An American pastor detained in China for nearly 20 years has been released
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Christian pastor from California has been freed from China after nearly 20 years behind bars and is back home…
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Former President Trump posts to social media following apparent assassination attempt
Former president Donald Trump took to social media Sunday night following what the FBI is referring to as an apparent assassination…
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Yuma man sentenced in the shooting deaths of two men
A local man will be sentenced on Monday in the shooting deaths of two men in front of the Alement Bar back in January of…
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1st Bank Yuma named top five extraordinary banks in the U.S.
1st Bank Yuma was recognized with the institute’s overall Excellence Banky Award for exemplary performance in philanthropy, customer service,…
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Two local schools canceled Monday due to threats
If your children attend Cibola High School or Centennial Middle School, please keep them home as both Cibola and Centennial will be closed due to…
Continue ReadingWNBA playoff seeds mostly still undecided as league enters final week of season
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have clinched the sixth seed in the WNBA playoffs. They won’t know…
Continue ReadingWNBA playoff seeds mostly still undecided as league enters final week of season
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have clinched the sixth seed in the WNBA playoffs. They won’t know…
Continue ReadingConnie Chung launched a generation of Asian American girls named Connie. She had no idea
AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Some public figures are honored with namesake buildings or monuments. Veteran broadcaster Connie Chung has a strain…
Continue ReadingTito Jackson, member of beloved pop group the Jackson 5, dies at 70
Associated Press Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died. He was 70. Jackson was the third of…
Continue ReadingRobert F. Kennedy Jr. becomes a frequent campaigner for Donald Trump
Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Three weeks after dropping his independent presidential campaign, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has become a…
Continue ReadingDemocrats put up $25 million to reach voters in 10 states in fierce fight for Senate majority
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Trying to defend their narrow Senate majority with a challenging slate of contests on Republican-leaning turf,…
Continue Reading‘Hacks’ wins best comedy series at Emmy Awards for the first time, beating out the night’s darling, ‘The Bear’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — ‘Hacks’ wins best comedy series at Emmy Awards for the first time, beating out the night’s darling, ‘The…
Continue Reading‘Shogun’ wins best drama series at the Emmy Awards and sets a record for most Emmys in a season with 18
LOS ANGELES (AP) — ‘Shogun’ wins best drama series at the Emmy Awards and sets a record for most Emmys in a season with…
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Calexico Bulldogs stay undefeated with gritty 14-8 win over Francis Parker
The Calexico High School football team continued its impressive start to the season, defeating Francis Parker High School from San Diego 14-8 at home…
Continue Reading‘Baby Reindeer’ wins best limited series at Emmy Awards, giving it 4 trophies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — ‘Baby Reindeer’ wins best limited series at Emmy Awards, giving it 4…
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Yuma Special Olympics swim meet qualifies athletes for state competition
With 70 athletes competing, the event served as a qualifier for the Arizona State competition in Mesa, which will take place on October 11 and…
Continue ReadingBetts has tiebreaking RBI single in seven-run 9th inning as Dodgers beat Braves 9-2
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Mookie Betts had a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in a seven-run ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Continue ReadingPatton Kizzire ends drought with 5-stroke victory in FedEx Cup Fall opener at Silverado
Associated Press NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Patton Kizzire ended a long victory drought Sunday in the Procore Championship, closing with a scrambling…
Continue ReadingEmmy Moments: Hosts gently mock ‘The Bear,’ while TV moms, ‘Happy Days’ and ‘West Wing’ celebrated
AP Entertainment Writer The last Emmys — in January, the 75th edition — went reunion crazy on such a big birthday, with cast reunions of such…
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Locals attend Harris-Walz campaign event
The event, which took place at 2:00pm, was a phone bank where people could get in touch with voters and get out the…
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