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Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil. Platner denied the allegation, but said […]
Former officer describes finding a ‘sniper pad’ on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination
PROVO, Utah | A former campus police officer testified Monday that he found an apparent “sniper pad” on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as prosecutors sought to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to put a Utah man on trial for murder. Former Utah Valley University Officer Christopher Bagley said […]
Boy, 17, dies after crash of stolen car following police chase in Aurora
AURORA | A 17-year-old boy has died a week after police say he crashed a suspected stolen vehicle into another car after running a red light following a police pursuit in west Aurora. Aurora police spokesperson Joe Moylan said in a statement Monday that officers spotted what they believed to be a stolen Volkswagen Jetta […]
Aurora seeks input on East 13th Avenue mobility upgrades and park renovations
AURORA | The city is soliciting community comment on potential mobility improvements to East 13th Avenue and renovations at three parks in northwest Aurora. To kick off the feedback process, an open house is planned for 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. July 16 at Vaughn Elementary School, 1155 Vaughn St. The event will share proposed […]
Win a Family 4-Pack to the Arapahoe County Fair from the Aurora Sentinel
Summer memories are waiting! Enter for your chance to win a General Admission Family of 4-Pack for the Arapahoe County Fair, courtesy of the Aurora Sentinel . The county fair is back to celebrate its 120th anniversary from July 23 to July 26. One lucky winner will receive four (4) general admission tickets for one […]
Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan’s Famous contest
Crowds gathered in the sweltering heat Saturday to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday by watching famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut defend his world hot dog eating championship in Coney Island, where he downed 66 hot dogs in just 10 minutes. Miki Sudo defended her title as well in the women’s division. Saturday marked […]
What to Stream: Rolling Stones, ‘Little House on the Prairie’ and ‘Backrooms’
The latest Rolling Stones album and the streaming debut of the hit movie “Backrooms” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: a new version of “Little House on […]
Anissa Helou’s new book of recipes from Lebanon spotlights villages scarred by war
BALLOUNEH, Lebanon | Before becoming one of the Middle East’s most acclaimed cooks and food writers, Anissa Helou had no intention of either path. She entered the world of cooking and writing almost by accident when she was in her late 30s. Now 74, Helou has a wide following in the region and elsewhere and […]
Gold rings around 2,000 years old found during dig at Thailand archaeological site
BANGKOK | Two gold rings aged around 2,000 years old were discovered during an excavation at a new archaeological site in western Thailand, officials said. The rings were found with human bones during an ongoing dig at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in Phetchaburi province last week, the Thai government’s Fine Arts Department said […]
George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival
George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he’ll be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The festival’s organizers said Monday that Clooney has been selected to receive the Golden Lion at the 83rd edition of the festival in September. “I’ve had so many extraordinary moments in Venice. This festival is […]