Once a whaling port, New Bedford wants to light the world again, with wind
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — The vessel UHF Felicity pulled into the port of New Bedford shortly before 5:00…
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Louis Vuitton takes Baroque and botanical cues from Italy’s Isola Bella for Cruise 2024 collection
By COLLEEN BARRY AP Fashion Writer STRESA, Italy (AP) — Destination cruise shows are among the fashion world’s most ambitious, winging the…
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Indiana woman dies while trying to hike from Grand Canyon rim to river in a day
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Officials say an Indiana woman died earlier this month while hiking inside Grand Canyon National Park. The…
Continue Reading Indiana woman dies while trying to hike from Grand Canyon rim to river in a day
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Officials say an Indiana woman died earlier this month while hiking inside Grand Canyon National Park. The…
Continue Reading Man shot roommate after accusing him of eating the last Hot Pocket, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A man in Kentucky’s largest city is facing criminal charges after allegedly shooting his roommate during a dispute…
Continue Reading Teen dies during apparent social media stunt on Los Angeles bridge, police say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 17-year-old boy fell to his death this weekend while climbing a Los Angeles bridge in an apparent social media stunt, police…
Continue Reading Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug-trafficking scheme
By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — As friends and family looked on, rapper Fetty Wap on Wednesday apologized for his…
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DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launched his 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday with firm words but a disastrous Twitter announcement. He’s…
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MCAS Yuma is requesting permission to test drinking water from wells for harmful chemicals
The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are requesting permission from Yuma landowners off base to sample drinking water obtained from wells, as there’s a…
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IID warns customers of rising scam calls
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) said they’ve received reports from several customers recently about being solicited by fraudulent callers who…
Continue Reading What makes a storm a typhoon? What’s a super typhoon?
By The Associated Press Typhoon Mawar was a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph or greater when it crossed the northern…
Continue Reading GOP-led Oklahoma Legislature agrees on largest-ever budget with little input from governor
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Republican leaders in Oklahoma unveiled the largest-ever budget proposal this week, although…
Continue Reading Biden picks history-making Air Force fighter pilot to serve as next Joint Chiefs chairman
By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is tapping Air Force Gen.…
Continue Reading Shell agrees to pay $10 million for air pollution at massive new Pennsylvania petrochemical plant
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Shell has agreed to pay $10 million to resolve allegations that it polluted the air around its massive new…
Continue Reading Capitol rioter photographed propping feet on desk in Pelosi’s office sentenced to over 4 years
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An Arkansas man who propped his feet on a desk in then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s…
Continue Reading Typhoon Mawar lashes Guam, US island territory known as ‘Where America’s Day Begins’
By KEN RITTER Associated Press The powerful Typhoon Mawar lashing Guam has interrupted travel and tropical island life for residents and U.S.…
Continue Reading Romero hits walk-off single, Arizona advances to Pac-12 semifinals
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kiko Romero hit a walk-off single to send Arizona into the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals after a 13-12 victory over Oregon…
Continue Reading Steelers add depth behind Watt, Highsmith, sign Markus Golden to 1-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden to a one-year contract on Wednesday, giving them…
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Breezier with slightly cooler temps
Slightly cooler temps and stronger winds are expected for the next couple of days.…
Continue Reading Former Arizona television journalist announces bid for Schweikert’s US House seat
PHOENIX (AP) — A former Phoenix television journalist announced her candidacy Wednesday for the congressional seat currently held by seven-term…
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