By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma board has rejected clemency for a man convicted and sentenced to die for his role in a quadruple slaying in 2005. The Pardon and Parole Board voted 4-1 on Wednesday against a clemency recommendation for 35-year-old Gilbert Postelle. The decision paves the way for
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles FC has picked up its short-term contract option on former MLS Most Valuable Player Carlos Vela. Vela was the first player signed by expansion LAFC, and the Mexican forward had one of the most dominant seasons in MLS history in 2019. He scored a record 34 goals and 49
Continue Reading COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP) — The father of a 2-year-old girl whose body was found in a debris field in the East Fork of the White River has been charged with felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death. Bartholomew County Sheriff Matthew Myers said Wednesday that 39-year-old Jeremy Sweet of Columbus is also charged with
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By Devan Cole, CNN Former President Donald Trump showed “a flagrant lack of regard for public health” and endangered White House staff by not disclosing a positive Covid-19 test he received last year, his former communications director said Wednesday. “Full stop, this demonstrates a flagrant lack of regard for public health and for the well-being
Continue ReadingBy Ryan Trowbridge, Lindsey Kane Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WGGB, WSHM-LD) — Two Springfield men are behind bars on charges in connection to a string of recent purse snatchings around the area. Both men appeared in court on Tuesday and are being held without bail. The district attorney’s office said they
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Only two points separate Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool hit four goals for a third consecutive game by beating Everton 4-1 on Wednesday. Being third is far from problematic for Jürgen Klopp’s 2020 champions with another 24 games to go. Manchester City won 2-1
Continue Reading By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners were still in the middle of finishing their first big deal of the offseason when they started making an aggressive move to land Robbie Ray for their pitching rotation, a signing that would grab even more attention. The Mariners see Ray as a
Continue Reading PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain’s four-game winning streak ended with a 0-0 draw against Nice in the French league on Wednesday as the high-powered attack led by newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi came up empty. Marseille climbed to second place by edging Nantes 1-0. Rennes fell to third place after losing 2-1 to
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced five appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county office vacancies. The governor appointed Leslie Meyer, of Benton City, as the Audrain County Eastern District Commissioner. Meyer owns several businesses and her photography work has won the Travel Missouri photography contest and has been featured in Teen
Continue Reading HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — TV stations in Philadelphia, New York City and Cleveland are taking down the “Dr. Oz Show,” now that the show’s host, Mehmet Oz, has formally become a candidate for U.S. Senate. The stations were compelled by the Federal Communications Commission’s “equal time” rules that give rival candidates the ability to request
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El benceno, una sustancia química conocida por ser cancerígena, está presente en más de la mitad de 108 lotes de aerosoles corporales antitranspirantes y desodorantes de 30 marcas diferentes, según una petición ciudadana presentada este mes ante la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de Estados Unidos (FDA, por sus siglas en
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A 30-year-old Iowa City man cursed a judge and threatened the mother of his victims as he was being sentenced to life in prison without parole for sexually assaulting two young girls. Jorge Maldonado was sentenced Monday for the abuse of girls who were ages 9 and 12 when the
Continue Reading By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government could be heading for a temporary shutdown. Republicans in Congress are poised to stall a must-pass funding bill as they force a debate on rolling back the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates for some workers. Conservative Republicans in the House and
Continue Reading By STEPHEN HAWKINS and SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have finalized the contracts for their new half-billion dollar middle infield. The Rangers wrapped up deals with two-time All-Star shortstop Corey Seager and Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien. Seager, who was the 2020 World Series MVP with the
Continue Reading By BEN FINLEY Associated Press VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Leaders in the Black community of Virginia Beach are calling for a federal investigation into the fatal police shooting of a Black man earlier this year. They said Wednesday that Donovon Lynch’s right to carry a gun for protection was ignored during a night of
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico announced a joint plan with the United States to send development and agricultural aid to Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador, to stem the wave of migration from those Central American countries. Mexico had long sought a U.S. commitment to fund President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s tree-planting program, known as ‘Sembrando
Continue Reading By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett and Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman entered the season with modest expectations. They will end it in the ACC championship game. Pickett rewrote Pitt’s record book in 2021, throwing for 40 touchdown passes while leading the Panthers to 10 wins. Hartman has
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By PATTY NIEBERG Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s health department says emergency workers should not use a condition involving erratic behavior as a reason to inject people with the drug ketamine. Most states and ambulance agencies can use ketamine when people exhibit the condition called excited delirium. It’s a type of agitation
Continue Reading By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — The Hero World Challenge might feel like a working vacation being in the Caribbean the first week of December. But Collin Morikawa is taking it seriously. The British Open champion has a chance to reach No. 1 in the world if he were to win
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Officials at University Catering are closing their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. The organizations last day will be on Dec. 31 and the last catered event will be on Dec. 14. Full- and part-time University Catering staff will be given priority consideration for open positions in Campus Dining Services. According to
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