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Authorities say man killed while trying to rob dispensary
1 minute read Saturday, Jul. 23, 2022THACKERVILLE, Okla. (AP) — A man was fatally shot while trying to rob a marijuana dispensary at gunpoint, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
Two men who have not been identified entered Border Buds in Thackerville near the Oklahoma-Texas state line about 125 miles (201 kilometers) south of Oklahoma City Thursday night and demanded money and marijuana, the OSBI said.
One of the men then showed his gun to the clerk a gun, who said he was also armed, according to the OSBI.
The robber then shot at the clerk, who returned fire and killed the man.
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2 minute read Preview Saturday, Jul. 23, 20222 given life sentences in 2016 killing of California teens
2 minute read Friday, Jul. 22, 2022WOODLAND, Calif. (AP) — Two men convicted of killing a pair of California teenagers who vanished six years ago were sentenced Friday to life in prison without possibility of parole, prosecutors said.
Chandale Shannon, 25, of Winters, and Jesus Campos, 22, of Woodland were sentenced for the 2016 kidnapping and killing of the teens, whose bodies were never found despite years of effort.
“The crimes were evil. The families have been impacted terribly. And two boys are dead. I find that Mr. Campos and Mr. Shannon have forfeited their life to live in civilized society," Yolo County Superior Court Judge David Rosenberg said at the sentencing hearing, according to a statement from the county district attorney's office.
They were among four people charged with killing 16-year-old Enrique Rios and his friend, 17-year-old Elijah Moore.
Canadian retail sales rose 2.2 per cent in May
3 minute read Preview Friday, Jul. 22, 2022AP Sports SummaryBrief at 4:38 a.m. EDT
6 minute read Friday, Jul. 22, 2022Murray, Cardinals agree to contract through 2028 season
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray has agreed to a long-term contract that will keep the quarterback with the Arizona Cardinals through the 2028 season. The two-time Pro Bowl selection was taken with the No. 1 overall pick out of Oklahoma after he won the Heisman Trophy and has largely delivered in his quest to make the Cardinals a better franchise. Arizona had a 5-10-1 record during his rookie season in 2019 but the Cardinals improved to 11-6 last season before losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card round during the playoffs.
Lyles leads U.S. sweep; Jackson tops Jamaica 1-2 in 200
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Noah Lyles led wire to wire and routed the field in the 200 meters Thursday in 19.31 seconds, the third-fastest time ever, to lead America’s second sprint sweep at world championships. Lyles blew away U.S. teammates Kenny Bednarek by 0.46 seconds, with 18-year-old Erriyon Knighton finishing third. When the winner saw the names of his American teammates pop up behind his, he slammed his hands on the ground, ripped off his jersey and grabbed the gold medal from the awaiting presenter. His victory came moments after Shericka Jackson gave the Jamaican women another gold in the sprints. She ran 21.45, the second-fastest time in history, to beat 100-meter champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
Prosecutors seek 5th conviction tied to ex-cop be overturned
4 minute read Thursday, Jul. 21, 2022HOUSTON (AP) — A man who has been serving a 25-year prison sentence based mostly on testimony from an ex-Houston police officer whose cases are being reviewed following a 2019 deadly drug raid should have his conviction overturned, a judge said Thursday.
Frederick Jeffery was convicted in April 2018 for possessing methamphetamine based mostly on evidence and testimony from former Houston officer Gerald Goines, according to prosecutors.
Goines has been charged with murder and is facing other counts in state and federal court in connection with a deadly raid that he led in January 2019 in which Dennis Tuttle, 59, and his wife, Rhogena Nicholas, 58, were killed. The families of Tuttle and Nicholas filed federal civil rights lawsuits against the city and 13 officers.
Prosecutors allege Goines lied to obtain the warrant to search the couple’s home by claiming a confidential informant had bought heroin there. Goines later said there was no informant and that he bought the drugs himself, they allege. Police found small amounts of marijuana and cocaine in the house, but no heroin.
