One dead in fatal Georgia helicopter crash
Authorities are investigating the death of a pilot whose helicopter struck power lines in Hall County on…
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One dead in Lake Tahoe Hard Rock Hotel shooting
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to reports of an active shooter at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, just after 8:00am…
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Biden’s Justice Dept. keeps hard line in death row cases
By MICHAEL TARM and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Rejon Taylor hoped the election of Joe Biden, the first U.S. president to…
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California suspect found dead following police chase
A pursuit suspect was found dead from a gunshot wound following a brief chase in East Hollywood Saturday, leaving investigators with more questions…
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California looks to spend some Medicaid money on housing
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed spending more than $100 million per year in the state’s Medicaid program to pay for up to six months of housing for…
Continue Reading States’ divisions on abortion widen after Roe overturned
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A group of Tennessee Republicans began this year’s legislative…
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Police: Arrest made in ‘ambush’ shooting of Phoenix officer
A rookie patrol officer was recovering Saturday from gunshot wounds and a 29-year-old man was jailed on multiple felony charges including attempted…
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Horse racing’s national anti-doping program starts Monday
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer Horse racing’s efforts to clean up the sport and level the playing field take another step forward Monday with the…
Continue Reading In Ghana, Kamala Harris ‘excited about the future of Africa’
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris was greeted by schoolchildren, dancers and drummers as she…
Continue Reading Veto puts Kentucky in thick of fight over transgender rights
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill aimed at transgender health care puts…
Continue Reading Gap grows between TikTok users, lawmakers on potential ban
By HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — On the one side are dozens of lawmakers on Capitol Hill issuing dire warnings about security…
Continue Reading Planets on parade: 5 will be lined up in night sky this week
By MADDIE BURAKOFF AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Keep an eye to the sky this week for a chance to see a planetary hangout. Five planets —…
Continue Reading GOP states press voter photo ID rules, with unclear effects
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As Ohio’s primary approaches, a strict new photo ID requirement  is stirring concerns…
Continue Reading Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan
By KARL RITTER Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security…
Continue Reading California looks to spend some Medicaid money on housing
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — At the start of 2022, Thomas Marshall weighed 311 pounds. He had been hospitalized 10 times…
Continue Reading Factory or farm? Oregon may alter land use for chipmakers
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — Aaron Nichols walked past rows of kale growing on his farm, his knee-high brown rubber…
Continue Reading Tax the rich? Chicago mayoral hopefuls debate city budget
By SARA BURNETT Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Ken Kunz used to know everyone in the North Side Chicago neighborhood where he’s lived for…
Continue Reading Travel disruption hits Germany on eve of transport strike
BERLIN (AP) — An increased number of travelers in Germany have boarded trains and planes to avoid a major one-day strike Monday that aims to bring…
Continue Reading Group says Libyan coast guard fired shots over rescue ship
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — A sea rescue group says Libya’s coast guard fired warning shots over a humanitarian vessel as it…
Continue Reading Berlin climate proposal fails to get enough yes votes to win
BERLIN (AP) — The German news agency dpa reports that a Berlin referendum that would have forced the city to ramp up its climate goals has failed…
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