The San Jose Sharks select Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with the first pick in the NHL draft
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The San Jose Sharks select Boston University center Macklin Celebrini with the first pick in the NHL draft.
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Minivan slams into a Long Island nail salon, killing 4 and injuring 9, official says
Associated Press A fire official says a minivan has slammed into a Long Island nail salon, killing four and injuring nine. The vehicle came to a stop inside the Hawaii Nail & Spa store in Deer Park about 4:40 p.m. Friday. Lt. Kevin Heissenbuttel says all of those killed and injured were inside the salon
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Two AWC District Governing Board Members attend NALEO conference
Arizona Western College District Governing Board members went to Las Vegas for the NALEO 41st Annual Conference.
Continue Reading JBLM servicemen say the Army didn’t protect them from a doctor charged with abusive sexual contact
Associated Press Fifteen current or retired Joint Base Lewis-McChord servicemen who say the Army failed to protect them from a military doctor who has been charged with sexual abuse are each seeking $5 million in damages for the emotional distress they say they have suffered. Maj. Michael Stockin is an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist
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Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, charge Trump faces
Attorney General Merrick Garland says he’s disappointed the Supreme Court has made it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction.
Continue Reading Alec Baldwin’s case on track for trial in July as judge denies request to dismiss
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A court ruling on Friday put an involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin on track for trial in early July as a judge denied a request to dismiss the case on complaints that key evidence was damaged by the FBI during forensic testing. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer sided
Continue Reading Nevada verifies enough signatures to put constitutional amendment for abortion rights on ballot
Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A ballot question to enshrine Nevada’s abortion rights in the state constitution has met all of the requirements to appear in front of voters in November, the Nevada Secretary of State’s office announced Friday, and Democrats across the nation hope similar measures mobilize supporters on Election Day. They have
Continue Reading Biden’s debate performance leaves down-ballot Democrats anxious — and quiet
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s debate performance spurred anxiety and silence among some Democrats running in competitive races across the country. Control of both chambers of Congress hangs in the balance in November and Democrats are defending far more Senate seats than Republicans. Wisconsin’s Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin distanced herself from
Continue ReadingAmazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online content
AP Business Writer Amazon is reviewing claims that the artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI is scraping content — including from prominent news sites — without approval. Amazon spokesperson Samantha Mayowa confirmed Friday that the tech giant was assessing information it received from the news outlet WIRED, which published an investigation earlier this month that said
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More than 10 killed in 1 week in San Luis, Mexico
A new wave of violence in San Luis, Mexico, with more than 10 people killed in one week.
Continue Reading Trump gloats over Biden’s debate performance at a Virginia rally
Associated Press CHESAPEAKE, Virginia (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is gloating over President Joe Biden’s performance at the first debate ahead of the November election. He says Democrats have no better choices, calling Biden “the most incompetent president” in U.S. history. Trump spoke to thousands of supporters Friday at a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia,
Continue ReadingAlec Baldwin’s case on track for trial in July as judge denies request to dismiss
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A court ruling on Friday put an involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin on track for trial in early July as a judge denied a request to dismiss the case on complaints that key evidence was damaged by the FBI during forensic testing. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer sided
Continue Reading NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule
AP Science Writer Two NASA astronauts will stay longer at the International Space Station as engineers troubleshoot problems on Boeing’s new space capsule that cropped up on the trip there. NASA on Friday did not set a return date until testing on the ground was complete and said the astronauts were safe. “We’re not in
Continue ReadingAlec Baldwin’s case is on track for trial in July as New Mexico judge denies request to dismiss it over damaged evidence
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Alec Baldwin’s case is on track for trial in July as New Mexico judge denies request to dismiss it over damaged evidence.
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Excessive heat moving in for the final weekend of June
Turning up the heat this weekend! Tracking highs hovering near or at the one-teen mark! There is an Excessive Heat WATCH that has been issued for southeastern California starting Sunday.
Continue Reading Delaware Supreme Court reverses ruling invalidating early voting and permanent absentee status laws
Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware’s Supreme Court has reversed a judge’s ruling that state laws allowing early voting and permanent absentee status are unconstitutional. The Supreme Court did not address the merits of the case in its ruling Friday. It instead found only that the plaintiffs, a state elections inspector and a Republican
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Nearly 100 pounds of meth found in Calexico Port of Entry from trusted traveler
CBP officers found nearly 100 pounds of meth from a trusted traveler Tuesday, says U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Very hot temps to continue throughout the weekend
Temps will continue to rise as winds also remain a big factor for Yuma.
Continue Reading Trial judges dismiss North Carolina redistricting lawsuit over right to ‘fair elections’
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina trial judges have dismissed a lawsuit challenging redrawn legislative and congressional district lines on the argument that they run afoul of an indirect constitutional right to “fair elections.” The judges wrote this week that a recent affirmation by the state Supreme Court that redistricting policy decisions are
Continue Reading Fact checks were prevalent during and after the Biden-Trump debate — but not for real-time viewers
AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Those with an interest can find several exhaustive, independent fact checks of claims made by Joe Biden and Donald Trump during their televised debate on Thursday night. But there was nothing for the estimated 50 million people who watched the event in real time. That prompted some criticism
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