Ukrainian unit digs in for Russian assault on eastern city

Ukrainian military personnel are fortifying their positions around the eastern city of Sloviansk in expectation of…

EXPLAINER: Why Kenya’s presidential election is important

Kenyans vote Tuesday to choose a successor to President Uhuru Kenyatta. The race is close and…

Hiroshima vows nuke ban at 77th memorial amid Russia threat

Hiroshima on Saturday remembered the atomic bombing 77 years ago as officials, including the head of…

Blinken: China should not hold global concerns ‘hostage’

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that China should not hold talks on important…

Friday’s Sports In Brief

NFL CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The NFL Players Association has filed a brief replying to the…

Dems change some tax provisions as they ready economic bill

Democrats pared part of their proposed minimum tax on huge corporations and made other changes in…

Texan sentenced to 25 years for virus-era attack on Asians

A Texas man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for attacking an Asian family…

Wall Street falls as jobs data suggests Fed hikes not over

Stock indexes closed mostly lower Friday after a roller-coaster day following a blockbuster report on the…

NCAA hoops leagues grapple with unequal pay for women’s refs

The NCAA earned praise last year when it agreed to pay referees at its men’s and…

Democrats could strip Iowa of opening spot in 2024 campaign

Democrats are poised to strip Iowa of its traditional lead-off spot in the presidential nominating calendar…

Pipeline developer pleads no contest in pollution cases

The developer of a major pipeline system that connects the Marcellus Shale gas field in western…

Israel and Gaza militants exchange fire after deadly strikes

Israeli jets pounded militant targets in Gaza early Saturday as rockets rained on southern Israel, hours…

Firefighters keep wildfire out of evacuated Washington town

A small town in Washington state that was evacuated due to a fast-moving fire was largely…

EXPLAINER: On China, US and climate, action, not talk is key

The last two agreements the world made to battle climate change came only after the United…

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Alex Jones ordered to pay $45.2M more over Sandy Hook lies AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A…

37-month sentence for man who threatened to kill Dr. Anthony Fauci

A West Virginia man who threatened Dr. Anthony Fauci and his family was sentenced to more…

Judge: Green Party candidate belongs on N. Carolina ballot

The North Carolina Green Party’s U.S. Senate candidate must be placed on the November ballot, a…

‘Unprecedented’ rain, flooding shuts Death Valley National Park, swallowing cars, stranding hundreds

LOS ANGELES — Death Valley National Park, famous for its parched, otherworldly landscapes, closed completely Friday…

Record floods strand 1K people in Death Valley National Park

Record rainfall Friday trigged flash floods at Death Valley National Park that swept away cars, closed…

Feel-Good Friday: A Young Man Grows His Hair to Make a Wig for His Mom

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Baltimore police officer promoted to captain, years after being cleared of charges in Freddie Gray case

BALTIMORE — Several years after facing manslaughter and other charges in the 2015 deadly arrest of…

Over 1,400 US flights canceled Friday

More than 1,400 flights scheduled to take place Friday within, coming into or leaving the U.S.…

Could San Bernardino County secede from California? Voters may have a say in November

LOS ANGELES — A measure that would allow San Bernardino County supervisors to explore secession from…

Herrera Beutler in trouble as Kent gains in Washington’s 3rd District; Newhouse advances in the 4th

SEATTLE — Challenger Joe Kent gained on U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in vote counts released…

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Chris Coons, D-Del., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D.; Bill Richardson, former U.S.…

Indiana Legislature 1st to approve abortion bans post Roe

Indiana’s Legislature became the first in the nation Friday to pass new legislation restricting access to…

Former Bastion of Conservatism Installs Vending Machines to Keep Drug Addicts From Dying

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Pro-impeachment Republican Newhouse advances in Washington House primary

Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) is projected to advance out of the primary in Washington state’s fourth…

Mehmet Oz talks to veterans near Scranton about mental health, COVID-19, and fighting the status quo

DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Mehmet Oz pitched his medical background and conservative values to veterans…

Alex Jones is the latest big defamation case, but here are 5 others you should know

The trial of Alex Jones, in which the InfoWars host was ordered to pay $4.1 million…

