Gun activists say they are aiming to put Massachusetts gun law repeal on 2026 ballot
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts gun advocates say they have gathered enough signatures to place a question on the 2026 ballot to…
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On a screen near you: Officials are livestreaming the election process for more transparency
Associated Press Rows of folding tables and empty chairs appear on Ballot Processing View 2. Over on Tabulation View 2, a man in a black T-shirt and…
Continue ReadingOn a screen near you: Officials are livestreaming the election process for more transparency
Associated Press Rows of folding tables and empty chairs appear on Ballot Processing View 2. Over on Tabulation View 2, a man in a black T-shirt and…
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Retailers across the country offer Halloween deals
Halloween shopping exploded during the pandemic hitting a record last year. This year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) expects spending to tick…
Continue ReadingWant to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Election night in the United States is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, except that only one piece appears at a time,…
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TSA stopped more than 5,000 firearms at security checkpoints at airports nationwide
The agency said, in a press release, that is stopped 5,028 firearms during the first nine months of 2024. That’s an average of 18.3 firearms detected…
Continue ReadingEx-FDNY chief pleads guilty to accepting bribes to speed safety inspections
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A former New York City Fire Department chief has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge, admitting that he…
Continue ReadingSecond minor league umpire sues MLB, alleges firing was retaliation for sexual assault complaint
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A second minor league umpire joined a lawsuit against Major League Baseball, alleging he was fired after he…
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Organ donation leads patient to “love of her life”
A double lung donation has changed the life of a patient at the Cleveland Clinic in more ways than one, not only saving her life, but leading her to…
Continue ReadingThieves slipped watch off Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler’s wrist, police say
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thieves surrounded Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler last month outside a horse racing track…
Continue ReadingGeorgia WR Colbie Young arrested on charges of battery and assault on an unborn child
AP Sports Writer Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young has been arrested on charges of battery and assault on an unborn child. Athens-Clarke County jail…
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Former Yuma doctor in sex abuse case back in court
Edsel Sandoval’s attorney says they are still in the early stages of examining evidence against his client and request more time for review. A plea…
Continue ReadingSurvivors of massacre in small Haitian town where 70 died point finger at government
Associated Press PONT-SONDÉ, Haiti (AP) — Angry whispers have broken the heavy silence that fell over Pont-Sondé just days after a vicious gang…
Continue ReadingRestorers complete work on the canopy covering St. Peter’s main altar ahead of the 2025 Jubilee
Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Restorers have put the finishing touches on the ornate canopy covering the main altar in St. Peter’s…
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SCOTUS hears a challenge to a Biden administration regulation on ghost guns
The court heard arguments Tuesday on a challenge to the Gun Control Act, a law that in part regulates ghost gun kits that allow people to assemble…
Continue ReadingA charge against a TikTok personality is upgraded in the killing of a Louisiana therapist
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Charges have been upgraded against a TikTok personality accused of killing a Louisiana therapist, prosecutors said Tuesday.…
Continue ReadingPadres warn fans about abusive behavior ahead of NLDS Game 3 against Dodgers
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have reminded fans about their zero-tolerance policy for bad behavior ahead of Game 3 of…
Continue ReadingThieves slipped watch off Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler’s wrist, police say
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thieves surrounded Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler last month outside a horse racing track…
Continue ReadingPolice say thieves surrounded Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler and ripped pricey watch off his arm
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Police say thieves surrounded Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler and ripped pricey watch off his…
Continue ReadingLA County voters face huge decision on homeless services funding
CalMatters Los Angeles voters’ decision about a new sales tax next month will have a significant effect on the resources dedicated to…
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