Erica Nitschke

With records poised to fall, city folks flee heat

by JEFF McMILLAN Associated Press July 24, 2022July 25, 2022

Over 85 million Americans are under excessive heat warnings or heat advisories.

Arts & Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck wed in Las Vegas drive-through

by The Associated Press July 18, 2022July 18, 2022

‘Bennifer’ confirmed their marriage Sunday.

Nation & World

Gunman kills 3 at Indiana mall; armed bystander kills shooter, police say

by Associated Press July 17, 2022July 18, 2022

The gunman began firing in the food court of Greenwood Park Mall. A 22-year-old who was legally carrying a firearm shot and killed him.

Nation & World

Biden’s talks with Israeli leader show split over stopping Iran nuclear power

by AAMER MADHANI, JOSH BOAK, and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press July 14, 2022July 14, 2022

The U.S. president’s emphasis on a diplomatic solution contrasted with Prime Minister Yair Lapid, who said Iran must face a real threat of force before it will agree to give up on its nuclear ambitions.

Business

Wholesale inflation in June surged 11.3% from a year ago

by PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press July 14, 2022July 14, 2022

The U.S. producer price index – which measures inflation before it hits consumers – rose at the fastest pace since hitting a record in March.

Business, Nation & World

Long lines are back at U.S. food banks as inflation hits high

by ANITA SNOW and EUGENE GARCIA Associated Press July 14, 2022July 14, 2022

Soaring inflation, gas prices and grocery costs have many people seeking charitable food for the first time.

Nation & World, Politics

Trump ally Steve Bannon now willing to testify before Jan. 6 committee

by HOPE YEN and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press July 10, 2022July 10, 2022

Bannon had been one of the highest-profile Trump-allied holdouts in refusing to testify before the committee, leading to two criminal counts of contempt of Congress last year for resisting the committee’s subpoena.