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Gonzales, special teams lead Western Carolina in 24-17 comeback win over Elon
ELON, N.C. (AP) — Cole Gonzales scored on a 6-yard touchdown run to give Western Carolina the lead with just under four minutes left and Ken Moore Jr. later blocked a field-goal attempt that Jordy Lowry returned for a touchdown as the Catamounts beat Elon 24-17 on Saturday. TJ...
As civic knowledge declines, programs work to engage young people in democracy
NEW YORK (AP) — Flanked by stained-glass windows, 54 New York City high school students challenge one another to imagine an ideal democracy. Wood-paneled walls are covered in haphazardly taped posters that students worked together to create. Ideas are written in Crayola marker...
Remains found in Phoenix are identified as an autistic teen missing for 5 months
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Human remains recently found in a remote part of a hilly Phoenix recreation area have been identified as a 16-year-old autistic boy from Peoria who was reported missing five months ago, authorities said Thursday. Peoria police said there were no signs of foul...
Death of 3-year-old girl left in vehicle for hours in triple-digit Arizona heat under investigation
BUCKEYE, Ariz. (AP) — Police in the Phoenix suburb of Buckeye are investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl who was left in a vehicle for more than two hours in triple-digit heat. Authorities said the girl’s family had returned home from an outing at a park around 2:30 p.m....
Man police say was impaired is in custody after pickup crashes into Arizona restaurant, injuring 30
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. (AP) — As many as 30 people were injured after a vehicle crashed into an Elks Lodge restaurant in the Phoenix suburb of Apache Junction, authorities said Sunday. City police said 73-year-old Thomas Edward Kain was arrested after he got into his truck to leave...
Loyd scores 20, Horston 16 as Storm hit 12 3s, beats Mercury 90-66
SEATTLE (AP) — Jewell Loyd scored 20 points, Jordan Horston added 16 on 7-of-8 shooting and Skylar Diggins-Smith had a double-double to help the Seattle Storm beat the Phoenix Mercury 90-66 Saturday night. Diggins-Smith finished with 12 points and 11 assists and Nneka Ogwumike...
Phoenix police officer dies days after suspect charged with shooting 2 officers
PHOENIX (AP) — One of two Phoenix police officers who were shot earlier this week by a man who was trying to break into a car has died from his injuries, the department said Friday evening. Officer Zane Coolidge, a five-year veteran of the department, died Friday at the hospital...
Linkin Park reunite 7 years after Chester Bennington's death, with new music
NEW YORK (AP) — Linkin Park is back with a new lineup and debuting their first new music since the 2017 death of lead singer Chester Bennington. On Thursday, the band kicked off a livestream showcasing new singer Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain, who will join returning...
Trump says he'd create a government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk
PHOENIX (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he would create a government efficiency commission to audit the entire federal government, an idea suggested by billionaire Elon Musk, who would lead it. The commission is the latest attention-grabbing alliance between...
2 Phoenix officers shot with 1 listed in critical condition, police say
PHOENIX (AP) — Two Phoenix police officers were shot and wounded by a man suspected of breaking into a vehicle, and one of the officers was likely saved by his ballistic vest, authorities said Wednesday. Interim police Chief Michael Sullivan said at a news conference after Tuesday...
