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UN Human Rights Office says 18 killed in Myanmar crackdown

February 28, 2021 YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Security forces in Myanmar opened fire and made mass arrests Sunday as they sought to break up protests against the military’s seizure of... Read more »

02/28/21 12:00 PM

Liz Cheney: restoring nation’s nuclear leadership ‘starts with Wyoming’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s U.S. Representative and House Republican Chair Liz Cheney has joined with Ohio Rep. Bob Latta in re-introducing the “Nuclear Prosperity and Security Act” on Thursday, according... Read more »

02/26/21 11:29 AM

Suspects who died in Nebraska shootout tied to Casper-area burglary, Cheyenne vehicle theft

Two suspects who died due to injuries suffered during a law enforcement shootout in Nebraska have been tied to the theft of propane bottles in the Natrona County town of Mills earlier this month.

02/26/21 9:58 AM

Militia official: US strike in Syria kills 1, wounds several

By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA, LOLITA C. BALDOR, and ROBERT BURNS Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — A U.S. airstrike in Syria targeted facilities belonging to a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, killing... Read more »

02/26/21 9:15 AM

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors’ offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this... Read more »

02/26/21 8:36 AM

Native American nominee’s grilling raises questions on bias

By FELICIA FONSECA and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — When Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso snapped at Deb Haaland during her confirmation hearing, many in Indian Country... Read more »

02/26/21 8:24 AM

Tech rout pulls Nasdaq down 3.5%, biggest loss since October

By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Rising bond yields triggered a broad sell-off on Wall Street Thursday that erased the market’s gains for the week and... Read more »

02/25/21 3:06 PM

Neb. Sheriff: use of deadly force ‘justified’ in death of two Wyoming suspects

Following an announcement from a Nebraska Sheriff calling the use of deadly force against two suspects “justified,” the Nebraska State Patrol says that a trooper injured in the incident is recovering.

02/25/21 2:17 PM

A mister no more: Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral

By JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mr. Potato Head is no longer a mister. Hasbro, the company that makes the potato-shaped plastic toy, is giving the... Read more »

02/25/21 12:12 PM

Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, French bulldogs stolen in LA

By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot and two of the singer’s French bulldogs were stolen in Hollywood during an armed robbery,... Read more »

02/25/21 11:12 AM

Manhattan prosecutor gets Trump tax records after long fight

By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York prosecutor has obtained copies of Donald Trump’s tax records after the Supreme Court this week rejected the... Read more »

02/25/21 10:21 AM

Air Force test launches unarmed Minuteman III ahead of $95.8B replacement project

CASPER, Wyo. — Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs said on Wednesday, Feb. 24 that an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile “equipped with a test reentry vehicle” was... Read more »

02/24/21 2:35 PM

Colorado panel: Nice and slow on gray wolf reintroduction

By JAMES ANDERSON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Some wildlife advocates are urging Colorado officials to streamline planning for reintroducing the gray wolf, arguing the launch of an overly bureaucratic... Read more »

02/24/21 2:29 PM

Biden aims to distribute masks to millions in ‘equity’ push

By ZEKE MILLER and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to distribute millions of face masks to Americans in communities hard-hit by the coronavirus beginning... Read more »

02/24/21 11:34 AM

Judge bans enforcement of Biden’s 100-day deportation pause

By NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge late Tuesday indefinitely banned President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a 100-day moratorium on most deportations. U.S. District Judge... Read more »

02/24/21 9:31 AM

School voucher push taps frustration over distance learning

By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — With her children struggling in many classes last spring, Kelli Rivera became so frustrated with how her suburban Atlanta district was handling... Read more »

02/24/21 8:12 AM

Wyo Senator Lummis questions Fed Chair on energy policy, ‘market velocity’ of digital assets

CASPER, Wyo — Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis questioned Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jay Powell about President Biden’s energy policies and the Federal Reserve’s views on digital assets in the... Read more »

02/23/21 3:20 PM

Denver’s Elitch Gardens plans on opening this Spring

Roller coaster fans rejoice! Elitch Gardens plans to open to the public on May 1. “We are planning to open the park on May 1, 2021,” park officials stated on... Read more »

02/23/21 10:27 AM

Officials release timeline of shooting that left Wyoming woman dead, man in ICU

One suspect is said to have exchanged gunfire with officers before being shot. Another suspect reportedly disobeyed officer commands and brandished a firearm before being shot.

02/23/21 9:43 AM

Security officials cast blame for Jan. 6 failures at U.S. Capitol

By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Testifying publicly for the first time about the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, former security officials say that bad... Read more »

02/23/21 9:36 AM

City of Aurora probe faults overall police treatment of Elijah McClain

DENVER (AP) — The results of an investigation into the fatal arrest of Elijah McClain in suburban Denver released Monday criticizes how police handled the entire incident, faulting officers for... Read more »

02/22/21 2:42 PM

Supreme Court won’t halt turnover of Trump’s tax records

By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a significant defeat for former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court on Monday declined to step in to halt the turnover... Read more »

02/22/21 8:54 AM

US coronavirus death toll approaches milestone of 500,000

By JOHN RABY Associated Press The U.S. stood Sunday at the brink of a once-unthinkable tally: 500,000 people lost to the coronavirus. A year into the pandemic, the running total... Read more »

02/22/21 8:40 AM

UN nuclear chief says Iran to grant ‘less access’ to program

February 21, 2021 By AMIR VAHDAT, JON GAMBRELL and DAVID RISING Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: This story has been updated with Grossi in Vienna, and adds photos and byline. TEHRAN,... Read more »

