Family plans to honor hurricane victim using logs from fallen tree that killed him
Associated Press Charles Dean loved living in his South Carolina neighborhood, with its manicured lawns and towering trees. It reminded him of his…
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FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here’s what it does — and doesn’t do
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like…
Continue ReadingMan charged with helping Idaho inmate escape during a hospital ambush sentenced to life in prison
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man who prosecutors said ambushed and shot correctional officers at a Boise hospital in a plot to…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Excessive Heat Warning EXTENDED once again through MONDAY
The heat isn’t going anywhere just yet! Our current excessive heat warning has been EXTENDED once again through Monday for the Desert Southwest. This…
Continue ReadingSome perplexed at jury’s mixed verdict in trial for 3 former officers in Tyre Nichols’ death
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The trial of three former Memphis officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols ended with a mixed…
Continue ReadingBronny James begins his Lakers career with a preseason debut. LeBron won’t join until the next game
AP Sports Writer PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — Bronny James played in his first NBA preseason game Friday night, but LeBron James wasn’t in…
Continue ReadingGuest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.; Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell.…
Continue ReadingBusinessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard out of millions in scam to buy WNBA team
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Georgia businessman has been convicted of cheating former NBA stars Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons of $8…
Continue ReadingJudge maintains injunction against key part of Alabama absentee ballot law
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday refused to stay an injunction against a portion of a new Alabama law that limits…
Continue ReadingA coal miner killed on the job in West Virginia is the 10th in US this year, surpassing 2023 total
GRAFTON, W.Va. (AP) — A coal miner has died nearly a week after being injured on the job in northern West Virginia. Gov. Jim Justice says…
Continue ReadingAthletics slugger Brent Rooker undergoes surgery on right forearm for elbow issue
AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker underwent surgery on his right forearm after being bothered by…
Continue Reading‘Devastated’ Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch for the Padres in the NLDS
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch for the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series…
Continue ReadingChina could wage economic war on Taiwan to force surrender, report says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military officials and analysts have for years warned of possible armed attacks or blockades by China on…
Continue ReadingMets’ victory over Brewers in NL Wild Card Series decider was ESPN’s most-watched game in 3 years
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — The New York Mets’ 4-2 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday night in the deciding game of the NL Wild Card…
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Biden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefing
After 1,080 days as president, Joe Biden on Friday decided to pop in and take questions in the White House briefing room for the first time,…
Continue ReadingHelene damaged a factory that makes IV fluids
AP Health Writer Experts say the fallout from storm damage to a North Carolina factory that makes critical hospital supplies will be felt broadly and…
Continue ReadingAP News Digest – California
AP News Digest – California The following AP stories have moved in the last 24 hours. To find out about future plans, please visit Coverage…
Continue ReadingYoga business founder pleads guilty to tax charge in New York City
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An international yoga business founder whose chain of yoga studios promoted themselves as “Yoga to the People”…
Continue ReadingVirginia man charged with defacing monument during Netanyahu protests in DC
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Virginia man has been arrested on a charge that he spray-painted graffiti on a monument in the nation’s…
Continue ReadingBiden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefing
ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — After 1,080 days as president, Joe Biden on Friday decided to pop in and take questions in the White House…
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