Construction work underway despite heat
The high temperatures are not stopping construction projects this…
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Truck makers pledge to comply with new California rules phasing out gas-powered vehicles
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Some of the nation’s largest truck makers on Thursday pledged to stop selling new…
Continue Reading Maine governor expected to sign bill easing restrictions on abortions later in pregnancy
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Senate has given final approval to a bill that would expand access to abortions…
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Former MCAS daycare worker sentenced in child abuse case
A former Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma daycare worker who pleaded guilty to abusing multiple children while she was employed was sentenced…
Continue Reading Transgender woman, bookstore, teacher sue over Montana law banning drag reading events
By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A transgender woman, the owners of an independent bookstore and an educator who teaches in…
Continue Reading Greece pledges more high defense spending, seeks F-35 fleet
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s conservative government is promising to continue a multi-billion euro defense modernization program during its…
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Inspection reveals over-crowding and lost religious property at Yuma migrant processing center
An inspection of the Yuma Border Patrol Centralized Processing Center in July of 2022 revealed overcrowding, migrants being detained longer than…
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New Mexico court upholds decision keeping utility from transferring shares of coal-fired power plant
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed a decision by utility regulators…
Continue Reading Why the US is willing to send Ukraine cluster munitions now
By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has agreed to provide controversial cluster munitions…
Continue Reading The UN chief issues a rare condemnation of excessive force by Israel in its Jenin raid
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is condemning Israel’s excessive use of force…
Continue Reading Grand Canyon gets $27.5 million federal grant for greener shuttle buses
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Grand Canyon National Park is getting $27.5 million in federal highway money to upgrade its aging fleet of…
Continue Reading Cameraman injured at Yankee Stadium by wild throw has an orbital fracture
NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson and New York manager Aaron Boone spoke Thursday with Pete Stendel, the YES Network cameraman…
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Local businesses granted funds during highway construction
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors awarded grant money to five local businesses affected by ongoing construction on Highway 98 in…
Continue Reading Frances Tiafoe sends footwear message to Travis Scott at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Frances Tiafoe is still waiting on his sneakers from Travis Scott. The American tennis player advanced to the third round…
Continue Reading Wildfires in Canada have broken records for area burned, evacuations and cost, official says
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Wildfires raging across Canada have already broken records for total areas burned, the number of people forced…
Continue Reading Sentencing for former Indiana congressman postponed as prosecutors seek $1.4 million in restitution
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a former Indiana congressman should pay nearly $1.4 million to cover…
Continue Reading Connecticut lawmaker attacked after Muslim service says Hartford police downplayed assault
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut state lawmaker attacked as she left a Muslim prayer service is accusing local…
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Seasonable heat but it’s still hot
Temperatures will remain near average through the weekend before heating back up. …
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Man arrested in death of teen whose body was found in Arizona bonfire pile
A man has been arrested in the death of a teen whose body was found in a bonfire pile in Arizona last month, authorities said…
Continue Reading Man arrested in death of teen whose body was found in Arizona bonfire pile
PHOENIX (AP) — A man has been arrested in the death of a teen whose body was found in a bonfire pile in Arizona last month, authorities said…
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