Most populous Texas county defies governor with mask mandate
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Texas’ most populous county has joined the legal battle by local officials seeking to override…
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Diver’s body recovered off coast of Florida Panhandle
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — Officials say a free diver’s body has been recovered from the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida Panhandle. The Okaloosa County…
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AP Source: Bills’ proposed new stadium price is $1.4 billion
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of discussions told The Associated Press the cost of the…
Continue Reading UN reports `significant progress’ toward Somalia elections
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. special envoy for Somalia is reporting “significant progress” in…
Continue Reading Cabrera sits, but Tigers beat Orioles 6-4 to complete sweep
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Renato Núñez homered in his return to Baltimore and the Detroit Tigers beat the Orioles 6-4…
Continue Reading Chisox, Yanks go deep into corn; Field of Dreams hosts more
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — The New York Yankees, the Chicago White Sox and fans all over were in awe at the scene at…
Continue Reading Vikings 1st-round rookie Darrisaw out after groin surgery
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Christian Darrisaw, taken with the 23rd pick in this year’s draft to start at left tackle…
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Phoenix police chief suspended over dismissed protest cases
By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams has been given a one-day suspension after lawyers hired by…
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McGraw Elementary to return to remote learning
C.W. McGraw Elementary School will return to remote learning for 10 days due to a COVID-19…
Continue Reading Haiti’s presidential election postponed until November
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Haitian authorities have postponed elections to choose the successor to assassinated President Jovenel Moïse until Nov. 7.…
Continue Reading Urías 5 extra-base hits, Piña 6 RBIs, Brewers rout Cubs 17-4
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Urías tied a major league record with five extra-base hits and Manny Piña drove in six…
Continue Reading Vaccination or negative test required for Saints, Wave games
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Superdome remains on track to open at full capacity for New Orleans Saints games this season. But only masked fans who…
Continue Reading Gonzales throws 2-hitter, Mariners beat Rangers 3-1
By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Marco Gonzales pitched a two-hitter, J.P. Crawford and Jake Fraley homered and the Seattle…
Continue Reading Man sentenced to death in fatal shooting of Tennessee deputy
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A jury has sentenced a man to death for fatally shooting a Tennessee sheriff’s…
Continue Reading No charges against 3 officers in Wisconsin casino shooting
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors have cleared three Green Bay police officers who killed a man who opened fire at…
Continue Reading New Orleans mayor: Good times can roll — with vaccines
By KEVIN McGILL and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — People who want to go into bars, restaurants, gyms, music halls or other…
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Smoking blamed for fire in Yuma mobile home
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) blames smoking for a fire that caused serious damage to a Yuma mobile home Wednesday…
Continue Reading Census shows less white Texas ahead of redistricting fight
By ACACIA CORONADO Report for America/Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Four of the nation’s 10 fastest-growing municipalities are suburbs of…
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Jenner campaign: No book, TV deals in works tied to recall
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caitlyn Jenner kicked off a monthlong recall campaign tour by raising new questions…
Continue Reading Jenner campaign: No book, TV deals in works tied to recall
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caitlyn Jenner kicked off a monthlong recall campaign tour by raising new questions…
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