Sentencing continues for deputies who tortured 2 Black men in racist assault
JACKSON, Miss. — Sentencing continues Wednesday for white former law enforcement officers in Mississippi who pleaded guilty last year to…
California tribe that lost 90% of land during Gold Rush to get site to serve as gateway to redwoods
California’s Yurok Tribe, which had 90% of its territory taken from it during the Gold Rush of the mid-1800s, will…
Key questions as Trump hurtles toward deadline to pay $454 million fraud penalty
NEW YORK — Donald Trump is hurtling toward a critical deadline in his most costly legal battle to date. If…
6 former Mississippi law officers to be sentenced for torture of 2 Black men
JACKSON, Miss. — Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to a long list of state and federal…
2 Black men tortured by Mississippi officers call for toughest sentences
JACKSON, Miss. — Two Black men who were tortured by six Mississippi law enforcement officers last year called Monday for…
In Vermont, ‘Town Meeting’ is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?
ELMORE, Vt. — Julie wants more donations to the food pantry. Kipp is busy knitting a sweater. Shorty is ready…
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the race to replace Kevin McCarthy
WASHINGTON — The first — and maybe only — step toward filling the seat vacated by former House Speaker Kevin…
Trump-backed Senate candidate faces GOP worries that he could be linked to adult website profile
WASHINGTON — For Republicans eager to regain the Senate majority this year, Ohio offers a prime opportunity to pick up…
St. Patrick’s parade will be Kansas City’s first big event since the deadly Super Boal celebration
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hundreds of thousands of people are expected this weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Kansas City,…
Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Sotomayor, ideological opposites, unite to promote civility
WASHINGTON — With the Supreme Court’s approval hovering near record lows, two justices have teamed up to promote the art…