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Justice Department watchdog finds US attorney in Massachusetts tried to influence DA election

Justice Department watchdog finds US attorney in Massachusetts tried to influence DA election

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts, who has announced her resignation , tried to influence the outcome of a race for Boston’s district attorney and violated multiple policies, the Justice Department’s internal watchdog said
Second escaped inmate captured after breaking out of Philadelphia prison

Second escaped inmate captured after breaking out of Philadelphia prison

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An escaped inmate has been recaptured Wednesday morning in Pennsylvania after breaking out of a prison where he had been held on charges of killing four people.
Nepal's Sherpa guide regains title for most climbs of Mount Everest after 27th trip

Nepal's Sherpa guide regains title for most climbs of Mount Everest after 27th trip

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — One of the greatest mountain guides regained his title for the most climbs of Mount Everest after scaling the peak for the 27th time on Wednesday, just three days after a fellow Sherpa climber had equalled his previous record.
Former Pakistani premier Imran Khan says police are surrounding his home

Former Pakistani premier Imran Khan says police are surrounding his home

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan said Wednesday that police were surrounding his house in an upscale area of the eastern city of Lahore and he could be arrested.
Democrat Cherelle Parker wins primary for Philadelphia mayor

Democrat Cherelle Parker wins primary for Philadelphia mayor

Cherelle Parker, a Democrat with a long political history in Pennsylvania, won Philadelphia’s mayoral primary on Tuesday, likely setting her up as the city’s 100th mayor and the first woman to serve in the role.
North Carolina GOP overrides veto of 12-week abortion limit, allowing it to become law

North Carolina GOP overrides veto of 12-week abortion limit, allowing it to become law

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy will become law in North Carolina after the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly successfully overrode the Democratic governor’s veto late Tuesday.
Reports say 39 missing after Chinese fishing boat capsizes in Indian Ocean

Reports say 39 missing after Chinese fishing boat capsizes in Indian Ocean

BEIJING (AP) — Reports Wednesday said 39 people are missing more than 24 hours after a Chinese fishing boat operating in the Indian Ocean capsized. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said the accident happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday.
Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener

Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers the last time these teams met in the Western Conference finals in the 2020 NBA bubble.
Arizona Coyotes' bid for new arena appears to be rejected by voters

Arizona Coyotes' bid for new arena appears to be rejected by voters

The Arizona Coyotes' bid for a new arena appears to be dead. In the first release of results from Tuesday's referendum, voters in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe were strongly against three propositions to build a $2.
Democrat McCaffery, Republican Carluccio win primaries for Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat

Democrat McCaffery, Republican Carluccio win primaries for Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat

HARRISBURG, Pa.