Minnesota Legislature considering 2 gun control proposals
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House is considering a “red flag law” to allow temporary confiscation…
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Vampire straw gets passenger arrested at Boston airport
BOSTON (AP) — Authorities say an airline passenger was arrested for carrying a self-defense item known as a vampire straw through security at…
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Teacher accused of physically assaulting a student
The father of a student at Dogwood Elementary School in Heber speaks out after claiming his son was abused multiple times by a teacher and another…
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Texas man involved in online romance scams gets 3 years
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Texas man was sentenced on Tuesday to more than three years in prison for his role in an online romance scam in which the…
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Local tennis matchups set in state tournament, Gila Ridge girls only team to reach bracket
At the end of a long spring season on the tennis courts, several individuals from Yuma will get a chance to make their mark in the state…
Continue Reading ‘Mojave Max’ tortoise emerges in Vegas; latest since 2000
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A desert tortoise that is the focus of schoolchild predictions and local lore about the start of spring has emerged from its…
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Layoffs loom in US manufacturing sector
The U.S. manufacturing industry could see layoffs this year, now that the supply chain is running more…
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ECRMC, Pioneers, county agencies prepare for emergency exercises
The exercise, taking place at various locations throughout Imperial County on Wednesday, April 26, will help the community be better prepared for…
Continue Reading ‘Joint’ venture: Ben from Ben & Jerry’s starts pot nonprofit
WILLISTON, Vt. (AP) — One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s has gone from ice cream to marijuana with a social mission. Ben Cohen has…
Continue Reading Pakistani health officials confirm first case of monkeypox
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani authorities say a man has tested positive for monkeypox, becoming the country’s first confirmed case of the disease.…
Continue Reading Sheriff: Uber Eats driver slain, dismembered making delivery
By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man is charged with murder and other offenses in the slaying and…
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Methamphetamine trafficker sentenced to six years
A 33-year-old was sentenced to six years in prison, along with five years of supervised release for Conspiracy to Distribute…
Continue Reading Jury to deliberate in major Jan. 6 case against Proud Boys
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The seditious conspiracy case against former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four…
Continue Reading Chicago-area prosecutor Kim Foxx won’t seek third term
By KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago area’s top prosecutor will not seek reelection after two terms of intense scrutiny…
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Union workers of Teamsters 542 are on strike
The strike began on Tuesday morning at 3 a.m. Union workers allege that the owners of First Transit, Transdev are practicing unfair labor to the…
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Bloqueo trigueros en Centro Cívico
Productores del trigo del Valle de Mexicali, tomaron su maquinaria para bloquear los accesos de las principales vialidades del Centro de Gobierno…
Continue Reading Driver in fatal Uber autonomous crash set for June trial
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona Uber driver involved in the first death connected to a fully autonomous vehicle will be tried in June on a negligent…
Continue Reading How ‘Perry Mason’ captured 1930s Los Angeles, race divisions
By KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Early in the second season finale of “Perry Mason,” which aired Monday, the titular…
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Humane Society of Yuma receives 18 abandoned dogs in one day
The Humane Society of Yuma received about 18 dogs in one day, all in different shapes, colors, and breeds but predominately appear to be dachshund…
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ACLU sends letter to CBP amid new evidence of mistreating pregnant people
In the letter, sent Tuesday, April 25, the ACLU readdresses their demands for CBP to strictly limit detention of pregnant, postpartum, nursing…
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