Oregon hospitals near breaking point as COVID-19 surges
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Just 41 intensive care unit beds were available in Oregon as COVID-19 cases…
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States banning mask mandates could face civil rights probes
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer President Joe Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states that…
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States banning mask mandates could face civil rights probes
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer President Joe Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states that…
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California to tighten rules for indoor events as cases rise
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is tightening its rules for indoor events. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s…
Continue Reading Father of first American killed: Afghanistan end ‘shameful’
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The father of the first America service member killed in Afghanistan says the abrupt U.S.…
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Bell’s three-run homer lifts Nats to sweep of Blue Jays
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Josh Bell hit a three-run homer off former teammate Brad Hand, and the Washington Nationals…
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Florida’s largest school district votes in favor of mask mandate, defies governor
By Evan McMorris-Santoro, Leyla Santiago, Mallory Simon, Linh Tran, Amara Walker, Pamela Kirkland and Sara Weisfeldt, CNN Miami-Dade County,…
Continue Reading Alameda County deputies sentenced for abusing inmates
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Two former Alameda County sheriff’s deputies have been sentenced to prison for abusing jail inmates by, among other…
Continue Reading Jets’ Wilson enjoys ‘fanboy’ moment with Packers’ Rodgers
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer Zach Wilson used to watch Aaron Rodgers on TV as a kid as often as he could and admired the Green Bay…
Continue Reading Appeals court upholds Texas law to ban abortion procedure
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court in New Orleans has upheld a Texas law outlawing a commonly used…
Continue Reading Labor chief joins Manchin for West Virginia coal mine trip
By JOHN RABY Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has toured an underground coal mine for the first time.…
Continue Reading Woman seriously injured in moose attack in western Colorado
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — An elderly woman is recovering from severe injuries after she was attacked by a cow moose outside a home in western…
Continue Reading San Francisco DA sues 3 California-based ‘ghost gun’ makers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s district attorney says he’s suing three California companies that make and distribute “ghost…
Continue Reading San Francisco DA sues 3 California-based ‘ghost gun’ makers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s district attorney says he’s suing three California companies that make and distribute “ghost…
Continue Reading Lock, Bridgewater looking for separation in Seattle
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Erratic practices throughout training camp and a stellar preseason opener for…
Continue Reading Arizona governor says National Guard staying on border
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey plans on keep Arizona National Guard members deployed to the Mexican border for another year. The Republican…
Continue Reading A Texas school superintendent speaks out after parents accosted 2 teachers over masks
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN A school superintendent in Texas is speaking out after a teacher was physically assaulted and another harassed in incidents…
Continue Reading Misread warnings helped lead to chaotic Afghan evacuation
By NOMAAN MERCHANT and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The warnings were clear: The Afghan government would likely fall once U.S.…
Continue Reading Colorado’s Boebert discloses husband’s work for energy firm
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert has disclosed that her husband worked as consultant for a energy…
Continue Reading Arrieta rocked by Rockies, injured in Padres debut
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Jake Arrieta got clobbered by Colorado and left with an injury in his Padres debut, and the Rockies…
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