By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A former Houston police officer has been indicted again on murder charges for his role in a 2019 deadly drug raid. The raid led to the death of a couple and revealed systemic corruption problems within the narcotics unit. Gerald Goines’ reindictment by a Houston grand
Continue ReadingBy ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A dog missing in California since the summer turned up more than 2,000 miles away in suburban Detroit. Police in Harper Woods responded to a call about a stray dog last week, picked up the terrier mix and contacted an animal welfare group. The Grosse Pointe Animal
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Caitlin Clark’s popularity is jacking up ticket prices for the women’s NCAA basketball Final Four on Friday, making them even more expensive than the men’s. The average ticket price sold for the women’s games is $726, slightly higher than the men’s matchups ($710) on Saturday, according to
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Horas de testimonio a puerta cerrada de tres altos funcionarios del Departamento de Estado arrojaron nueva luz sobre la situación “sin precedentes” de los últimos días de la presencia estadounidense en Afganistán cuando los funcionarios fueron trasladados de urgencia al país prácticamente sin tiempo para prepararse y sin un
Continue ReadingBy Nic F. Anderson, CNN (CNN) — Eight men have been charged in the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of beer – mostly Corona and Modelo shipped from Mexico – from railyards and warehouses over the last two years, federal prosecutors say. The alleged leader, Jose Cesari, surrendered to authorities Thursday morning, the
Continue ReadingBy GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Esposito has been known to steal scenes and help create memorable TV moments mainly as a supporting actor. But the five-time Emmy nominee — four for supporting actor and one for guest actor — is now starring in “Parish,” AMC’s new crime drama. This
Continue ReadingBy TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The final four of 11 anti-abortion activists charged with blocking access to a Tennessee clinic in 2021 have been convicted of violating the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Nashville says a federal judge found Eva Edl, Eva Zastrow,
Continue ReadingBy REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge has ruled that migrant children in makeshift camps along the U.S.-Mexico border waiting to be processed by Border Patrol are in the agency’s custody. That means the federal government must quickly place them in safe facilities. The makeshift camps have become a flashpoint of controversy.
Continue ReadingBy KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Legislation that would authorize a lottery and other types of gambling in Alabama is headed to a conference committee. Lawmakers are trying to bridge divisions over sports betting and the number of potential casino sites. The Alabama House of Representatives voted Thursday to reject Senate changes
Continue ReadingNAPLES, Fla. (AP) — NASA says it’s investigating whether an object that crashed into the roof of a home in southwest Florida last month came from the international space station. Workers for the space agency picked up the object from the homeowner in Naples, Florida, last week and took it to the Kennedy Space Center,
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By Sara Murray, Jason Morris and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — An Atlanta-area judge on Thursday upheld the criminal indictment against former President Donald Trump in Georgia, rejecting the argument that Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election were protected under the First Amendment. “The defense has not presented, nor is the Court able to
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A rule has gone into effect this week that the Federal Trade Commission says will allow it to crack down on scammers impersonating government agencies or businesses.
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A look at recent major product recalls.
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By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Ellis Island’s museum is getting a 21st-century makeover, more than 100 years after millions of immigrants took their first steps in America there. A new $100-million project aims to revitalize the 125-year-old landmark with immersive and modern exhibits. Recently announced renovations and upgrades at the historic site also
Continue ReadingBy ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose modestly this week, holding below 7% as it has for much of this year. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.82% from 6.79% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Cada año, decenas de millones de personas en todo el mundo son diagnosticadas de cáncer y millones mueren a causa de esta enfermedad. Ahora, un informe de la Sociedad Estadounidense contra el Cáncer prevé que, para 2050, el número de personas con cáncer podría aumentar un 77%. El informe, publicado el
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Caitlin Clark is capping her illustrious college career with another record-breaking season and another set of prestigious awards. The star guard from Iowa was honored Thursday as The Associated Press Player of the Year in women’s basketball for the second consecutive year. Clark received 34 votes
Continue ReadingBy COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Day-trippers to Venice who fail to pay 5 euros ($5.43) to enter the lagoon city’s historic center during a time-limited pilot program launching later this month will face steep fines. Officials said Thursday they will run from 50 euros to 300 euros _ some $55 to $325.
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Kristen Wiig revisits her days on “Saturday Night Live” in a new promo for her upcoming appearance. Wiig returns to host this weekend to join the Five-Timers Club, and in a new teaser, the actress pays a visit to her former dressing room, only to come upon an unexpected
Continue ReadingBy Caroline Foreback Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Debris, including large pieces of wood, has washed up on the shores of a riverfront neighborhood in Anne Arundel County following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Members of the Riviera Beach Community Association say they are concerned and are
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