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Spanish prosecutors recommend 2nd investigation into Shakira's taxes be thrown out

May. 08, 2024 07:21 AM EDT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish state prosecutors recommended Wednesday that an investigating judge shelve a probe into another alleged case of tax fraud by pop star Shakira. The Colombian singer is under investigation for the alleged evasion of 6.7 million euros ($7.2 million) in...

Editorial Roundup: Minnesota

May. 08, 2024 07:18 AM EDT

Minneapolis Star Tribune. May 1, 2024. Editorial: In the cellar with Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell An evenhanded process is needed for dealing with legislator behavior. Here’s what’s not subject to interpretation: State Sen. Nicole Mitchell...

Mother of Australian surfers killed in Mexico gives moving tribute to sons at a beach in San Diego

May. 08, 2024 05:48 AM EDT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The mother of two Australian surfers killed in Mexico delivered a moving tribute to her sons Tuesday at a beach in San Diego. “Our hearts are broken and the world has become a darker place for us,” Debra Robinson said, fighting back tears. “They were young...

Taliban reject claims of Afghan involvement in recent attacks in Pakistan

May. 08, 2024 04:57 AM EDT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban on Wednesday rejected claims of Afghan involvement in recent attacks in Pakistan, calling it “irresponsible and far from the reality.” Pakistan’s military said Tuesday a suicide bombing that killed five Chinese engineers and a Pakistani driver in...

3 Indian men charged with killing Sikh separatist leader in Canada appear in court

May. 08, 2024 03:48 AM EDT

SURREY, British Columbia (AP) — Three Indian men charged with killing Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia last year have appeared in court in the case that set off a diplomatic spat after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there were “credible allegations”...

Former Las Vegas casino executive to be sentenced in bookmaking money laundering case

May. 08, 2024 03:42 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former top executive for major Las Vegas casinos was set to appear before a federal judge on Wednesday after admitting he allowed an illegal bookmaker to gamble millions of dollars at the MGM Grand and pay off debts in cash. Scott Sibella pleaded guilty in...

Civil suit settled in shooting of Native American activist at protest of Spanish conquistador statue

May. 08, 2024 00:53 AM EDT

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A settlement has been reached in a civil lawsuit seeking damages from three relatives in the shooting of a Native American activist in northern New Mexico amid confrontations about a statue of a Spanish conquistador and aborted plans to reinstall it in public, according to...

Trial begins for ex-University of Arizona grad student accused of fatally shooting professor in 2022

May. 08, 2024 00:08 AM EDT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A jury has been seated for the trial of a former University of Arizona graduate student accused of fatally shooting a professor in 2022 after he was banned from campus because of harassment complaints. Murad Dervish faces seven felony charges including...

Transgender activists flood Utah tip line with hoax reports to block bathroom law enforcement

May. 07, 2024 23:26 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Transgender activists have flooded a Utah tip line created to alert state officials to possible violations of a new bathroom law with thousands of hoax reports in an effort to shield trans residents and their allies from any legitimate complaints that could lead to an...

Police investigating shooting outside Drake's mansion that left security guard wounded

May. 07, 2024 21:29 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Police are investigating a shooting outside rapper Drake's mansion in Toronto that left a security guard seriously wounded. Authorities did not confirm whether Drake was at home at the time of the shooting, but said his team is cooperating. The shooting happened...