GOP Rep who voted to impeach advances in Washington primary

Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse, who voted to impeach Donald Trump, advanced Friday to the general election…

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

Alex Jones ordered to pay $45.2M more over Sandy Hook lies AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A…

McKinney fire, California’s biggest of year, destroyed at least 132 structures

The McKinney fire that’s killed four people has destroyed 132 structures, including 87 homes as it…

Man sentenced to life after Tarrant County jury finds him guilty of killing girlfriend

A 35-year-old man accused of murdering his girlfriend has been found guilty and automatically sentenced to…

LA County Health Department Doesn’t Want to Hear From You, Turns off Social Media Comments

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Customer slips kid working lemonade stand a fake $100 bill, Washington police say

An 11-year-old boy gathered his money to start a lemonade stand, Washington police said. Then a…

Sick husband suspected wife was poisoning him — so he recorded her, CA cops say

After a man fell ill over the course of a month, he began growing suspicious of…

Blaze kills firefighter’s 10 relatives, 3 of them children

Fire tore quickly through a house in northeastern Pennsylvania early Friday, killing seven adults and three…

US agency probes Tesla crashes that killed 2 motorcyclists

Two crashes involving Teslas apparently running on Autopilot are drawing scrutiny from federal regulators and point…

Turns Out China Doesn’t Have to Steal Intellectual Property Because the U.S. Government Is Just Giving It To Them

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EXCLUSIVE: Dinesh and Debbie D’Souza Partner With Brave Books for New Children’s Primer on the Evils of Socialism

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The Gloves Come Off in Pennsylvania as Oz Finally Blasts Fetterman

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Gov. Greg Abbott appoints officer indicted for misconduct during George Floyd protests to police regulatory agency

Justin Berry was among 19 Austin police officers indicted earlier this year, accused of using excessive…

Man charged with manslaughter after Fort Worth police say speeding caused fatal accident

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with manslaughter after Fort Worth police said he…

Biden Obsesses About ‘White Supremacist’ Terrorism but the FBI’s Top 10 Terrorist List Begs to Differ

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Biden Administration Getting Sued for Instructing Social Media Companies to Censor Opposing Views

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Texas Republicans rally their base at CPAC, but draw criticism over Hungarian prime minister’s appearance

Viktor Orbán appeared at the convention in Dallas after saying last week that Europeans “do not…

Driver barrels through Native American parade, sending 15 to hospital, NM cops say

A 33-year-old driver was arrested after, police say, he plowed his SUV through a Native American…

Meet the ‘Snacklebox’: TikTok trend makes outdoor adventures a little more appetizing

A new social media trend put a mouthwatering twist on an essential piece of fisherman’s equipment…

‘Bills were tight.’ Real estate couple stole $300K by creating fake contracts, feds say

A husband and wife real estate team was sentenced to prison after federal prosecutors say they…

Drive-by shooter opens fire near Red Roof Inn, hitting woman and tour bus, NC cops say

A drive-by shooter opened fire outside a Red Roof Inn, striking a woman and damaging a…

17-year-old was shot 9 times, her sister twice, doctors say at Texas father’s murder trial

A 17-year-old was shot nine times while her older sister suffered two gunshot wounds inside a…

Cop says he drank booze before his shift, then crashed on duty, New Orleans police say

A police officer accused of hitting multiple cars while driving drunk on duty was arrested, the…

Here’s why your phone bill will increase starting Aug. 1

Many residents of rural Texas will see a spike in their telephone and internet bills beginning…

Twitter Suspends James Lindsay After Media Matters Summons the Social Media Mob

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Report: Eric Adams Pushes Discriminatory Hiring Practices in Apparent Bid to Out-Woke Lori Lightfoot

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Charles Payne Points out Problem in Jobs Report, Peter Doocy Drives It Home to WH

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Jury awards parents of Sandy Hook victim more than $45 million in punitive damages in Alex Jones defamation case

Lawyers for the parents asked the jury to end Jones’ “gold rush of fear and misinformation.”…

Mark Cuban owns a teeny tiny town in Navarro County, Texas. What’s he gonna do with it?

