Why AP is calling Trump and Biden ‘presumptive nominees’ for president
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s official: Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have won enough…
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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Near record high Sunday, windy Monday and Tuesday
Happy Saturday everyone! We are under an ABC 7 First Alert! Our Storm Track Weather Team is tracking strong winds for your Monday and Tuesday. For…
Continue Reading Lithium ion battery caused fatal fire in New York City apartment building, officials say
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City fire officials say a lithium ion battery sparked a fire that killed one person and injured 17 others at an apartment…
Continue Reading Federal prosecutors accuse a New Mexico woman of fraud in oil and gas royalty case
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico businesswoman is accused of defrauding the U.S. government and two…
Continue Reading At least 10 people killed in road crash in north-central Mexico, officials say
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico say at least 10 people have died from a crash between a tractor-trailer and a pick-up truck carrying…
Continue Reading Here’s how Trump won in South Carolina — and what it could mean for his chances in November
By JOSH BOAK and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump won over South Carolina Republicans as the candidate who voters…
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UTEP fans invited to rally celebrating new Don Haskins statue before Saturday’s game
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Miner fans are invited to gather around the new statue honoring the legendary coach Don Haskins, prior to Saturday…
Continue Reading Kansas man pleads guilty to causing crash that killed officer, pedestrian and K-9 last February
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas man has pleaded guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter for speeding through a red light and killing a…
Continue Reading Georgia university town is shaken by the killing of a nursing student who was out on a run
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The killing of a nursing student in Georgia who was out running has shaken the university town of Athens. Twenty-two-year-old…
Continue Reading Trump calls himself a ‘proud political dissident’ in CPAC speech
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and JILL COLVIN Associated Press OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump cast November’s presidential election…
Continue Reading Mexico president’s son, presidential candidate denounce leak of phone numbers, say threats received
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The eldest son of Mexico’s president and the governing party’s presidential candidate said Saturday that their telephone…
Continue Reading Killing of nursing student out for a run underscores fears of solo female athletes
By JANIE HAR Associated Press The killing of a 22-year-old nursing student has once again put the spotlight on dangers faced by female athletes who…
Continue Reading Graduating at 74, Harris Stowe student makes 50-year dream of finishing college come true
KMOV, DAVID MORRIS, CNN By Melanie Johnson Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — David…
Continue Reading An RNC member is trying to stop the party from paying Donald Trump’s legal bills
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — At least one member of the Republican National Committee is working to slow Donald…
Continue Reading Famed Cuban diva Juana Bacallao, who ruled the island’s cabaret scene, dies at 98
HAVANA (AP) — Cuban singer and cabaret diva Juana Bacallao has died. She was 98 and had still performed until recently. Cuba’s Ministry of…
Continue Reading 2 Lebanese men ordered detained for bringing 146 Syrian refugees to Cyprus by boat
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A court in Cyprus has ordered two men to remain in police custody for six days on suspicion of people smuggling. The men…
Continue Reading Death of beloved New York City owl, Flaco, in apparent building collision devastates legions of fans
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press Tributes poured in Saturday for Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle-owl that became a feel-good New York story…
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Trump suggests his mug shot and indictments appeal to Black voters
CNN By Kate Sullivan, CNN Columbia, South Carolina (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump suggested Friday that his criminal indictments and…
Continue Reading Wyoming starts selecting presidential delegates Saturday. But there’s not a statewide election
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — South Carolina isn’t the only state holding a presidential contest this weekend. Republican…
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Thriving with Down Syndrome: The Inspiring Journey of Aidan Gardea
Living with Down syndrome presents unique challenges, but for Aidan Gardea and his family, it’s been a journey marked by resilience and success. This…
Continue Reading A collection of the insights Warren Buffett offered in his annual letter Saturday
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer Billionaire Warren Buffett is known as one of the world’s greatest investors, and the 93-year-old has a devout…
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Amy Schumer reveals she has Cushing syndrome
CNN By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Comedian and actor Amy Schumer is sharing more about a current health challenge she’s dealing with. After…
Continue Reading Iraq has captured 2 wanted Islamic State group members from abroad and brought them home
By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press ERBIL, Iraq (AP) — Iraq’s intelligence department says it has captured two members of the Islamic…
Continue Reading Why South Africa is facing a turning point in May’s national election and who the major players are
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Polls suggest South Africa faces a historic turning point in a national election in…
Continue Reading Illinois judge who reversed rape conviction removed from bench after panel finds he circumvented law
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois judge who sparked outrage by reversing a man’s rape conviction involving a 16-year-old girl has been removed from the…
Continue Reading US investigators provide data on the helicopter crash that killed 6, including a Nigerian bank CEO
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board say a helicopter that was carrying the CEO of one of Nigeria’s…
Continue Reading Tunisia’s ex-president Moncef Marzouki sentenced to 8 years in absentia
By BOUAZZA BEN BOUAZZA Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A court in Tunisia has sentenced former president Moncef Marzouki to eight years in…
Continue Reading South Africa’s ANC launches election manifesto as president highlights party’s achievements
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the achievements of his…
Continue Reading UK Conservatives suspend a lawmaker after he accused London’s mayor of being controlled by Islamists
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.K.’s governing Conservative Party has suspended ties with one if its lawmakers after he…
Continue Reading A teacher and 6 members of a religious congregation have been kidnapped in Haiti, officials say
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Officials say six members of a religious congregation in Haiti and a teacher have been kidnapped while gathered in…
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