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By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Legislature has dedicated $25 million to combatting the proliferation of illegal marijuana farms in Oregon. They made the move after hearing testimony this week about the harm these sites are inflicting on the community. The farms have been accused of stealing water during a
Continue Reading SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah State University police chief has resigned after a recording the institution called reprehensible came to light showing telling football players that some religious women may claim sex was not consensual because they regret it. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Chief Earl Morris stepped down Thursday, after the
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah State University police chief has resigned after a recording the institution called reprehensible came to light showing telling football players that some religious women may claim sex was not consensual because they regret it. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Chief Earl Morris stepped down Thursday, after the
Continue Reading OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson was not at practice for Baltimore during the portion open to reporters. Jackson missed practice Wednesday because of the sprained ankle that knocked him out of last weekend’s loss at Cleveland. The Ravens have remained hopeful Jackson can play Sunday against Green Bay, but he continued to miss
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By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The defense bill Congress has sent to President Joe Biden prohibits using private funds for interstate National Guard deployments like South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem did this year. The $768 billion defense bill cleared Congress on a bipartisan vote Wednesday. It includes a section that
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Una persecución policiaca terminó con el arresto de dos sujetos que ayer a las 4:30 de la tarde armados con una pistola presuntamente entraron a robar a un negocio ubicado sobre el Hwy 111 frente al Mall de Palm Desert, luego la policía localizó el vehículo e inició la persecución a toda velocidad, el coche
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The Chicago Bears were missing all three of their coordinators because of COVID-19 protocols as they prepared Thursday for Monday night’s home game against the Minnesota Vikings. Bears coach Matt Nagy said offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, defensive coordinator Sean Desai and special teams coordinator Chris Tabor were participating remotely in meetings
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Un mortal tiroteo ocurrió en Indio donde hirieron de gravedad a Joseph Méndez cerca de la calle Burr y la Avenida 43 en Indio, el hombre de 27 años fue transportado al hospital donde poco después murió, la policía no ha dicho si ya tiene identificado al pistolero. Cabe recordar que este es el segundo
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Olivia Rodrigo, Kanye West, Tyler, the Creator and Billie Eilish are among some of the well-known acts who released albums in 2021, and who have one of the year’s top albums, as determined by a group of entertainment journalists at The Associated Press. But this year’s best albums roster also includes
Continue Reading SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — There will be more Dungeness crab on the market just in time for New Year’s menus. California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Wednesday that the commercial crab fishing season in coastal areas around San Francisco will begin Dec. 29, the Mercury News reported. The decision applies to the waters off
Continue Reading By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A suspect has been identified and charged in the 2016 shooting death of a St. Louis man visiting New Orleans to plan his wedding. New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams announced the arrest Thursday of 44-year-old Ernest Weatherspoon in the death of Thomas Rolfes. The 25-year-old
Continue ReadingBy Jasmine Wright and Allie Malloy, CNN White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that Vice President Kamala Harris would be President Joe Biden’s running mate should he run for reelection. “Yes, he does,” Jean-Pierre told reporters when asked if Biden would keep Harris as his running mate, adding: “There’s no change.”
Continue Reading JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel says that Palestinian militants opened fire near a Jewish settlement in the northern West Bank, killing at least one Israeli. Defense Minister Benny Gantz expressed his condolences over the killing on Thursday night and said Israeli security forces “will get their hands on the terrorists.” The Israeli military says it is
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN Betty White was weeks away from her 100th birthday and planned a big celebration. White, who died Friday, would have turned 100 on Jan. 17. A movie event planned prior to her death to mark the occasion will go on as planned, according to producers of the film “Betty White: 100
Continue Reading By PATRICIA LUNA and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Most eligible Chilean voters stayed home for the first round of presidential voting. But the lead of right-wing candidate José Antonio Kast galvanized many to action ahead of the runoff a leftist rival — especially women who see him as a threat. They
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prince William has revealed some of his Christmas favorites in response to questions from children receiving cancer treatment at a London hospital. William told young patients at the Royal Marsden that he loves the film “Elf’’ starring Will Ferrell, his favorite Christmas tune is “Feliz Navidad,’’ and that he loves Brussels
Continue Reading HOUSTON — Travis Evee matched his season high with 24 points as Rice routed Incarnate Word 85-55. Drew Lutz led the Cardinals on Thursday with a season-high 21 points.
Continue Reading By KEN RITTER and SAM METZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has appointed a former Las Vegas-area school principal who taught English and Spanish and once ran as a Democrat for state Assembly as the state’s new lieutenant governor. Lisa Cano Burkhead was sworn in Thursday to succeed former Lt.
Continue ReadingBy Chloe Melas, CNN Nick Cannon is opening up more about grieving his late son, Zen. The television host and actor appeared on NBC’s “Today” show on Thursday to discuss Zen’s tragic death. The infant, who was just 5 months old, died earlier this month from a brain tumor. “You pray for miracles,” Cannon told
Continue Reading MILAN (AP) — US Naval officials say a support site in Naples, Italy, has been put on lockdown after reports of gunfire on the premises. Base spokesman Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Comer said Thursday that the Naples support site was put on lockdown around 6:25 p.m. (1725GMT) after “reports of audible gunfire.” The reports were still
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