By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press For years, proponents of green energy have argued that a slow, inefficient permitting process in the United States hinders a transition to clean sources of electricity. “Permitting reform,” as it’s called, is needed to unleash green energies like solar and wind, which don’t emit greenhouse gases that cause climate change,
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By LESLIE AMBRIZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Natalia Lafourcade sat down to craft “Cancionera,” she never expected to discover an alter ego that would lead her down a pathway of artistic enlightenment. She had always worn her heart on her sleeve through her lauded career, but with “Cancionera,” Lafourcade finally felt she
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By MIKE CATALINI Associated Press A man set a bonfire using wooden pallets in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens and left them without fully extinguishing the blaze, sparking a quick-moving wildfire with smoke affecting air quality in the New York City area, authorities said Thursday. Authorities arrested Joseph Kling, 19, of Waretown, New Jersey, and charged
Continue Reading By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, April 25 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 a.m. (Saturday) FS2 — AFL: Western at Greater Western Sydney COLLEGE BASEBALL 8 p.m. SECN — Texas A&M at Texas COLLEGE BEACH VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) 11:30 a.m. BTN — MPSF Tournament: TBD, Match #10, Huntington
Continue Reading All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Eastern Conference New York 2, Detroit 1 Saturday, April 19: New York 123, Detroit 112 Monday, April 21: Detroit 100, New York 94 Thursday, April 24: New York 118, Detroit 116 Sunday, April 27: New York at Detroit, 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 29: Detroit at New York,
Continue Reading All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Indiana 117, Milwaukee 98 Denver 112, L.A. Clippers 110, OT New York 123, Detroit 112 Minnesota 117, L.A. Lakers 95 Sunday, April 20 Oklahoma City 131, Memphis 80 Boston 103, Orlando 86 Cleveland 121, Miami 100 Golden State 95, Houston 85 Monday, April 21
Continue Reading All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida 2, Tampa Bay 0 Tuesday, April 22: Florida 6, Tampa Bay 2 Thursday, April 24: Florida 2, Tampa Bay 0 Saturday, April 26: Tampa Bay at Florida, 1 p.m. Monday, April 28: Tampa Bay at Florida, 7 p.m. x-Wednesday, April 30: Florida at Tampa
Continue Reading All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Winnipeg 5, St. Louis 3 Colorado 5, Dallas 1 Sunday, April 20 Carolina 4, New Jersey 1 Toronto 6, Ottawa 2 Vegas 4, Minnesota 2 Monday, April 21 Washington 3, Montreal 2, OT Winnipeg 2, St. Louis 1, Winnipeg leads series 2 – 0
Continue Reading All Times EDT Eastern Conference W L T Pts GF GA Charlotte FC 6 2 1 19 16 7 Cincinnati 6 2 1 19 13 11 Inter Miami CF 5 0 3 18 13 6 Columbus 5 1 3 18 12 7 Philadelphia 5 3 1 16 16 9 Nashville 4 4 1 13 12
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By JOSH BOAK and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering, with a new poll showing that many people fear the country is being steered into a recession and that the president’s broad and haphazardly enforced tariffs will cause prices
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 15 10 .600 — Boston 14 13 .519 2 Toronto 12 13 .480 3 Tampa Bay 11 14 .440 4 Baltimore 10 14 .417 4½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 15 10 .600 — Cleveland 14 10 .583 ½ Kansas City 12
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 18 7 .720 — Philadelphia 13 12 .520 5 Miami 11 13 .458 6½ Washington 11 14 .440 7 Atlanta 10 14 .417 7½ Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 16 10 .615 — Milwaukee 13 13 .500 3 Cincinnati 12 13 .480
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By The Associated Press Russia’s illegal seizure of Crimea from Ukraine 11 years ago was quick and bloodless. But Kyiv — and most of the world — never recognized Moscow’s annexation of the strategic peninsula, which is now a major focus of U.S.-led efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump lashed
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By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ballet is beautiful. Ballet is ethereal. Ballet is mysterious. Can ballet also be cool? The creators of the new Prime Video show “Étoile” – Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” fame — are betting yes. Or, shall we say “oui” –
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By RAJESH ROY Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — A deadly attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir has again moved India and Pakistan closer to war as the two rivals downgraded diplomatic and trade ties, closed the main border crossing and revoked visas for each other’s nationals. Pakistan has denied it was behind Tuesday’s attack
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By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Rolling Stones’Mick Jagger sings in swaggering French. Louisiana native Lucinda Williams delivers a slow, slinky, swamp pop sound. Steve Earle, Taj Mahal, Jimmie Vaughan, Charley Crockett and more energize Creole classics from accordionist and pioneer Clifton Chenier, the late King of Zydeco. Chenier, who
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By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — State and local election officials from around the country on Thursday questioned the leaders of a federal agency directed by President Donald Trump to implement parts of his sweeping election overhaul executive order, with some expressing concerns about the consequences for voters and the people
Continue Reading OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $1.63 billion. On a per-share basis, the Omaha, Nebraska-based company said it had net income of $2.70. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research
Continue Reading WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — West Bancorp Inc. (WTBA) on Thursday reported net income of $7.8 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the West Des Moines, Iowa-based company said it had profit of 46 cents. The holding company for West Bank posted revenue of $48.4
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By ANDY WONG Associated Press JIUQUAN, China (AP) — A spaceship carrying three astronauts docked Thursday with China’s space station in the latest crew rotation, marking a further step in the country’s ambitions for a crewed mission to the moon and explore Mars. The Shenzhou 20 spaceship took off as planned atop China’s workhorse Long
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By MICHELLE GUMEDE Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he will cut short an official visit to South Africa because of a major Russian attack on Kyiv overnight. Zelenskyy still held a planned meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the government’s Union Buildings in Pretoria but
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By AIJAZ HUSSAIN, SHEIKH SAALIQ and RIAZAT BUTT Associated Press SRINAGAR, India (AP) — India and Pakistan cancelled visas for their nationals to each other’s countries and Islamabad warned New Delhi for suspending a water-sharing treaty Thursday. The moves came after India blamed Pakistan for a deadly attack by gunmen that killed 26 people in
Continue Reading LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) — LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) — Euronet Worldwide Inc. (EEFT) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $38.4 million. The Leawood, Kansas-based company said it had profit of 83 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.13 per share. The results matched Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three
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By The Associated Press Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 50 people, many of them women and children, the territory’s Health Ministry said Thursday. The deadly strikes tore into residential buildings, a police station, and a tent for displaced Palestinians, among other locations. One strike in northern Gaza killed at least
Continue Reading TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ INTERLEAGUE Final Kansas City 7 Colorado 4 Final Kansas City 6 Colorado 2 Final Baltimore 2 Washington 1 Final L.A. Angels 4 Pittsburgh 3 Final Tampa Bay 7 Arizona 4 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Chicago White Sox 3 Minnesota 0 Final Seattle 4 Boston 3 Final Athletics 4 Texas 3 ___
Continue Reading Associated Press Nebraska Daybook for Thursday, Apr. 24. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Omaha bureau is reachable at 402-391-0031. Send daybook items to Nebraska@applanner.com. To see
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Continue Reading By DAKE KANG Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Kenyan President William Ruto pledged to build closer ties with China on Thursday, a day after saying a global trade war triggered by Washington could deal a “death blow” to the current world order. Ruto is on a five-day visit to China, his third trip to Beijing
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