84-year-old gets 21 years in prison for Arizona bank robbery
JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An 84-year-old man who spent most of his adult life behind bars for robbing banks was sentenced to…
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‘Do not give up’: Americans help Afghans in new homeland
By JAMIE STENGLE and JULIE WATSON Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Across the U.S., the agencies that resettle refugees and volunteers are scrambling…
Continue Reading DeSantis top donor invests in COVID drug governor promotes
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON The Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been criticized for efforts to ban mask mandates and vaccine passports.…
Continue Reading Peruvian foreign minister quits amid criticism for comments
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s foreign secretary has resigned amid criticism for comments he made about terrorism in the country in the late 20th…
Continue Reading Cuomo issues clemency for 10 people in last days as governor
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has granted clemency to 10 people in his last days in office. Cuomo has issued pardons and clemencies on several…
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Arizona conservatives to seek ID requirement for mail-in ballots
Conservative groups and Republican lawmakers say they will ask Arizona voters to approve a voter-identification requirement for mail-in ballots.…
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Matthew Wolff making progress on his happiness and outlook
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Matthew Wolff has picked up a $1 million bonus even before the PGA Tour postseason begins.…
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Matthew Wolff making progress on his happiness and outlook
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Matthew Wolff has picked up a $1 million bonus even before the PGA Tour postseason begins.…
Continue Reading Big 12 teams face forfeits if virus keeps them from playing
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Big 12 teams will have to forfeit games and be given a loss if unable to play a conference game this fall because of COVID-19.…
Continue Reading Lions cut long snapper Don Muhlbach, sign QB Jordan Ta’amu
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have released Don Muhlbach, ending his 17-season career with the franchise. Detroit made the move to…
Continue Reading Sheriff: Arrest in ’92 cold case death of baby girl in river
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Nearly 30 years after an infant girl’s stabbed body was found floating on a South Carolina river, authorities have…
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Lottery announces a new addition to its drawings
Yuma County, like all communities in the state, benefit greatly from lottery proceeds. Millions go into our general fund and a variety of programs…
Continue Reading Embattled Minnesota GOP chair says she won’t resign
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The embattled chair of the Minnesota Republican Party says she won’t resign amid the…
Continue Reading Arizona initiative would require ID with mail ballots
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Conservative groups and Republican lawmakers say they will ask Arizona voters to approve a…
Continue Reading Britain urges halt to Myanmar clashes to allow vaccination
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Kingdom is calling for an immediate and sustained pause in clashes and unrest…
Continue Reading Giants send Isaac Yiadom to Packers for Josh Jackson
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have sent Isaac Yiadom to the Green Bay Packers for Josh Jackson in an exchange of fourth-year…
Continue Reading Virus outbreaks temporarily close 4 Texas school districts
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — As the new school year begins for Texas students, at least four school districts have had to…
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Bus driver shortage has districts looking at signing bonuses, alternate routes
By Steve Almasy, CNN Trenton Dale, who has driven a school bus in Atlanta for 23 years, loves his job. “To see the kids grow up and graduate, I…
Continue Reading Birthday party guest jumps on alligator’s back after it bit its trainer and wouldn’t let go
By David Williams, CNN A Utah animal trainer is recovering after the alligator she was feeding during a girl’s birthday party chomped down on…
Continue Reading Thai asphalt giant implicated in Venezuela sanctions case
By JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — A major Thai asphalt company has been implicated for money laundering in a criminal complaint…
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