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Month: May 2024

Army whistleblower who exposed alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan is sentenced to prison

By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) โ€” A former Australian army lawyer has been sentenced to almost six years in prison for leaking classified information that exposed allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan. David McBride was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to three charges including theft and sharing secret documents with the

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Arizona Supreme Court delays enforcement of 1864 abortion ban

By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — The Arizona Supreme Courtย delayed enforcement of the stateโ€™s recently revived 1864 abortion ban,ย according toย an order filed Monday.ย The order allowsย for a 90-day stayย requested byย the stateโ€™s attorney general. Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a repeal of the 1864 abortion ban on May 2, but the repeal will not be in

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Tips, incentives, and rebate programs to help you save on your energy bill this Summer

Summer is fast approaching, which typically means higher energy costs, and higher bills especially here in the desert. That’s why local energy companies are offering incentives to help lower your bills. Jeff Monford, a spokesperson with Southern California Edison, explains that there’s a reason behind those higher bills. “Electricity costs more between 4:00 p.m. and

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Missing 91-year-old man found

Update 5/14/24 Salvador Casillas was located and is back with family, a family friend confirmed. Original Report 5/13/24 Loved ones are asking for the community’s help in locating a 91-year-old man missing out of the Indio-Coachella area. Salvador Casillas was last seen at 8:00 AM on Monday. If you have any information on Casillas’ whereabouts,

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Hong Kong calls for respect of its overseas-based trade offices after UK charged its London staffer

By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) โ€” Hong Kong’s leader has urged foreign governments to respect its overseas-based trade offices after a staff member in its London branch was charged in Britain for allegedly working for the Chinese cityโ€™s intelligence service. Chief Executive John Lee said Tuesday his administration has demanded the British

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Nolan Arenado’s homer keys an 8-run rally in the 7th as the Cardinals surge past the Angels, 10-5

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) โ€” Nolan Arenado homered and Matt Carpenter had a tying two-run single during St. Louisโ€™ eight-run seventh inning, and the Cardinals rallied from a four-run deficit for a 10-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night. Ivรกn Herrera had two hits during the Cardinals’

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Indonesian rescuers search through rivers and rubble after flash floods that killed at least 50

By KASPARMAN PILIANG Associated Press TANAH DATAR, Indonesia (AP) โ€” Rescuers are searching in rivers and the rubble of devastated villages for bodies, and whenever possible, survivors of flash floods that hit Indonesiaโ€™s Sumatra Island over the weekend. Monsoon rains and a landslide of mud and cold lava from Mount Marapi caused rivers to breach

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