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Title 42 has ended. Heres what it did, and how US immigration policy is changing

WASHINGTON (AP) The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to to stop migrants from crossing illegally and encourage them instead to apply for asylum online through a new process. The changes come with the end of coronavirus restrictions on asylum that have allowed the U.S. to quickly turn back migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border for the past three years. Those restrictions are known as Title 42, because the authority comes from Title 42 of a 1944 public health law allowing curbs on migration in the name of protecting public health. Disinformation has swirled and confusion has set in during the transition.

Marine veteran who fatally choked NYC subway rider Jordan Neely surrenders on manslaughter charge

NEW YORK (AP) A man who kept a chokehold around the neck of an agitated fellow passenger in the New York City subway, leading to the other riders death, turned himself in to authorities Friday on a manslaughter charge that could send him to prison for 15 years. Manhattan prosecutors announced Thursday they would bring the criminal charge against Daniel Penny, 24, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, in the May 1 death of Jordan Neely, 30. Penny turned himself in at a Manhattan police station Friday morning. Neelys death, captured on video by a freelance journalist, has raised an uproar over many issues, including how those with mental illness are treated by the transit system and the city, as well as crime and vigilantism.

Trumps sexual assault verdict marks a rare moment of accountability. And women are noticing

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Cassandra Nuez and her grandmother cast their first ballots in a U.S. presidential election in 2016. She was a first-year college student; her grandmother, a newly minted citizen. They both hoped to elect the first woman president over a man who bragged about grabbing and kissing women at will. But Donald Trump became president, and it would be nearly seven years before a Trump accuser could press her claims at trial. This week, jurors in a New York civil case said they believed that Trump sexually assaulted writer E. Jean Carroll in a dressing room in the 1990s making him the first U.S.

Banning gun sales to young American adults under 21 is unconstitutional, judge rules

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that a law banning licensed federal firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults under 21 violates the Second Amendment and is unconstitutional. The ruling Wednesday by U.S. District Court Judge Robert Payne in Richmond, if not overturned, would allow dealers to sell handguns to 18- to 20-year-olds. In his 71-page ruling, Payne wrote that many of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship are granted at the age of 18, including the right to vote, enlist in the military without parental permission and serve on a federal jury. If the Court were to exclude 18-to-20-year-olds from the Second Amendments protection, it would impose limitations on the Second Amendment that do not exist with other constitutional guarantees, Payne wrote.

Sex? Sexual intercourse? Neither? Teens weigh in on evolving definitions and habits

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Situationships. Sneaky links. The talking stage, the flirtatious getting-to-know-you phase typically done via text that can lead to a hookup. High school students are having less sexual intercourse. Thats what the studies say. But that doesnt mean theyre having less sex. The language of young love and lust, and the actions behind it, are evolving. And the shift is not being adequately captured in national studies, experts say. For years, studies have shown a decline in the rates of American high school students having sex. That trend continued, not surprisingly, in the first years of the pandemic, according to a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Islamabad court grants former Prime Minister Imran Khan bail, reprieve from arrest in graft case

ISLAMABAD (AP) A high court in Islamabad on Friday granted former Prime Minister Imran Khan protection from arrest in a graft case and ordered him freed on bail. The ruling came as the government and legions of Khans supporters were on edge after days of violent confrontations sparked by the arrest of the former prime minister earlier this week. The government has vowed it will find a way to take Khan back into custody, a move that would likely cause a resurgence of riots and mob attacks. Fridays ruling by the Islamabad High Court gave Khan protection from arrest on one of several corruption cases against him for a period of two weeks, a form of interim bail that usually is renewed in the Pakistan judicial system.

George Santos inks deal to avoid prosecution in Brazil over bad checks

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) A day after New York Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty to charges in the U.S., he signed an agreement Thursday with public prosecutors in Brazil to avoid prosecution for forging two stolen checks in 2008. What would have been the start of a case was ended today, Santos lawyer in Brazil, Jonymar Vasconcelos, told The Associated Press in a text message. As such, my client is no longer the subject of any case in Brazil. Asked about the details of the non-prosecution agreement, Vasconcelos demurred, citing the fact the case proceeded under seal. The public prosecutors office of Rio de Janeiro state also declined to comment when contacted by the AP.

