Fire in Serbian capital Belgrade kills 6, injures 6 more

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A fire early on Saturday in a residential building in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, has killed six people and injured six more, police said.

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Grant County Prosecutor's office dismisses 149 old cases

Cases from 1999 to 2006

EPHRATA — The Grant County Prosecutor’s Office found 149 possible cases where the statute of limitations ran out while the police reports sat in filing cabinets.

Idaho shooter sued by Moses Lake victim

COEUR d’ALENE — One of the Moses Lake victims from a shooting in downtown Coeur d’Alene is suing the suspected trigger man.

Murder suspect makes first court appearance

EPHRATA - The man accused of allegedly shooting and killing 22-year-old Juan Jesus Garcia at a Moses Lake convenience store made his first appearance in Grant County Superior Court Tuesday afternoon.

Moses Lake woman pleads not guilty to striking boy with car, leaving scene

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake woman pleaded not guilty to striking a 9-year-old boy with a car and leaving the scene. Numerous members from the Unchained Brotherhood Motorcycle Club were present at the suspect’s court appearance in Ephrata on Tuesday to show support for the victim.

Grant awarded to help SLPD retain officers

SOAP LAKE — The city of Soap Lake will receive a grant that helps the Soap Lake Police Department retain officers. Chief Ryan Cox explained the terms to the Soap Lake City Council at its regular meeting Wednesday. Cox said it was awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice.

NYC officials knock down train and subway closure rumors

NEW YORK CITY (AP) — New York City officials moved swiftly Thursday to address a false text message spreading on social media claiming that the police department was planning to put containment actions in place this weekend to address the spread of the coronavirus, including a shutdown of Metro-North rail lines and limited subway service.

New Mexico mayor urges businesses to reopen as cases rise

GRANTS, N.M. (AP) — The mayor of a small New Mexico city and several dozen supporters rallied Monday as he encouraged business owners to defy a lockdown order by the governor that shuttered nonessential shops to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Germany: Syrian ex-secret police go on trial for war crimes

BERLIN (AP) — Two former members of Syria's secret police appeared in court in Germany on Thursday accused of crimes against humanity for their role in a government-run detention center where thousands of opposition protesters were tortured.

Mayor promises police reforms following Daniel Prude's death

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The mayor of Rochester promised reforms are coming to the city's police department as community elders sought to bring calmer minds to a fifth night of demonstrations Sunday over the March death of Daniel Prude, who lost consciousness after police held him down with a hood over his head.

Mayor promises police reforms following Daniel Prude's death

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The mayor of Rochester promised reforms are coming to the city's police department as community elders sought to bring calmer minds to a fifth night of demonstrations Sunday over the March death of Daniel Prude, who lost consciousness after police held him down with a hood over his head.

Trump signs order on police reform, doesn't mention racism

WASHINGTON (AP) — Following weeks of national protests since the death of

Trump signs order on police reform, doesn't mention racism

WASHINGTON (AP) — Following weeks of national protests since the death of

Use of force criticized in protests about police brutality

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Hanging death of Black man in California park ruled suicide

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The death of a Black man found hanging from a tree in a Southern California city park last month was ruled a suicide Thursday following a police investigation prompted by outrage from the family who said authorities initially were too quick to rule out the possibility he was lynched.

Hanging death of Black man in California park ruled suicide

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The death of a Black man found hanging from a tree in a Southern California city park last month was ruled a suicide Thursday following a police investigation prompted by outrage from the family who said authorities initially were too quick to rule out the possibility he was lynched.