Tag: Associated Press
Somali American legislative candidate poised to make history
By Associated Press
A Democratic candidate is poised to become the first Somali American to serve in the Maine Legislature after her challenger dropped out...
AP source: Padres have tentative deal in place for Juan Soto
By Bernie Wilson and Stephen Whyno, Ap Sports Writer
The San Diego Padres are close to acquiring superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals...
IN MEMORIAM: Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ Has Died at 89
By Lindsey Bahr, Film Writer, Associated Press
Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on...
Biden holds off on climate emergency declaration
By Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian and Matthew Daly, Associated Press
President Joe Biden will travel to Massachusetts on Wednesday to promote his efforts to...
Family of man hurt in police van seeks civil rights charges
By Pat Eaton-Robb, Associated Press
The family of a Black man in Connecticut, paralyzed when a police van without seatbelts braked suddenly, asked federal authorities...