By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press Changing course, a Democratic Florida prosecutor suspended from office by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will seek reelection while a court battle continues over his 2022 removal from the post. Andrew Warren had previously said he would not run this year. But that was before a federal appeals court
Continue ReadingBy Connor McCarthy Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A former Portland State University football player accused of killing his freshman girlfriend, 19-year-old Amara Marluke, changed his plea to guilty in Multnomah County court on Monday afternoon. Keenan Harpole was then sentenced to 23 years in prison for Marluke’s death.
Continue ReadingBy HANNA ARHIROVA Assocaited Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a controversial law, days after it was passed by parliament, potentially helping Kyiv to boost conscription to replenish depleted forces to fend off Russia’s continued aggression. The mobilization law, signed Tuesday, is expected to take effect in a month and
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Life can’t be much better for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Mahomes. He is the father of two young children, his wife is a Sports Illustrated model and commercials featuring him run regularly on national television. Oh, and that is just
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By Brendan Kirby Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The arrest of a Catholic priest stems from allegations that he fondled a woman and forced an unwanted kiss on her during separate incidents last month, according to court records. Mobile police arrested David Joseph Tokarz over the weekend after a
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has sided with a decorated veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq in a protracted fight with the government over 12 months of G.I. Bill educational benefits. The court ruled Tuesday the Department of Veterans Affairs improperly calculated the educational benefits for James Rudisill, a retired Army captain
Continue ReadingBy Lee Peck Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A local teen is recovering at UAB Hospital following a life-saving kidney transplant. We’ve been following Devin Smith’s health journey for nearly two years. He now has a big smile as he focuses on recovery and getting ready for his upcoming
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By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Senate Democrats are planning to reserve $79 million in fall airtime for key battleground races, which, paired with plans by a top Democratic super PAC to spend hundreds of millions more, would give Democrats more than $300 million in fall reservations as they fight to defend their Senate majority. The
Continue Reading By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke on Tuesday morning with China’s Minister of National Defense Adm. Dong Jun, marking both Austin’s first call with Dong and his first at-length conversation with his Chinese counterpart since November 2022. During their teleconference call, Austin and Dong “discussed U.S.-PRC defense relations and regional and
Continue ReadingFERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Two men died early Tuesday in a shooting that involved a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. St. Louis County police are investigating the shooting that happened just before 1:30 a.m. Police say a Ferguson officer was walking out of a gas station and heard gunshots, then saw a man shooting at
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was back on the bench Tuesday, after an unexplained one-day absence. Thomas, 75, was in his usual seat, to the right of Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday as the court met to hear arguments in a case about the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Thomas
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By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has unveiled the first product from her new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, sending jars of strawberry jam to influencers and friends. Several people have posted about the jam to social media, including fashion designer Tracy Robbins and Argentinian socialite Delfina Blaquier. Robbins uploaded two
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson suggested that the central bank’s key rate may have to remain at its peak for a while to bring down persistently elevated inflation. Jefferson said he expects inflation to continue to slow this year. But he omitted a reference to
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — While her marriage to Gerry Turner didn’t last long, Theresa Nist sounds like she is left with gratitude. The woman who found love on “The Golden Bachelor” only to split three months after the televised wedding expressed thanks to her supporters in a post on her verified Instagram
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — The southern German state of Bavaria says it will ban the smoking of cannabis at public festivals, inside beer gardens and even at the world’s most popular beer festival, the Oktoberfest. Local authorities in Bavaria will also be allowed to prohibit cannabis consumption in public areas such as outdoor swimming pools and
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By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — For years, conventional wisdom in fitness culture has promoted the belief that stretching to become more flexible leads to better movement and injury prevention. But what if I told you that the road to improved mobility isn’t always paved with stretching? As a mobility coach in professional sports, I’ve learned
Continue Reading CNN By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — For years, conventional wisdom in fitness culture has promoted the belief that stretching to become more flexible leads to better movement and injury prevention. But what if I told you that the road to improved mobility isn’t always paved with stretching? As a mobility coach in professional sports, I’ve
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Following a protracted questionnaire phase and hours of questioning on Tuesday, seven jurors were seated by the time the court adjourned on the second day of Donald Trump ’s hush money trial. Jury selection will resume Thursday morning. The jurors are picked by process of elimination in
Continue ReadingBy LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken with China’s national defense minister in the latest in a series of U.S. steps to improve communications with the Chinese military and reduce unsafe and aggressive incidents in the Indo-Pacific. It is the first time Austin has talked to Adm.
Continue ReadingSOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio (AP) — An elderly Ohio man who authorities say fatally shot an Uber driver he thought was trying to rob him after a scam caller deceived them both has been indicted on a murder charge. Eighty-one-year-old William Brock also faces counts of kidnapping and felonious assault in the indictment handed up Monday
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