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Gas prices climb across WA through April
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices across Washington continued their upward trajectory throughout April, mirroring national v…
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The Latest: Kentucky governor authorizes National Guard
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury's decision not to indict police officers on criminal charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death: (all times EDT)
In Taylor case, limits of law overcome calls for justice
“Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor” became a rallying cry this summer, emblazoned on T-shirts worn by celebrities and sports stars while protesters filled the streets demanding police accountability. In the…
Police order Breonna Taylor protesters to disperse
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury's decision not to indict police officers on criminal charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death:
Restrictions may be loosened even further for John Hinckley
The man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan may soon get the most freedom he's had since since the shooting outside a Washington hotel in 1981.
US appeals court in Denver eyes American Samoa citizenship
DENVER (AP) — Whether people who live in territories controlled by the U.S. automatically become citizens under a constitutional amendment that secured citizenship for freed slaves was a major focus of arguments We…
Police declare unlawful assembly before Louisville curfew, say chemical agents may be used if protesters don't disperse
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police declare unlawful assembly before Louisville curfew, say chemical agents may be used if protesters don't disperse.
Police officers not charged for killing Breonna Taylor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, with prosecutors saying Wednesday that two officers who fir…
Appeals court rejects rehearing in transgender bathroom case
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday denied a request for a full-court review of a ruling that a Virginia school board's transgender bathroom ban is unconstitutional.
The Latest: Interim president talks Bolivia's inner turmoil
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest from the U.N. General Assembly (all times EDT):
Prosecutor: Bar owner wanted to 'ambush' people stealing
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A white Nebraska bar owner who killed himself after being charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a Black man during May protests had been waiting to “ambush” people who were breaking into…
Officer charged in Breonna Taylor case but not for her death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, with prosecutors saying Wednesday that two officers who fir…
Missouri governor, opponent of mandatory masks, has COVID-19
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear masks, tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said Wednesday.
Navy releases documents from Cold War loss of submarine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Navy began releasing documents from the investigation into the deadliest submarine disaster in U.S. history on Wednesday, but the Navy said the documents released under a court order don’…
Republicans sue Texas governor over expanded early voting
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who has refused calls to expand mail-in voting in Texas during the coronavirus pandemic, was sued Wednesday by prominent members of his own party who now want to ha…