Police K-9 handler who released dog that attacked an unarmed Black man in Ohio placed on paid leave while incident is under review, mayor says
A Circleville, Ohio, officer who was seen on video deploying a police K-9 that attacked an unarmed Black man while he was surrendering to authorities is on paid administrative leave as the incident is under investigation, the mayor said.
2023-07-26 08:26
Former Louisiana police officer charged with 2nd felony count in death of Alonzo Bagley
The Shreveport, Louisiana, police officer charged in the February shooting death of Alonzo Bagley, an unarmed Black man, has been charged with a second felony count related to the incident.
2023-07-26 08:23
Celtics' Jaylen Brown reportedly agrees to a $304 million contract -- the richest in NBA history
Two-time NBA all-star swingman Jaylen Brown has agreed to a five-year, $304 million supermax contract extension with the Boston Celtics, his agent Jason Glushon told ESPN.
2023-07-26 07:18
Helen Mirren transforms into influential Israeli prime minister Golda Meir in first trailer for 'Golda'
Dame Helen Mirren's impressive transformation into Israel's first female prime minister Golda Meir is showcased in Tuesday's new trailer for the upcoming film "Golda."
2023-07-26 07:16
Conservative legal activist rebuffs Democratic request for information on fishing trip with Justice Samuel Alito
Conservative legal activist Leonard Leo is refusing to provide Democratic lawmakers with information regarding his interactions with Justice Samuel Alito, who attended a luxury fishing trip with him in 2008 and took a ride on a private jet owned by a conservative hedge fund manager.
2023-07-26 06:29
At RAGBRAI, 'the ride will provide' is the mantra for thousands as they bike across Iowa
Associated Press Sports Writer Dave Skretta is one of the thousands of bicyclists riding across Iowa in the annual RAGBRAI event
2023-07-26 05:58
DeSantis cuts additional campaign staff in effort to 'streamline operations'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is making additional cuts to his presidential campaign staff, two senior campaign officials told CNN, shrinking his payroll by more than a third as he continues to reboot his struggling White House bid.
2023-07-26 05:58
Abortion rights amendment qualifies for November ballot in Ohio
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Tuesday that organizers submitted enough valid signatures to put an amendment on the November ballot to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution.
2023-07-26 05:56
Department of Education launches civil rights probe after lawsuit accuses Harvard of giving preferential treatment to legacy admissions
The US Department of Education has begun a civil rights investigation into whether Harvard University discriminates in its admissions process by giving preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors and alumni, roughly three weeks after a lawsuit made those allegations.
2023-07-26 05:25
Banc of California set to merge with rival PacWest
PacWest Bancorp is set to merge with Banc of California in a $400 million equity deal, according to a joint announcement the banks released Tuesday afternoon, ahead of their second-quarter earnings results.
2023-07-26 04:52
Texas congressman leads thirst and hunger strike to urge heat protections for workers
A Democratic congressman from Texas is participating in a brief thirst and hunger strike Tuesday to "draw attention to the need for a federal workplace heat standard, including protections for rest and water breaks."
2023-07-26 04:51
Inside McCarthy's sudden warming to a Biden impeachment inquiry
Speaker Kevin McCarthy in recent weeks has heard similar advice from both a senior House Republican and an influential conservative lawyer: prioritize the impeachment of President Joe Biden over a member of his Cabinet.
2023-07-26 04:28