Iraq’s Parliament elects a new speaker to end a nearly yearlong vacuum
Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — After a nearly yearlong vacuum, Iraq’s Parliament has elected a new speaker, selecting a prominent Sunni lawmaker…
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Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut seized by New York state authorities
Associated Press A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star called Peanut is pleading with state authorities to return his…
Continue ReadingBridges in Yellowstone and Denali parks are among dozens getting federally funded upgrades
Associated Press Federal highway officials have announced $635 million of grants to repair or replace old bridges across the U.S. The grants awarded…
Continue ReadingSharks’ Macklin Celebrini returns to team activities as he works his way back from injury
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks announced rookie Macklin Celebrini will return to team activities on Thursday, nearly three weeks after…
Continue ReadingA promising schizophrenia drug showed mixed results. What does that mean for patients?
AP Medical Writer Some people who took a new schizophrenia drug for one year improved with only a few side effects, but many dropped out of the…
Continue ReadingEx-University Park mayor charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
UNIVERSITY PARK, Md. (AP) — A former mayor of University Park was charged with 28 counts related to child sexual abuse material after authorities…
Continue ReadingDetroit strengthens security at sites where ballots are counted
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — There is increased security at a downtown Detroit convention center ahead of next week’s presidential…
Continue ReadingPentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — According to a Pentagon audit, Boeing has overcharged the Air Force on spare parts for a major cargo plane,…
Continue ReadingIowa election officials sued by 4 naturalized citizens who say their right to vote was harmed
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Four Iowa voters and a Hispanic civil rights group are suing Iowa’s top election official after he…
Continue ReadingUCF, Arizona battle to snap long losing streaks
Arizona (3-5, 1-4 Big 12) at UCF (3-5, 1-4), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: UCF by 6. Series record: First Meeting…
Continue ReadingLawyers are allowed into Giuliani’s NYC apartment after he misses a deadline for turning over assets
Associated Press A moving company representative and lawyers were expected to be given access to Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment on…
Continue ReadingEx-school district lawyer accepts plea deal following Parkland school shooting probe
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A former South Florida school district attorney accused of illegally sharing information from a statewide grand jury…
Continue ReadingAngels acquire slugger Jorge Soler from Braves for starting pitcher Griffin Canning
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels acquired outfielder and designated hitter Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves in a…
Continue ReadingAn Alaska deer hunter has been found dead in an apparent brown bear mauling, officials say
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Authorities say a 50-year-old hunter has been found dead in an apparent brown bear mauling on an island in southeastern…
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Americans helping Ukraine’s war efforts say the US hasn’t done enough
Associated Press KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — For U.S. philanthropist Amed Khan, America’s has mismanaged the war in Ukraine. It has rallied…
Continue ReadingArkansas purchases 815 acres of land for nearly $3 million to build new prison
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas has purchased 815 acres of land to build a new prison intended to ease a backlog of inmates…
Continue ReadingQB Jameis Winston looks to build on second start as Browns host Chargers and NFL’s stingiest defense
LA Chargers (4-3) at Cleveland (2-6) Sunday, 1 p.m., EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 2. Against the spread: Chargers 4-3; Browns 3-5. Series…
Continue ReadingWorking Well: Seeking the elusive work-life balance, one step at a time
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It’s no surprise that workers feel burned-out. We’ve been through a lot the past few years. A global pandemic…
Continue ReadingCoughlin, Shanahan and Seifert make the list of coaching semifinalists for Hall of Fame
AP Pro Football Writer Two-time Super Bowl-winning coaches Tom Coughlin, Mike Shanahan and George Seifert are among the nine semifinalists in the…
Continue ReadingFlood survivors say regional Spanish officials waited too long to warn them of the danger
Associated Press BARRIO DE LA TORRE, Spain (AP) — Moments after rushing waters burst through the door to her home, Mari Carmen Pérez received a…
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