What is Mark Cuban doing with the minuscule ghost town he bought about an hour and…

Driver forgets to put SUV in park before crashing into dispensary, Nevada cops say

An SUV smashed through the front of a marijuana dispensary in Nevada after the driver forgot…

Site of proposed far north Fort Worth soccer complex goes before city council Tuesday

The Fort Worth City Council could lay the groundwork to allow development at the site long…

Congressional Staffer Stole 80K in Payroll and Impersonated a Federal Agent

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TribCast: A crisis in Texas’ youth prisons

On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jolie about the problems within the Texas Juvenile Justice…

Father shoots his adult son in the face in argument over money, Kentucky cops say

A father shot and killed his adult son after the two were arguing about money, according…

Jennette McCurdy Says She Was Offered $300,000 in Hush Money, Pressured to Drink Alcohol as Child Star at Nickelodeon

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Biden Remarks on Inflation Reduction Act Drift off Into Delusion

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Cops rush to report of racing on Oregon road — and find Disney’s Lightning McQueen

Two cars painted like those from the Pixar series “Cars” were living the “Life is a…

What is ayahuasca? Aaron Rodgers says ‘mind-expanding’ drug fueled his NFL successes

For NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the last two seasons have been career-defining. At 38, the Green…

19-year-old found dead near Lake Lanier was likely killed at suspect’s home, GA cops say

A man has been arrested and charged in the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old woman, Georgia…

Bears heard ‘crying and moaning’ escape storm drain with 10-foot log in Connecticut

Crying and screaming echoed through a Connecticut neighborhood. Neighbors in Simsbury heard cries for help coming…

Furniture company employee killed during Fort Worth carjacking of moving truck, police say

A man who was working for a furniture company died during a carjacking of his moving…

Woman angry over ‘disparaging’ TikTok stabs two teens in Utah parking lot, cops say

A woman is accused of starting a fight over a TikTok video that left two teen…

Alligator spotted outside a Dollar Tree in Georgia. ‘Never seen this in my life’

An alligator spotted outside a Dollar Tree was just outside the entrance, Georgia video shows. “There…

Rollover crash kills driver who swerved to avoid mattress on highway, Texas cops say

A driver died in a rollover crash after swerving to avoid hitting a mattress, authorities in…

Operation Lone Star Ramps Up Busing Of Migrants To NYC, D.C. To Provide Relief To Border Communities

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…

Illinois Gubernatorial Candidate Darren Bailey Contends J.B. Pritzker ‘Doesn’t Know What Work Is’

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Suspended Florida State Attorney Lashes Out, Pledges to Defy Ron DeSantis

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230 Economists Warn the Manchin-Schumer ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ Will Actually… Increase Inflation

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Texas House speaker says he’s confident Legislature will revive expiring corporate tax break program

Lawmakers let the program, known as Chapter 313, expire at the end of this year after…

Former Richardson mayor, and husband, sentenced to prison for bribery and tax fraud scheme

A former Richardson mayor and her husband were sentenced to six years in prison on a…

20-year-old trying to clear jam falls into recycling machine, killing him, feds say

A 20-year-old worker was trying to clear a cardboard jam in an industrial baler when he…

‘Extremely impaired’ woman leaves friend’s baby in hot car, South Carolina police say

A South Carolina woman is accused of driving home drunk before leaving her friend’s baby in…

Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In August 2022

Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In August 2022. TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL…

Governor Abbott Appoints Jackson To Public Utility Commission Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kathleen Jackson to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for…

‘Woman of Faith’ Stacey Abrams’ Pro-Abortion Rationalization Is the Most Ridiculous We’ve Seen Yet

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Republican Insiders Swoop in to Save Liz Cheney With a Crazy Idea

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Communist China has a Tantrum Cancelling Meetings and Sanctioning Nancy Pelosi Over Her Trip to Republic of China

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Wife learns of husband’s NC lottery win over breakfast — ‘then the screaming started’

A North Carolina woman learned of her husband’s lottery win over breakfast — then she had…

Daughter used dead mom’s ID, credit card — until brother reported it, Michigan cops say

A woman accused of using her dead mother’s credit card and identity was arrested after her…

Mountain biker falls 60 feet from prohibited ‘slickrock off-road’ in Zion National Park

