Chicago Bears select quarterback Caleb Williams of Southern California with No. 1 pick in NFL draft
DETROIT (AP) — Chicago Bears select quarterback Caleb Williams of Southern California with No. 1 pick in NFL draft.
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Mexico’s chief detective apologizes for saying his country is the ‘champion’ of fentanyl production
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The head of Mexico’s detective service has apologized for saying his country is “the champion” of fentanyl and meth production. The comments Tuesday appeared to contradict past statements by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who has denied any fentanyl is produced in Mexico. The office of Felipe de Jesus Gallo, the
Continue Reading17 states sue EEOC over new employer abortion accommodation rule
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — A coalition of Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over a new rule that requires employers to provide abortion accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The rule, finalized in mid-April, mandates that most employers offer “reasonable accommodations” to
Continue ReadingNet neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
By DAVID HAMILTON AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to restore “net neutrality” rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and Verizon from favoring some sites and apps over others. The move effectively reinstates a net neutrality order the commission first issued in 2015 during the
Continue ReadingAlabama lawmakers advance bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted for providing “harmful” materials or programs to minors. The Alabama bill removes the existing exemption for public libraries in the state’s obscenity law. It also expands the definition of prohibited sexual conduct to include any “sexual or
Continue ReadingUS expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is expected to announce Friday that it will provide about $6 billion in long-term military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said, adding that it will include much sought after munitions for Patriot air defense systems. The officials said the aid package will be funded
Continue ReadingMeet the members of a transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for beleaguered Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A transitional council tasked with bringing political stability to Haiti has been installed in the capital of Haiti, a nation marred by gang violence and soaring hunger and poverty. The freshly sworn-in council will appoint a new prime minister and Cabinet, and create a road map to eventually hold long-awaited general
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Talus developer fails to cure notice of default from La Quinta
Update – 4/25/24 Robert Green and the SilverRock Development Co. LLC (collectively SDC) failed to complete the cure on a Notice of Default on the Talus development issued by La Quinta, city officials said. Wednesday marked the required seven-day window on the notice. “Among the items that SDC failed to complete under the Notice of
Continue ReadingTakeaways from Stormy Daniels’ testimony at the Trump hush money trial
CNN By Jeremy Herb, Lauren del Valle and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Adult film star Stormy Daniels dished out salacious details of her alleged sexual encounter with former President Donald Trump in 2006 from the witness stand on Tuesday, describing how they met at a celebrity golf tournament and what she says happened when
Continue ReadingTakeaways from the Trump hush money trial: Ex-publisher details tabloid tactics
CNN By Jeremy Herb, Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell, Nicki Brown and Brynn Gingras, CNN (CNN) — Former American Media Inc. chairman David Pecker took jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money case inside how he paid for Karen McDougal’s story to keep her quiet about her alleged affair with Trump – and how his decision
Continue ReadingWith fear and hope, Haiti warily welcomes new governing council as gang-ravaged country seeks peace
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti opened a new political chapter Thursday with the installation of a transitional council tasked to pick a new prime minister and prepare for eventual presidential elections, in hopes of quelling spiraling gang violence that has killed thousands in the Caribbean country. Ariel Henry, the prime
Continue ReadingTennessee lawmakers adjourn after finalizing $1.9B tax cut and refund for businesses
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s GOP-controlled General Assembly has adjourned for the year, concluding months of tense political infighting that ultimately doomed Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s universal school voucher push. But the session also ended Thursday with outrage from Democrats and gun control advocates over the last minute approval of
Continue ReadingStephen Curry wins NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, adding to his trophy collection
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Golden State’s Stephen Curry led the league in clutch scoring this season, and now he’s got another trophy to add to his collection. Curry was announced Thursday night as the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, adding that award to a resume that includes two MVPs, an All-Star Game
Continue ReadingUkraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part because Russian drone warfare has made it too difficult for them to operate without detection or coming under attack, two U.S. military officials told The Associated Press. The U.S. agreed
Continue ReadingBoeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — After years of delays and a dizzying array of setbacks during test flights, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is finally set to make its inaugural crewed launch. The mission is at last closing in on its historic astronaut launch attempt, with NASA officials giving the green light for liftoff at 10:34 p.m. ET Monday. Starliner
Continue ReadingBody found in Iowa farm field confirmed as that of trucker who went missing in November
By JIM SALTER Associated Press A body found in a northwest Iowa field has been identified as that of a missing truck driver, discovered not far from where his abandoned rig was found on an isolated highway just before Thanksgiving. But details of his death remain a mystery. The Iowa Department of Public Safety said
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Fire breaks out on Oceanside Pier
A fire erupted today on the far end of the Oceanside Pier, sending a thick plume of black smoke into the air over the coastal haven. The fire broke out shortly after 3 p.m., prompting a warning from the Oceanside Fire Department for residents and visitors to avoid the area. WATCH LIVE: Oceanside
Continue ReadingFederal judge temporarily blocks confusing Montana voter registration law
By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Montana law that appeared to require people to cancel previous voter registrations before signing up to vote, or risk facing felony charges. U.S. District Judge Brian Morris said Wednesday that he agreed with the plaintiffs that the law
Continue ReadingTakeaways from the Trump hush money trial: Ex-publisher details tabloid tactics
By Jeremy Herb, Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell, Nicki Brown and Brynn Gingras, CNN (CNN) — Former American Media Inc. chairman David Pecker took jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money case inside how he paid for Karen McDougal’s story to keep her quiet about her alleged affair with Trump – and how his decision not
Continue Reading17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions, calling the rules an illegal interpretation of a 2022 federal law. The lawsuit led by Tennessee and Arkansas comes since finalized
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