AP PHOTOS: Editor selections from Latin America, Caribbean
This photo gallery highlights some of the top news images made by Associated Press photographers in Latin America and the Caribbean published in the past week. Another fire swept through a clothing market in Haiti's capital, just days after an inferno destroyed a large part of the main market in … …
DR Horton executive admits they ‘went too far’ in clearing trees for a project
An executive with Arlington-based D.R. Horton apologized to a Fort Worth commission Thursday for clearing too many trees from an east Fort Worth development, saying the company "went too far." Mark Allen, a principal and vice president of the nation's largest homebuilder, told the Urban Design … Read More
Court Report 2/23/18
BEEKSMA, Tanner J., 24, 605 Morningside Drive, possession of heroin with intent to deliver Oct. 17, three years probation, $518 fine, 120 days jail, ordered not to drink alcohol, enter taverns or have contact with known drug dealers or users. BROWN, Darryl T., 35, 1611 Western Ave., theft Nov. 22 …
Af-Pak officials inaugurate long-awaited gas pipeline
Afghanistan's president and Pakistan's prime minister launched a 1,814 kilometer (1,130 mile) gas pipeline on Friday that will feed Turkmenistan gas to Afghanistan, as well as Pakistan and eventually to India. The first part of the inauguration took place in Turkmenistan, on the border with Afghanistan's … Read More
Long Beach coastline closed after sewage spill
Long Beach's Health Officer announced the closure of all city beaches west of Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier following a sewage spill. This sign warned beachgoers of a prior spill that closed Mother's Beach in June 2017, (File photo). By Andrew Edwards | aedwards@scng.com | Press-Telegram. Read More
Telegram staff wins awards in editorial, advertising
RALEIGH — The Rocky Mount Telegram editorial staff received eight awards Thursday in the N.C. Press Association's 2017 News, Editorial & Photojournalism contest, including one of the state's highest honors, the O. Henry Award, which recognizes outstanding writing in Associated Press newspapers … Read More
Stephen Jones: Dez Bryant situation comes down to “best interest of business”
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones had a simple answer last month at the Senior Bowl when asked about Dez Bryant's status with the team. “He's under contract,” Jones said. Jones had a different answer Thursday night when he attended the inaugural Jason Witten Collegiate Man … Read More
The Latest: Greitens legal team seeks indictment dismissal
The Latest on a grand jury indictment of Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens (all times local):. 8 p.m.. Attorneys for Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens have filed a motion to dismiss the grand jury indictment accusing him of invasion of privacy. The motion was filed Thursday afternoon, soon after it was announced …
Farmers market coming to Houghton Park in North Long Beach
The Houghton Park Farmers Market's first day is set for Monday. Here, tomatoes can be seen for sale at another market in Orange. (File photo). By Andrew Edwards | aedwards@scng.com | Press-Telegram. PUBLISHED: February 22, 2018 at 3:22 pm | UPDATED: February 22, 2018 at 3:24 pm. A farmers … Read …
The Latest: Florida man yells ‘murderers!’ during execution
A Florida inmate convicted of raping and killing a college student decades ago screamed and yelled "murderers!" repeatedly as he was being put to death. Authorities say 47-year-old Eric Scott Branch was pronounced dead Thursday evening after receiving a lethal injection at Florida State Prison. Read More