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Kerry: US will make up for 4 years of lost action on climate

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The world must take decisive action to build resilience to the devastating effects of climate change, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told a global virtual summit Monday, pledging that President Joe Biden's new administration would play its role.

01/25/21 9:11 AM

Sarah Sanders running for Arkansas governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump’s former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, is running for Arkansas governor, a senior campaign official told The Associated Press.

01/25/21 4:49 AM

Road warriors: Bucs win 31-26 at Green Bay, reach Super Bowl

January 24, 2021 By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Tom Brady has a new team, in a new town. The destination is the same: another... Read more »

01/24/21 9:22 PM

Reigning champion Chiefs dump Bills 38-24 in AFC title game

January 24, 2021 By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It took the Kansas City Chiefs five frustrating decades to make their second Super Bowl appearance.... Read more »

01/24/21 9:20 PM

Grizzly euthanized in 2020 was 34, the oldest known in Yellowstone region

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — A 34-year-old grizzly bear captured in southwestern Wyoming has been confirmed as the oldest on record in the Yellowstone region, Wyoming wildlife officials said. Grizzly bear... Read more »

01/24/21 3:18 PM

One county, worlds apart: Bridging the political divide

January 24, 2021 By CLAIRE GALOFARO and JULIET LINDERMAN FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — She fired up her laptop to scour the internet for bits from right-wing websites and conspiratorial YouTube... Read more »

01/24/21 11:57 AM

Kremlin: US comments on protests support law-breaking

January 24, 2021 MOSCOW (AP) — The spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin says the U.S. Embassy’s statements about the nationwide protests, in which more than 3,500 people reportedly were... Read more »

01/24/21 10:13 AM

From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry King

January 24, 2021 By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Larry King was easy to poke fun at, particularly late in his career at CNN: the pinched... Read more »

01/24/21 9:45 AM

Speculation over Tokyo Olympics: 2021, 2032 or not at all?

January 23, 2021 By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Just about everybody, especially the organizers in Japan and Switzerland, want the Tokyo Olympics to open on July... Read more »

01/23/21 10:48 AM

(PHOTOS) 2600 arrested at protests demanding Russian dissident Navalny’s release

January 23, 2021 By DARIA LITVINOVA and JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police arrested more than 2,600 people Saturday in nationwide protests demanding the release of opposition... Read more »

01/23/21 10:29 AM

Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. He was 87.

01/23/21 6:39 AM

Oklahoma lawmaker proposes ‘Bigfoot’ hunting season

January 22, 2021 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A mythical, ape-like creature that has captured the imagination of adventurers for decades has now become the target of a state lawmaker in... Read more »

01/22/21 7:13 PM

Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86

January 22, 2021 By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer ATLANTA (AP) — His name is all over the baseball record book and, indeed, Hank Aaron could do it all. Sure,... Read more »

01/22/21 6:29 PM

NFL giving free Super Bowl tickets to 7,500 health workers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The NFL announced Friday that 7,500 health care workers vaccinated for the coronavirus will be given free tickets to next month's Super Bowl to be played in Tampa, Florida.

01/22/21 12:17 PM

Trump impeachment to go to Senate on Monday, launching trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, launching the start of the former president's trial on a charge of incitement of insurrection over the deadly Capitol riot.

01/22/21 10:07 AM

Dry January is moist for some at the rocky start of 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — A raging pandemic, tumultuous presidential election and deadly Capitol insurrection have combined to make the annual tradition of Dry January more moist than air-tight for some.

01/22/21 9:01 AM

Biden halts border wall building after Trump’s final surge

SAN DIEGO (AP) — In the days before Joe Biden became president, construction crews worked quickly to finish Donald Trump’s wall at an iconic cross-border park overlooking the Pacific Ocean, which then-first lady Pat Nixon inaugurated in 1971 as a symbol of international friendship.

01/22/21 4:40 AM

Fauci unleashed: Doc takes ‘liberating’ turn at center stage

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci is back.

01/22/21 4:34 AM

‘Your Land’? Some Native Americans question inaugural song

By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — On the first day of Joe Biden’s presidency, Native Americans had reason to celebrate. Biden halted construction of the border wall... Read more »

01/21/21 5:33 PM

Biden proposes 5-year extension of nuke treaty with Russia

By MATTHEW LEE and ROBERT BURNS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has proposed to Russia a five-year extension of a nuclear arms treaty that is otherwise set... Read more »

01/21/21 5:18 PM

McConnell seeks to push Trump impeachment trial to February

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of Donald Trump’s impeachment trial by... Read more »

01/21/21 3:55 PM

Biden’s climate steps could have big impact on energy firms

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ and TOM KRISHER AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden has put his team to work reviewing dozens of actions taken by former President... Read more »

01/21/21 1:19 PM

Biden suspends new oil and gas leases, permits for 60 days

By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration announced Thursday the suspension of new oil and gas leasing and drilling permits for U.S. lands and waters... Read more »

01/21/21 12:57 PM

Bankers survey shows gains in rural economy of Wyoming and nine other states

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The rural economy in parts of 10 Plains and Western states continues to grow, but rural bank CEOs say their biggest fears for the 2021 economy... Read more »

01/21/21 11:40 AM

Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the U.S. enters “what may well be the toughest and deadliest period of the virus,” President Joe Biden is putting forth a national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and increase the use of masks — including a requirement that they be worn for travel.

