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Case against shooter dropped for lack of cooperation

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Authorities dropped a 2021 bomb threat case against the Colorado Springs gay nightclub shooter after family members refused to cooperate, a Colorado district attorney sa...

Dec 08, 2022

Ex-prison warden convicted of sexually abusing inmates

The former warden of a federal women's prison in California where inmates said they were subjected to rampant sexual abuse was convicted on Thursday of molesting inmates and forcing them to pose naked...

Dec 08, 2022

Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway

HONOLULU (AP) - Lava from Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano is no longer feeding a flow that's been creeping closer to a crucial highway, scientists said Thursday, even as the world's largest volcano keeps o...

Dec 08, 2022

House passes defense bill scrapping COVID vaccine mandate

WASHINGTON (AP) - A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military and provide nearly $858 billion for national defense passed the House on Thursday as lawmakers scratch...

Dec 08, 2022

Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions passes House

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects...

Dec 08, 2022

'Devastated' family of American prisoner backs Griner deal

The family of an American detained in Russia for nearly four years said Thursday that the Biden administration "made the right decision" in agreeing to a prisoner exchange that freed WNBA star Brittne...

Dec 08, 2022

Schumer reelected Senate leader after Dems expand majority

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Chuck Schumer was unanimously elected Thursday for another term as Senate Democratic leader, helming a bolstered 51-seat majority for a new era of divided government in Congress...

Dec 08, 2022

EU: Croatia to enter Europe’s ID-check-free area in January

BRUSSELS (AP) - Croatia was given a greenlight on Thursday to join the group of nations that make up Europe's ID-check-free travel area, the European Union's presidency said. The decision came during ...

Dec 08, 2022

Iran executes first known prisoner arrested in protests

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran said Thursday it executed a prisoner over his conviction for a crime allegedly committed during the country's ongoing nationwide protests, the first such death ...

Dec 07, 2022

AP source: Bogaerts to Padres for 11 years, $280 million

SAN DIEGO (AP) - The San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts agreed to a blockbuster $280 million, 11-year contract Wednesday night, adding the All-Star slugger to an already deep lineup. A person famili...

Dec 07, 2022