Reading NHL reinstates Bowman, Quenneville after being banned for their role in Blackhawks assault scandal
AP Hockey Writer The NHL has reinstated executives Stan Bowman and Al MacIsaac and coach Joel Quenneville. They are able to seek employment around…
Continue Reading Young Thug’s trial on hold as defense tries to get judge removed from case
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang prosecution against Young Thug has put the long-running trial on…
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5 things to know for July 2: Hurricane Beryl, Presidential immunity, Social media, Ukraine coup attempt, Gaza
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — China now has the first samples ever collected from the far side of the moon and says it will share them…
Continue Reading Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey stands by Biden, says voters will decide on issues, not on a bad debate
Associated Press SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey says President Joe Biden is able to run a strong race and serve a second term in…
Continue Reading “Always go out on top”: Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp will retire June 2025
The Texas Tribune John Sharp, Texas A&M’s longest serving chancellor who has transformed the university system and boosted the flagship’s…
Continue Reading Sheriff suspends bid for US House seat once held by ex-Speaker McCarthy
AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Central California sheriff has suspended his campaign for a U.S. House seat once held by former Speaker…
Continue Reading How to keep guns off Bourbon Street? Designate a police station as a school
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans officials say they will designate a police station in the city’s historic French Quarter as a…
Continue Reading José Raúl Mulino sworn in as Panama’s new president, promises to stop migration through Darien Gap
Associated Press PANAMA CITY (AP) — José Raúl Mulino has been sworn in as Panama’s next president, facing pressure to slow migration through…
Continue Reading Under the Boardwalk officials vow to address homelessness in Atlantic City
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City is making an effort to address its homeless population, offering help even while vowing…
Continue Reading Jury selection begins in murder trial of former Houston police officer
HOUSTON (AP) — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a former Houston police officer accused of murder for his role in a 2019 drug raid that…
Continue Reading Appeals court allows part of Biden student loan repayment plan to go forward
AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has allowed the U.S. Education Department to move ahead with a plan to lower monthly…
Continue Reading Campus carry weapons law debuts in West Virginia, joins 11 other states
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — People with concealed carry permits can possess firearms on West Virginia public college and university…
Continue Reading Sotomayor’s dissent: A president should not be a ‘king above the law’
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing a president to become a “king above the law,” in the use of official power,…
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