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Hermiston man sentenced in 2022 murder of Moses Lake woman
EPHRATA — A Hermiston, Oregon man has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison following his guilty plea in th…
The Latest: Taliban fire weapons into air, at least 2 killed
ISTANBUL — An official at Emergency Hospital in Kabul says two people were killed and 12 wounded after Taliban fighters in the capital fired their weapons into the air in celebration.
Experts call for rigorous audit to protect California recall
A group of election security experts on Thursday called for a rigorous audit of the upcoming recall election for California's governor after copies of systems used to run elections across the country were released …
Excitement meets worry as European kids head back to school
LONDON (AP) — English educator Richard Sheriff watched this week as a group of energetic 11-year-olds entered their new secondary school for the first time — finding their classrooms, eating in the cafeteria, racin…
EXPLAINER: How California could recall Gov. Gavin Newsom
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s Sept. 14 recall election could remove first-term Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office.
After voters embraced mail ballots, GOP states tighten rules
A monthslong campaign by the Republican Party, fueled in part by the false narrative of widespread fraud in last year's presidential election, has led to a wave of new voting laws that will tighten access to the ba…
Ida deaths: Nursing home residents die after evacuation
INDEPENDENCE, La. (AP) — Four nursing home residents in Louisiana died after being evacuated during
NC prep sports group must change in bill OK'd by Senate
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The organization governing North Carolina high school sports would have to accept financial and administrative changes if it wants to continue in the role under legislation tentatively approved…
US to bolster firefighter ranks as wildfires burn year-round
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. wildfire managers have started shifting from seasonal to full-time firefighting crews to deal with what has become a
EXPLAINER: Resistance leader’s death deepens Kashmir strife
NEW DELHI (AP) — The
Questioning a catchphrase: 'Pandemic of the unvaccinated'
WASHINGTON (AP) — This summer’s coronavirus resurgence has been labeled a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” by government officials from President Joe Biden on down.
Biden blasts high court failure to block Texas abortion curb
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday blasted the Supreme Court's decision not to block a new Texas law banning most abortions in the state and directed federal agencies to do what they can to “insulate…
First flames, then fees: Tahoe evacuees report price gouging
STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — As fearful Lake Tahoe residents packed up belongings and fled a raging wildfire burning toward the California-Nevada border, some encountered an unexpected obstacle: price gouging.
Milley: US coordination with Taliban on strikes 'possible'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said it's “possible” the United States will seek to coordinate with the Taliban on counterterrorism strikes in Afghanistan against Isl…
'It looked apocalyptic': Crew describes Afghan departure
WASHINGTON (AP) — It looked like a zombie apocalypse.
Afghan evacuation raises concerns about child trafficking
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials are looking into reports that in the frantic evacuation of desperate Afghans from Kabul, older men were admitted together with young girls they claimed as “brides” or otherwise sexu…