Quarreling Dems must put aside differences, Schumer warns
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is warning that that Democrats “must put…
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Bali reopens to foreign travelers as COVID-19 surge subsides
By FIRDIA LISNAWATI Associated Press DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — The Indonesian resort island of Bali has reopened for international travelers to…
Continue Reading New Zealand businessman sent to jail for child abuse images
SYDNEY (AP) — One of New Zealand’s best-known businessmen Ron Brierley has been sentenced in a Sydney court to 14 months in prison for possessing…
Continue Reading Civil rights activist, historian Timuel Black dies at 102
CHICAGO (AP) — Civil rights activist, retired Chicago professor and historian Timuel Black has died at the age of 102. Black’s widow tells…
Continue Reading Judge: Purdue Pharma can resume groundwork on its settlement
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press A federal judge says OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma can resume laying the groundwork to carry out its $10 billion…
Continue Reading Maple Leafs agree to helmet decal deal with TikTok
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs sported TikTok decals on their helmets Wednesday night for the season opener against the Montreal Canadiens.…
Continue Reading Washington AG: Facebook gave false info in campaign suit
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson says a Facebook representative provided false testimony in a lawsuit that accuses the…
Continue Reading Overwhelmed by illegal pot, Oregon county declares emergency
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A county in southern Oregon says it is so overwhelmed by an increase in the number and size of…
Continue Reading ‘Radicalized’ veteran gets time served for anti-police bombs
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A Colorado Army veteran who pleaded guilty after the FBI found four pipe bombs in his home last…
Continue Reading Facebook expands harassment policy to protect public figures
By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press Facebook has expanded its online harassment policies to do more to stop degrading attacks on public figures as well…
Continue Reading 2nd driver killed by air bag inflator from Tennessee’s ARC
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — A second person has been killed by an exploding air bag inflator made by a Tennessee company that has…
Continue Reading California mom allegedly hosted teen sex, drinking parties
OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California mother faces 39 charges alleging that she hosted alcohol-filled parties for her teenage son and…
Continue Reading Apple CEO, NBA’s Dwyane Wade help LGBTQ group build homes
By SOPHIA EPPOLITO Associated Press/Report for America SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook and retired NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade have joined…
Continue Reading How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
The Associated Press Stocks ended another day of choppy trading modestly higher Wednesday, enough to break a three-day losing streak for the S&P…
Continue Reading North Dakota oil executive pleads guilty in fraud scheme
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A former North Dakota oilfield executive has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges for misleading shareholders about his…
Continue Reading BlackRock; Vistra rise; JPMorgan Chase, Delta fall
Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: BlackRock; Vistra rise; JPMorgan Chase, Delta…
Continue Reading Wildfire rages in Southern California coastal mountains
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire raging through Southern California coastal mountains is a threat to ranches and rural homes and is keeping…
Continue Reading Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange…
Continue Reading New wind farms would dot US coastlines under Biden plan
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven offshore wind farms would be developed on the East and West coasts and in the Gulf of…
Continue Reading Cyprus: ExxonMobil to gauge gas field size in 6-8 weeks
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ energy minister says ExxonMobil’s drilling slated to start in 6-8 weeks…
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