Wave of anti-transgender bills in Republican-led states divides US faith leaders

As Republican-governed states across the nation advance myriad bills targeting transgender young people, Americas faith leaders are starkly divided in their assessment. Some view the legislation as reflecting Gods will; others voice outrage that Christianity is being invoked to justify laws they view as cruel and hateful. In one camp are many legislators who have cited their conservative religious beliefs while promoting these bills, as well as leaders of Americas two largest denominations the Catholic Church and the Southern Baptist Convention. U.S. Catholic bishops have rejected the concept of gender transition; they issued guidelines in March to stop Catholic hospitals from assisting in such transitions.

Peloton is recalling more than 2 million exercise bikes in the U.S. Heres why

Peloton is recalling more than 2 million of its exercise bikes in the U.S. because the bikes seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards. The recall includes approximately 2.2 million of the Peloton Bikes Model PL01. The bikes were sold in the U.S. from January 2018 through May 2023 for about $1,400. They were sold at Peloton and Dicks Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Peloton and Dicks websites. Peloton has received 35 reports of the seat post breaking and detaching from the bike during use, including 13 reports of injuries including a fractured wrist, lacerations and bruises due to falling from the bike.

Dont miss this week: Jonas Brothers, Muppets, Zelda and a Bennifer double feature

New music from the Jonas Brothers, a double feature of Ben Affleck/Jennifer Lopez films and the latest installment in the highly popular Zelda games are among the entertainment titles coming to a device near you this weeke Associated Press entertainment journalists break down whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week. NEW MOVIES TO STREAM After successfully doing the rounds in theaters, Air is finally making its debut on Prime Video on Friday. The film, directed by Ben Affleck and written by Alex Convery, tells the origin story of the Air Jordan sneaker and how Nikes then-struggling basketball department defied the odds and signed rookie Michael Jordan in an unprecedented deal.

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Dear Editor:

I have to admit Im getting a bit numb from the daily mass shootings in the news. Yep, daily. Over 200 in 2023. This has all got me thinking of lessons I learned early on in my broadcast journalism career.

Merv Block was a principal writer of the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite. Among the many things he taught me is that News is whats new. Mass shootings are as common as the sun rising in the East. When was the last time you saw that as the headline?

Based on what Merv taught me Mass Shootings arent worth a mention. Well maybe tucked in between weather and sports or in the puzzle section of the news paper.

But I also remember what legendary broadcaster Paul Harvey told a group of us during a speech at a news industry dinner. He described our jobs as being Future Shock - Shock Absorbers. Delivered in that remarkable cadence of his.

There sure is a lot of shock to be absorbed these days. Thoughts and prayers offered after mass shootings dont seem to be working. The Second Amendment calls for a well regulated militia. But no regulating or infringing upon folks not in the militia.

A conundrum of sorts. Neither Merv or Paul mentioned those. Society is going to have to do something. Every day.

If indeed society and government ever comes up with a solution to this mess, that would be news! Shock would be indeed be absorbed and acted upon.

If enough of us are left alive.

Sincerely,

Brian Olson

Olson was a longtime anchor at KGWN-TV in Cheyenne

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The National Rifle Association's Annual Meeting and Exhibits (NRAAM) 2023 in Indianapolis signaled a triumphant return for the event after facing cancellations in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst this resurgence, Universal Coin & Bullion, 1st National Reserve, and 1st American Reserve experienced a staggering 75% increase in new customers compared to the previous year's event in Houston, Texas. Those distinguished companies are recognized as the Exclusive Precious Metals and Rare Coin Experts of the NRA Publications.

Reflecting on the success of NRAAM 2023, NRA EVP Wayne LaPierre passionately declared, "The unbreakable spirit and unity of our NRA members were truly exemplified at this year's event. As we reunited, it became clear that our commitment to protecting our Second Amendment rights remains unshakable, even in the face of adversity. Our members continue to stand by and support those companies, like Universal Coin & Bullion, 1st National, and 1st American, that unapologetically contribute to safeguarding our constitutional rights."

