Police: Man shot after running over worker, stabbing another
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Houston police say officers shot and wounded a man when he charged at them with a knife after he…
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Fungus that causes fatal bat disease found in Louisiana
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A fungus that has killed millions of bats nationwide has been found in Louisiana but has…
Continue Reading 2 killed in Georgia, Texas as damaging storms strike South
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say one person is dead in Georgia and another in Texas amid damaging storms, high…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Why some states still lack new voting districts
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Campaigns for Congress are underway for this year’s elections, but lingering disagreements over the final shape…
Continue Reading Camila Alves McConaughey takes on picky eaters, with love
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Camila Alves McConaughey has co-written a new children’s book about a bunch of picky…
Continue Reading Trial opens for police officer charged with storming Capitol
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jurors have heard conflicting explanations for why an off-duty police officer from Virginia…
Continue Reading Afghan evacuees mark first US Ramadan with gratitude, agony
By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO and MARIAM FAM The Associated Press LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (AP) — Afghan families evacuated to the United States when the…
Continue Reading Baylor, AD Mack Rhoades agree on 10-year contract extension
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor and athletic director Mack Rhoades have agreed on a 10-year contract that officials say will allow him to “complete his…
Continue Reading Police: Dallas concert where 1 killed, 15 shot had no permit
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas police say an outdoor concert in Dallas where one person was killed and 15 others were injured by gunfire over the weekend did…
Continue Reading Airlines reduce cancellations, but US flight problems linger
By DAVID KOENIG and JULIE WALKER Associated Press Air travelers in the U.S. are getting a break after a bad weekend that left thousands of flyers…
Continue Reading Lockout experience fuels Astros’ Baker’s unorthodox approach
By CHUCK KING Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — As either a player, coach or manager, Dusty Baker of the Houston Astros has been…
Continue Reading Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project
By BERT WILKINSON Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana’s government has granted permission for U.S. supermajor ExxonMobil to develop…
Continue Reading Library study finds ‘challenged’ books soared in 2021
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Accounts of book bannings and attempted book bannings, along with threats against librarians,…
Continue Reading Cruz endorses Josh Mandel in Ohio’s crowded Senate primary
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is endorsing former Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel in the heated…
Continue Reading Ex-police officer faces jury trial on Capitol riot charges
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jury selection will resume Tuesday in the trial of a former Virginia police officer charged…
Continue Reading Kraken deal blow to Stars’ playoff push with 4-1 victory
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Jared McCann scored a short-handed goal in the first period, Ryan Donato converted on a breakaway…
Continue Reading Spurs top short-handed Blazers to strengthen play-in hopes
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the short-handed Portland…
Continue Reading Edwards has 33, Towns 28, Timberwolves beat Rockets 139-132
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 33 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 as the Minnesota Timberwolves…
Continue Reading Spaun takes Texas Open for 1st PGA win, 1st trip to Masters
By TIM PRICE Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — J.J. Spaun won his first PGA Tour event — and his first trip to the Masters — by firing a…
Continue Reading Astros’ Verlander to start 3rd game of season, face Angels
By CHUCK KING Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander pitched five solid innings in his final spring…
Continue Reading Doncic leads Mavericks to 118-112 victory over Bucks
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 32 points and matched a season high with 15 assists to help the Dallas…
Continue Reading Alleged drunk driver charged in crash that kills deputy
HOUSTON (AP) — Officials say a suspected drunk driver has been charged in the death of a Houston area deputy constable after being accused of…
Continue Reading Yanks’ Judge: No need for Beltran to address sign scandal
TAMPA, Fla, (AP) — There are plenty of things Carlos Beltran needs to do once he begins his job as a New York Yankees announcer on Monday. Becoming…
Continue Reading Police: 1 killed, 11 others hurt at Dallas outdoor concert
DALLAS (AP) — Police say one person was killed and 11 others were injured during a shooting at an outdoor concert in Dallas. In a statement, police…
Continue Reading States look for solutions as US fentanyl deaths keep rising
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press With fentanyl driving fatal overdoses to record levels in the U.S., state governments are scrambling for…
Continue Reading Stars beat Sharks 5-4, move into wild-card spot
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The Dallas Stars used four first-period goals to beat the San Jose Sharks 5-4, leapfrogging…
Continue Reading Picault scores 2 goals to help Dynamo beat Inter Miami 3-1
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Fafà Picault scored twice to lead the Houston Dynamo over Inter Miami 3-1. The Dynamo improved to 2-1-2 with the…
Continue Reading Cowell’s equalizer helps Earthquakes tie Austin 2-2
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Cade Cowell scored the tying goal for the San Jose Earthquakes in a 2-2 draw against Austin. The Earthquakes are now 0-3-2…
Continue Reading Yanks get catcher Trevino from Texas for Ps Abreu, Ahlstrom
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have boosted their depth behind the plate, acquiring catcher Jose Trevino from the Texas Rangers for…
Continue Reading Villanova’s injured Moore gets warm welcome at Final Four
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Villanova guard says he’s grateful for emotional support and encouragement he’s…
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