Evidence shows Hamas militants likely used some North Korean weapons in attack on Israel
By HYUNG-JIN KIM, KIM TONG-HYUNG and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Hamas fighters likely fired North Korean weapons…
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Man gets life sentence for killing 2 officers and wounding 5 in South Carolina ambush
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — A 79-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing a South…
Continue Reading Spain’s leader mulls granting amnesty to thousands of Catalan separatists in order to stay in power
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Thousands of ordinary citizens got into legal trouble for their parts in Catalonia’s…
Continue Reading The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers. After Maui wildfire, there’s a chance to restore them
By ED KOMENDA and AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — After the deadly wildfire that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina this…
Continue Reading GOP’s Jordan says he’s still running for House gavel, but plan for a temporary speaker falls flat
By LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI, STEPHEN GROVES and KEVING FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Refusing to give up, Rep. Jim Jordan told GOP…
Continue Reading Trump’s campaign cash overwhelms his GOP rivals. Here are key third-quarter fundraising takeaways
By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is crushing his Republican presidential rivals in the contest to raise campaign…
Continue Reading The pope’s absolute power, and the problems it can cause, are on display in 2 Vatican trials
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Two Vatican trials are coming to a head this week and posing uncomfortable questions for…
Continue Reading Most in the US see Mexico as a partner despite border problems, an AP-NORC/Pearson poll shows
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Most people in the U.S. see Mexico as an essential partner to stop drug…
Continue Reading After rainy season that wasn’t, parched Mexico City starts restricting water
By DANIEL SHAILER Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — The reservoirs that provide Mexico City with much of its water are distressingly low after…
Continue Reading Racial gaps in math have grown. A school tried closing theirs by teaching all kids the same classes
By MAURA TURCOTTE of The Post and Courier Hope Reed was seeing stark disparities a decade ago at her high school in the suburbs of Columbia, South…
Continue Reading Havana’s once stately homes crumble as their residents live in fear of an imminent collapse
By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — The house on Villegas Street, in the heart of Old Havana, looks nothing like the stately…
Continue Reading Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in ‘Rocky’ films, dies at 83
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Burt Young, the Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie, the rough-hewn,…
Continue Reading Failed referendum on Indigenous rights sets back Australian government plans to become a republic
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s failed referendum on the Indigenous Voice has set back the…
Continue Reading Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces secured their place as one of the greatest teams in…
Continue Reading Nicaragua releases 12 Catholic priests and sends them to Rome, following agreement with the Vatican
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua has released 12 Roman Catholic priests jailed on a variety of charges and sent them to Italy following an agreement…
Continue Reading Defendant in Tupac Shakur killing case is represented by well-known Las Vegas lawyer
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man charged with killing Tupac Shakur in 1996 will make his next court appearance with a lawyer…
Continue Reading NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league still needs to hire more minority head coaches
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league still needs to hire more minority head coaches.…
Continue Reading US eases oil, gas and gold sanctions on Venezuela after electoral roadmap signed
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has agreed to temporarily suspend some sanctions on Venezuela’s oil, gas…
Continue Reading California tech CEO convicted in COVID-19 and allergy test fraud case sentenced to 8 years in prison
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Silicon Valley executive who lied to investors about inventing technology that tested for allergies and COVID-19 using…
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Police: Driver found with cocaine caused crash, killed 3 people, including 8-year-old girl
Update: According to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7, officers found a bag of cocaine in Martinez’s pant pocket. The El Paso Police…
Continue Reading Execution of Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmate delayed for sentence review hearing
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The November execution of a man on Idaho’s death row has been delayed because the state’s parole board has granted…
Continue Reading Workers noticed beam hanging off railcar days before fatal accident but didn’t tell the railroad
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Several days before a Norfolk Southern conductor trainee was killed by a metal beam protruding…
Continue Reading South Texas police officer was fatally shot during a pursuit of 2 men, police say
SAN BENITO, Texas (AP) — A Texas police officer was fatally shot after joining a lengthy chase of two men who fled a traffic stop, switched cars…
Continue Reading Warrant: Drug task force suspected couple of selling meth before raid that left 5 officers injured
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A search warrant shows that drug task force officers suspected a Minnesota couple of selling…
Continue Reading A sweeping gun bill aimed at tightening firearm laws passes in the Massachusetts House
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House has approved a sweeping gun bill aimed at tightening firearm laws, cracking…
Continue Reading North Carolina Republicans pitch Congress maps that could help them pick up 3 or 4 seats next year
By GARY D. ROBERTSON and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans have pitched new maps for the state’s…
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Candlelight ceremony held for Organ Mountain High School student killed in shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — People are expected to gathered outside of Organ Mountain High School Wednesday night with candles in honor of a…
Continue Reading I-25 in Colorado set to reopen Thursday after train derailment collapsed bridge and killed trucker
PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — Interstate 25 in southern Colorado is expected to reopen Thursday, four days after the main north-south route through the…
Continue Reading Delta Air Lines scales back changes to its loyalty program after a revolt by customers
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Delta Air Lines will move more slowly in tweaking its frequent-flyer program after customers complained loudly…
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When stress is part of the job, mental health counts: Support for El Paso’s first responders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Everyone knows that a first responder faces crisis every day — it’s part of the job. They have to go through rigorous…
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