German police warn of ‘Blue Punisher’ ecstasy pills after 2 teenage girls die
BERLIN (AP) — German police have warned of a potentially lethal “Blue Punisher” variety of ecstasy in circulation after the death of two…
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A Helsinki deputy mayor is under fire after being caught red-handed spray-painting graffiti
HELSINKI (AP) — The deputy mayor of Finland’s capital is facing possible legal action and calls for him to pay compensation for damages and to…
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AI robot officiates a Colorado couple’s wedding
“And now with great joy and utmost honor, I pronounce you partners in love, in life and in the exploration of future filled with endless…
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California firefighter fight “Juniper Fire,” ordered evacuations
The so-called “Juniper Fire” has burned just over 15 acres in the City of Perris. But firefighters say it was moving quickly and was a threat to…
Continue Reading The heat wave blamed for 13 deaths in Texas so far spreads eastward
By KEVIN McGILL and KEN MILLER Associated Press Scorching heat blamed for at least 13 deaths in Texas and another in Louisiana blanketed more of the…
Continue Reading Daniel Penny pleads not guilty to revised charges in chokehold death of Jordan Neely on NYC subway
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Marine veteran has pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and criminally…
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California authorities seize illegal fireworks
In addition to the fireworks, authorities say they found black powder, cash, firearms and equipment to manufacture…
Continue Reading USA Today resumes its bestseller list for books after monthslong hiatus
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — USA Today’s weekly list of bestselling books returned Wednesday, ending a monthslong hiatus.…
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Ryan Seacrest to replace Pat Sajak as Wheel of Fortune host
Sony Pictures Television announced Tuesday that Seacrest has signed a multi-year deal beginning in…
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Body of missing actor found in California mountains
Julian Sands went missing back in January while he was hiking in the Angeles National Forest. His remains were discovered last week by hikers on…
Continue Reading Smoke from Canada wildfires is increasing health risks in Black and poorer US communities
By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER and COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouded broad swaths of the U.S. from…
Continue Reading Man who tried to have his child-porn victim killed is headed to prison
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison in a murder-for-hire plot against a girl with whom…
Continue Reading Space Disco Cowboy? Couples ditch traditional wedding dress codes in favor of out-there themes
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Space disco cowboy. Yacht Shabbat. Burning Man Formal. Dress to Express Your Inner Spirit. More…
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Your DoorDash driver? He’s the company’s co-founder
On a recent afternoon in San Francisco, a DoorDash driver was circling the neighborhood — first in his car, then on foot — trying to find the…
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Arizona pauses $15M for rodeo after residents file lawsuit
Howard Mechanic and retired Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Ralph Hess filed the lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court last week with help…
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More than 1,000 people told to evacuate as brushfire threatens homes in Scottsdale, Arizona
A brushfire threatened dozens of homes in northern Scottsdale and prompted evacuations as about 250 firefighters aided by air tankers battled the…
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Oak Flat Timeline: Native American vs. pro-mining interests
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press SUPERIOR, Ariz. (AP) — Oak Flat, a piece of national forest land in central Arizona, is at the heart of a years long…
Continue Reading Oak Flat Timeline: Native American vs. pro-mining interests
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press SUPERIOR, Ariz. (AP) — Oak Flat, a piece of national forest land in central Arizona, is at the heart of a years long…
Continue Reading Travelers endure another day of airport agony. One airline has by far the most cancellations
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Air travelers are dealing with another day of widespread flight disruptions, even though the…
Continue Reading Arizona’s Oak Flat is sacred land to some Native Americans, but it’s endangered by a plan for a mine
By DEEPA BHARATH of The Associated Press and ALEJANDRA MOLINA of Religion News Service OAK FLAT, Ariz. (AP) — Azee Romero climbed barefoot on the…
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