Experts doubt Mexico’s pledge to protect endangered porpoise
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Environment Department promised to do more to protect the endangered vaquita marina porpoise Thursday, to head…
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Congressman Ruben Gallego holds ag roundtable in Yuma
Local ag leaders shared their hopes for what will be in the 2023 Farm Bill, which Congress tries to pass every five years to address any agriculture…
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Justice has been served for the murder of a Yuma man, two years after his death
Two years after being accused of brutally murdering Derek Runnion, the second suspect, Erick Chavez, has been sentenced for second-degree murder and…
Continue Reading Post-Parkland, Florida OKs easier path for death penalty
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will soon no longer require unanimous jury recommendations for judges to…
Continue Reading Snowmelt spurs flooding from Southwest to Rockies, 2 rescues
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A rapid spring snowmelt after an unusually wet winter is unleashing flooding from the Southwest to the Rockies, causing…
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‘Get Axed’ is bringing more fun to the Yuma community
Grab your friends and family to “Get Axed.” The grand opening is on Saturday, April…
Continue Reading Newly active Texas sinkhole unearths forgotten fears in some
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press DAISETTA, Texas (AP) — When the massive sinkhole first appeared in Daisetta in May 2008, some residents had…
Continue Reading Judge who sentenced Parkland shooter removed from other case
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The judge who oversaw the sentencing of the Parkland massacre gunman won’t be able to oversee proceedings in another…
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Will the Terminator be back fixing Potholes?
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says he filled in a pothole to help his Los Angeles neighborhood.…
Continue Reading Thousands to lose aid under Iowa bill backed by lawmakers
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Thousands of Iowa residents are expected to lose Medicaid and food stamp benefits…
Continue Reading Why Sen. Feinstein’s absence is a big problem for Democrats
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s monthslong absence from the Senate to recover in California…
Continue Reading What is Discord, the chatting app tied to classified leaks?
By MATT O’BRIEN and HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The chatting app Discord is one of the most popular ways gamers…
Continue ReadingSan Diego skater glides into 80th birthday bash
A rollerblading local legend in Southern California, known as ‘Slomo’ is celebrating his 80th…
Continue Reading N. Korea says it tested new solid-fuel long-range missile
By KIM TONG-HYUNG and HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it successfully test-launched a new…
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Iowa man pleads guilty in Arizona election threats case
PHOENIX (AP) — An Iowa man pleaded guilty Thursday to threatening two Arizona officials in messages that mentioned discredited allegations of fraud…
Continue Reading Peruvian politician convicted in 1988 murder of reporter
By FRANKLIN BRICEÑO Associated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) — A Peruvian judge has convicted retired army general and conservative politician Daniel…
Continue Reading Arizona’s Azuolas Tubelis to enter NBA draft
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona’s second-team All-American forward Azuolas Tubelis will enter the 2023 NBA draft. Tubelis told ESPN of his plans…
Continue Reading Nurse pleads guilty to replacing fentanyl with saline
MIAMI (AP) — A nurse who previously worked at a Florida outpatient surgical center has been convicted of stealing fentanyl and replacing the…
Continue Reading Environmentalists: Wasted gas hurts climate, state revenue
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Environmentalists and government watchdog groups have released a study estimating that…
Continue Reading Survival diaries: Decade on, Boston Marathon bombing echoes
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — In the decade since the Boston Marathon bombing, the streets and sidewalks have been repaired, and…
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