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Wave hike...
The Associated Press

Walk-in lottery resumes for popular northern Arizona Wave hike

The BLM has brought back the walk-in lottery for the Wave hike in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument along the Arizona-Utah border.
6 years ago
FILE - In a  April 30, 2020 file photo, a man walks by a closed store during the COVID-19 in Chicag...
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writers

Can job market sustain its gains? Uncertainties cloud future

Layoffs are slowing, unemployment is declining and hiring is gradually rising, suggesting that a steady rebound may be afoot in the U.S. job market. Or is it?
6 years ago
North Korea blows up...
KIM TONG-HYUNG and HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press

North Korea blows up inter-Korea office, raising tensions

North Korea blew up an inter-Korean liaison office building just north of the heavily armed border with South Korea in a dramatic move that sharply raises tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
6 years ago
FILE - In this April 9, 2020 file photo, a chemist displays hydroxychloroquine tablets in New Delhi...
MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer

US revokes emergency use of virus drugs touted by Pres. Trump

U.S. regulators are revoking emergency authorization for malaria drugs promoted by President Donald Trump for treating COVID-19.
6 years ago
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ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press

Feds: eBay staff sent spiders, roaches to harass couple

Six former eBay Inc. employees have been charged with waging a campaign to terrorize and intimidate the editor and publisher of an online newsletter.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2015 file photo, an Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre for the ...
LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer

Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says the 93rd Academy Awards will be held on April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned.
6 years ago
Atlanta shooting...
RUSS BYNUM and SEAN MURPHY Associated Press

Experts hail swift moves in wake of Atlanta police shooting

Atlanta police quickly released body-camera and other footage that depicted the shooting death of a black man by a white officer who was swiftly fired.
6 years ago
russia spying...
Colby Walker

American sentenced to 16 years in Russia on spying charges

An American has been sentenced to 16 years in prison by a Russian court on spying charges.
6 years ago
In this image made from a March 28, 2019, body-worn camera video provided by the Austin Police Depa...
ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer

‘Live PD’ dropped by A&E on heels of ‘Cops’ cancellation

A&E Network has canceled the police reality series “Live PD." The cable network announced the move Wednesday, a day after Paramount Network dropped the similar show “Cops.”
6 years ago
In this June 3, 2020, photo, Michael Conley, who is deaf, smiles as he talks with others wearing a ...
JULIE WATSON Associated Press

Face masks with windows mean more than smiles to deaf people

Face coverings to curb the spread of the coronavirus are making it hard for people who read lips to communicate. That has spurred a slew of startups making masks with plastic windows to show one’s mouth.
6 years ago
FILE - In this June 1, 2020 file photo, President Donald Trump departs the White House to visit out...
CNN

Top general apologizes for appearing with Trump during church walk

America's top general apologized for appearing in combat fatigues with President Donald Trump after the forceful dispersal of protesters outside the White House last week, saying the move was a "mistake."
6 years ago
FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2019, file photo, Washington County Sheriff's Office Deputy Jeff Talbot dem...
JOSEPH PISANI and MATT O'BRIEN Associated Press

Amazon bans police use of its face recognition for a year

Amazon says it will ban police use of its facial recognition technology for a year in order to give Congress time to come up with ways to regulate the technology.
6 years ago
A man walks past Marco's Pizza, which is now hiring, Friday, June 5, 2020, in Euclid, Ohio. U.S. un...
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer

Many more likely sought US jobless aid even as layoffs slow

About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
6 years ago
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo listens to a question from the media where he discussed ...
STEVE KARNOWSKI and AMY FORLITI Associated Press

Minneapolis police chief takes on union, promises reform

The Minneapolis Police Department is withdrawing from police union contract negotiations.
6 years ago
MLS tournament...
ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer

MLS to resume season with Fla. tournament starting July 8

Major League Soccer is set to resume its season with a tournament starting July 8 in Florida. The league suspended play on March 12 because of the coronavirus outbreak after its teams had played just two games.
6 years ago
Movie theaters reopening...
JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer

Movie theaters, shuttered for months, plan July reopening

After three months of near total blackout of cinemas nationwide, movie theaters are preparing to reopen — even if it means only a few titles on the marquee and showings capped at as little as 25% capacity.
6 years ago
In this June 1, 2020, photo provided by the Catholic Diocese of El Paso, Bishop Mark Seitz, center,...
NICOLE WINFIELD and ELANA SCHOR Associated Press

Pope sends strong message to US Catholics after Floyd death

George Floyd’s killing at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis and the global protests that followed might normally have drawn a muted diplomatic response from the Vatican.
6 years ago
CrossFit...
The Associated Press

CrossFit CEO resigns over insensitive George Floyd tweet

The CEO of CrossFit is stepping down after his tweet about George Floyd sparked a social media backlash and led to affiliated gyms and Reebok cutting ties with the exercise brand.
6 years ago
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SARAH RANKIN Associated Press

Judge issues order halting Lee statue removal for 10 days

A judge in Richmond has issued an injunction preventing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration from removing an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee for the next 10 days.
6 years ago
Prince Philip Birthday...
DANICA KIRKA Associated Press

Still beside the queen at 99: Prince Philip to mark birthday

There certainly won’t be fuss. Count on that. When Britain’s Prince Philip reaches the grand age of 99 on Wednesday, he will spend it quietly and in much the same way he’s spent most of his adult life: beside Queen Elizabeth II.
6 years ago
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ANDREW TAYLOR and ELANA SCHOR Associated Press

Romney says he’ll ‘stay quiet’ on his 2020 presidential vote

Mitt Romney is the latest prominent Republican to cast doubt on his support for President Donald Trump’s reelection. The Utah senator and 2012 GOP presidential nominee said Monday that he would “stay quiet” about whether he'll back another candidate.
6 years ago
police overhaul...
LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent

Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump criticizes

Democrats in Congress are proposing a far-reaching overhaul of America's police procedures and accountability. It is a sweeping legislative response to the mass protests denouncing the deaths of black Americans in the hands of law enforcement.
6 years ago
Carole Baskin...
The Associated Press

Sheriff: Will of ‘Tiger King’ star’s missing husband forged

A Florida sheriff says someone forged the will of the missing husband of Carole Baskin, a woman prominently featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King” documentary series.
6 years ago
FILE - In this March 22, 2013, file photo, antiquities dealer and author Forrest Fenn sits in his h...
The Associated Press

Treasure chest hidden in Rocky Mountains finally found

A bronze chest filled with gold, jewels, and other valuables worth more than $1 million and hidden a decade ago somewhere in the Rocky Mountain wilderness has been found.
6 years ago