From ‘carp’ to ‘copi’: unpopular fish getting a makeover TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — You’re in the mood for fish and your server suggests a dish of invasive carp. Ugh, you might say. But how about broiled copi, fresh from the Mississippi River? Here’s the catch: They’re the same thing. Illinois and partner organizations kicked off a market-tested campaign Wednesday to rechristen as “copi” […]
‘Nowhere I feel safe’: Election officials recount … WASHINGTON (AP) — Wandrea “Shaye” Moss testified Tuesday to lawmakers about how her life was upended when former President Donald Trump and his allies falsely accused her and her mother of pulling fraudulent ballots from a suitcase in Georgia. The former Georgia elections worker recounted in a wrenching appearance before the House Jan. 6 committee […]
Chicago Police can’t chase people just because they … fficers will no longer be allowed to chase people on foot simply because they run away or they’ve committed minor offenses, the department said Tuesday, more than a year after two foot pursuits ended with officers fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy and 22-year-old man.
Teen with brain cancer gets dream wedding A young woman diagnosed with brain cancer made a wish list. On that list was her dream wedding, and the community answered by stepping up to make it a reality.
Cole no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rays 4-2 for … ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Gerrit Cole took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Aaron Hicks hit a tiebreaking triple in the ninth as Manuel Margot slammed into the right-field wall and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Monday night for their 50th win. New York has won 17 […]
The seven Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022 Republicans need to net just one new seat this year to reclaim control of the upper chamber.
Colombia picks 1st leftist president in tight runoff … BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia will be governed by a leftist president for the first time after former rebel Gustavo Petro narrowly defeated a real estate tycoon in a runoff election that underscored people’s disgust with the country’s traditional politicians. Petro’s third attempt to win the presidency earned him 50.48% of the votes Sunday, while […]
Jan. 6 committee setting sights on Pence, Ginni Thomas WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Sunday they may subpoena former Vice President Mike Pence and are waiting to hear from Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, about her role in the illegal plot to overturn the 2020 election. Lawmakers indicated they will release more evidence […]
Ex-rebel wins runoff to be Colombia’s 1st leftist … BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Former rebel Gustavo Petro narrowly won a runoff election over a political outsider millionaire Sunday, ushering in a new era of politics for Colombia by becoming the country’s first leftist president. Petro, a senator in his third attempt to win the presidency, got 50.48% of the votes, while real estate magnate […]
Vick adds US Open low amateur medal to NCAA team … BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Travis Vick was already an NCAA team champion at Texas. Now he can add low amateur at the U.S Open to his resume. Vick shot a 3-over 73 at The Country Club on Sunday to finish at 8-over par for the tournament and claim a silver medal from the USGA. Vick […]
Signs of tension rise between Justice, Jan. 6 panel Tensions between the Justice Department and the House Jan. 6 Select Committee have slipped into public view amid the panel’s first public hearings for its investigation.
