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Jackson water crisis forces residents to find alternatives

By The Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The water pressure at James Brown’s home in Jackson was so low the faucets barely dripped. He couldn’t cook. He couldn’t bathe. […] The post Jackson water crisis forces residents to find alternatives appeared first on The Sacramento

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As midterms near, clergy preach politics and civics lessons

By The Associated Press (AP) - Across America, faith leaders have squeezed in some final messages about the midterm elections during their worship services this weekend. Some passionately took stands on divisive issues such as immigration and abortion; others pleaded for an easing

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Court: California’s under-21 gun sales ban unconstitutional

By Brian Melley | The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A U.S. appeals court ruled Wednesday that California’s ban on the sale of semiautomatic weapons to adults under 21 […] The post Court: California’s under-21 gun sales ban unconstitutional appeared first on The Sacramento

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Everything to know to apply for student loan forgiveness

By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. announced in August, will cancel up to $20,000 in debt per borrower. The application process is now open, […] The post Everything to know to apply for student loan forgiveness appeare

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Tech sector leads stocks lower as inflation remains high

By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, and Alex Veiga | The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell on Wall Street Wednesday, led by more drops in technology companies, […] The post Tech sector leads stocks lower as inflation remains high appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.

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‘Gaslighting’ is Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2022

By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — “Gaslighting” — behavior that’s mind manipulating, grossly misleading, downright deceitful — isMerriam-Webster’s word of the year. Lookups for the word on merriam-webster.com increased 1,740% in 2022 over the year before. But something else

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Juul to pay nearly $440M to settle states’ teen vaping probe

By The Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs has agreed to pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states into the […] The post Juul to pay nearly $440M to settle states’ teen vaping probe appeared first on The Sacr

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Elon Musk’s Twitter reinstates Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

By The Associated Press (AP) - Elon Musk’s Twitter has reinstated the personal account of far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, which was banned in January for violating the platform’s COVID misinformation policies at the time. Greene’s reinstatement comes after Musk over the wee

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Serena beats No. 2 seed Kontaveit at US Open to reach 3rd RD

By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Serena Williams can call it “evolving” or “retiring” or whatever she wants. And she can be coy about whether or not this U.S. Open will actually mark the […] The post Serena beats No. 2 seed Kontaveit at US Open to reach 3rd RD appeared fi

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Russell was a champion of activism before winning NBA titles

By The Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Bill Russell never had to find his voice as an activist. He didn’t know any other way but to speak his mind. It’s […] The post Russell was a champion of activism before winning NBA titles appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.

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Former Louisville cop pleads guilty in Breonna Taylor case

By The Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A former Louisville police detective who helped falsify the warrant that led to the deadly police raid at Breonna Taylor’s apartment has pleaded guilty […] The post Former Louisville cop pleads guilty in Breonna Taylor case appeared

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Jackie Robinson Museum opens after 14 years of planning

By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Long dreamed about and in development for longer than the big league career of the man it honors, the Jackie Robinson Museum […] The post Jackie Robinson Museum opens after 14 years of planning appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.

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San Francisco ousts liberal DA Chesa Boudin in heated recall

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco residents voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to recall progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin following a heated campaign that captivated the country and bitterly divided Democrats over […] The post San Francisco ousts liberal DA Chesa Boudin in

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How an AP reporter broke the Tuskegee syphilis story

By The Associated Press SOUTHPORT, N.C. (AP) — Jean Heller was toiling away on the floor of the Miami Beach Convention Center when an Associated Press colleague from the opposite […] The post How an AP reporter broke the Tuskegee syphilis story appeared first on The Sacramento O

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Civil Rights law targets 'cancer alley' discrimination

By The Associated Press RESERVE, La. (AP) — Sprawling industrial complexes line the drive east along the Mississippi River to the majority-Black town of Reserve, Louisiana. In the last seven […] The post Civil Rights law targets 'cancer alley' discrimination appeared first on Th

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Rapper PnB Rock fatally shot in Los Angeles restaurant

By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery at a South Los Angeles restaurant where police believe a social media post […] The post Rapper PnB Rock fatally shot in Los Angeles restaurant appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.

