ECPD seize narcotics, arrest California truck driver
The arrest occurred on Thursday, May 25 at 6:19pm. ECPD said they conducted a traffic stop on the truck on Interstate 8 (I-8), west of Imperial…
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Yuma’s Veteran Standdown took place at Main Library
Arizona@Work hosted the Yuma’s Veteran Standdown event. The goal is to improve the lives of veterans and their…
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Beast Factory Crossfit hosts 2023 Murph Challenge
The Beast Factory Crossfit hosted the 2023 Murph Challenge. The nationwide challenge is an annual event to honor Lieutenant Michael Murphy and other…
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Iraq announces plans for $17 billion transportation project linking Asia to Europe
By SALAR SALIM IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister announced plans for a $17 billion regional transportation project intended to facilitate…
Continue Reading Mass protests against Israeli government’s plans to change legal system enter 21st week
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis are gathered for the relentless weekly protests against their government’s plans to…
Continue Reading UAE releases Lebanese detainees after death in custody raised allegations of mistreatment
By ABBY SEWELL BEIRUT (AP) — A group of Lebanese citizens detained in the United Arab Emirates have been released, according to Lebanon’s foreign…
Continue Reading Florida man at center of fatal human smuggling case pleads not guilty in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Florida man charged with human smuggling related to the deaths last year of four immigrants near the Canadian border has…
Continue Reading Man charged with killing Indianapolis police officer seeking insanity defense
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A man charged with fatally shooting an Indianapolis police officer when she responded to a domestic violence call in 2020 is…
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Alicia Keys makes surprise appearance at Missouri high school
The popstar’s invite comes after the school’s show of support for the injured teen, Ralph Yarl, including a massive unity walk staged by Staley’s…
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Armed robbery suspects lead California officers in pursuit
According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the armed robbery happened outside of a city mall on Friday. Fortunately for the victim, they were…
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California Governor Newsom tours Vet housing site
The governor is highlighting his administration’s investments in housing resources and behavioral health for…
Continue Reading Man who opened emergency door on South Korea flight told police he felt suffocated
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A passenger who opened an emergency exit door during a flight in South Korea told…
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WGA Strike holds solidarity rally in California
Writers in attendance for Friday’s rally were joined by other groups, including Local Union Number 11 and the American Federation of State, County…
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Phoenix faces dueling lawsuits over homeless crisis as advocates scramble for more shelter
Phoenix is facing dueling lawsuits as it tries to manage a crisis of homelessness that has converted its downtown into a tent city housing hundreds…
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Phoenix area counts 4 heat-related deaths so far this year, 425 last year
Maricopa County Department of Public Health issued a heat report this week, which the agency will compile every week between now and October while…
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Mother pleads guilty after Arizona boy starves to death
An Arizona mother has pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse charges stemming from the death of her 6-year-old son who had been locked in a closet…
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Mother pleads guilty after Arizona boy starves to death
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona mother has pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse charges stemming from the death of her 6-year-old son who…
Continue Reading Avalanche in northern Pakistan kills 11 members of nomadic tribe
By RIAZ KHAN Associated Press GILGIT, Pakistan (AP) — Tourism police say a snowy avalanche in northern Pakistan has killed 11 people, including a…
Continue Reading Hong Kong denies knowledge about Uyghur student, slams Amnesty for saying he disappeared at airport
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong has criticized Amnesty International’s accusation that a Uyghur student disappeared after…
Continue Reading Pope Francis resumes regular appointments after canceling schedule with a fever
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis resumed regular appointments on Saturday, one day after canceling his schedule due to a fever. The pontiff held a…
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