Ex-Chicago officer who fled trial sentenced on drug charges

CHICAGO (AP) — A former Chicago police officer who was captured nearly 15 years after he fled while awaiting trial on drug charges was sentenced Thursday to 13 years in federal prison.

Naval Academy midshipman sues over discipline for tweets

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A midshipman is suing the U.S. Naval Academy after he was disciplined for tweeting that Breonna Taylor received "justice” when she was fatally shot by police.

EU leaders agree to impose sanctions on about 40 Belarus officials over election results, crackdown

BRUSSELS (AP) — EU leaders agree to impose sanctions on about 40 Belarus officials over election results, crackdown.

Trump adds to election anxiety by pushing legal boundaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has floated the unconstitutional idea of delaying the Nov. 3 election. His administration may have violated a judge's order on the 2020 census and could be held in contempt.…

After bitter debate, Trump, Biden to speak at charity event

WASHINGTON (AP) — And now they joke?

Police: Texas officer fired for 'racially insensitive meme'

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Fort Worth Police Department on Thursday fired a veteran officer for posting a “racially insensitive meme” on Facebook that drew wide public criticism last month, police said in a state…

Kansas man accused of making threat over Breonna Taylor case

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kansas man was indicted Thursday on charges that he made a threat over the Breonna Taylor investigation during a phone call to the Kentucky attorney general's office, a federal prosecutor's …

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Mexico Supreme Court OKs vote on prosecuting ex-presidents

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday the president can go ahead with a proposed referendum on prosecuting ex-presidents.

The Latest: SDakota reports all-time high virus death toll

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota health officials have reported all-time highs for the toll of the coronavirus with 13 deaths and 747 more people who tested positive.

Much of U.S. Southwest left parched after monsoon season

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Cities across the U.S. Southwest recorded their driest monsoon season on record this year, some with only a trace or no rain.

Lawyer: Unruly crowd warrants venue change in Floyd case

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An attorney for one of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd on Thursday reiterated his request for the trial to be moved, saying the defendants and lawyers…

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'Lady Ninja' pummels assailant who attacked elderly friend

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Her martial arts skills may not be quite what they once were, but still, you don't mess with Lady Ninja.