Liquor distribution exec sentenced to prison in college scam
BOSTON (AP) — The chief executive of a California liquor distribution company who authorities say paid $500,000 to get her son into college as a…
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange…
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New Year’s fireworks returning to Vegas after 2020 hiatus
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — New Year’s Eve fireworks that were called off last year on the Las Vegas Strip due to the…
Continue Reading Louisiana judge who used racist slur takes leave of absence
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana judge will take an unpaid leave of absence after she repeatedly used a racial slur in a video recorded at her…
Continue Reading Biden presents 3 soldiers with top military award for valor
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has presented the Medal of Honor, the nation’s…
Continue Reading New Year’s fireworks returning to Vegas after 2020 hiatus
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — New Year’s Eve fireworks that were called off last year on the Las Vegas Strip due to the…
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Keechant Sewell seen as ‘absolutely ready’ to succeed as NYPD’s top cop
By Peter Nickeas, CNN When Keechant Sewell became the first Black woman to oversee Nassau County’s detective division 15 months ago, she said…
Continue Reading Keechant Sewell seen as ‘absolutely ready’ to succeed as NYPD’s top cop
By Peter Nickeas, CNN When Keechant Sewell became the first Black woman to oversee Nassau County’s detective division 15 months ago, she said…
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South Dakota State heads to FCS semifinals this weekend
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer South Dakota State heads into its FCS semifinal at Montana State looking to become the first team in college…
Continue Reading Former Slovak premier detained for protest during lockdown
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Former Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been detained by police in Bratislava for organizing an anti-government…
Continue Reading US pulls out of settlement talks in family separation suits
By BEN FOX Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government has withdrawn from settlement negotiations to end lawsuits filed on behalf of…
Continue Reading 2021 Notebook: Children stream in through the Mexico border
By The Associated Press This year was always expected to be busy on the Mexican border. President Joe Biden, who took office in January, promised to…
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Colorado Springs couple uses fallen tree branches in fireplace after home loses power
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Old North End was one of the neighborhoods hit hardest by destruction and power outages following Wednesday’s…
Continue ReadingRevelan detalles de quiénes viajaban con “Flow La Movie” en el jet que se estrelló en República Dominicana
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — El productor musical puertorriqueño José Ángel Hernández (conocido popularmente como “Flow La…
Continue Reading Awash in illegal pot farms, Oregon plans millions for relief
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Legislature has dedicated $25 million to combatting the proliferation of illegal…
Continue Reading Correction: Oregon-Marijuana story
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — In a story published December 16, 2021, about Oregon’s efforts to combat illegal marijuana production, The Associated Press…
Continue Reading Utah State police chief resigns after sex-assault comments
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah State University police chief has resigned after a recording the institution called reprehensible came to light…
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Arapahoe Sheriff’s Office seeks victims in Colorado Springs after sexual assault arrest
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Investigators with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office are looking for more victims after deputies arrested a…
Continue Reading AP’s top albums of 2021: ‘Sour,’ ‘Donda,’ H.E.R. and Eilish
By The Associated Press Olivia Rodrigo, Kanye West, Tyler, the Creator and Billie Eilish are among some of the well-known acts who released albums in…
Continue Reading Arrest in 2016 death of man in New Orleans to plan wedding
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A suspect has been identified and charged in the 2016 shooting death of a St. Louis man…
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