By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington, D.C., government has struck a deal with the U.S. Marshals Service to improve the situation at the city’s main jail after it became a source of criticism and the Justice Department announced that 400 federal prisoners would be transferred out because of substandard conditions. Conditions
Continue Reading By ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Investigators say an official at a suburban Detroit branch of the United Auto Workers took $2 million and spent it on cars, guns, luxury clothing and gambling. Tim Edmunds was secretary-treasurer of UAW Local 412. He’s charged with embezzlement and other crimes. Edmunds is the latest target
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By Amanda Jackson, CNN A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with cashing in her cousin’s $1 million prize winning lottery ticket in New York and keeping the money, according to police. Iris Argueta, 32, was asked by her cousin last year to cash in the winning lottery ticket because he wanted to
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By MATT SUGAM Associated Press PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Cliff Omoruyi had 16 points with nine rebounds and Ron Harper Jr. had 14 points with 10 rebounds to lead Rutgers past Lehigh 73-70 in overtime. Omoruyi had a pair of dunks in overtime, one coming on Rutgers’ first possession to put the Scarlet Knights up
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College of the Desert will receive the 2021 Equity Champion of Higher Education Award for its high proportion of Latinx students who earn “Associate Degrees for Transfer” relative to overall campus rates. The recognition among all California community colleges was bestowed by the Campaign for College Opportunity, which works to increase access to higher education
Continue Reading By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 30 points and James Harden had his 59th career triple double in the Brooklyn Nets’ 123-90 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. Durant, the NBA’s leading scorer at 29.5 points per game, made 11 of 12 shots, including both of his
Continue Reading By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — If the universal designated hitter returns to the National League for good next season as many people believe, don’t be looking for the role to be filled with prototypical aging superstars who no longer play a position. While some teams might need to do some
Continue Reading ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Darius Perry posted 18 points as Central Florida topped Robert Morris 69-59 in a season opener. Perry hit 4 of 6 3-pointers.
Continue ReadingBy Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice A federal judge on Wednesday night said she would not help former President Donald Trump as he attempts to buy time in his argument to keep secret records from his presidency, pointing him instead to an appeals court to seek help. Judge Tanya Chutkan‘s latest decision comes
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By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — If the universal designated hitter returns to the National League for good next season as many people believe, don’t be looking for the role to be filled with prototypical aging superstars who no longer play a position. While some teams might need to do some
Continue Reading By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — If the universal designated hitter returns to the National League for good next season as many people believe, don’t be looking for the role to be filled with prototypical aging superstars who no longer play a position. While some teams might need to do some
Continue Reading AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a halt to enforcement of the Texas mask mandate ban in the state’s schools. U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel ruled Wednesday in Austin that the ban ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott violated a federal law protecting disabled students’ access to public education. The nonprofit advocacy group
Continue Reading By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials are encouraged by initial demand for COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 5-11 and local pediatricians are reporting strong interest. But they said Wednesday some logistical issues and technical glitches in the state’s scheduling platform have slowed the rollout of the doses at county and
Continue Reading By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Raiders had a need at wide receiver and brought in a veteran known for catching the deep ball. DeSean Jackson says it’s “special” to play for a team he rooted for as a kid. Jackson’s first game with Las Vegas will be Sunday night against
Continue Reading By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Raiders had a need at wide receiver and brought in a veteran known for catching the deep ball. DeSean Jackson says it’s “special” to play for a team he rooted for as a kid. Jackson’s first game with Las Vegas will be Sunday night against
Continue Reading By MARK AMBROGI Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nicole Cardano-Hillary scored 29 points to lead No. 8 Indiana to an 86-63 victory over Butler. Cardano-Hillary shot 11 for 12 from the field, including 7 for 8 on 3-pointers, and had six rebounds and five assists to lead the Hoosiers, who shot 52%. Grace Berger added
Continue Reading By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Raiders had a need at wide receiver and brought in a veteran known for catching the deep ball. DeSean Jackson says it’s “special” to play for a team he rooted for as a kid. Jackson’s first game with Las Vegas will be Sunday night against
Continue Reading By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station. The flight comes just two days after SpaceX brought four other astronauts home, and lifts the number of people who have reached space past the 600 mark. The Falcon rocket blasted off Wednesday night
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Volunteers gathered at the Coachella Valley Cemetery in Coachella to place wreaths ahead of Veterans Day. Volunteers spent hours making about 900 wreaths and then placing them on the tombstones of veterans. Susy Del Toro, one of the volunteers, told News Channel 3 that she’s been doing this for the past 9 years. She buys all
Continue Reading By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Vinicius Jr.’s impressive form at Real Madrid is unlikely to translate into a starting spot for Brazil in a South American World Cup qualifier against Colombia. The 21-year-old striker only traveled to Brazil to join the national squad after Roberto Firmino picked up an injury.
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