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Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says
MIAMI (AP) - Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when they saw he was a...
May 08, 2024
Biden says US won't supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah - the last major Hamas stronghold in Gaza - ...
May 08, 2024
Former Las Vegas casino executive sentenced to probation in bookmaking money laundering case
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A former top executive for major Las Vegas casinos was sentenced to a year of probation Wednesday after admitting he allowed an illegal bookmaker to gamble millions of dollars at th...
May 08, 2024
Rookie wide receivers hope to leave their mark at Rider camp
As the gates opened to Griffiths Stadium, and players took the field, the hope that comes with a new season began.While for fans, the new season is still a couple of weeks away. However, the hope of m...
May 08, 2024
Veteran Mitchell attends Ticats rookie camp wearing a walking boot
HAMILTON - Bo Levi Mitchell created a stir Wednesday at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' rookie camp. The veteran quarterback attended the opening day wearing a walking boot on his right foot. Sophomore Taylo...
May 08, 2024
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene triggers effort to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from office
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called Wednesday for a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, pressing ahead with her long-shot effort despite pushback from Republicans at the highe...
May 08, 2024
B.C. drug use advocates warn decriminalization change may cause more drug deaths
VANCOUVER - The executive director of the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users says Health Canada's decision to allow British Columbia to again prohibit the use of illicit drugs in most public spaces ...
May 08, 2024
Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final
MADRID (AP) - Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League final for the second time in three seasons. Joselu scored in the 88th minute and then in stoppage time f...
May 08, 2024
Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty in betting case
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecutors allege he stole near...
May 08, 2024
Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty in betting case
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecutors allege he stole near...
May 08, 2024