This year's event in Indianapolis signified not only a return to normalcy but also an opportunity for the companies to showcase their resilience and dedication to their clientele. The 2023 NRAAM proved to be an extraordinary success for Universal Coin & Bullion, 1st National, and 1st American, marking a remarkable 75% increase in new customer sales from the previous year.

The impressive growth also surpassed the number of customers gained during the 2019 NRAAM in Indianapolis and 2018 NRAAM in Dallas, highlighting the companies' ability to bounce back stronger than ever.

Universal Coin & Bullion President, and Numismatic Consultant to 1st National and 1st American, Dr. Mike Fuljenz expressed his gratitude and acknowledged the achievement, saying, "Our unwavering commitment to providing top-notch services and products has led us to this incredible milestone. We are deeply grateful for the trust of our customers and the support from the NRA and its millions of members. As we continue to strive for excellence in the coin and bullion industry, we remain dedicated to championing the rights and values we all share."

As the world gradually moves towards recovery, the results of NRAAM 2023 stand as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of businesses in the face of unprecedented challenges. With the triumphant return of the event and the extraordinary growth of Universal Coin & Bullion, 1st National, and 1st American's customer base, the future looks promising for both the companies, the NRA and the enthusiasts they serve.

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Fox News host Laura Ingraham discusses the aftermath of two mass shootings and why Democrats will say anything to shift the attention away from the economy on "The Ingraham Angle."

LAURA INGRAHAM: Now, is this their plan? Their actual plan? Vote Democrat because the other guys are terrorists? Well, sure looks like it. And if you think theirs is some noble mission about universal background checks and AR-15s, then you're just too sweet and naive to follow politics. Their anti-Second Amendment crusade is now and always has been about raw power. Disarming the public is critical to preserving power no matter how tyrannical any country's leadership gets.

Now, we know all the globalists and organizations like the World Economic Forum, they look down on our Constitution with total disgust. They really hate the fact that our Founders spelled out our right to keep and bear arms. Don't like that. And because Democrats are in lockstep with Klaus and the gang, they're going to work any angle to try to convince voters that less freedom is the only way to keep Americans safe.

So, why the refusal to tell us why Audrey Hale was so hellbent on killing? I'll tell you why. Because Democrats think her story might hurt them politically. Yeah, it's that twisted. Now, this is the same reason why you rarely see Democrats run to the cameras to talk about the Black-on-Black crime plaguing the people of Chicago. Not likely that Benjamin Crump will show up for a 24-year-old off-duty police officer, Areanah Preston. She was murdered Saturday after finishing her shift, just steps from her door where she lived with her mom.

CHICAGO COP MURDER: 5 IN CUSTODY AFTER OFFICER'S SHOOTING DEATH, SOURCE SAYS

Five people, including three teenagers, are in custody on armed robbery charges as police investigate. It's heartbreaking. It's infuriating. It's infuriating because the party that gave us defund the police, the summer of riots and destruction and open borders, weed legalization and lockdowns now feel like they have the wind at their backs because of mass shootings. The only thing Democrats have created is chaos and economic collapse. You might not be able to afford to put gas in your car. You may not have much savings left due to the high cost of living, and you may have nixed your summer vacation plans altogether. But they think they deserve to stay in power because they'll magically save you from mass shooters with some type of gun bans? What a joke.

Republicans control more state legislatures and governorships nationwide than Democrats. (iStock)

Now, many major polls taken in the past year show that inflation and the economy are the top concerns for most voters. According to [a] Pew survey just last month, only 19% of adults believe the economy is good or excellent. 19%! Who are those 19%? Now, that includes only 28% of Democrats, by the way. A depressing 46% of the public say they expect economic conditions to worsen in the next year, while 36% say it's going to stay the same. Only 17% think the economy will improve--they're in La La Land.

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But you see why Democrats want to talk about guns? Anything, anything to avoid this subject on everybody's mind. People are getting poorer as the Bidens somehow are getting richer. So that Obama hope and change - they're out. Pessimism and blame are in.

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Saira Rao, the former Colorado congressional candidate and co-author of White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better, was lying in bed on the night of March 27, dwelling on the persistent issue of gun violence in America after the school shooting that day in Nashville, when she had an idea.

Rao would like to see the Second Amendment dismantled nationwide, starting in Colorado. That night, she dreamed up the idea for Here4TheKids, which calls for women of color to use the power of white women to achieve that goal.

