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'Are you going to shoot me?' Woman asks before Ohio police fatally shoot her

Footage from body-worn camera shows a pregnant woman asking police, "What, are you going to shoot me?" seconds before an Ohio officer fatally shot her outside a grocery store.

Alaska Board of Education votes to ban transgender girls from high school sports

Alaska’s state Board of Education voted Thursday to approve a proposal to ban transgender girls from competing on girls’ high school sports teams, advancing one of Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s policy priorities that was thwarted by the state legislature earlier this year.

Massachusetts warns dog walkers of pet-snatching coyotes following string of attacks

Towns and cities across Massachusetts are warning dog walkers to be more vigilant at dusk and dawn as reports of coyotes snatching pets rise.

'8 Passengers' YouTube parenting coach Ruby Franke charged with aggravated child abuse

Ruby Franke and business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were each charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse after a neighbor reported a boy with duct tape on his ankles and wrists escaping from a window.

In honor of Labor Day, study reveals which states are the best and worst for employees

While Labor Day is synonymous with being the “unofficial last day of summer,” the holiday was actually created to celebrate the “social and economic achievements of American workers,” according to the U.S. Dept. of Labor.

Sentenced Proud Boy who smashed Capitol window on Jan. 6 leaves courtroom declaring, ‘Trump won!’

Dominic Pezzola, a former member of the far-right Proud Boys, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Things to know about the latest court and policy action on transgender issues in the US

On Friday, Texas became the most populous state with a ban in effect against gender-affirming care for minors. The law was allowed to kick in after a court ruling on Thursday, part of a flurry of action across the country on policies aimed at transgender people and their rights.

Around the world

Ukraine spurs hope of breakthrough on southern front

Ukrainian forces penetrated an initial line of Russian defenses on the war’s southeastern front this week, raising hopes of a major breakthrough in its counteroffensive campaign as troops push toward the Sea of Azov to cut off Russian supply lines.

Mohamed Al Fayed, whose son was killed in crash with Princess Diana, dies

Al Fayed, a self-made Egyptian businessman, was devastated by the death of son Dodi Fayed in the car crash Princess Diana 26 years ago.

Gabon opposition leader alleges the ousted president's family arranged the coup to retain power

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Gabon’s opposition leader accused the family of the recently ousted president of engineering his removal from power in order to retain their control in the oil-rich Central African nation, and said Friday that he should have won last week's presidential election.

US warns of ISIS return as critics accuse Syria's Assad of stirring 'ethnic' tensions

Syrian dictator Bashar Assad and Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi have highlighted the divide between Arab and Kurdish forces in the U.S.-backed coalition in the hopes of further igniting ethnic tensions.

US Marines killed in Australian aircraft crash were from Illinois, Virginia and Colorado

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The three U.S. Marines killed in a tiltrotor aircraft crash during a training exercise in Australia were from Illinois, Virginia and Colorado and another Marine was in critical condition, the Marine Corps said Tuesday.

Wagner Group flag seen flying at Prigozhin crash site in Russia

A flag and makeshift memorial have appeared at the site outside of Moscow, Russia, where Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash.

Neurosurgeon investigating patient's mystery symptoms plucks worm from woman's brain

A neurosurgeon investigating a woman’s mystery symptoms in an Australian hospital says she plucked a wriggling worm from the patient’s brain.

Technology

Ford President: We are in a new era of EV sales

With sales of new EVs are projected to surpass 1M units sold in a single year, Ford's president says we are in a new era of EV sales.

Cool new AI tools to try

AI is powering some amazing new tools - from kid friendly chatbots to magical apps that can animate old images and more. Here's a look at some AI-powered tools that are interesting, useful, and fun.

Nissan is reusing the batteries from old Leaf electric vehicles to make portable power sources

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Batteries in older Nissan Leaf electric vehicles are getting a new life as portable power sources that can be used to run gadgets on the go or deliver emergency power in disasters. Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. has sold more than 650,000 Leaf EVs.

Google alleges DOJ antitrust head has ‘deep-seated bias’

Google is alleging the Department of Justice’s top antitrust official is biased against the company over his previous work for rival firms, according to a filing in one of the government’s antitrust cases against the tech giant.

Elon Musk says X, formerly Twitter, will have voice and video calls, updates privacy policy

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk said Thursday that his social network X, formerly known as Twitter, will give users the ability to make voice and video calls on the platform.

Delta Air Lines says it has protected its planes against interference from 5G wireless signals

ATLANTA (AP) — Delta Air Lines said Thursday that it has completed upgrading its fleet to protect key equipment against interference from 5G wireless signals, plugging a hole that could have disrupted flights during low visibility.

AI technology lets you talk to Jesus or Satan. What do they say?

What would Jesus do? You can ask him yourself, but there are a few caveats. For one, the answer won’t actually be divine, and it may not be thorough enough to satisfy.

Sports News

All 30 managers who started the MLB season are still employed, but the ax could be coming soon

It's five months into the regular season and all 30 Major League Baseball managers who started the year with their respective teams are all still employed. That's fairly rare but not totally uncommon. The ax could be coming soon.

Utes shut down Florida in season opener, 24-11

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - Cam Rising didn't play, so the Utes used two quarterbacks to beat the Florida Gators. Bryson Barnes threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Money Parks on Utah’s first play of the game, rushed for another score and the No.

Bulldog Insider feature: ex-Bulldogs Evans, Burse helping with youth program

CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE) - There are a bunch of kids in the Stampede youth football program with some big goals. "I wanna go pro," says fourth grader Zakee Evans. "Definitely (want) to make it to the collegiate level," adds sixth grader Brady Pok.

Bellinger drives in 3, Cubs get another good start from Wicks in 6-2 win over the Reds

Cody Bellinger homered and drove in three runs, rookie Jordan Wicks threw five innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 in the first game of a doubleheader between the contending divisional rivals.

College football returns to FOX 5, but not for DIRECTV customers

This Saturday, the Colorado Buffaloes take on the TCU Horned Frogs in a college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, and the Rice Owls will face the Texas Longhorns in Austin, Texas.

Simone Biles wins record 8th US Gymnastics title - a full decade after her first

Simone Biles is not going to explain herself. Part of this is by design. Part of this is because she simply can't.

Nebraska volleyball match draws 92,003 to set attendance record

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska's fight song begins, “There is no place like Nebraska.” When it comes to volleyball, those words never rang more true than Wednesday night.

Politics News

California Senate elects new leader

The California Senate will soon have a new leader after the Democratic caucus unanimously voted for Northern California Senator Mike McGuire to be the next Senate President Pro Tempore.

DeSantis will not meet with Biden in Florida on Saturday

"The security preparations alone that would go into setting up such a meeting would shut down ongoing recovery efforts," said a spokesperson for the governor.

Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing the total request to $16 billion

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House will seek an additional $4 billion to address natural disasters as part of its supplemental funding request, bringing the total to $16 billion — a sign that wildfires, flooding and hurricanes that have intensified during a period of climate change are imposing ever

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Utah's special congressional primary

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Republicans will compete in a special primary election in Utah next week for their party’s nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart, the six-term GOP lawmaker who will step down on Sept. 15.

Hurricane Idalia slams Florida as Biden rallies FEMA support

s predicted, Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday morning in Florida with high winds and surging water.

Biden approves Medal of Honor for Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefight

WASHINGTON (AP) — As an Army first lieutenant and Cobra helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, Larry Taylor flew hundreds of missions and saved countless lives.

California to expand fossil fuel project Gavin Newsom said he was 'fully committed' to shutting down

The California Public Utilities Commission voted to expand a natural gas storage facility that Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged to shut down over environmental concerns.