The Latest: Officer arrested in death of George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS — The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck (all times local):…
1st Iranian ship reaches Venezuela with no sign of US threat
CARACAS, Venezuela — The first of five tankers loaded with gasoline sent from Iran reached Venezuelan waters late Saturday, expected to temporarily ease the South American nation’s fuel crunch while…
Body of WWE’s Shad Gaspard found after suspected drowning
The Los Angeles Police Department says a body found on Venice Beach is that of former World Wrestling Entertainment pro Shad Gaspard May 20, 2020, 7:05 PM 2 min read…
Big Cat Rescue founder now selling coronavirus masks
Are you a cool cats or kitten May 18, 2020, 12:32 PM 2 min read 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article CITRUS PARK, Fla. — Are…
New Jersey gym reopens in defiance of coronavirus measures
A gym in southern New Jersey has reopened for business in defiance of a state order that shutdown nonessential businesses to help stem the spread of the coronavirus By MATT…
Local leaders resist Mexico president’s push for reopening
MEXICO CITY — Local governments across Mexico pushed back Monday against President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s call to reopen the economy in some 300 townships that do not have active…
Brush fire north of Phoenix forces evacuation of 250 people
Officials say high winds caused a brush fire in a town near Phoenix to nearly quadruple in size and force the evacuation of 132 homes May 18, 2020, 11:46 PM…
‘Little Fires Everywhere’ director Lynn Shelton dies at 54
Lynn Shelton, an independent filmmaker who directed “Humpday” and “Little Fires Everywhere,” has died By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer May 17, 2020, 11:46 AM 2 min read 2…
Fire, explosion in Los Angeles injures 10 firefighters
An explosion in downtown Los Angeles has injured 10 firefighters, and more than 200 are trying to douse the blaze that spread to several buildings By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press…
Iditarod mushers could get $500 for veterinary expenses
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has announced that the first 50 mushers who enter the 2021 race and the 2022 race will receive hundreds of dollars in reimbursements to…