Harsin emboldened by players' support, says Auburn has unity
4 minute read Thursday, Jul. 21, 2022ATLANTA (AP) — Auburn coach Bryan Harsin took on what he called “the gorilla in the room” when he stood behind the podium at the Southeastern Conference Media Days on Thursday.
Following an offseason of uncertainty that threatened his job status, Harsin insists there is more unity than ever on his Auburn team.
Harsin said an inquiry into his program following his 6-7 debut as coach “was uncomfortable. It was unfounded. It presented an opportunity for people to personally attack me, my family, and also our program. And it didn’t work.”
Auburn President Jay Gogue sought answers after the program lost 18 players and five assistant coaches.
S&P/TSX composite inches higher for fifth day
3 minute read Thursday, Jul. 21, 2022TORONTO - North American stock markets continued their July recoveries despite early pressure Thursday from lower crude oil prices and Europe's central bank raising interest rates for the first time in 11 years.
The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 42.18 points to 19,062.85 after hitting an intraday low of 18,870.76. It is up 1.1 per cent so far this month after falling nine per cent in June.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 162.06 points at 32,036.90. The S&P 500 index was up 39.05 points at 3,998.95, while the Nasdaq composite was up 161.96 points at 12,059.61.
Technology was the star of the day on the TSX, climbing 2.1 per cent with Shopify Inc. adding another 4.8 per cent.
Moscow says US must respect Russian law in Griner case
2 minute read Thursday, Jul. 21, 2022MOSCOW (AP) — The spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry lashed out Thursday at the United States characterizing basketball star Brittney Griner's jailing on drug charges as “wrongful detention,” saying it shows disrespect for Russian law.
Griner has been jailed since she was arrested in mid-February at a Moscow airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage. The Phoenix Mercury standout and two-time Olympic gold medalist acknowledged in court this month that she had the canisters, but said she had no intent to break the law.
She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Her trial is scheduled to resume Tuesday.
The State Department in May designated Griner as wrongfully detained, moving her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs - effectively, the government’s chief hostage negotiator.
Editorial Roundup: New York
10 minute read Thursday, Jul. 21, 2022Auburn Citizen. July 20, 2022.
Editorial: Stop delaying New York farm overtime decision
One of the toughest conditions for any industry is uncertainty. Business leaders and employees struggle to plan when there are too many unknowns, or even a singular big unknown.
Such a big unknown is hanging over New York’s agricultural industry, and has been for a couple of years.
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
11 minute read Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2022Pressure on Senate GOP after same-sex marriage passes House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate unexpectedly launched a new push Wednesday to protect same-sex marriage in federal law after a surprising number of Republicans helped pass landmark legislation in the House. Some GOP senators are already signaling support.
The legislation started as an election-season political effort to confront the new Supreme Court majority after the court overturned abortion access in Roe v. Wade, raising concerns that other rights were at risk. But suddenly it has a shot at becoming law. Pressure is mounting on Republicans to drop their longstanding opposition and join in a bipartisan moment for gay rights.
“This legislation was so important,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said as he opened the chamber Wednesday.
Rapinoe, King urge freedom for Brittney Griner at The ESPYS
5 minute read Preview Thursday, Jul. 21, 2022As recruiters struggle, Air Force seeks lift from 'Top Gun'
6 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2022Texas A&M's Smith arrested on DWI, weapons, pot charges
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2022Man serving time on gun charges accused in 2007 slaying
1 minute read Tuesday, Jul. 19, 2022MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — A man serving time in federal prison on weapons charges is now accused of killing an Alabama teenager in 2007, police said Tuesday.
Jhordis Deshon Woods, 39, was charged in the fatal shooting of Shaywanna Robinson, 16, who was killed when someone burst into a residence, fired a single shot and fled, authorities said.
Authorities didn't say how Woods was linked to the case so many years later, and court records weren't immediately available with details.
It wasn't clear whether Woods had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
EXPLAINER: 37 years later, Mexican drug lord to face justice
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