A pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University in downtown Montreal is being dismantled
MONTREAL (AP) — McGill University closed its downtown campus on Wednesday as Montreal police descended in large numbers to help clear a…
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Wisconsin secretary of state settles open records lawsuit brought by conservatives
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic secretary of state settled an open records lawsuit brought by a conservative policy…
Continue Reading A warlord involved in hundreds of murders is released from a Colombian prison
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian warlord Salvatore Mancuso has been released from prison in the South American country after repeatedly asking the…
Continue Reading Tennessee sheriff pleads not guilty to using prison labor for personal profit
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A sitting Tennessee sheriff has pleaded not guilty to charges that he illegally profited from the work of…
Continue Reading Cavers exploring in western Virginia rescue ‘miracle’ dog found 40 to 50 feet down in cave
NARROWS, Va. (AP) — One very lucky dog is recovering at a shelter after a group of cavers said their excursion into a western Virginia cave over…
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George Clooney calls on President Biden to bow out 2024 race
According to Clooney’s essay, he attended a star-studded campaign event in Los Angeles last month and noted a difference in the president writing,…
Continue Reading Hundreds of thousands are still without power in the Houston area. Here’s how it happened
Associated Press Hundreds of thousands of people in the Houston area likely won’t have power restored until next week, as the city swelters in…
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Congressman Grijalva completes cancer treatment
“I greatly appreciate all of the support you’ve given me and know that I will continue fighting for you and all of those I represent in Southern…
Continue Reading The plague rarely affects humans, though the US sees about 7 cases a year. Here’s why
AP Health Writer Colorado health officials are investigating a suspected case in a human of the plague, the rare bacterial infection is infamously…
Continue Reading Trump-appointed judge in Alaska resigns over sexual misconduct, leaving only 1 judge in state
Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A U.S. District Court judge in Alaska has resigned and could face impeachment after a judicial panel…
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Starliner’s test pilots express confidence in returning home
NASA test pilots Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore took off for the International Space Station (ISS) early last month on what was supposed to be an…
Continue Reading AI presents pluses and minuses in new Apple TV+ mystery series, ‘Sunny,’ starring Rashida Jones
Associated Press The new Apple TV+ series ‘Sunny’ is both a cautionary and, at times, sweet tale about artificial intelligence. It takes place in…
Continue Reading Harris focuses on her personal story, not Biden questions, as she speaks to Black and Asian voters
Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris held events on successive days this week highlighting her racial identity and personal…
Continue Reading Former Indiana lawmaker accused of pushing casino bill in exchange for a job gets a year in prison
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former Indiana lawmaker accused of pushing a bill favoring a casino company in exchange for promises of employment has been…
Continue Reading Seeking carbon-free power, Virginia utility considers small nuclear reactors
Associated Press Virginia’s largest utility says it will explore the possibility of using small nuclear reactors to meet growing electricity…
Continue Reading Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
Associated Press A ballot measure to scale back the abortion ban in Arkansas won’t go before voters after the secretary of state on Wednesday found…
Continue ReadingWhich states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
Associated Press A ballot measure to scale back the abortion ban in Arkansas won’t go before voters after the secretary of state on Wednesday found…
Continue Reading A city’s fine for a profane yard sign about Biden and Trump was unconstitutional, judge rules
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a Tennessee woman has a constitutional right to post a yard sign condemning…
Continue ReadingPrime Time in Big 12: Colorado coach Deion Sanders says he is ‘judged on a different scale’
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Colorado coach Deion Sanders said Wednesday at his first Big 12 media days appearance that he has to operate…
Continue Reading Ex-senator, Illinois governor candidate McCann gets 3 1/2 years for fraud and money laundering
AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois state senator and candidate for governor will spend 3 1/2 years in prison after…
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