01/21/21 4:39 AM

On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is moving swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump's legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

01/21/21 4:32 AM

Inauguration sows doubt among QAnon conspiracy theorists

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, AMANDA SEITZ and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — For years, legions of QAnon conspiracy theory adherents encouraged one another to “trust the plan” as they... Read more »

01/20/21 6:29 PM

Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control

By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden’s inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate... Read more »

01/20/21 6:25 PM

Lil Wayne, Kodak Black get clemency; Joe Exotic does not

The zookeeper-turned-reality-TV-star was sentenced in January 2020 to 22 years in federal prison for violating federal wildlife laws and for his role in a failed murder-for-hire plot. His team was so confident in a pardon that they'd readied a celebratory limousine and a hair and wardrobe team to whisk him away from a Texas prison.

01/20/21 11:01 AM

As virus surges, states reporting shortages of vaccine; Wyoming inoculates ~25K people

NEW YORK (AP) — The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens... Read more »

01/20/21 10:46 AM

Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’

By JONATHAN LEMIRE, ZEKE MILLER and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that “democracy has prevailed.”... Read more »

01/20/21 10:12 AM

Trump follows tradition, leaves note for Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has followed at least one presidential tradition. The White House says the Republican president left behind a note for his successor, Democrat Joe Biden. ... Read more »

01/20/21 7:32 AM

Stores drop MyPillow after CEO pushes election conspiracies

NEW YORK (AP) — The founder and CEO of MyPillow, who amplified President Donald Trump's claims of election fraud, said a backlash against his company has begun after a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol this month.

01/20/21 4:58 AM

Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, dozens of others

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pardoned former chief strategist Steve Bannon as part of a flurry of clemency action in the final hours of his White House term that benefited more than 140 people, including rap performers, ex-members of Congress and other allies of him and his family.

01/20/21 4:28 AM

2 Guard members made extremist statements about inauguration

By JAMES LAPORTA, LOLITA C. BALDOR and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Twelve U.S. National Guard members have been removed from securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration after vetting... Read more »

01/19/21 5:29 PM

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Kerry: US will make up for 4 years of lost action on climate

Supreme Court ends Trump emoluments lawsuits

Dominion Voting System sues Giuliani over election claims

Budweiser joins Coke, Pepsi brands in sitting out Super Bowl

House sending Trump impeachment to Senate, GOP opposes trial

Russian hack of US agencies exposed supply chain weaknesses

Sarah Sanders running for Arkansas governor

Road warriors: Bucs win 31-26 at Green Bay, reach Super Bowl

Reigning champion Chiefs dump Bills 38-24 in AFC title game

Grizzly euthanized in 2020 was 34, the oldest known in Yellowstone region

One county, worlds apart: Bridging the political divide

Kremlin: US comments on protests support law-breaking

From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry King

Speculation over Tokyo Olympics: 2021, 2032 or not at all?

(PHOTOS) 2600 arrested at protests demanding Russian dissident Navalny’s release

Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87

Oklahoma lawmaker proposes ‘Bigfoot’ hunting season

Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86

NFL giving free Super Bowl tickets to 7,500 health workers

Trump impeachment to go to Senate on Monday, launching trial

Dry January is moist for some at the rocky start of 2021

Biden halts border wall building after Trump’s final surge

Fauci unleashed: Doc takes ‘liberating’ turn at center stage

‘Your Land’? Some Native Americans question inaugural song

Biden proposes 5-year extension of nuke treaty with Russia

McConnell seeks to push Trump impeachment trial to February

Biden’s climate steps could have big impact on energy firms

Biden suspends new oil and gas leases, permits for 60 days

Bankers survey shows gains in rural economy of Wyoming and nine other states

Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel

On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus

Inauguration sows doubt among QAnon conspiracy theorists

Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control

Lil Wayne, Kodak Black get clemency; Joe Exotic does not

As virus surges, states reporting shortages of vaccine; Wyoming inoculates ~25K people

Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’

Trump follows tradition, leaves note for Biden

Stores drop MyPillow after CEO pushes election conspiracies

Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, dozens of others

2 Guard members made extremist statements about inauguration

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Casper PD releases photos of suspect vehicle in parking lot hit-and-run

Road warriors: Bucs win 31-26 at Green Bay, reach Super Bowl

Reigning champion Chiefs dump Bills 38-24 in AFC title game

No injuries in house fire in central Casper Sunday; residents may return home

Biden to reinstate COVID travel rules, add South Africa

Wyoming

Animals

Grizzly euthanized in 2020 was 34, the oldest known in Yellowstone region

WyoFile: Week 45 of the pandemic in Wyoming (Jan. 16-22)

Wyoming leaders warn of economic impact of Biden’s 60-day oil and gas leasing ban

I-80 reopened west of Rawlins; caution advised as crews clean up crash

Sunday: 292 new lab confirmed COVID cases in Wyo, 213 recoveries

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