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Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The family of a man who was left permanently disabled after he was shot in the head during a road rage encounter in New Jersey, allegedly by an off-duty New York City police officer, has filed a lawsuit arguing that the officer was an alcoholic who should not have

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When the issue of gun violence came up at the vice presidential debate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz had a personal story to tell: His teenage son, Gus, had been at a sports center last year when a shooting took place. Gus Walz was at volleyball practice at the Jimmy Lee

KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (AP) — Federal investigators are examining evidence to determine what led to a plane crash last weekend on North Carolina’s Outer Banks that killed five people. A 6-year-old is among those who died. A single-engine airplane crashed late Saturday afternoon in a wooded area at the Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Officials say Malaysia’s prime minister has arrived in Pakistan’s capital on his first official visit which is aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries. Anwar Ibrahim was received by his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif when his plane landed at an airport near Islamabad on Wednesday. Ibrahim will hold a formal meeting

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed measures that allow defendants in criminal cases to avoid prosecution if they join the military. The move comes as military manpower needs remain high in the more than 2 1/2-year-old conflict in Ukraine. The measures amend a section of the Russian criminal code that stated convicts

Associated Press MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say heavy smoke is causing low visibility along Interstate 20 east of Atlanta from chemicals spewing from a beleaguered chlorine facility. Emergency officials warn that smoke from the disaster scene is projected to move toward Atlanta after sunset Wednesday. Rockdale County emergency officials recommend that residents shelter in

Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Americans are once again free to bet on the outcome of U.S. congressional elections, at least temporarily. A federal appeals court on Wednesday dissolved an order it had previously issued that prevented New York startup company Kalshi from taking bets on which political party would control the House

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the U.S. government’s cybersecurity agency says security for the nation’s election systems has become so robust that Russia, Iran or any other foreign adversary won’t be able to alter the outcome of this year’s presidential race. Jen Easterly is director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security

MIAMI (AP) — The claim to Shohei Ohtani’s potentially lucrative 50th home run ball grew more complicated this week, with a second fan filing a lawsuit asserting he had possession of the historic baseball. According to online records, the latest suit was filed by Joseph Davidov in Florida’s 11th Judicial Circuit Court. The defendants are

Associated Press JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden says he won’t support an Israeli attack on sites related to Tehran’s nuclear program in response to Iran’s missile attack on Israel. Biden was asked by reporters Wednesday whether he would support such retaliation after Iran fired about 180 missiles at Israel a day

Shares of Humana tumbled Wednesday after the health insurer said a Medicare Advantage quality rating drop will hurt future bonus payments the company receives. The insurer said the share of its customers currently enrolled in plans rated four stars or higher for 2025 is down to 25% from 94% this year. Humana said the rating

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The CIA wants to make it easier — and safer — for people in Iran, China and North Korea to share information with America’s premier spy agency. The agency on Wednesday posted online instructions in Korean, Mandarin and Farsi detailing steps that potential informants can take to contact U.S. intelligence

AP Health Writer Hospitals and health care organizations in the Southeast largely stayed open and functioning during Hurricane Helene to provide essential care for their communities. But the massive system caused blackouts, wind damage, supply issues and flooding. Most hospitals used generators or backup systems to power their facilities. Providers, like their communities, are now

Associated Press The largest dam removal project in U.S. history has been completed near the California-Oregon border. The move Wednesday marks a major victory for tribes in the region who fought for decades to free hundreds of miles of the Klamath River. Through protests, testimony and lawsuits, local tribes showcased the environmental devastation due to

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan court says concert promoter Live Nation isn’t responsible for the deaths of three young men who succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator while camping at a concert. The three were camping at a Michigan music festival in 2021 when they died. Family members said the small campsites

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it is “right” that he paid back more than 6,000 pounds worth of gifts and hospitality. Starmer, who became prime minister in July, has faced criticism for the scale of the donations that he received while leader of the opposition against the former Conservative government. Though

Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s Interior Ministry says four Iraqi troops have been killed in an ambush by the extremist Islamic State group. Wednesday’s attack came days after the U.S. military announced that troops from its coalition against IS in Iraq and Syria will withdraw from Iraqi territory next year but maintain a presence