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Colorado man gets 22 years in prison for kidnapping a woman from Michael Bloomberg's ranch

Dec. 06, 2024 14:50 PM EST

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A judge sentenced a man to 22 years in federal prison for kidnapping a woman from Michael Bloomberg's Colorado ranch during what prosecutors said was a failed attempt to kill the media mogul. Joseph Lee Beecher, 51, had faced up to life in prison after his...

These Native tribes are working with schools to boost attendance

Dec. 03, 2024 08:34 AM EST

WATONGA, Okla. (AP) — As the Watonga school system's Indian education director, Hollie Youngbear works to help Native American students succeed — a job that begins with getting them to school. She makes sure students have clothes and school supplies. She connects them with...