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Idaho police search for escaped inmate and accomplice after ambush at Boise hospital

Idaho police search for escaped inmate and accomplice after ambush at Boise hospital

BOISE, Idaho — A white supremacist Idaho prison gang member and an accomplice remained on the loose Wednesday after the accomplice staged a brazen overnight attack to free the inmate as he was being transported from a Boise hospital, police said.
California voters pass proposition requiring counties to spend on programs to tackle homelessness

California voters pass proposition requiring counties to spend on programs to tackle homelessness

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have passed a measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis.
Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft

Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend has been fired from the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star.
Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton sought in Florida domestic violence warrant

Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton sought in Florida domestic violence warrant

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton is wanted on a domestic violence warrant in Florida, where authorities on Wednesday asked for tips to help find him.
Mississippi ex-deputy gets 40-year sentence as judge decries brutal attack on 2 Black men

Mississippi ex-deputy gets 40-year sentence as judge decries brutal attack on 2 Black men

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A fourth former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy was sentenced Wednesday for his part in the racist torture of two Black men by a group of white officers who called themselves the “Goon Squad,” receiving 40 years in federal prison.
Toddler gets behind wheel of truck idling at a gas pump, killing a 2-year-old

Toddler gets behind wheel of truck idling at a gas pump, killing a 2-year-old

WOODLAND, Calif. (AP) — A toddler climbed out of a car seat and got behind the wheel of a truck idling at a gas pump in Northern California, rolling toward a taco stand and killing a 2-year-old child, police said.
Judge clears way for Trump to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case

Judge clears way for Trump to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case

ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case cleared the way Wednesday for Donald Trump and other defendants to appeal a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the prosecution.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he's quitting for personal and political reasons

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he's quitting for personal and political reasons

LONDON (AP) — Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, who made history as his country's first gay and first biracial leader, announced Wednesday that he is stepping down for reasons that he said were both personal and political.
Prabowo Subianto, ex-general tied to a past dictatorship, is confirmed as Indonesia's next president

Prabowo Subianto, ex-general tied to a past dictatorship, is confirmed as Indonesia's next president

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Prabowo Subianto , a former special forces general with ties to Indonesia's current president and past dictatorship, was confirmed the victor of last month's presidential election over two former governors who have vowed to
Mike Bost survives GOP primary challenge from the right to win nomination for sixth term

Mike Bost survives GOP primary challenge from the right to win nomination for sixth term

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Southern Illinois congressman Mike Bost has won the Republican nomination for the state’s 12th Congressional District despite a challenge from the right in former state Sen. Darren Bailey.