New York to allow ‘X’ gender option for public assistance applicants
NEW YORK (AP) — New Yorkers will soon be able to choose an “X” gender option when applying for food stamps, Medicaid and other public…
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First leopard cubs born in captivity in Peru climb trees and greet visitors at a Lima zoo
LIMA, Peru (AP) — The first two leopard cubs born in captivity in Peru began climbing trees inside their cages at a Lima zoo Wednesday in their…
Continue Reading A Texas neighborhood became a target of the right over immigration. Locals are pushing back
By JUAN A. LOZANO and PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — Mario Carranza put a mobile home on a $28,000 lot in Colony Ridge, one…
Continue Reading Environmentalists suffer another setback in fight to shutter California’s last nuclear power plant
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal regulators have rejected a request from environmental groups to immediately shut…
Continue Reading Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at gymnastics world championships
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Simone Biles and her teammates were far from perfect, and yet nothing could stand in…
Continue Reading Costco is seeing a gold rush. What’s behind the demand for its 1-ounce gold bars?
NEW YORK (AP) — Looking for something to add to your Costco cart along with the 30 rolls of toilet paper? How about a bar of gold? While not a…
Continue Reading Slain Texas prisoner who was accused of killing 22 older women was stabbed by cellmate, report says
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — A Texas prisoner accused of smothering to death 22 older women in their Dallas-area homes so he…
Continue Reading Morgan State shooting erupted during dispute but victims were unintended targets, police say
By LEA SKENE and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Five people injured in gunfire that erupted during homecoming week events at…
Continue Reading Rays stop 33-inning postseason scoreless streak on Mead’s 7th-inning RBI single
ST. PETERSURG, Fla, (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays ended the second-longest postseason scoreless streak at 33 innings when Curtis Mead lined a…
Continue Reading Nebraska lawmaker says some report pharmacists are refusing to fill gender-confirming prescriptions
By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker says her office has been contacted by families who have reported some…
Continue Reading 3 New England states join together for offshore wind power projects, aiming to lower costs
Associated Press The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island plan to procure offshore wind energy together. Officials said Wednesday…
Continue Reading Raleigh mass shooting suspect faces 5 murder charges as his case moves to adult court
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The teenage suspect in a mass shooting that killed five and injured…
Continue Reading Live from New York … it’s the return of ‘Saturday Night Live’ after last season was cut short
NEW YORK (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” is ready to make its return, five months after ending its season early due to the writers strike. NBC…
Continue Reading Striking auto workers and Detroit companies appear to make progress in contract talks
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Meaningful progress has been made in the negotiations between the striking United Auto Workers union…
Continue Reading Voter rolls are becoming the new battleground over secure elections as amateur sleuths hunt fraud
By MORGAN LEE and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A group has been impersonating government officials, harassing New York…
Continue Reading Voter rolls are becoming the new battleground over secure elections as amateur sleuths hunt fraud
By MORGAN LEE and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A group has been impersonating government officials, harassing New York…
Continue Reading Slain Texas prisoner who was accused of killing 22 older women was stabbed by cellmate, report says
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — A Texas prisoner accused of smothering to death 22 older women in their Dallas-area homes so he…
Continue Reading Tennessee Dem Gloria Johnson raises $1.3M, but GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn doubles that in Senate bid
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson raised $1.3 million for a 2024 U.S.…
Continue Reading 11-year-old accused of shooting, injuring 2 teens at football practice is denied home detention
APOPKA, Fla. (AP) — A judge in Florida has decided to keep an 11-year-old in custody two days after he was accused of taking a gun from his…
Continue Reading Southern California county files lawsuits alleging power company’s equipment sparked wildfires
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California county has filed lawsuits alleging that the negligence of a power company caused two wildfires that…
Continue Reading Ranked SEC teams seek balance with rushing games and create opportunities for the passing game
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — There’s no denying that passing the football is exciting to watch if done right. That…
Continue Reading A German far-right party leader has been taken to a hospital from an election rally
BERLIN (AP) — German police say a leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany party was given medical treatment and then taken to a hospital…
Continue Reading Massachusetts shooting claims life of baby delivered after mother was one of several hit by gunfire
HOLYOKE, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say the baby of a pregnant woman who was shot in the western Massachusetts city of Holyoke following a fight on a…
Continue Reading AP, theGrio join forces on race and democracy panel discussion, as 2024 election nears
By GARY FIELDS The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press and theGrio have come together for a candid conversation about issues…
Continue Reading US Coast Guard rescues 12 after cargo ship runs aground in US Virgin Islands
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says it has rescued 12 people who abandoned a large cargo ship that ran aground near the U.S.…
Continue Reading Rape victim featured in ad reemerges as focal point of abortion debate in Kentucky governor’s race
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Daniel Cameron has expressed sympathy for a woman who discussed the trauma of…
Continue Reading Oregon officials identify victims of plane crash that killed two after spiraling out of the sky
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials have identified the victims who lost their lives after a…
Continue Reading Biden suggests he has a path around Congress to get more aid to Ukraine and plans major speech
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a likely roadblock from House Republicans on aid for Ukraine, President…
Continue Reading Julia Ormond sues Harvey Weinstein saying he assaulted her; accuses CAA, Disney, Miramax of enabling
By DEEPTI HAJELA and ANDREW DALTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Julia Ormond has filed a lawsuit in New York accusing disgraced movie…
Continue Reading Brett Favre will testify under oath in Mississippi welfare scandal civil case
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre will answer questions under oath…
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