City leaders say El Centro has open space for housing development
El Centro city leaders say they have room to go when it comes to residential housing.…
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U.S. senator calls two-state deal for divided Cyprus ‘wrong’
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee says the “retrograde vision” of Turkey’s president to…
Continue Reading In Kabul, some fear economic collapse more than Taliban fist
By KATHY GANNON Associated Press KABUL,Afghanistan (AP) — On the eve of the final U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, some Kabul residents…
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Entire city of South Lake Tahoe under orders to evacuate, forcing thousands to flee as fire races toward the lake
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Entire city of South Lake Tahoe under orders to evacuate, forcing thousands to flee as fire races toward the…
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Biden administration launches new health agency, wants hospitals to cut back on carbon emissions
The Biden administration is launching a new health office that will prod hospitals to cut carbon emissions, aiming to provide greener, more…
Continue Reading Baltimore opens 1st new Catholic school in about 60 years
By DAVID McFADDEN Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s first new Catholic school in nearly 60 years has opened its door to students.…
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Pickett’s last stand: QB ready for one more ride at Pitt
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pitt senior quarterback Kenny Pickett is looking to make the most of his decision to return for a…
Continue Reading No. 3 Clemson rolls out revamped offense vs No. 5 Georgia
PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson’s newcomers on offense will get an early test this weekend when the third-ranked…
Continue Reading Man gets life sentence in 2018 killing of Mollie Tibbetts
By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the…
Continue Reading Brazil frustrated by EPL; Argentina, Colombia bring players
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil is waiting for nine footballers based in England to arrive for World Cup qualifiers…
Continue Reading McDavid’s NHL MVP defense begins with defensive improvement
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Connor McDavid is again focusing on improving his defensive play to become a better all-around player. He was the…
Continue Reading Lions backup QB Boyle needs surgery on broken right thumb
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions backup quarterback Tim Boyle broke his right thumb in the team’s preseason finale and needs surgery. Lions…
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Caldor Fire moves in on Lake Tahoe, threatens resort region
People have been told to flee from a long section of the Lake Tahoe shoreline as a huge forest fire threatens to push into the resort region…
Continue Reading Clinics ask high court to block Texas 6-week abortion ban
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion providers in Texas are asking the Supreme Court to prevent enforcement of a state law…
Continue Reading Heupel names Michigan transfer Joe Milton Vols’ starting QB
By AL LESAR Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has named Joe Milton as the Volunteers’ starting quarterback…
Continue Reading Donations pour in after Marine from Wyoming killed in Kabul
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Donations are pouring in for the widow and unborn child of a U.S. Marine from Wyoming killed in a bombing in Afghanistan.…
Continue Reading Miami: Avantae Williams reinstated, to sit at least 6 games
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami safety Avantae Williams is back on the roster following the dropping of battery…
Continue Reading Saints working 500 miles from home after displaced by Ida
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The New Orleans Saints are at the home of another NFL team after being displaced by…
Continue Reading 2-time US champion Alysa Liu competing at Olympic qualifier
By The Associated Press Two-time U.S. figure skating champion Alysa Liu will compete at the Nebelhorn Trophy next month in the final qualifying…
Continue Reading Man testifies against R. Kelly in sex-trafficking trial
By TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After several days of testimony from women claiming they were sexually abused by R&B star R.…
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