Alec Baldwin’s criminal case has been dismissed in New Mexico in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Alec Baldwin’s criminal case has been dismissed in New Mexico in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer.
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Continue ReadingOne of the two prosecutors resigns in the middle of Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — One of the two prosecutors resigns in the middle of Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico.
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Late-night comics have long been relentless in skewering Donald Trump. Now it’s Joe Biden’s turn
AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Since Donald Trump’s emergence on the political scene, late-night comics like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel have made him a relentless target. But since President Joe Biden’s poor showing in the debate with Trump two weeks ago, the comics have retrained their guns. It shows that comedy —
Continue Reading Democrats weigh Biden’s impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majority
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has a one-word answer on whether President Joe Biden is a liability for the most vulnerable House Democrats seeking reelection. “No,” he tells reporters. But a growing number of House Democrats are indicating otherwise. It’s not just some of the lawmakers representing true battleground districts but
Continue ReadingMinor leaguers Yeury Tatiz of Seattle and Charlie Zink of Boston suspended for positive drug tests
NEW YORK (AP) — Seattle Mariners right-hander Yeury Tatiz was suspended for 80 games and Boston Red Sox right-hander Charlie Zink for 56 games following positive tests for performance-enhancing drugs. Tatiz was suspended for a positive test for Clomiphene under the minor league drug program, the commissioner’s office said Friday. Zink was disciplined for a
Continue Reading Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Gov. Brian Kemp, R-Ga.; former White House chief of staff Ron Klain. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sens. Chris Coons, D-Del., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.; Reps. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif. ___
Continue Reading US Sen. Susan Collins says she will write in Haley, once again not vote for Donald Trump in 2024
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Sen. Susan Collins didn’t vote for Donald Trump for president in 2016 or 2020, and the third time will not be the charm. Collins, a longtime moderate Republican senator from Maine, told reporters on Friday that she intended to write in former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley’s name on
Continue Reading US Navy pilots come home after months of shooting down Houthi missiles and drones
Associated Press VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — U.S. Navy fighter pilots have come home in Virginia after months of shooting down Houthi-launched missiles and drones. The fighting in the Middle East had become the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II. Dressed in green flight suits, the aviators stepped
Continue Reading Biden says delegates can vote their conscience — and he’s right. But mass defections remain unlikely
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden say his pledged delegates could vote their conscience, and party rules confirm that. But historical precedent and the delegate selection process make it likely that the vast majority will stick with him anyway. At least 3,896 delegates are pledged to Biden. But that “pledge” isn’t an ironclad
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Person found guilty of driving under the influence of Xanax in Imperial County
A person’s trial has concluded with them found guilty of driving under the influence of Xanax, according to the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office.
Continue Reading Retired Massachusetts pediatrician pleads not guilty to abusing young patients
BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — A retired Massachusetts pediatrician has pleaded not guilty to charges that he sexually abused at least 15 children who were his patients. Sixty-nine-year-old Dr. Richard A. Kauff appeared Friday in Plymouth Superior Court. He is charged with 11 counts of rape of a child with force and nine counts of indecent
Continue Reading Wisconsin Republicans to open new Hispanic outreach center
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to open a new Hispanic outreach office in Milwaukee after GOP leaders let the lease on the old one expire. The state party said in a news release Friday that the new office will open Aug. 3, but didn’t provide further details. Party spokesperson Matt Fisher didn’t immediately
Continue Reading Pelosi and Democratic leaders try to guide their party through Biden uproar
AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi’s phone lit up the night of President Joe Biden’s debate performance with a question that has yet to be fully resolved: Now what? Calls kept coming the morning after Biden’s agonizing face-off against Republican Donald Trump, and anxious lawmakers surrounded Pelosi later on the House floor. Two
Continue Reading US Transportation Department to invest nearly $400 million for new Interstate 55 bridge in Memphis
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say the U.S. Department of Transportation is providing nearly $400 million to build a new Interstate 55 bridge connecting Tennessee and Arkansas across the Mississippi River. The work would replace the existing 75-year-old span. The Tennessee governor and a congressman from Memphis said in separate news releases Friday
Continue ReadingRiviera formally announced as golf site for LA Olympics in 2028
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Golf Federation made it official Friday by announcing with Los Angeles Olympic organizers that Riviera Country Club will host the golf competition in 2028. Riviera already has been preparing for the Los Angeles Games. A year ago, it had gold medalists Justin Rose (Rio de Janeiro) and Xander Schauffele
Continue Reading What to know about legal battles on details of abortion rights ballot measures across US
Associated Press Abortion access ballot measures are the center of a new wave of legal and procedural questions across the U.S. Opponents of abortion access have focused on the technicalities at a time when votes have been siding with abortion access advocates. That side has prevailed on all seven ballot questions in the last two
Continue ReadingWhat to know about legal battles on details of abortion rights ballot measures across US
Associated Press Abortion access ballot measures are the center of a new wave of legal and procedural questions across the U.S. Opponents of abortion access have focused on the technicalities at a time when votes have been siding with abortion access advocates. That side has prevailed on all seven ballot questions in the last two
Continue Reading Small wildfire leads to precautionary evacuation of climate change research facility in Colorado
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A small wildfire was burning on a trail near a Colorado facility where scientists research climate change, including worsening wildfires. The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder closed its office Friday as a precaution. The fire started late Friday morning in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains west of the
Continue Reading Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fight
AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa thinks his players deserve an apology, not sanctions, for entering the stands at Bank of America Stadium and participating in a fight with Colombia fans following his team’s 1-0 Copa America semifinal loss. An angry Bielsa criticized tournament organizers for not doing enough to
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