Biden hopes strong job market means soft landing for economy
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For President Joe Biden, the past few days have raised hopes that the U.S. economy can stick a soft…
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Iran hangs Iranian-Swedish man over 2018 attack killing 25
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has executed an Iranian-Swedish dual national accused of masterminding a…
Continue Reading W.Va. politicos keep fighting over 2020; voters, not so much
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Some Republican officeholders in West Virginia are already revving up campaigns for…
Continue Reading NY jury will have wide latitude to decide civil Trump claims
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The jury hearing an advice columnist’s claims that she was raped by Donald Trump could begin…
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Yumans support local businesses on Cinco de Mayo
Sorgel wants the community to not only support local businesses today on Cinco de Mayo but continue to do so…
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Kelly strikes out 10 in Diamondbacks’ 3-1 win over Nationals
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Merrill Kelly gave up a looping homer that barely cleared the wall in the first inning. The rest…
Continue Reading Over 2,000 migrants kidnapped in Mexico last year
By MARÍA VERZA Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s government says over 2,000 migrants were kidnapped by smuggling gangs and drug…
Continue Reading Military: Contractor error caused Hawaii toxic foam spill
HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. military says an investigation found that a spill of about 1,300 gallons of fire suppressant at a fuel facility in Hawaii…
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Samaritan Hot Car Law allows you to break a window if you see a child or pet in a hot car
It’s never safe to leave your child or pet in a vehicle, especially in a hot car because it could lead to…
Continue Reading Mayorkas: US border ‘very challenging’ as asylum limits end
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Friday that authorities…
Continue Reading Strong quake in central Japan; 1 dead, more than 20 injured
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A strong, shallow earthquake has hit central Japan, killing at least one person and injuring more…
Continue Reading Spectator tumbles over railing into bullpen in Philly
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A spectator was taken to a trauma center after falling over a protective railing and into the…
Continue Reading Police: Georgia man who killed 3 was in gunfight earlier
MOULTRIE, Ga. (AP) — A man in Georgia who, police said, killed his workplace manager, mother and grandmother before taking his own life, had been…
Continue Reading Boston dean who shot student gets 18 years for racketeering
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A former Boston high school dean serving a 26-year sentence in state prison for shooting a student…
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Yuma Special Olympics heads off to compete in Summer Games
After months and months of hard work, one big group of athletes from Yuma underwent a special sendoff to showcase their skills in the summer’s…
Continue Reading Texas petrochemical plant fire sends 9 workers to hospital
By JUAN LOZANO and ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Fire erupted at a petrochemical plant in the Houston area Friday, sending nine…
Continue Reading Charges in NYC chokehold death may hinge on ‘reasonableness’
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The potential criminal charges against a U.S. Marine veteran who put Jordan Neely in a fatal…
Continue Reading Jan. 6 prosecutors seek 25 years for Oath Keepers’ Rhodes
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press The Justice Department is seeking 25 years in prison for Stewart Rhodes, the Oath Keepers founder convicted…
Continue Reading Texas president says building relationships priority in SEC
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — University of Texas President Jay Hartzell says he’ll attend the Southeastern Conference’s…
Continue Reading Man gets 14 years in 1/6 case, longest sentence imposed yet
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Kentucky man with a long criminal record was sentenced Friday to a record-setting 14…
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