Month: February 2023

By MEHMET GUZEL, GHAITH ALSAYED and SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ADANA, Turkey (AP) — Rescuers in Turkey and war-ravaged Syria searched through the frigid night into Tuesday, hoping to pull more survivors from the rubble after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed more than 3,400 people and toppled thousands of buildings across a wide region. Authorities

By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A polar bear that killed a young mother and her baby last month in western Alaska was likely an older animal in poor physical condition, but tests came back negative for pathogens that affect the brain and cause aggressive behavior, officials said Monday. Dr. Kimberlee Beckmen,

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to five years in prison for setting fires at a Planned Parenthood clinic in southwestern Michigan. Joshua Brereton’s attorney says he was inspired by a church sermon about “making a difference,” but now greatly regrets his actions. The clinic in Kalamazoo was not open at the

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican Kelly Craft is facing turbulence over a recent ad about her bid to become Kentucky’s next governor. The commercial aims to connect with voters by highlighting the state’s struggles with drug addiction. In it, Craft calls the fight against drug abuse personal and says she’s

By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britcoin is moving closer to reality. U.K. authorities say British businesses and consumers are likely to need a digital version of the pound. They formally asked for public comment Monday on the idea of introducing a central bank digital currency. Britain is home to the world’s second-biggest

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis could take control over the board of a special governing district Walt Disney World operates over its theme parks in the state. A new bill introduced Monday as part of a special legislative session would require the Republican governor to appoint a

MCKEESPORT, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in western Pennsylvania say a police officer was shot and killed by a man having “a mental health crisis.” A second officer was critically wounded but was later listed in stable condition. Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kearns said at a press conference Monday that the man was shot and