Former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin pleads not guilty to federal charges
By Omar Jimenez and Brad Parks, CNN Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted in April on state murder charges for killing…
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Actor L. Steven Taylor is the king behind ‘The Lion King’
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — L. Steven Taylor got the call that would change his life in 2005: Would he like to make his…
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FIFA intensifies push to stage men’s World Cup every 2 years
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has intensified its push for hosting the men’s World Cup every two years by garnering…
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Third child tax credit sent out this week
Millions of families will be receiving more money in their bank accounts, courtesy of the IRS with the distribution of its third child tax credit…
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Efforts to limit immigration arrests can continue
A judge’s order that would have defeated the Biden Administration’s efforts to limit immigration arrests, has been halted by a federal appellate…
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Latest on western wildfires burning in California
A pair of California wildfires are threatening Sequoia National Park’s ancient trees and…
Continue Reading Macron, Merkel meet in Paris on world’s crises, EU issues
By SYLVIE CORBET The Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Paris to…
Continue Reading Reece James says Chelsea, England medals stolen in burglary
LONDON (AP) — Reece James says thieves broke into his home and stole his Champions League winner’s medal while he was playing for Chelsea on…
Continue Reading Author Colleen Hoover’s word-of-mouth success
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Colleen Hoover’s years as a published — and self-published — fiction writer have been one…
Continue Reading A Florida chiropractor signed hundreds of mask exemption forms for students. Now, the district has tightened its mask policy
CNN, WFLA, WWSB By Randi Kaye and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A school district in Sarasota County, Florida, has tightened its mask policy after a…
Continue Reading A Florida chiropractor signed hundreds of mask exemption forms for students. Now, the district has tightened its mask policy
By Randi Kaye and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A school district in Sarasota County, Florida, has tightened its mask policy after a chiropractor signed…
Continue Reading No. 6 Clemson hopes to continue dominance of Georgia Tech
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 6 Clemson has enjoyed squaring off against Georgia Tech on the football field in recent…
Continue Reading Sheriff: Michigan lawmaker in jail had hidden handcuff key
HOWELL, Mich. (AP) — Officers who escorted a Michigan lawmaker to jail say they were surprised when they found a handcuff key taped to his foot.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 surge forces health care rationing in parts of West
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — In another ominous sign about the spread of the delta variant, Idaho public health leaders…
Continue Reading Fulton board gets new chair as Georgia reviews its elections
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Commissioners in Georgia’s Fulton County have picked a former Atlanta City Council president…
Continue Reading Soaring utility bills alarm Europe, raise fears for winter
By DAVID McHUGH and ARITZ PARRA MADRID (AP) — Gas and electric prices are spiking in Europe. Consumers are already finding higher bills in their…
Continue Reading Nigerian air force probes reports it killed civilians
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The Nigerian air force says it is investigating reports that shots fired from one of its…
Continue Reading Libyan commander, Chadian rebels clash in southern Libya
CAIRO (AP) — Forces loyal to a powerful Libyan commander say they are battling former allies, Chadian rebels who have sought refuge in southern…
Continue Reading White catfish catch shatters state, and maybe, world record
A white catfish caught in Connecticut last month has smashed a state record and could also be a world record for the species. Ben Tomkunas caught the…
Continue Reading White catfish catch shatters state, and maybe, world record
A white catfish caught in Connecticut last month has smashed a state record and could also be a world record for the species. Ben Tomkunas caught the…
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