Category Archives: World
Family frustrated by pace of NYPD chokehold investigation
NEW YORK - The family of an unarmed New York City man killed by a police chokehold said they were frustrated that federal authorities still haven’t decided whether to prosecute any of the office...
Jun 21, 2017
Oregon joins states where roadkill can be harvested for food
SALEM, Ore. - A bill recently signed into law in Oregon allows drivers who crash into deer and elk on the road to harvest the animals’ meat for food. It’s not as rare as you might think. A...
Jun 21, 2017
Extreme heat making wildfire battle tougher in Southwest US
An extreme heat wave in the Southwest U.S. made the fight against a series of wildfires more difficult Wednesday, including one that has destroyed at least four homes in an Arizona town known for its ...
Jun 21, 2017
Ex-Texas nurse accused of killing dozens charged with murder
SAN ANTONIO - A former Texas nurse who prosecutors say may be responsible for the deaths of up to 60 young children was indicted Wednesday on a murder charge for the second time in recent weeks. The B...
Jun 21, 2017
Correction: Doctor-Child Sex Charges story
SAN FRANCISCO - In a story June 21 about a doctor charged with child sex abuse, The Associated Press reported erroneously the name of a nurse charged in the case. She is Emily Stephens, not Emily John...
Jun 21, 2017
Murders spike in Mexico, with May deadliest month in decades
MEXICO CITY - May was Mexico’s bloodiest month in at least 20 years and homicides are up sharply in 2017 compared with last year, new government crime statistics show. Statistics published Tuesd...
Jun 21, 2017
UN says IS targets children to hold Mosul civilians hostage
BAGHDAD - Fighters for the Islamic State group are targeting children in Mosul to prevent civilians from fleeing the city as Iraqi forces push into the last stronghold held in Iraq by the militants th...
Jun 21, 2017
Las Vegas approves rules to crack down on short-term rentals
Las Vegas property owners interested in renting out their properties for brief periods will have to comply with new rules passed Wednesday meant to crack down on a booming short-term rental industry t...
Jun 21, 2017
Bear in fatal Alaska mauling killed
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska wildlife officials say a black bear believed to have mauled a 16-year-old to death during a weekend mountain race has been shot and killed along with three other black bears...
Jun 21, 2017
San Francisco to ban sales of vaping flavoured liquid
San Francisco city supervisors unanimously approved a measure that bans the sale of flavoured nicotine-laced liquid used in electronic cigarettes and flavoured tobacco products, saying nicotine masked...
Jun 21, 2017