Teen gets 20 years in death of 7-year-old Wisconsin boy
MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin teenager has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in the death of a 7-year-old relative who was beaten, forced…
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ADOT plans eastbound Interstate 10 on-ramp closure
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announces Friday plans to close an eastbound Interstate 10 on-ramp at Exit 17 (Quartzsite Boulevard)…
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UEFA has ‘grave concerns’ over FIFA biennial World Cup push
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says he has “grave concerns” about FIFA’s plans to stage World Cups…
Continue Reading UK’s vaccine assessor opts against COVID jabs for children
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The independent body advising the British government on the rollout of coronavirus vaccines says the…
Continue Reading Booster shots hitch: Some may miss the Sept. 20 start
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans…
Continue Reading Former Super Bowl champ Patten dies in motorcycle crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three-time Super Bowl champion David Patten Jr. has died in a motorcycle accident. The Richland County (South Carolina)…
Continue Reading Healthy Dak Prescott gives Cowboys best chance in NFC East
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFC East nearly crowned a 6-10 champion last year. With Dak Prescott back from injury in Dallas, there’s…
Continue Reading Afghan evacuation raises concerns about child trafficking
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials are looking into reports that in the frantic evacuation of desperate Afghans…
Continue Reading Steelers acquire CB Ahkello Witherspoon from Seahawks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon from Seattle in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the…
Continue Reading US expects to admit more than 50,000 evacuated Afghans
By BEN FOX and ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The secretary of homeland security says tens of thousands of Afghans have been…
Continue Reading Hawaii health care workers decry lack of COVID mandates
By CALEB JONES Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Health care workers in Hawaii say a lack of government action is worsening an already crippling…
Continue Reading Parents of disabled kids sue over Iowa ban on mask mandates
By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A group of parents of disabled students has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to strike down…
Continue Reading Chen, Tennell to compete at Skate America in October
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Three-time world champion Nathan Chen will begin his preparation for the Winter Olympics at Skate America in late October in Las…
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State responds to bid to undo limits on local virus efforts
PHOENIX (AP) — A lawyer defending Arizona against a lawsuit challenging new laws that restrict local COVID-19 requirements argues that how those…
Continue Reading EU leader ‘deplores’ Belarus behavior amid migrant standoff
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A top European Union official has condemned Belarus and expressed support for Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. EU foreign…
Continue Reading SOLHEIM CUP ’21: Capsules of the American team
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A capsule look at the American team for the Solheim Cup. The three major champions on the team include Nelly Korda. She’s…
Continue Reading Witness testifies R. Kelly paid $200,000 to settle STD suit
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman has testified that R&B singer R. Kelly paid $200,000 to settle a lawsuit she brought accusing him of giving her herpes…
Continue Reading Welcome to CONCACAF: Bumpy fields, showering at hotel
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Bumpy field, outdated stadiums. They are part of playing on the road in CONCACAF,…
Continue Reading Zambia’s parliament elects first female speaker amid changes
By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zambia’s parliament has elected its first female speaker, days after new President…
Continue Reading Giants to retire Hall of Famer Strahan’s jersey in November
By The Associated Press The New York Giants are going to retire the No. 92 jersey of Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan this season. The…
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