In United Arab Emirates, struggling sea turtles get a helping hand
By MALAK HARB Associated Press ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The baby sea turtle flapped its flippers as it was lowered into the ocean,…
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The AP Interview: Olympics boss vows Paris Games will be safe, says no resignations planned in probe
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — What was shaping up as a regular workday turned out to be anything but for the…
Continue Reading Police release body camera video of an officer killing the gunman who killed 8 at a Texas mall
ALLEN, Texas (AP) — Police released video footage on Wednesday of an officer killing a neo-Nazi gunman, quickly ending a mass shooting that left…
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Witnesses testify in murder hearing
Four witnesses testified in the preliminary hearing of a man accused of murdering his ex-wife in El Centro in…
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Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for worlds in 50-meter butterfly, finishing 3rd at the US nationals
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caeleb Dressel made it to the 50-meter butterfly final but again failed to qualify for the…
Continue Reading Diamond Sports, Arizona Diamondbacks postpone court hearing scheduled for Thursday
PHOENIX (AP) — Diamond Sports and the Arizona Diamondbacks postponed their federal bankruptcy court hearing scheduled for Thursday. Diamond Sports,…
Continue Reading North Carolina lawmakers give final OK to ban on gender-affirming care for trans children
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers have finalized legislation that would bar certain gender-affirming care for children. It also would…
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Crossroads Mission’s “First Step Center of Excellence” celebrates 15 years
The “First Step Center” is a detox facility that enables people to stabilize from drugs or alcohol by offering a safe environment where individuals…
Continue Reading Retrial denied for Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed, who says evidence proves he didn’t kill woman
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — An appeals court has denied a new trial request from a longtime Texas death row inmate whose…
Continue Reading The heat wave blamed for 13 deaths in Texas so far spreads eastward
By KEVIN McGILL and KEN MILLER Associated Press Scorching heat blamed for at least 13 deaths in Texas and another in Louisiana blanketed more of the…
Continue Reading Connor Bedard, as expected, taken first in the NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Connor Bedard can finally appreciate looking forward to playing for the Chicago Blackhawks…
Continue Reading Migrants in Mexico fall victim to rampant scams on their way to the US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok serve as a vehicle for deception, misinformation and scams aimed at…
Continue Reading The Women’s World Cup official song is here, courtesy of BENEE and Mallrat
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Women’s World Cup has an official song. It’s a collaboration between alt-pop…
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Humane Society of Yuma partners with local casinos for a good cause
The Humane Society of Yuma was chosen by Quechan Casino Resort and Paradise Casino to be one of the non-profit organizations where casino customers…
Continue Reading Over 1,000 people remain evacuated as crews dig containment line around Arizona brush fire
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — More than 1,100 people remain evacuated from their homes Wednesday as Arizona fire officials determine if a containment…
Continue Reading Rain hasn’t quelled Canadian wildfires, and more smoky haze is on the way, officials say
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canadian officials say heavy rain in Quebec in recent days missed the places where wildfires are…
Continue Reading Police say the stabbings of three people during a gender class in Canada were motivated by hate
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — A suspect in the stabbing of a professor and two students during a class on gender issues at a…
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Man arrested for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute
A man was arrested by Imperial police for possessing multiple controlled substances with intent to…
Continue Reading Shootout outside US consulate in Saudi port city leaves assailant and security guard dead, US says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department says a gunman who opened fire on the U.S. consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and a local security guard…
Continue Reading 2 more Connecticut officers fired for mistreating Randy Cox after he was paralyzed in a police van
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Two more Connecticut police officers have been fired for what officials called their…
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