As sports betting spikes, help for problem gamblers expands in some states
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press When the NFL season kicks off this week, Kentucky residents and visitors — for the first time — will be able to…
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What to know about the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
By JAKE BLEIBERG and JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton began Tuesday…
Continue Reading A look at the 20 articles of impeachment against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
The Associated Press Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces an impeachment trial in the state Senate starting Tuesday on articles overwhelmingly…
Continue Reading Timeline of events leading to the impeachment of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A timeline of events that led to the impeachment trial of three-term Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state…
Continue Reading Texas AG Ken Paxton pleads not guilty at impeachment trial and then leaves as arguments get underway
By JAKE BLEIBERG and PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The historic impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton began…
Continue Reading Stark urban-rural divide emerges in tight Utah GOP special congressional primary race
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press A stark, urban-rural divide has made a Utah special congressional primary race between a Donald Trump critic and a…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian markets are mostly lower as oil prices push higher
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday after a decline on Wall Street as traders returned from a long…
Continue Reading Democrat Amo could be 1st person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress after primary win
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press Former White House aide Gabe Amo could become the first person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress after…
Continue Reading Biden awards Medal of Honor to Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefight
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has awarded the Medal of Honor to an Army pilot from the Vietnam War…
Continue Reading Congress returns to try to prevent a government shutdown while the GOP weighs an impeachment inquiry
By STEPHEN GROVES and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of struggling to find agreement on just about anything in…
Continue Reading Why this presidential campaign may feel familiar to many Americans
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The end of Labor Day would typically mark the start of a furious sprint to the Iowa…
Continue Reading Why this presidential campaign may feel familiar to many Americans
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The end of Labor Day weekend would typically mark the start of a furious sprint to…
Continue Reading Taiwan’s President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa
By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has begun a four-day trip to the African nation of…
Continue Reading High water sweeps fire truck into a river, leaving 5 missing, as tropical storm hits China
BEIJING (AP) — High waters swept a fire truck into a river in southeastern China early Tuesday, leaving five crew members missing, local…
Continue Reading First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, but President Biden’s results negative so far
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms, her spokeswoman said. President…
Continue Reading Protesters decry tribute for victims of leftist groups in Argentina’s 1970s political violence
By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Human rights activists surrounded the Buenos Aires City Legislature to denounce an…
Continue Reading Qantas boss retires early after allegations the Australian airline sold tickets for canceled flights
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The boss of Australian airline Qantas says he will leave his job immediately — two months earlier than planned —…
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“I just knew:” El Paso mother recounts daughter’s cancer diagnosis and near-death illnesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Each September, ABC-7 focuses on a family who has had a child…
Continue Reading Dubón and Altuve go back-to-back twice, Astros hit 5 homers in 13-6 win over Rangers
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — When Mauricio Dubón saw he was batting ninth for the Houston Astros in the opener of…
Continue Reading Australian who fell ill at remote Antarctic base is rescued after daunting mission, authorities say
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An Australian who fell ill at a remote Antarctic base is returning home on an…
Continue Reading Aryna Sabalenka is about to be No. 1 in the WTA rankings. She could be the new US Open champ, too
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka is going to be the No. 1 player in the WTA rankings next week, replacing Iga…
Continue Reading 4 alleged gunmen have been killed in a clash with security forces in Mexican border city
By FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Four people were killed Monday in a shootout with Mexican marines in the border city of…
Continue Reading Fish with a funny float gets a CT scan at the Denver Zoo
DENVER (AP) — A fancy-looking French angelfish that was found one day with a funny float has its buoyancy back after taking some time from its…
Continue Reading Ancient Roman bust seized from Massachusetts museum in looting probe
Associated Press WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A bronze bust believed to depict the daughter of an ancient Roman emperor has been seized from an art…
Continue Reading North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia this month, US official says
By LOU KESTEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. official said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia soon to meet…
Continue Reading Thousands march in North Macedonia over claims cancer hospital staff stole drugs meant for patients
By KONSTANTIN TESTORIDES Associated Press SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Thousands of people have protested in North Macedonia’s capital, Skopje,…
Continue Reading New Commanders ownership has reignited the debate over the NFL team’s old name
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer It was noticeable when new Washington Commanders owners Josh Harris and Magic Johnson referred to the old Redskins…
Continue Reading Reshaped Death Valley park could take months to reopen after damage from Hilary
DEATH VALLEY JUNCTION, Calif. (AP) — Officials say it could take months for Death Valley National Park to reopen to visitors after Tropical Storm…
Continue Reading LGBTQ pride group excluded from southwest Iowa town’s Labor Day parade
By JACK DURA Associated Press A local LGBTQ pride group was excluded from a southwest Iowa town’s Labor Day parade, apparently by the city’s…
Continue Reading France’s Macron supports experimenting with uniforms in some schools amid debate over ban on robes
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is opening the door to experimenting in some public schools with uniforms or a dress code. His…
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