Northern Illinois says it hasn’t received a formal offer amid Mountain West reports
Northern Illinois said Friday it has not received a “formal offer to consider a change” in its conference, but appreciates the…
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Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene
Associated Press Electric vehicle owners who live in the path of hurricanes should be wary of the risk their cars could catch fire if they are…
Continue ReadingThe State Fair of Texas opens with a new gun ban after courts reject challenge
Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — The State Fair of Texas is back with a new firearms ban. The fair withstood weeks of pressure from Republicans and a…
Continue ReadingCourt revives lawsuit of Black pastor who was arrested while watering his neighbor’s flowers
Associated Press/Report for America Montgomery, Ala. (AP) — A federal appeals court says that the Alabama police officers who arrested a Black…
Continue ReadingPistons owner Tom Gores will buy a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers, according to AP sources
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has agreed to purchase a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers, two…
Continue ReadingNew law requires California schools to teach about historical mistreatment of Native Americans
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For Johnny Hernandez Jr., vice chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in…
Continue ReadingMexico’s president touts austerity on his way out of office but lavishes largesse on friends
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s outgoing president has always taken pride in his reputation as a penny-pincher, cutting funds…
Continue ReadingSean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new sex assault allegations in woman’s lawsuit
Associated Press Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with new sexual assault allegations Friday as a woman filed a lawsuit in New York saying she was…
Continue ReadingSean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new sex assault allegations in woman’s lawsuit
Associated Press Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with new sexual assault allegations Friday as a woman filed a lawsuit in New York saying she was…
Continue ReadingNew law requires California schools to teach about historical mistreatment of Native Americans
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For Johnny Hernandez Jr., vice chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in…
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New Orleans, US Justice Department move to end police department’s consent decree
Associated Press/Report for America NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans and the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion Friday in federal court to…
Continue Reading Wrapping up mission, US troops will leave some longstanding bases in Iraq under new deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. announced an agreement with the Iraqi government Friday to wrap up the military mission in Iraq of an…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court refuses to order New York to include RFK Jr. on the presidential ballot
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has refused an emergency appeal from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign seeking…
Continue ReadingKentucky sign language interpreter honored in program to give special weather radios to the deaf
Associated Press Putting grant money into action is routine for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. But an effort to provide weather alerts to people who are…
Continue ReadingMichael Andretti hands over control of race team to business partner. Formula 1 plans in limbo
AP Auto Racing Writer Michael Andretti has restructured Andretti Global to give co-owner Dan Towriss control of the organization. Andretti will stay…
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Southwest High School hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new aquatic center
Southwest High School held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-the-art Aquatic…
Continue Reading Earth will have a temporary ‘mini moon’ for two months
AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Earth’s moon will soon have some company — a “mini moon.” The mini moon is actually an asteroid…
Continue ReadingWisconsin city’s mailing of duplicate absentee ballots raises confusion, questions over elections
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — When the elections clerk in Wisconsin’s heavily Democratic capital city of Madison announced on Monday that…
Continue Reading NY judge denies governor’s bid to toss lawsuits seeking to reinstate Manhattan congestion fee
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge has denied Gov. Kathy Hochul’s request to toss out lawsuits challenging her decision to halt a…
Continue Reading Facing a possible strike at US ports, Biden administration urges operators to negotiate with unions
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Biden administration officials met with port operators ahead of a possible strike at East and Gulf coast…
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