A man was mountain biking on a prohibited off-road path when he plunged 60 feet, officials…

Pregnant postal carrier stabbed with butcher knife while delivering mail, feds say

A pregnant postal carrier was delivering mail along her regular route when a man with a…

Combat medic vanishes on drive to NC, Tennessee family says. ‘Very out of character’

What was supposed to be about a four-hour trip for Bryce Evans turned into a mystery…

More Drama in the Paul Pelosi Case as Prosecutor Backpedals on Language in Charge

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Report: Senate Dems Using Unofficial ‘Don’t Test, Don’t Tell’ COVID-19 Rule to Ram Through Inflation Reduction Act

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School bus driver killed in crash with 3 children on board, Georgia officials say

A school bus driver was killed when the bus he was driving crashed with three elementary…

Lightning strike kills 22-year-old man camping in Wyoming wilderness, officials say

Lightning struck a group of backpackers and killed a 22-year-old man, Wyoming officials said. A group…

Crash kills 3 after car goes airborne over Missouri hill, cops say

Three teens were killed after they were ejected from a car during a single-vehicle crash in…

New Sundance Square art turns Fort Worth building into canvas, pairs with NFTs and apparel

Matthew Miller is an artist. So when he decided he wanted to introduce himself to the…

Governor Abbott Appoints Lemond Dixon, Berry To The Texas Commission On Law Enforcement

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Martina Lemond Dixon and Justin Berry to the Texas Commission on…

RedState LIVE! Is Happening Now: Ron DeSantis Shows Us How to Deal With Soros-Backed Garbage

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CORRECTION: Trinity School of Texas start date

On Page 4 of the Back to School section in Friday’s News-Journal, the return to school…

Scientist shares new ‘star’ photo — but admits it’s actually much closer to home

A prominent French scientist is apologizing after he posted a photo of what he called “the…

Man shot as his friends played with a gun inside Georgia apartment, police say

A man is critically injured after he was shot while a group of friends played with…

Scientists try towing dead whale from California cove for study. It didn’t cooperate

Even in death, endangered whales can be unpredictable. California’s Noyo Center for Marine Science learned this…

Sisters, ages 21 and 19, killed after vacation home catches fire, NY officials say

Two sisters were killed after they were unable to escape a fire at their family’s vacation…

East Carolina baseball player has part of leg amputated after boat accident, NC mom says

A college baseball player had part of his leg amputated after he was seriously hurt in…

How Fort Worth’s thriving hotel scene is boosting more than just the hospitality industry

The visitors gathered outside downtown Fort Worth’s AC Hotel on Tuesday morning were in town for…

Monkeypox has been declared a public health emergency in US. Here’s what that means

The monkeypox outbreak is a public health emergency in the U.S., the Department of Health and…

Family birthdays help Virginia lottery player break streak of bad luck. ‘I never win’

Kimberly McKay was alone on her couch in Virginia when she discovered she had a winning…

Fort Worth-area county declares ‘disaster’ and ‘invasion’ over illegal immigration. Really?

You’d think Republicans would do their best right now to help Gov. Greg Abbott. But not…

Planned Parenthood building set on fire after man calls abortion ‘genocide,’ feds say

Before a Michigan man set a Planned Parenthood building on fire, authorities say he posted a…

Fort Worth man sentenced to 30 years for posing as teen to get nude images of girls

A 34-year-old Fort Worth man who posed as a teenage boy in order to solicit sexually…

Today’s Inflation: Causes and Cure

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Moore to the Point – Walking the Walk

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Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas is now busing migrants to New York City

Abbott made the announcement Friday in the state’s latest confrontation with an East Coast city that…

Tires roll ‘uncontrollably’ off semi — one killing 32-year-old driver, Texas cops say

A 32-year-old man was killed on Thursday, Aug. 4, when a tire that fell off a…

Does Alex Jones Deserve Defending?

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BREAKING: Economy Added 528,000 Jobs in July, Vastly Exceeding Expectations

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Does Warner Bros. Killing ‘Batgirl’ Mean the Age of Woke Movies are Coming to an End?

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Georgia Farmer Has Concerns About Bill Gates Being the Largest Farmland Owner in America

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