Judge blocks tighter rule on same-day registration in North Carolina elections
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked for now a new law approved by North Carolina legislators…
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Local and state leaders react to Supreme Court’s ruling that Border Patrol can cut Texas razor wire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 to allow Border Patrol to cut Texas’s razor wire, Governor Greg Abbott’s Office…
Continue Reading Russian is sanctioned over the hacking release of Australian health insurer client data
SYDNEY (AP) — A Russian national has been sanctioned by the U.S., U.K. and Australian governments for his role in a cyber attack that compromised…
Continue Reading Woman charged with killing Hollywood consultant Michael Latt pleads not guilty
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman charged with killing a high-profile marketing consultant and social justice advocate in film pleaded not guilty Monday.…
Continue Reading Hawaii’s governor hails support for Maui and targets vacation rentals exacerbating housing shortage
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green used his annual State of the State address to lead lawmakers and guests in…
Continue Reading Colombia captures its first narco-submarine of the year carrying almost 800 kilos of cocaine
By ASTRID SÚAREZ and MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A spokesman for Colombia’s navy said the South American country has…
Continue Reading Green River killer’s last known victim’s remains are identified
SEATTLE (AP) — The last known set of remains linked to the Green River serial killer in Washington state has been confirmed as belonging to…
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5 things to know for Jan. 23: 2024 race, Israeli hostages, Immigration, Stock market, China earthquake
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A robocall using artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice is urging voters in New…
Continue Reading The trial of a Honolulu businessman is providing a possible glimpse of Hawaii’s underworld
BY JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A trial underway in U.S. court is providing a possible glimpse into Hawaii’s…
Continue Reading New Mexico governor proposes $500M to treat fracking wastewater
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Environmental activists pushed back Monday against an initiative from the governor of New Mexico that would finance the…
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Local barber gave free haircuts to kids at Herrera Elementary SchoolÂ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Michelle turret, owner of Vintage Trims contacted Herrera Elementary School to ask for permission…
Continue Reading After stalling in 2023, a bill to define antisemitism in state law is advancing in Georgia
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A bill to define antisemitism in Georgia law stalled in 2023 over how the measure should be worded. But…
Continue Reading Pennsylvania GOP endorses York County prosecutor in a three-way contest for state attorney general
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Republican Party is endorsing York County’s district attorney for state…
Continue Reading Trial ordered for 5th suspect in shooting outside high school that killed 14-year-old, hurt others
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A fifth suspect has been ordered to stand trial in an ambush shooting that killed a 14-year-old and wounded several other…
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Army soldier honored after 33 year career serving country
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A retirement ceremony was held to commemorate the career of a proud service member. After serving the Army for a majority of…
Continue Reading Floridians wait to see which version of Ron DeSantis returns from the presidential campaign trail
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis first took office in 2019, he surprised many with…
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UTEP men’s basketball sweeps Conference USA weekly honors
(Courtesy: UTEP Athletics) DALLAS, Texas – Otis Frazier III (Player of the Week) and Elijah Jones (Freshman of the Week) helped the UTEP men’s…
Continue Reading Tribes, environmental groups ask US court to block $10B energy transmission project in Arizona
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and KEN RITTER Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge is being asked to issue a stop-work order on a $10…
Continue Reading Families sue Kentucky gun shop that sold AR-15 used in 2023 bank shooting that killed 5
By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky gun shop that sold the AR-15 used to kill five people at a Louisville bank is…
Continue Reading Suspect in killing of 8 people in suburban Chicago has fatally shot himself in Texas, police say
By KATHLEEN FOODY and TODD RICHMOND Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A man suspected of shooting and killing eight people in suburban Chicago…
Continue Reading Nebraska lawmakers should hit ‘reset’ button to avoid last year’s rancor, legislative speaker says
By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The speaker of the Nebraska Legislature has vowed to use his discretion to avoid a repeat…
Continue Reading Criminals are extorting money from taxi drivers in Mexico’s Cancun, as they have done in Acapulco
Criminal gangs are trying to extort ‘protection’ payments from taxi drivers in Mexico’s Caribbean coast resort of Cancun. It is a problem…
Continue Reading Harris pins the blame on Trump for Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN Waukesha, Wisconsin (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday pinned blame squarely on Donald Trump for the…
Continue Reading 20 people rescued from ice floe in Lake Erie, Coast Guard says
PORT CLINTON, Ohio (AP) — Coast Guard officials say 20 people have been rescued from an ice floe in Lake Erie. The Coast Guard’s Ninth District…
Continue Reading Appeals court reverses judge’s ruling, orders appointment of independent examiner in FTX bankruptcy
By RANDALL CHASE AP Business Writer DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ordered the appointment of an independent examiner in the…
Continue Reading Georgia lawmakers advance bill to revive disciplinary commission for state prosecutors
By SUDHIN THANAWALA and JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans in the Georgia House of Representatives have advanced a bill that…
Continue Reading County legislators override executive, ensuring a vote for potential KC stadium funding
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Legislators in Jackson County, Missouri, voted Monday to override the veto of Jackson…
Continue Reading Senators are racing to win support for a border deal as aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate negotiators are laboring to win support for a deal on border policy as they enter what…
Continue Reading Mexico demands investigation into US military-grade weapons being used by drug cartels
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s is demanding an investigation into how U.S. military-grade weapons are increasingly being found in the hands of…
Continue Reading What to know about abortion rulings, bills and campaigns as the US marks Roe anniversary
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling on Jan. 22, 1973, the time around the anniversary has…
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