Hong Kong’s top court restores activist’s conviction over banned vigil on Tiananmen crackdown
By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s top court has restored a prominent detained activist’s conviction over a…
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Man sentenced to death for arson attack at Japanese anime studio that killed 36
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of murder and other crimes…
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Arizona GOP chair resigns amid leaked Kari Lake audio controversy
CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The chairman of the Arizona Republican Party said Wednesday he is resigning, claiming he was doing so amid…
Continue Reading U-Haul driver dumps more than 20 cats at animal control center in freezing weather
WFSB, HALFWAY HOME RESCUE, CNN By Eliza Kruczynski Click here for updates on this story WATERBURY, Connecticut (WFSB) —…
Continue Reading Mother gives birth to baby girl while in Lyft ride under an overpass — with help from cousin
WSVN By Patrick Chalvire, Sheldon Fox, Ruben Rosario Click here for updates on this story NORTH MIAMI, Florida (WSVN) —…
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City staff present solutions to West El Paso residents living along Frontera Road
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City Representative Brian Kennedy, along with city staff and Mayor Oscar Leeser, talked with residents in District 1…
Continue Reading Law enforcement officers in New Jersey kill man during shootout while trying to make felony arrest
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J. (AP) — Authorities in New Jersey say law enforcement officers have killed a man in a shootout while trying to arrest him on…
Continue Reading Residents of northern Australia batten down homes, businesses ahead of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Residents have begun battening down homes and businesses with Tropical Cyclone Kirrily forecast to cross the Australian…
Continue Reading West Virginia GOP majority pushes contentious bills arming teachers, restricting bathrooms, books
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s Republican-dominated Legislature is pushing forward a slate of…
Continue Reading Costa Rican court allows citizens to choose order of last names, citing gender discrimination
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica’s Supreme Court of Justice says it was no longer obligatory to place the paternal surname before the…
Continue ReadingBiden’s campaign headaches on display in repeat public interruptions
CNN, POOL, NIKKI HALEY FOR PRESIDENT, GETTY IMAGES By Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden officially turned the page…
Continue Reading Seattle will pay $10 million to protesters who said police used excessive force during 2020 protests
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle has agreed to pay $10 million to 50 demonstrators who sued over the police…
Continue Reading YouTuber accused topping 150 mph on his motorcycle on Colorado interstate wanted on multiple charges
DENVER (AP) — A motorcyclist who authorities say posted a video of himself on YouTube speeding from Colorado Springs to the Denver metro area on…
Continue Reading HP Enterprise discloses hack by suspected state-backed Russian hackers
By FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer BOSTON (AP) — Hewlett Packard Enterprise disclosed Wednesday that suspected state-backed Russian hackers broke…
Continue Reading North Korea says it tested a cruise missile, flaunting new nuclear-capable weapon
By KIM TONG-HYUNG and JIWON SONG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Thursday it conducted its first flight test of a new…
Continue Reading Russia’s top diplomat accuses US, South Korea and Japan of preparing for war with North Korea
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia’s top diplomat is accusing the United States, South Korea and Japan of…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
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