UN envoy: World must prevent Afghanistan economic collapse
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. special envoy for Afghanistan is urging the world  to unite to prevent the…
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California OKs new spending on drought, wildfire prevention
California lawmakers have approved more than $2 billion in new spending aimed at preventing wildfires and addressing the…
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Can Larry Elder build ‘movement’ from California recall?
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In two months, Larry Elder went from conservative talk radio host to leader of the…
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Boston College makes rare trip to Amherst to play UMass
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — There are only three top-tier football teams in New England, and they don’t play each other much. Boston College coach Jeff…
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California pushes rules on breath-restricting police holds
California would bar police from using certain face-down holds that have led to multiple unintended deaths under a measure headed to Gov. Gavin…
Continue Reading 7 wounded in southern Illinois shooting; suspects caught
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — Police say three people were arrested in East St. Louis, hours after a shooting in the southern Illinois city that…
Continue Reading Can Larry Elder build ‘movement’ from California recall?
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In two months, Larry Elder went from conservative talk radio host to leader of the…
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Texas sued over six-week abortion ban
The state of Texas was sued Thursday over its new six-week abortion ban. The lawsuit was announced at a Washington news conference, stating that the…
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California to require menstrual products in public schools
California public schools and colleges would have to stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under legislation sent to Gov. Gavin…
Continue Reading California OKs new spending on drought, wildfire prevention
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers have approved more than $2 billion in new spending aimed at preventing…
Continue Reading NC State at Mississippi State highlights ACC This Week
By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer North Carolina State hits the road to take on Mississippi State of the Southeastern Conference in a Power Five matchup…
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Los Angeles to require vaccination for all students 12 and up
The Los Angeles board of education has voted to require students 12 and older to be vaccinated against the coronavirus if they attend in-person…
Continue Reading DOJ: San Francisco trash company to pay $36M for bribery
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s trash disposal company has agreed to pay $36 million in criminal penalties for its role in a…
Continue Reading DOJ: San Francisco trash company to pay $36M for bribery
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s trash disposal company has agreed to pay $36 million in criminal penalties for its role in a…
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Minnesota county attorney to stop prosecuting non-public safety traffic stops in honor of Philando Castile
By Amir Vera and Christina Carrega, CNN Traffic stops for expired tags and broken tail lights will no longer be prosecuted in Ramsey County,…
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Governor Ducey prepares for Arizona sports betting
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey joined the launch and celebration of sports bettering in…
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Charges for officer who shot handcuffed man with stun gun
By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona police officer was charged with aggravated assault for his actions during an…
Continue Reading Charges for officer who shot handcuffed man with stun gun
By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona police officer was charged with aggravated assault for his actions during an…
Continue Reading Flooding north of Mexico City leaves streets submerged
By GERARDO CARRILLO and MARCO UGARTE Associated Press TULA, Mexico (AP) — Two days after flooding claimed at least 14 lives north of Mexico’s…
Continue Reading California may require menstrual products in public schools
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California public schools and colleges would have to stock their restrooms with free…
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