Illinois lawmakers push back on library book bans
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois lawmakers greenlighted a bill that says libraries in the state must adopt an anti-book banning policy to receive state funding on Wednesday,...
Washington governor rolls back limitations on police chases
SEATTLE (AP) — With the stroke of a pen Wednesday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee rolled back some requirements for police to chase people in vehicles, a...
Yanks’ GM Brian Cashman says he responsible for team’s state
NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Cashman was blunt in his assessment of what has gone wrong in the New York Yankees season. “Injuries happen and ultimately...
Guatemala seeks arrest of ex-guerrilla leader in 1980 blast
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — A judge in Guatemala issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for Gustavo Meoño, a former leftist guerrilla leader and transparency activist, in connection...
Councilman pleads not guilty to perjury in 49ers report leak
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Silicon Valley city councilman accused of leaking a confidential grand jury report criticizing the San Francisco 49ers’ outsize political influence...
MATCHDAY: Napoli can win title; Brighton-Man United in EPL
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Thursday: ITALY Napoli needs just a point at Udinese to seal its first Serie A title in...
Feds charge 45 people in takedown of 2 Minneapolis gangs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities announced racketeering and other charges Wednesday against 45 members or associates of two major Minneapolis street gangs for crimes including seven...
Ravens sign free agent cornerback Rock Ya-Sin
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens signed cornerback Rock Ya-Sin on Wednesday, filling another important need in an offseason that has recently become a...
Rage against the machine: man smashes own stereo about to be seized
123rf A Dunedin man was less than impressed when noise control turned up at a property to seize his stereo, so took matters into his own...
Whimsical castle in Te Awamutu back on the market after ‘bittersweet’ decision
It doesn’t date back to mediaeval times, but this enchanting fortress in Te Awamutu is about as close as you can get for a building constructed...