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2 shootings leave 10 injured, 1 dead on Chicago's South Side

2 shootings leave 10 injured, 1 dead on Chicago's South Side

CHICAGO (AP) — One person was killed and 10 were injured in two shootings on Chicago’s South Side in the space of six hours, a spasm of gun violence on the hottest day of 2022 so far, serving as a warning that the city is entering the warmest and dea
Senate bid to save Roe v. Wade falls to GOP-led filibuster

Senate bid to save Roe v. Wade falls to GOP-led filibuster

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate fell far short Wednesday in a rushed effort toward enshrining Roe v.
Al Jazeera reporter killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

Al Jazeera reporter killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

JERUSALEM (AP) — Veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, one of the satellite channel’s best-known reporters, was shot and killed on Wednesday while covering an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank.
Child dies of suspected fentanyl overdose, parents arrested

Child dies of suspected fentanyl overdose, parents arrested

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — The parents of a 15-month-old toddler were arrested for her death after the child was found unresponsive in their Northern California home where police found drug paraphernalia and fentanyl, authorities said.
Prisoner put to death in Arizona’s 1st execution since 2014

Prisoner put to death in Arizona’s 1st execution since 2014

FLORENCE, Ariz.
Judge announces he'll block DeSantis' redistricting plan

Judge announces he'll block DeSantis' redistricting plan

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A congressional map approved by Florida Republican Gov.
Kentucky attorney general enters 2023 governor's race

Kentucky attorney general enters 2023 governor's race

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron filed paperwork Wednesday to enter the state's 2023 governor’s race, hoping to ride his resistance to Democratic Gov.
Sheriff: Alabama inmate, jailer were prepared for a shootout

Sheriff: Alabama inmate, jailer were prepared for a shootout

EVANSVILLE, Ind.
Reports: Hong Kong arrests Roman Catholic cardinal, others

Reports: Hong Kong arrests Roman Catholic cardinal, others

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities arrested a Roman Catholic cardinal, a singer and at least two others on Wednesday on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger China's national security, reports said.
Nobel laureate and physicist Wilczek wins Templeton Prize

Nobel laureate and physicist Wilczek wins Templeton Prize

Frank Wilczek, the Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist and author renowned for his boundary-pushing investigations into the fundamental laws of nature, was honored Wednesday with this year’s prestigious Templeton Prize, awarded to individuals w