Man accused of killing 8 won’t face death penalty in Texas
HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities say prosecutors are not seeking the death penalty for a man who fatally shot a family of six children and two parents at…
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Bengals RB Mixon misses practice, status for Sunday unclear
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon didn’t practice Wednesday and is day to day with an ankle sprain. Coach Zac Taylor…
Continue Reading Lawsuit: LSU brushed off complaints against accused rapist
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal lawsuit says Louisiana State University did too little to address allegations of…
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2 dead, several others injured after Arizona freeway crash
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say two people are dead and several others injured after a fiery crash north of Casa Grande. Arizona…
Continue Reading City in Michigan urged to use bottled water due to lead risk
By ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Michigan is urging residents of Benton Harbor to use bottled water for cooking and drinking, a major…
Continue Reading Mexico returns 129 Haitian migrants to their homeland
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has sent another plane load of Haitian migrants back to their homeland on a flight carrying 129 people to Port au Prince.…
Continue Reading Push to change racist name of Illinois creek gains traction
DEPUE, Ill. (AP) — Efforts to change the roughly 200-year-old racist name of a creek in northern Illinois are gaining traction. The (Peoria)…
Continue Reading Banged-up Lions put center Frank Ragnow on injured reserve
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions put standout center Frank Ragnow on injured reserve, another setback for a banged-up winless team. The…
Continue Reading Surprising Beavers occupy top spot in Pac-12 North
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — The surprising Oregon State Beavers are the only undefeated team in conference play in…
Continue ReadingA Texas teacher can’t afford health insurance or buy a home. Here’s why Black leaders say the student loan crisis is a civil rights issue
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Tony Montgomery has been forced to put off his law school plans and can’t afford to buy a home or pay for health…
Continue Reading AG hopes to press anew for struck-down Kentucky abortion law
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s Republican attorney general is seeking another shot at defending an…
Continue Reading High-altitude balloon test vehicle crashes east of Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Officials with Tucson-based World View Enterprises say their unmanned stratospheric balloon made an unplanned landing…
Continue Reading McCaffrey returns to practice, status for Sunday unclear
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on a limited basis after…
Continue Reading Ethiopia airs claims about UN officials; UN seeks documents
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Days after kicking out seven U.N. officials, Ethiopia is accusing them without providing…
Continue Reading Cowboys vague on LB Smith’s release as players move forward
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are moving on from linebacker Jaylon Smith without getting into…
Continue Reading Ex-Army couple avoids more prison time in child abuse case
By DAVID PORTER Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A former Army major and his wife who prosecutors said routinely beat their young foster…
Continue Reading Fisk Jubilee Singers celebrate 150 years since first tour
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer Nashville, Tenn. (AP) — The Fisk Jubilee Singers’ first tour wasn’t an immediate success,…
Continue Reading NYPD takes ex-union chief’s gun, shield after FBI raids
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s police department has placed the embattled former head of its sergeants…
Continue Reading McKennie to start vs short-handed Jamaica in WCup qualifier
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna are missing from the U.S. lineup because of injuries but…
Continue Reading Twins reassign hitting coach Varela; have 3 staff openings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have reassigned hitting coach Edgar Varela to a minor league role. They now have three openings to fill on…
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