California to apologize for state’s legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed new laws that seek to offer repair for…
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Melania Trump calls her husband’s survival of assassination attempts ‘miracles’
Associated Press In her first interview in more than two years, former First Lady Melania Trump said she saw her husband’s survival in two…
Continue Reading Ex-‘Apprentice’ candidates dump nearly entire stake in owner of Trump’s Truth Social platform
A Florida firm that had a 5.5% stake in Trump Media & Technology Group has disposed of most of their holdings in the company, which owns former…
Continue Reading Attorneys tweak $2.78B college settlement, remove the word ‘booster’ from NIL language
AP National Writer Three weeks after being asked to modify a $2.78 billion deal that would dramatically change college sports, attorneys redefined…
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Texas official indicted, accused of making fake social media posts during election
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The top elected official in a county in suburban Houston was indicted on Thursday over allegations he created fake…
Continue Reading Safety board says pedals pilots use to steer Boeing Max jets on runways can get stuck
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal safety investigators are making urgent recommendations to Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration to prevent…
Continue Reading Ex-Chili Peppers guitarist denies a manslaughter charge in the death of a pedestrian
Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, a former Red Hot Chili Peppers member who also has played with Pearl Jam, pleaded not guilty through his attorney…
Continue Reading Florida man’s lawsuit temporarily stops Ohtani’s 50th HR ball from being sold
MIAMI (AP) — A Florida man’s lawsuit has temporarily stopped Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold at auction after saying…
Continue Reading Man convicted in 2021 fatal shooting of Illinois police sergeant
BRADLEY, Ill. (AP) — A man has been convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder in the 2021 fatal shooting of one police officer and the…
Continue Reading Families of 43 missing students in Mexico are still demanding justice 10 years later
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Families of the 43 students from a rural teacher’s college abducted 10 years ago in southern Mexico marked…
Continue Reading Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco will go to trial in sexual abuse case
Associated Press SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco will go to trial on charges that he sexually…
Continue Reading Somali-Canadian rapper K’naan charged with 2010 sexual assault in Quebec City
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — Canadian rapper K’naan who is known for the global hit “Wavin’ Flag” has been charged over an alleged sexual assault in…
Continue Reading Athletics bid emotional farewell to Oakland Coliseum that they called home since 1968
AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Kotsay treated this moment, this daunting day, like the World Series he has never had as a player or…
Continue Reading Israeli offensive in Lebanon rekindles Democratic tension in Michigan
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Members of Michigan’s large Lebanese American community showed up at a rally in metro Detroit to show…
Continue Reading California governor signs law increasing penalty for soliciting minors to a felony
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The penalty for soliciting and buying sex from minors under 16 will be raised to a felony under a new…
Continue Reading Federal government to roll back oversight on Alabama women’s prison after nine years
The Associated Press/Report For America MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The federal government is rolling back almost all oversight over an Alabama…
Continue Reading At the New York Film Festival, an art form at play
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The movie year tends to come into focus at the New York Film Festival, which prizes itself on being a curated…
Continue Reading Tennessee judge denies attempt for a new trial in Holly Bobo killing
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A judge has denied a petition for a new trial in the kidnapping and killing of a Tennessee nursing student,…
Continue Reading Son accused of killing father, stepmother, stepbrother will be extradited
Associated Press A New York man accused of killing his father, stepmother and stepbrother in Vermont earlier this month has waived having an…
Continue Reading Groups work to engage young voters in democracy as election processes come under scrutiny
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The League of Women Voters of Ohio brought its statewide roadshow to Ohio State University Thursday in an…
Continue Reading Montana man arrested for intentionally running a motorcycle off the road and killing the driver
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man has been arrested after witnesses said he intentionally and repeatedly swerved his car at three…
Continue Reading More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore. The areas in the path of…
Continue Reading Biden signs temporary funding bill that avoids a shutdown before the election
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed a temporary government spending bill that keeps agencies operating into December, after Congress…
Continue Reading Republican-led group sues to block Georgia rule requiring hand count of ballots
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A Republican-led group is challenging Georgia’s new requirement that poll workers count the total number of…
Continue Reading Trump launches a new business venture during his campaign: $100,000 watches
Associated Press He’s sold Bibles, sneakers, photo books and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for president. Now, Donald Trump is…
Continue Reading Boeing and union negotiators set to meet for contract talks 2 weeks into worker strike
SEATTLE (AP) — The union representing Boeing’s striking factory workers in the Pacific Northwest says it expects to resume negotiations with the…
Continue Reading Court throws out manslaughter charge against clerk in Detroit gas station shooting
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Court of Appeals has thrown out a manslaughter charge against a Detroit gas station clerk who locked…
Continue Reading Merchant ship rescues dozens of migrants from yacht in distress off southern Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say a merchant ship has rescued dozens of migrants from a yacht in distress off the southwestern coast of…
Continue Reading Baltimore longshoremen sue owner and manager of ship that caused the Key Bridge collapse
Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A group of Baltimore longshoremen have filed a class action lawsuit against the owner and manager of the ship…
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