SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California released a plan Tuesday detailing how Western states reliant on the Colorado River should save more water. It came a day after the six other states in the river basin made a competing proposal. In a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, California described how states could conserve between… Continue reading California releases its own plan for Colorado River cuts
Hawkins, Sanogo lead No. 24 UConn past DePaul, 90-76
CHICAGO (AP) — Jordan Hawkins scored 26 points, Adama Sanogo had 25 and No. 24 UConn beat DePaul 90-76 on Tuesday night. Tristen Newton added 21 points for UConn, which had dropped six of eight since its 14-0 start. The Huskies shot 51% (28 for 55) from the field and 30 for 34 from the… Continue reading Hawkins, Sanogo lead No. 24 UConn past DePaul, 90-76
Child welfare algorithm faces Justice Department scrutiny
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Justice Department has been scrutinizing a controversial artificial intelligence tool used by a Pittsburgh-area child protective services agency following concerns that the tool could lead to discrimination against families with disabilities, The Associated Press has learned. The interest from federal civil rights attorneys comes after an AP investigation revealed potential bias… Continue reading Child welfare algorithm faces Justice Department scrutiny
Winderman’s view: Even in victory, Heat take workaround approach with Lowry
Observations and other notes of interest from Tuesday night’s 100-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers: – If there truly is outside trade interest in Kyle Lowry, the Heat have to listen, right? – Because this is becoming a nightly talking point. – The problem is there is no definitive alternative in place. – It’s almost… Continue reading Winderman’s view: Even in victory, Heat take workaround approach with Lowry
Police: Man wanted in Oregon kidnapping spotted walking dog
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — A man at the center of an intense police search in Oregon after a violent kidnapping last week was seen walking a dog Tuesday in the same part of southern Oregon where the victim had been tortured, police said. Benjamin Obadiah Foster, 36, was spotted Tuesday morning in the Grants… Continue reading Police: Man wanted in Oregon kidnapping spotted walking dog
Flights canceled, at least 2 dead as ice storm freezes US
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Winter weather brought ice to a wide swath of the United States on Tuesday, canceling more than 1,700 flights nationwide and snarling highways. At least two people died on slick roads in Texas and two law officers in the state were seriously injured, including a deputy who was pinned under a… Continue reading Flights canceled, at least 2 dead as ice storm freezes US
New California DA to re-examine Bay Area police shootings
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The new district attorney for California’s Alameda County in the San Francisco Bay Area said Tuesday that a new Public Accountability Unit will re-investigate eight police shootings and custody deaths, including two killings of unarmed men by the same Oakland police officer. The announcement by Pamela Price to the Bay Area… Continue reading New California DA to re-examine Bay Area police shootings
Man sentenced for speeding drunk through red light, killing St. Paul driver
At just 25, Isiah Desmond Valle-Kirk had already come a long way to get where he was in life, according to his family. He was devoted to his family and to his job — and had the drive to accomplish more. But his “dreams came to an end within seconds,” his family said. Nearly a… Continue reading Man sentenced for speeding drunk through red light, killing St. Paul driver
Federal regulators block proposed Alaska mine
By Becky Bohrer and Patrick Whittle | Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took an unusually strong step Tuesday and blocked a proposed mine heralded by backers as the most significant undeveloped copper and gold resource in the world because of concerns about its environmental impact on a rich Alaska aquatic… Continue reading Federal regulators block proposed Alaska mine
Mississippi’s 1st Black woman legislator won’t seek new term
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The first Black woman elected to the Mississippi Legislature said Tuesday that she will not seek another term, 38 years after she first took office. Democratic Rep. Alyce Clarke of Jackson, 83, announced her decision one day before candidates’ qualifying deadline for statewide, regional, legislative and county offices in Mississippi. “You… Continue reading Mississippi’s 1st Black woman legislator won’t seek new term