US lawmakers’ concerns about mail ballots are fueled by other issues with mail service
Associated Press A contentious congressional hearing has shown that lawmakers are uneasy about the U.S. Postal Service’s readiness for a crush…
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Nevada high court orders dismissal of Chasing Horse sex abuse case but says charges can be refiled
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal of a sprawling sex abuse indictment against Nathan Chasing…
Continue ReadingNo. 10 Utah seeks to avenge loss in rematch with fellow Big 12 newcomer Arizona
Arizona (2-1, 0-0 Big 12) at No. 10 Utah (4-0, 1-0), Saturday, 10:15 p.m. ET (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Utah by 12 1/2. Series record: Utah…
Continue ReadingNorway issues wanted notice for man connected to exploding pagers in Lebanon
Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian authorities have issued an international wanted notice for a man linked to a Bulgaria-based…
Continue Reading X requests it be reinstated in Brazil after complying with judge’s orders, sources say
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — A source says billionaire Elon Musk’s social media site X has complied with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice…
Continue ReadingClimate solution: In the swelter of hurricane blackouts, some churches stay cool on clean power
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As another monster storm approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast, for many people the prospect of a blackout carries…
Continue ReadingCourt throws out manslaughter charge against clerk in Detroit gas station shooting
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Court of Appeals has thrown out a manslaughter charge against a Detroit gas station clerk who locked…
Continue Reading What obstacles stand in the way of an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire?
Associated Press Israel and Hezbollah each have strong incentives to heed international calls for a cease-fire that could avert all-out war — but…
Continue ReadingMan charged with killing 13-year-old Detroit girl whose body remains missing
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A man already in jail on sexual assault charges has been charged with murder in the disappearance of a 13-year-old…
Continue ReadingCalifornia fire agency employee charged with arson spent months as inmate firefighter
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection employee charged with starting five brush fires spent months as an…
Continue ReadingCalifornia fire agency employee charged with arson spent months as inmate firefighter
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection employee charged with starting five brush fires spent months as an…
Continue ReadingNo. 13 Trojans out to get back on track against Badgers
Wisconsin (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten) at No. 13 Southern California (2-1, 0-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS) BetMGM College Football Odds: USC by 15 1/2.…
Continue ReadingCompanies back away from Oregon floating offshore wind project as opposition grows
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The number of companies planning to bid on a chance to develop a floating offshore wind project off the Oregon coast has been…
Continue ReadingCompanies back away from Oregon floating offshore wind project as opposition grows
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The number of companies planning to bid on a chance to develop a floating offshore wind project off the Oregon coast has been…
Continue ReadingAppeals court sends back part of Dakota Access oil pipeline protester’s excessive force lawsuit
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An appeals court has sent back part of a lawsuit brought by a protester of the Dakota Access oil pipeline,…
Continue ReadingSuspect arrested after Tucson junior college student killed on the University of Arizona campus
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a Tucson junior college student on the University of Arizona campus is being held…
Continue ReadingOpenAI looks to shift away from nonprofit roots and convert itself to for-profit company
AP Business Writers OpenAI’s history as a nonprofit research institute that also sells commercial products like ChatGPT may be coming to an end…
Continue ReadingLeader of Palestinian Authority denounces Israeli Gaza offensive at UN, insists: ‘We will not leave’
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The head of the Palestinian Authority has denounced Israel in front of world leaders. He appealed to other nations…
Continue ReadingWisconsin district attorney pursuing investigation into mayor’s removal of absentee ballot drop box
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin district attorney said Thursday that her office is pursuing an investigation into the removal of…
Continue Reading Who is Eric Adams? The New York City mayor faces charges alleging he took bribes
Associated Press New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charged that he allegedly took bribes and illegal campaign contributions…
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