Imprisoned Kremlin critic stands a second trial for opposing Ukraine war
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Gorinov has appeared in court for a second trial for opposing Russia’s…
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Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lows
AP Business Writer The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows. Jobless claim…
Continue ReadingThe Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets one front but Gaza sees no end to war
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — For many across the Middle East, the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire came as a relief: the first major sign of…
Continue ReadingRussia expels two German journalists in tit-for-tat retaliation, ministry says
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it has revoked accreditation of two employees of the German ARD broadcaster and ordered them to…
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Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah start a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fighting
Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants began a ceasefire Wednesday in a major step toward ending nearly 14 months of fighting as a region on…
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China releases 3 Americans it imprisoned for years, and Beijing says US returned 4 people to China
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released. That word came Wednesday from the…
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Assault trial against man accused of shooting Ralph Yarl set to proceed
Both parties had been waiting for the results of a mental health evaluation for Andrew…
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Sacramento grocery stores busy ahead of Thanksgiving
From Costco to Safeway and the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, shoppers across Sacramento are rushing to grocery stores in search of ingredients they…
Continue ReadingWhat stores are open on Thanksgiving? Not many since most stay closed to prepare for Black Friday
AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again be consumed with…
Continue ReadingTwo companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her
LONDON (AP) — Two companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly 250,000…
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Suspect in two California bombings arrested in the United Kingdom after 20 years on the run
46-year-old Daniel San Diego was arrested in a rural area of Wales monday. The Bay Area born and raised bombing suspect appeared in a London…
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Arizona to resume executions as early as next year
According to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, Arizona could start executing prisoners as early as 2025. The state put executions on hold when…
Continue ReadingWho are the Border Patrol chaplains? And why does the agency need more of them now?
Associated Press DANIA BEACH, Florida (AP) — Border Patrol agents are tasked with enforcing hotly contested immigration policies as many Americans…
Continue ReadingSarasota’s Season of Sharing program pays some families’ bills as they recover from hurricane season
Associated Press Residents of Florida’s Gulf Coast endured two major hurricanes and a tropical storm in the span of nine weeks, and they are still…
Continue ReadingBorder Patrol trains more chaplains as the job and polarizing immigration debate rattle agents
Associated Press DANIA BEACH, Florida (AP) — As immigration remains a hotly contested priority for the Trump administration after playing a…
Continue ReadingEdmunds: The longest-range EVs you can buy for under $50,000
Edmunds Electric vehicles make people nervous. Many people aren’t sure about their range, the charging infrastructure and other concerns, like…
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Yuma man involved in mobile home park robbery sentenced
The Yuma man involved in an armed robbery at a local mobile home park in March was sentenced to 10-and-a-half-years in…
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Woman accused of killing a man in wrong-way DUI crash enters a plea agreement
23-year-old Kiara Gomez pled guilty to one count of manslaughter, a Class Two felony. Gomez faces a presumptive sentence of 10-and-a-half years in…
Continue ReadingA new chancellor is elected for Oxford University’s 800-year-old post
LONDON (AP) — Former U.K. Conservative Party leader William Hague has been elected chancellor of Oxford University, one of the most prestigious…
Continue ReadingFrance says it will work closely with Netanyahu despite international arrest warrant
PARIS (AP) — France says it intends to continue to work in close collaboration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite the arrest…
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