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Oath Keepers trial: ‘Armed rebellion’ plan, prosecutor says

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The founder of the Oath Keepers extremist group and four associates planned an “armed rebellion” to keep President Donald Trump in power, a […] The post Oath Keepers trial: ‘Armed rebellion’ plan, prosecutor says appeared first on The Sa

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Kings announce hiring of Mike Brown as new coach

By Josh Dubow | The Associated Press (AP) - The Sacramento Kings officially announced the hiring of Mike Brown as their new head coach with hopes he can end the […] The post Kings announce hiring of Mike Brown as new coach appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.

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Amended autopsy: Black man died due to sedative, restraint

By The Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A Black man died after a police encounter in a Denver suburb in 2019 because he was injected with a powerful sedative after […] The post Amended autopsy: Black man died due to sedative, restraint appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.

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Black San Francisco leader blasts ‘homeless situation'

By The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A prominent San Francisco leader in the African American community is calling for more action to curb violent behavior by homeless people […] The post Black San Francisco leader blasts ‘homeless situation' appeared first on The Sacram

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Hockey’s history shows handful of non-white pioneers

By The Associated Press (AP) - Taffy Abel carried the American flag at the 1924 Olympics, where his team won silver in hockey. Henry Elmer “Buddy” Maracle played 11 games in the early-1930s NHL. Paul Jacobs may have played in the league’s second season in 1918-19. But in the commo

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California beachfront taken from Black couple given to heirs

By The Associated Press MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles County officials on Wednesday presented the deed to prime California oceanfront property to the heirs of a Black couple […] The post California beachfront taken from Black couple given to heirs appeared first on

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Georgia voters navigate rules passed after 2020 election

Tuesday’s voting capped a record-setting early voting period in Georgia. State election officials said the early turnout marked a 168% increase from the 2018 primary and a 212% increase from 2020. The post Georgia voters navigate rules passed after 2020 election appeared first o

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Breonna Taylor warrant details deepen mistrust in police

By Dylan Lovan | The Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Recent revelations about the search warrant that led to Breonna Taylor’s death have reopened old wounds in Louisville’s Black […] The post Breonna Taylor warrant details deepen mistrust in police appeared first on The

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Jan. 6 panel probes ‘unhinged’ meeting, Trump rally call

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — TheJan. 6 committeeon Tuesday divulged details of an “unhinged” late night meeting at the White House with defeated President Donald Trump’s outside lawyers […] The post Jan. 6 panel probes ‘unhinged’ meeting, Trump rally call appeared f

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Women race political clock, cross state lines for abortions

By The Associated Press DAYTON, OHIO (AP) — In the dim light of a clinic ultrasound room, Monica Eberhart reclines on an exam table as a nurse moves a probe […] The post Women race political clock, cross state lines for abortions appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.

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Students of color push back on calls for police in schools

By The Associated Press (AP) - After the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, schools around the country pledged to boost security measures and increased the presence of law […] The post Students of color push back on calls for police in schools appeared first on The Sacr

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Emmy surprises: ‘Squid Game,’ Dave Chappelle, ‘This Is Us'

By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) —The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesdayincluded some snubs and surprises. “This Is Us” walked away forever withouta top nominationand Nathan Lane made history […] The post Emmy surprises: ‘Squid Game,’ Dave Chappelle, ‘This Is Us' appe

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Jan. 6 sedition trial underway for Oath Keepers leader

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of the founder of the Oath Keepers extremist group and four associates charged withseditious conspiracy, one […] The post Jan. 6 sedition trial underway for Oath Keepers leader appeared first on

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Woman says it was her, R. Kelly in key video at 2008 trial

By The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A woman who has been central to R. Kelly’s legal troubles for more than two decades testified Thursday that the R&B singer sexually […] The post Woman says it was her, R. Kelly in key video at 2008 trial appeared first on The Sacramento Obs

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