New York’s top court allows ‘equal rights’ amendment to appear on November ballot
Associated Press A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution to bar discrimination over “gender identity” and “pregnancy outcomes” will…
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For Nicolas Cage, making a serial killer horror movie was a healing experience
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Nicolas Cage first read the script for “Longlegs” and considered playing the titular serial killer, he…
Continue ReadingFor Nicolas Cage, making a serial killer horror movie was a healing experience
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Nicolas Cage first read the script for “Longlegs” and considered playing the titular serial killer, he…
Continue ReadingNew Oakland Ballers independent minor league team offers ownership stake opportunity to fans
AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Baseball fans and others interested in supporting the new Oakland Ballers independent minor league team…
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Chispa AZ announces six figure bilingual investment to raise awareness about the ACC
Chispa AZ has announced $200,000 for a bilingual investment to raise awareness about the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and their actions…
Continue Reading A federal judge has ruled that Dodge City’s elections don’t discriminate against Latinos
Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that the election system in Dodge City, Kansas, doesn’t violate the voting rights…
Continue Reading Backers of ballot initiative to preserve right to abortions in Montana sue over signature rules
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Two organizations that gathered voter signatures to qualify proposed constitutional amendments for the…
Continue Reading Israeli army acknowledges Oct. 7 failures, including slow response and disorganization
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Thursday acknowledged a string of errors in its response to the deadly Hamas attacks last…
Continue Reading Referendum set for South Dakota voters on controversial carbon dioxide pipeline law
Associated Press A statewide referendum vote is set in South Dakota for the Nov. 5 general election on a so-called “landowner bill of rights”…
Continue Reading Benji Gregory, former child star on the 80s sitcom ‘ALF,’ dies at 46
PHOENIX (AP) — Former child actor Benji Gregory, who played the young boy on the 1980s television sitcom “ALF,” has died in suburban Phoenix.…
Continue ReadingBenji Gregory, former child star on the 80s sitcom ‘ALF,’ dies at 46
PHOENIX (AP) — Former child actor Benji Gregory, who played the young boy on the 1980s television sitcom “ALF,” has died in suburban Phoenix.…
Continue Reading Greek coast guard and a Turkish fishing boat collide in the north Aegean. Officials say it’s minor
Officials in Athens say a Greek coast guard vessel has been involved in a minor collision with a Turkish fishing boat in Greek waters off a tiny…
Continue Reading Officials plead for $9 million in aid weeks after Hurricane Beryl devastates the southeast Caribbean
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials say people in the southeast Caribbean urgently need food, water and shelter nearly two…
Continue Reading Nevada Supreme Court is asked to step into Washoe County fray over certification of recount results
Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Two top officials in Nevada are asking the state Supreme Court to step into a fray over a vote earlier this week…
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Exceptional Community Hospital to host free CPR and First-Aid Training
Exceptional Community Hospital is hosting a free CPR and First-Aid training class this weekend at the Children’s Museum in Downtown…
Continue Reading Milan fashion mainstay Giorgio Armani celebrates 90th birthday like any other day: at work
AP Fashion Writer MILAN (AP) — Milan fashion stalwart Giorgio Armani celebrated his 90th birthday on Thursday just like any other day — at work.…
Continue Reading Theater festivals offer to give up their grants if DeSantis restores funding for Florida arts groups
Associated Press Leaders of two performing arts festivals say that they will gladly give up their grants if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis restores the…
Continue Reading US appeals court says some NCAA athletes may qualify as employees under federal wage-and-hour laws
Legal Affairs Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia has ruled that some college athletes may qualify as employees under…
Continue Reading North Carolina senator’s top aide named CEO of Carolina Hurricanes parent company
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A top aide to a powerful North Carolina state legislator has been named chief executive officer of the parent company of the…
Continue Reading Former U.S. Rep. Tommy Robinson, who gained notoriety as an Arkansas sheriff, dies at 82
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Tommy Robinson of Arkansas has died at age 82. A county coroner said Robinson died…
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