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7 wounded in southern Illinois shooting; suspects caught

September 9, 2021 5:11 PM The Associated Press

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — Police say three people were arrested in East St. Louis, hours after a shooting in the southern Illinois city that…

Can Larry Elder build ‘movement’ from California recall?

September 9, 2021 5:08 PM The Associated Press

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — In two months, Larry Elder went from conservative talk radio host to leader of the…

Texas sued over six-week abortion ban

September 9, 2021 5:02 PM Marcos Icahuate, CNN

The state of Texas was sued Thursday over its new six-week abortion ban. The lawsuit was announced at a Washington news conference, stating that the…

California to require menstrual products in public schools

September 9, 2021 4:59 PM The Associated Press

California public schools and colleges would have to stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under legislation sent to Gov. Gavin…

California OKs new spending on drought, wildfire prevention

September 9, 2021 4:56 PM The Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers have approved more than $2 billion in new spending aimed at preventing…

NC State at Mississippi State highlights ACC This Week

September 9, 2021 4:55 PM The Associated Press

By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer North Carolina State hits the road to take on Mississippi State of the Southeastern Conference in a Power Five matchup…

Los Angeles to require vaccination for all students 12 and up

September 9, 2021 4:54 PM The Associated Press

The Los Angeles board of education has voted to require students 12 and older to be vaccinated against the coronavirus if they attend in-person…

DOJ: San Francisco trash company to pay $36M for bribery

September 9, 2021 4:50 PM The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s trash disposal company has agreed to pay $36 million in criminal penalties for its role in a…

DOJ: San Francisco trash company to pay $36M for bribery

September 9, 2021 4:50 PM The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s trash disposal company has agreed to pay $36 million in criminal penalties for its role in a…

Minnesota county attorney to stop prosecuting non-public safety traffic stops in honor of Philando Castile

September 9, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Amir Vera and Christina Carrega, CNN Traffic stops for expired tags and broken tail lights will no longer be prosecuted in Ramsey County,…

Governor Ducey prepares for Arizona sports betting

September 9, 2021 4:41 PM Marcos Icahuate

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey joined the launch and celebration of sports bettering in…

Charges for officer who shot handcuffed man with stun gun

September 9, 2021 4:40 PM The Associated Press

By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona police officer was charged with aggravated assault for his actions during an…

Charges for officer who shot handcuffed man with stun gun

September 9, 2021 4:40 PM The Associated Press

By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona police officer was charged with aggravated assault for his actions during an…

Flooding north of Mexico City leaves streets submerged

September 9, 2021 4:37 PM The Associated Press

By GERARDO CARRILLO and MARCO UGARTE Associated Press TULA, Mexico (AP) — Two days after flooding claimed at least 14 lives north of Mexico’s…

California may require menstrual products in public schools

September 9, 2021 4:30 PM The Associated Press

By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California public schools and colleges would have to stock their restrooms with free…

Arizona prisoner dead after apparently hanging himself

September 9, 2021 4:28 PM The Associated Press

BUCKEYE, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona prison inmate who was serving a 22 year sentence for second-degree murder has died after he apparently hanged…

Kentucky lawmakers scrap statewide mask mandate in schools

September 9, 2021 4:27 PM The Associated Press

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have voted in a special session to scrap a statewide…

Man freed after 21 years behind bars over double killing

September 9, 2021 4:21 PM The Associated Press

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — A man who spent 21 years in prison over the killings of two people in a Bakersfield gang shooting he denied committing…

Displaced Saints open Winston era vs. Rodgers, Packers

September 9, 2021 4:18 PM The Associated Press

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer Jameis Winston says his thoughts are with disaster-stricken fans as the 27-year-old quarterback begins a new chapter…

Raiders excited for 1st opener in Las Vegas with fans

September 9, 2021 4:02 PM The Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The opening season for the Raiders in Las Vegas proved to be a bit of a dud. With no fans allowed at games, the…