NFL’s opening week averages 17.4 million on TV
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The NFL’s kickoff weekend ended up having the second-highest TV ratings for Week 1 over the past five seasons. The 16…
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US military aid to Egypt released despite rights concerns
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is releasing nearly $200 million in military aid to Egypt but will…
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State reprimands LA judge over online postings
A state watchdog agency has reprimanded a Los Angeles County judge for making online postings that appeared to support positions on gun control,…
Continue Reading State reprimands Los Angeles judge over online postings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A state watchdog agency has reprimanded a Los Angeles County judge for making online postings that appeared to support positions…
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Arizona redistricting panel OK’s grid map
The Arizona commission charged with redrawing maps for congressional and legislative districts every decade has approved its basic starting-point…
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California voters say Covid-19 biggest issue for state
The Covid-19 pandemic remains at the top of voters’ minds, with about one-third saying it’s the biggest issue for the state, according to a…
Continue Reading US grants license for temporary nuclear waste dump in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are giving the go-ahead for temporary storage of highly radioactive waste in west Texas. The Nuclear Regulatory…
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Astros starter Odorizzi to 10-day IL after covering first
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The AL West-leading Houston Astros have put starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list with right foot…
Continue Reading Titans sign kicker Randy Bullock, put safety Hooker on IR
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have another new kicker, signing Randy Bullock off their practice squad. Safety Amani Hooker has…
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The Golden Ray cargo ship capsized because of inaccurate stability calculations, the NTSB finds
By Rebekah Riess and Melissa Gray, CNN The capsizing of the Golden Ray cargo ship off the Georgia coast two years ago, which resulted in more than…
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California recall and what it means for its supporters
The closely watched California gubernatorial recall election on Tuesday is poised to send precisely the opposite political message that its…
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Navajo Nation reports 50 more COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 50 more COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths. The tribe has seen 33,290…
Continue Reading Arizona Supreme Court allows release of Senate audit records
By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has rejected the state Senate’s effort to keep records of its…
Continue Reading COVID surge pushes much of Idaho toward medical rationing
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s public health officials say crisis standards of care are imminent for the state’s…
Continue Reading Arizona Supreme Court allows release of Senate audit records
By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has rejected the state Senate’s effort to keep records of its…
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Mexico sentences drug lord to 28 years
A judge in Mexico has hit drug lord Vicente Carrillo Fuentes with a 28-year prison sentence for organized crime, money laundering and weapons…
Continue Reading Feds: NYC mobsters shook down union with threats, extortion
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Members of a New York City crime family threatened violence, pressured workers and pocketed…
Continue Reading Torres says he’s taking switch back to second base in stride
By TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Gleyber Torres says he is taking the move from shortstop to second base in stride. Yankees…
Continue Reading Film financier gets 13 years in prison for $60M fraud scheme
MIAMI (AP) — A South Florida man claiming to be a film financier was sentenced to 13 years in prison for running a scheme to steal over $60 million…
Continue ReadingMassachusetts activates up to 250 National Guard troops to drive school vans
CNN, KCRA, WJLA, WBZ By Steve Almasy, CNN Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday activated up to 250 National Guard troops to help with school…
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