Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A prosecutor has decided not to file charges against an Omaha police officer who fatally shot an armed Nebraska man eight times while he was fleeing. Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said Monday that Officer Noah Zendejas’ “actions were justified in the shooting of Steven Phipps.” Police showed video
Continue Reading AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Lore Segal, an esteemed Austrian American author and translator, has died at 96. Publisher Melville House said Segal died Monday morning after a brief illness. Her gift for words helped her family escape from the Nazis and later helped Segal draw upon her experiences as a Jewish refugee
Continue Reading AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A unique peek inside the human brain may help explain how it clears away waste like the kind that leads to Alzheimer’s disease. Brain cells make a lot of waste and research a decade ago showed the brains of mice harbor special plumbing to flush out that cellular trash
Continue Reading Associated Press The largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States announced Monday that it was the victim of a cyberattack, prompting the firm to pause billing to customers. New Jersey-based American Water — which provides services to more than 14 million people in 14 states and on 18 military installations —
Continue Reading Associated Press The largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States announced Monday that it was the victim of a cyberattack, prompting the firm to pause billing to customers. New Jersey-based American Water — which provides services to more than 14 million people in 14 states and on 18 military installations —
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Office on Monday released the identity of a man killed in what authorities say was an attempted burglary. Derek A. Wayman, 44, was identified as the suspected burglar who was shot and killed early Wednesday at a residence on North Highway 7. Wayman was “known to frequent” the
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sports fans in Kansas City had their attention divided Monday night with the Royals playing the Saints in Game 2 of their AL Division Series at the same time as the Chiefs were playing the Saints on Monday Night Football. The first pitch in New York was
Continue Reading Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A new leader has been sworn in for Haiti’s transitional presidential council as it grapples with the fallout of serious corruption allegations against three of its members. Leslie Voltaire replaces Edgard Leblanc Fils as part of the council’s rotating presidency. Voltaire pledged transparency and noted that much work remains
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints put backup offensive lineman Shane Lemieux on injured reserve amid a flurry of roster moves before they played the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium. The Saints signed offensive lineman Kyle Hergel from the practice squad to provide depth in
Continue Reading Associated Press In the wake of hurricanes that have disrupted lives for millions in the U.S., some people may wonder if extreme weather events could be somehow controlled. Scientists say hurricanes are far too powerful for that — and climate change is providing more fuel than ever for storms like Helene and Milton. Even so,
Continue Reading Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that two former Memphis police officers convicted of obstruction of justice in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols will be released from jail ahead of sentencing in January. A third who was found guilty of more serious civil rights violations will remain in custody.
Continue Reading AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Berti looked like a Gold Glove winner in his first professional game at first base. Forced to use backups following Anthony Rizzo’s injury, the New York Yankees started Berti at first base in a 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals that evened the AL Division Series
Continue Reading LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Police in Zambia say at least 10 people have died and an unknown number are missing in a mine collapse. Authorities say rescue operations were underway. It isn’t clear exactly how many miners are underground. The collapse occurred Monday in the central district of Mumbwa. A government minister and the local
Continue Reading Associated Press LAKE LURE, N.C. (AP) — The head of the U.S. disaster response agency continued to forcefully push back Monday against false claims and conspiracy theories about her agency’s response to Hurricane Helene as the death toll from the storm continued to climb. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell pointed to the agency’s
Continue Reading Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Hyundai has begun producing electric SUVs in Georgia less than two years after breaking ground on its sprawling manufacturing plant west of Savannah. A statement from Hyundai Motor Group’s factory in Georgia says it held an “employee-focused celebration” Thursday as its first EV for commercial sale rolled off the
Continue Reading Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A hearing has started in North Carolina over the insurance industry’s request to raise homeowner premium rates by more than 42% on average. A top lieutenant for Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey began hearing what’s expected to be multiple weeks of testimony and evidence on Monday. Any decision would likely
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — Relatives have buried the mayor of a state capital in southern Mexico who was killed less than one week after he took office. Photos of the crime scene showed Mayor Alejandro Arcos’ severed head had been left on the hood of his vehicle. Arcos was sworn in last Monday as mayor
Continue Reading SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Monday ordered Google to tear down the digital walls shielding its Android app store from competition as punishment for maintaining an illegal monopoly that helped expand the company’s internet empire. The injunction issued by U.S. District Judge James Donato will require Google to make several changes that
Continue Reading Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was in campaign mode Monday, railing against a ballot measure that would allow Kentucky tax money to go toward students attending private and charter schools. The issue hits home for Coleman, a former public school teacher and administrator who has taken a lead role
Continue Reading The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast this week. The Bucs intend to travel Tuesday and spend the rest of the week out of state instead of practicing as usual
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