TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a Tucson police has been fired after being accused of fatally shooting a 61-year-old man in a wheelchair. Police announced at a news conference Tuesday that Officer Ryan Remington was terminated for excessive use of force as the victim was shot nine times. The case is under review by
Continue Reading By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada casinos matched a record streak of eight straight months of $1 billion or more in house winnings in October, as economic reports showed hospitality and tourism returning to pre-pandemic levels in a state dependent on gambling revenues. McCarran International Airport said Tuesday that nearly 4.2
Continue ReadingBy Dan Berman and Ariane de Vogue, CNN The Supreme Court hears oral arguments Wednesday in a case that could result in the repeal of Roe v. Wade, the decision legalizing abortion nationwide that’s been at the center of American politics for nearly 50 years. Here are the key details: How to listen and follow
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By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has sided with Republicans in a redistricting ruling that will lay the groundwork for drawing new political boundary lines. In a 4-3 ruling Tuesday, the court’s conservative majority said it will make as few changes as possible to the current maps
Continue Reading By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Regulators of Texas’ oil and gas industry that buckled during February’s deadly freeze are moving to make operators better prepared for cold weather. But new rules passed Tuesday won’t come in time for winter as the nation’s power grid monitor warns the state is still
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By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Regulators of Texas’ oil and gas industry that buckled during February’s deadly freeze are moving to make operators better prepared for cold weather. But new rules passed Tuesday won’t come in time for winter as the nation’s power grid monitor warns the state is still
Continue Reading By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The head of Nevada’s boxing regulatory agency says a fraternity charity boxing match that left a UNLV student dead of head injuries was not licensed by the Nevada Athletic Commission, but will be investigated. Commission Chairman Stephen Cloobeck noted Tuesday the death of Nathan Valencia was
Continue Reading By JILL COLVIN Associated Press It’s the moment conservatives have been waiting for. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The potentially precedent-upending case directly challenges a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion before a fetus can survive outside the womb. The case is seen by conservatives
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By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer Virginia Tech has hired Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry as its head coach. The school made the announcement Tuesday. Pry has been with Penn State since 2014, first as co-defensive coordinator before becoming the defensive coordinator in 2016. Penn State has ranked in the top five in
Continue Reading By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A judge says the Arizona Senate can’t claim legislative privilege to avoid releasing a wide variety of records from the review of the 2020 vote count conducted on behalf of Republican leaders. The Senate and its lead contractor, Cyber Ninjas, have been battling for months over
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Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — El Ministerio de Educación de Ecuador anunció este martes que junto al Comité de Operaciones de Emergencia Nacional (COE) han decidido suspender el inicio de actividades escolares presenciales en todo el paÃs ante la amenaza de la nueva variante del coronavirus conocida como ómicron. La modificación del cronograma escolar contempla
Continue Reading By GEIR MOULSON and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s next chancellor says he will back a proposal to mandate coronavirus vaccinations for everybody next year. But he said Tuesday that lawmakers should be free to vote according to their conscience on the issue. Center-left leader Olaf Scholz is expected to take office
Continue Reading By GEIR MOULSON and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s next chancellor says he will back a proposal to mandate coronavirus vaccinations for everybody next year. But he said Tuesday that lawmakers should be free to vote according to their conscience on the issue. Center-left leader Olaf Scholz is expected to take office
Continue Reading By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Several families of the 10 people who died from injuries in a massive crowd surge of fans at the Astroworld festival have turned down an offer by headliner Travis Scott to pay for their loved ones’ funeral costs. Attorneys for the families of four of the
Continue Reading By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Third-down conversions will be a key factor in this weekend’s Atlantic Coast Conference championship game between No. 17 Pittsburgh and No. 18 Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons have been one of the national leaders by converting half of their third-down chances. But the Panthers have
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The last day of November has brought record heat to Palm Springs. The record of 91° was TIED this afternoon, falling in line with the record from 1949. The city also tied Modesto as the hottest city in the nation. The average high temperature for the date is 72°. Get ready for more heat with
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Dotson, CNN Michigan Wolverines head football coach Jim Harbaugh will donate the bonus money he’ll earn this season to employees of the athletic department who were impacted by Covid-19-related pay cuts, Harbaugh said. Harbaugh secured a $500,000 bonus Saturday when the Wolverines defeated rival Ohio State Buckeyes to secure the Big Ten East
Continue Reading By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers have endorsed an antiviral drug from Merck to treat COVID-19. It sets the stage for an expected authorization of the first pill that Americans could take at home for the coronavirus. The Food and Drug Administration panel voted that the drug’s benefits in
Continue Reading By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers have endorsed an antiviral drug from Merck to treat COVID-19. It sets the stage for an expected authorization of the first pill that Americans could take at home for the coronavirus. The Food and Drug Administration panel voted that the drug’s benefits in
Continue Reading By STEVE KARNOWSKI and AMY FORLITI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An attorney for the suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright says the former officer will testify at her trial. Attorney Paul Engh said Tuesday that Kim Potter will speak directly to jurors about the April 11 traffic stop that ended
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