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JD Souther, who helped write ‘New Kid in Town,’ ‘Heartache Tonight’ and other Eagles hits, has died

Sep. 18, 2024 15:37 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John David “JD” Souther, a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, has died at the age of 78. Souther, who...

US nuclear repository is among the federally owned spots identified for renewable energy projects

Sep. 17, 2024 19:57 PM EDT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy announced Tuesday that it is teaming up with yet another energy company as part of a mission to transform portions of government-owned property once used for the nation's nuclear weapons program into prime real estate for renewable energy...

3 dead, 2 injured in Arizona tractor-trailer crash

Sep. 15, 2024 13:12 PM EDT

SAN SIMON, Ariz. (AP) — Three people were killed and two others seriously injured in a crash near the Arizona-New Mexico border, authorities said Sunday. Arizona Department of Public Safety officials said a tractor-trailer and another vehicle collided around 5 p.m. Saturday on...

New QB Hank Brown throws for 4 TDs, leads Auburn to 45-19 win over New Mexico

Sep. 15, 2024 00:25 AM EDT

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Hank Brown passed for 235 yards and four touchdowns in his first career start and Jarquez Hunter rushed for 152 yards to lead Auburn to a 45-19 victory over New Mexico on Saturday night. Brown, a redshirt freshman who originally committed to play for Tigers...

Walgreens to pay $106M to settle allegations it submitted false payment claims for prescriptions

Sep. 14, 2024 13:44 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Walgreens has agreed to pay $106 million to settle lawsuits that alleged the pharmacy chain submitted false payment claims with government health care programs for prescriptions that were never dispensed. The settlement announced on Friday resolves lawsuits filed...

Stuck-in-space astronauts reflect on being left behind and adjusting to life in orbit

Sep. 13, 2024 17:20 PM EDT

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stuck-in-space astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams said Friday it's been tough dealing with their Boeing ride leaving without them and the prospect of spending several extra months in orbit. It was their first public comments since last week's...

Auburn tries to rebound from mistake-filled loss, hosts New Mexico

Sep. 12, 2024 11:49 AM EDT

New Mexico (0-2) at Auburn (1-1), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2) BetMGM College Football Odds: Auburn by 28. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Auburn desperately wants to rebound strongly from a mistake-filled loss to...

No. 20 Arizona visits No. 14 K-State on Friday night for nonconference matchup of new Big 12 rivals

Sep. 12, 2024 06:12 AM EDT

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — No. 20 Arizona and No. 14 Kansas State will get a chance Friday night to see just where they stack up in the Big 12 race. Even if it's not a conference game. The two sets of Wildcats scheduled the game as part of a home-and-home series before...

The Latest: Harris and Trump attend 9/11 remembrance ceremonies as debate reaction rolls in

Sep. 11, 2024 21:56 PM EDT

Kamala Harris pressed a forceful case against Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first and perhaps only debate before the presidential election, repeatedly goading him in an event that showcased their starkly different visions for the country on abortion, immigration and American democracy. ...

Head of state children’s cabinet named New Mexico’s new public education secretary

Sep. 10, 2024 14:15 PM EDT

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Mariana Padilla has been named New Mexico’s new Public Education Department secretary for K-12 schools, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday. Padilla replaces Arsenio Romero, who resigned Aug. 28 after about a year and a half on the job. ...