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DC corrections officer sentenced to more than 3 years behind bars for assaulting inmate 06/29/2024 04:22am • A former D.C. corrections officer was sentenced to more than three years behind bars Friday for assaulting a handcuffed inmate by ramming the inmate's head into a metal door frame in 2019. Marcus Bias, 28, was handed down a sentence of 42 months in prison followed by 24 months of supervised relea Take a hike! But not before packing some safety essentials for your trip 06/29/2024 04:00am • The D.C. area has hundreds of miles of trails for hikers of all skill levels to enjoy. But the American Hiking Society is encouraging hikers to check out their list of 10 essentials before heading out the door. Topping the list, said AHS communications manager Maggie Peikon, is proper footwear UK's landmark postwar elections: When Labour ended 13 years of Conservative rule in 1964 06/29/2024 03:08am • LONDON (AP) — Britain’s upcoming general election is widely expected to lead to a change of government for the first time in 14 years. Many analysts believe it will be one of the country’s most consequential elections since the end of World War II. Ahead of the July 4 vote, The Associated Pres A mother's pain as the first victim of Kenya's deadly protests is buried 06/29/2024 03:08am • NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Edith Wanjiku holds onto one of the few photos she’s left with of her teenage son Ibrahim Kamau. His life was cut short by two gunshot wounds to his neck that were sustained during Kenya’s deadly protests on Tuesday in which more than 20 people were killed. The 19-year-ol As North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks to lock in defense partnerships with Asian allies 06/29/2024 01:24am • GIMHAE AIR BASE, South Korea (AP) — The United States wrapped up its first multidomain exercise with Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea on Saturday, a step forward in Washington's efforts to strengthen and lock in its security partnerships with key Asian allies in the face of growing thre 8 homeless moms in San Francisco struggled for help. Now, they're learning to advocate for others 06/29/2024 01:05am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — They know chronic back pain from couch surfing while pregnant. They tuck their children in at bedtime in the backs of cars and under bridges. Once their kids are asleep, and only then, do they let themselves cry. Since January, a group of eight San Francisco mothers have met r Only 17% of targets to improve life around the world are likely to be reached by 2030, UN reports 06/29/2024 12:44am • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations warned Friday that only 17% of its 169 targets to improve life for the world’s more than 7 billion people are on track to be reached by the 2030 deadline. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched the annual report saying, “It shows the world is Sphere wows draft picks, GMs and fans on the opening night of the NHL Draft 06/29/2024 12:19am • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Incredible. Amazing. Unreal. That was the consensus Friday about the opening night of the 2024 NHL Draft as the $2.3 billion Sphere wowed draft picks, general managers and fans. The vibrant 18,000-seat building that is made up of a curving 270-degree screen that boasts 16k resolut Macklin Celebrini selected No. 1 by San Jose at NHL draft where Las Vegas and hockey royalty mix 06/29/2024 12:06am • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Macklin Celebrini headlined the NHL draft by going first overall to the San Jose Sharks on a Friday night hockey and Las Vegas royalty mixed company under the visual spectacle of the Sphere. French-Canadian chanteuse Celine Dion and longtime boxing announcer Michael Buffer shared Takeaways: How Trump's possible VP pick shifted on LGBTQ+ issues as his presidential bid neared 06/29/2024 12:06am • BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum is little-known on the national stage but is now a top choice to be former President Donald Trump' s vice presidential running mate. The wealthy software entrepreneur has led North Dakota like a CEO. He's championed business-oriented i As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind 06/29/2024 12:05am • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — With many jobs expected to eventually rely on generative artificial intelligence, states are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines that are becoming increasingly smarter. Connecticut is working to create Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums 06/29/2024 12:04am • ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Coral Gables Art Cinema will be short more than $100,000 this year. About $150,000 has suddenly disappeared from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's budget. The Miami New Drama also has an unexpected $150,000 budget hole. Across Florida, arts groups are scrambling after R Doug Burgum vetoed anti-LGBTQ measures while governor. Then he started running for president 06/29/2024 12:02am • BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — For most of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's two terms in office, he approached the job like a CEO running a business. The wealthy former software executive, now on a shortlist to be Donald Trump’s running mate, was laser-focused on priorities like strengthening the state's In Georgia, conservatives seek to have voters removed from rolls without official challenges 06/29/2024 12:02am • WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP) — Conservative activists in Georgia and some other states are quietly pushing a way to remove names from the voting rolls without filing a formal legal challenge. They’re asking election administrators to use their data to purge voter registrations, which means names could be Bolivia’s leader says the general accused of leading failed coup wanted to 'take over' as president 06/29/2024 12:01am • LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivian President Luis Arce said Friday a former general planned to “take over” the government and become president in a failed coup, and he denied that the Andean nation was in an economic crisis. In an interview with The Associated Press, the embattled leader denied o