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Iditarod issues time penalty to Seavey for not properly gutting moose that he killed on the trail

Iditarod issues time penalty to Seavey for not properly gutting moose that he killed on the trail

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Iditarod officials on Wednesday imposed a two-hour time penalty on musher Dallas Seavey for not properly gutting the moose he killed during the race earlier this week.
Progressive Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón advances to runoff

Progressive Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón advances to runoff

LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of the country’s most progressive prosecutors, George Gascón, has advanced to a runoff in his reelection bid for Los Angeles County’s district attorney, surviving a primary race that pit him against 11 challengers .
8 teens wounded by gunfire at Philadelphia bus stop in city's 4th transit shooting in as many days

8 teens wounded by gunfire at Philadelphia bus stop in city's 4th transit shooting in as many days

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say eight Philadelphia high school students waiting to board a city bus after classes Wednesday were wounded by gunshots from suspects who jumped from a car and opened fire, the fourth shooting on the transit system in as m
Senegal's government sets March 24 as the new date for the delayed presidential election

Senegal's government sets March 24 as the new date for the delayed presidential election

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Senegalese government has set March 24 as the new date for the country’s delayed presidential election, according to an official statement issued Wednesday after a meeting of the Council of Ministers.
House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline

House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a $460 billion package of spending bills Wednesday that would keep money flowing to key federal agencies through the remainder of the budget year.
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses President Joe Biden

Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses President Joe Biden

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ended his long-shot 2024 Democratic presidential bid on Wednesday after failing to win a primary contest against President Joe Biden.
IS militants kill at least 18 people in an attack on villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria

IS militants kill at least 18 people in an attack on villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria

IDLIB, Syria (AP) — Islamic State militants attacked villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people and leaving dozens injured and missing, opposition activists and pro-government media said.
Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate

Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate

Nikki Haley didn't endorse Donald Trump but instead challenged him to win the support of the moderate Republicans and independent voters who supported her.
McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack

McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorsed Donald Trump for president on Wednesday, a remarkable turnaround from the onetime critic who blamed the then-president for “disgraceful” acts in the Jan.
Justices Karen Baker and Rhonda Wood advance to runoff in contest to lead Arkansas Supreme Court

Justices Karen Baker and Rhonda Wood advance to runoff in contest to lead Arkansas Supreme Court

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Supreme Court Justices Karen Baker and Rhonda Wood advanced to a runoff election for chief justice this fall, ensuring that for the first time a woman will be elected to lead the seven-member panel.
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