02/21/21 2:35 PM

‘Kimye’ is no more: Kardashian files to divorce West

By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kim Kardashian West filed for divorce Friday from Kanye West after 6 1/2 years of marriage. Sources familiar with the... Read more »

02/19/21 2:08 PM

Former President Trump repeats election claims in recent interviews

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In the first television interviews of his post-presidency, Donald Trump repeated his false claims that the election was stolen from... Read more »

02/19/21 1:52 PM

World leaders applaud US formal return to Paris climate pact; Barrasso remains skeptical

Feb 18, 2021 By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer The United States is back in the Paris climate accord, just 107 days after it left. While Friday’s return is heavily... Read more »

02/19/21 8:29 AM

States remain split on guns in capitols after armed protests

By IRIS SAMUELS and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press/Report for America HELENA, Mont. (AP) — In the past year, insurrectionists have breached the U.S. Capitol and armed protesters have forced their... Read more »

02/19/21 8:19 AM

NASA rover lands on Mars to look for signs of ancient life

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA rover streaked through the orange Martian sky and landed on the planet Thursday, accomplishing the riskiest step yet in an epic quest to... Read more »

02/18/21 2:17 PM

Ted Cruz confirms his Mexican vacation after storm slammed Texas

ALLAS (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz acknowledged on Thursday that he had traveled to Mexico for a family vacation this week, leaving his home state as thousands of constituents... Read more »

02/18/21 11:54 AM

Even without listening, US lives in Limbaugh’s media world

NEW YORK (AP) — You didn’t have to like or even listen to Rush Limbaugh to be affected by what he did. Conservative talk radio wasn’t a genre before him.... Read more »

02/18/21 10:54 AM

US jobless claims jump to 861,000 as layoffs stay high

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week to 861,000, evidence that layoffs remain painfully high despite a... Read more »

02/18/21 8:00 AM

The Latest: Vatican decrees vaccinations for employees

By The Associated Press ROME — The Vatican is taking Pope Francis’ pro-vaccine stance very seriously: Any Vatican employee who refuses to get a coronavirus shot without valid medical reason... Read more »

02/18/21 7:57 AM

Search underway for snowmobiler following Colorado avalanche

RAND, Colo. (AP) — A search is underway for a missing snowmobiler following an avalanche near Ruby Mountain in northern Colorado. The slide happened Tuesday afternoon on a northeast-facing slope... Read more »

02/17/21 4:07 PM

US govt seizes over 10M phony N95 masks in COVID-19 probe

By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents have seized more than 10 million fake 3M brand N95 masks in recent weeks, the result of an ongoing investigation... Read more »

02/17/21 2:48 PM

Power outages linger for millions as another icy storm looms

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Utility crews raced Wednesday to restore power to nearly 3.4 million customers around the U.S. who were still without electricity in the aftermath of a deadly... Read more »

02/17/21 1:31 PM

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UN Human Rights Office says 18 killed in Myanmar crackdown

US advisers endorse single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from J&J

Highlights of the COVID-19 relief bill advancing in Congress

UN Security Council demands COVID cease-fire

US implicates Saudi crown prince in journalist’s killing

Colorado Rockies announce Coors Field plans for opening day

Liz Cheney: restoring nation’s nuclear leadership ‘starts with Wyoming’

Suspects who died in Nebraska shootout tied to Casper-area burglary, Cheyenne vehicle theft

Militia official: US strike in Syria kills 1, wounds several

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US

Native American nominee’s grilling raises questions on bias

Tech rout pulls Nasdaq down 3.5%, biggest loss since October

Neb. Sheriff: use of deadly force ‘justified’ in death of two Wyoming suspects

A mister no more: Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral

Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, French bulldogs stolen in LA

Manhattan prosecutor gets Trump tax records after long fight

Air Force test launches unarmed Minuteman III ahead of $95.8B replacement project

Colorado panel: Nice and slow on gray wolf reintroduction

Biden aims to distribute masks to millions in ‘equity’ push

Judge bans enforcement of Biden’s 100-day deportation pause

School voucher push taps frustration over distance learning

Wyo Senator Lummis questions Fed Chair on energy policy, ‘market velocity’ of digital assets

Denver’s Elitch Gardens plans on opening this Spring

Officials release timeline of shooting that left Wyoming woman dead, man in ICU

Security officials cast blame for Jan. 6 failures at U.S. Capitol

City of Aurora probe faults overall police treatment of Elijah McClain

Supreme Court won’t halt turnover of Trump’s tax records

US coronavirus death toll approaches milestone of 500,000

UN nuclear chief says Iran to grant ‘less access’ to program

‘Kimye’ is no more: Kardashian files to divorce West

Former President Trump repeats election claims in recent interviews

World leaders applaud US formal return to Paris climate pact; Barrasso remains skeptical

States remain split on guns in capitols after armed protests

NASA rover lands on Mars to look for signs of ancient life

Ted Cruz confirms his Mexican vacation after storm slammed Texas

Even without listening, US lives in Limbaugh’s media world

US jobless claims jump to 861,000 as layoffs stay high

The Latest: Vatican decrees vaccinations for employees

Search underway for snowmobiler following Colorado avalanche

US govt seizes over 10M phony N95 masks in COVID-19 probe

Power outages linger for millions as another icy storm looms

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Neb. Sheriff: use of deadly force ‘justified’ in death of two Wyoming suspects

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