"White women have the most power in the country, and they have the most privilege. They can actually effect change," says Rao.

And Here4TheKids is taking aim first at Colorado, a state where guns are the leading cause of death for children and teens, and at Governor Jared Polis whose voting base is made up largely of white women, Rao notes. Tens of thousands of white women have signed up to participate in a sit-in at the Colorado Capitol that will start at 5 a.m. June 5, she says; Rao expects that number to grow over the next few weeks.

Rao and business partner Regina Jackson who co-authored White Women and is afounding member of Here4TheKids started Race2Dinner in Denver in 2019. The pair met when Rao ran for Congress in Colorado's 1st Congressional District in 2018 in the Democratic primary against Diana DeGette; Jackson worked on her campaign. After Rao lost against the longtime incumbent with 31.8 percent of the vote, she and Jackson began hosting dinner parties with groups of liberal white women, which grew into Race2Dinner.

Saira Rao and Regina Jackson at the Race2Dinner table.

Race2Dinner

The pair will host four dinners this year, at $2,500 per guest. All four are already sold out.

In the years since it started, Race2Dinner has attracted national attention and plenty of controversy. The New York Post called it a "for-profit money grab" last year. Still, Rao and Jackson have amassed a dedicated following of racially conscious white women, whom they now plan to weaponize for their current priority: getting rid of guns.

According to Rao, this movement of white women is the country's "only chance of getting a repeal of the Second Amendment." Following decades of never-ending violence against children in schools, "we have been abandoned," by our politicians, she says.

"I mean, look at your brave blue state legislature that just killed an assault weapons ban on the eve of the Columbine anniversary," Rao notes, pointing to House Bill 23-1230, which was voted down by a committee during an April 19 hearing at the Colorado Legislature.

The Here4TheKids Instagram pagejust became active on April 12 and already has over 40,000 followers. It's gotten shoutouts from such celebrities as Yvette Nicole Brown, who starred on the popular sitcom Community. But does that mean Here4TheKids will be effective?

"How do we know it's going to work?" replies Rao. "Because if history is any guide, it always does."

Rao believes a nationwide gun ban will be necessary, saying that blue states "will become target practice" if guns are banned there and not in red states. Still, she chose Colorado as a starting point for the larger goal because of her personal connections with the state as well as Colorado's blue governor and "inordinate amount of school shootings," starting with Columbine and recently spreading to East High, where a student shot two deans on March 22 and later committed suicide.

Rao lived in Denver until she moved to Virginia last August; if she'd stayed here, her daughter would have gone to East High School. "It's a war zone there. ... It's like target practice," she says.

And Here4TheKids is serious about stopping the violence and making schools safe by giving real momentum to the anti-gun cause. "Republicans have been playing chess; we have been blowing bubbles," Rao says. This movement, on the other hand, "is coming and showing up for the game."

The women who participate on June 5 won't be like the "pink pussy hat"-wearing protesters who demonstrated against Trump, she says. "No, these are white women putting their bodies on the line. They're coming to sit, and they're not going to leave until they get this executive order from Jared Polis."

"I'm planning on wearing a diaper," says Wolf Terry, one of the white women who will be at the Capitol on June 5.

A freelance writer living in Lakewood, Terry says she only recently learned of Rao, when a friend messaged her suggesting she check out the Here4TheKids movement. Terry responded to a post from Rao on social media calling for volunteers; five minutes later, she says, she got a call back.

That was April 27. Since then, Terry has put the rest of her life on pause in order to throw herself into the movement. "We are running this sort of like a campaign," she says. Under the direction of Tina Strawn, one of the other founders of Here4TheKids, Terry and other white women dedicated to the movement have been working hard in Denver, meeting, organizing and canvassing to build their coalition.

Terry was drawn to the movement "so that we can go to the grocery store without the fear of being shot," she says. "My kid's autistic, by the way; if there's an active shooter at his school, he's going to be the first one killed."

Getting involved in Here4TheKids is about "putting aside our white woman fragility, getting comfortable with the discomfort, leaning in and organizing to actually make change happen with the help of Black leaders who are leading the way," Terry notes.

She'll be at a community-organizing event hosted by Here4TheKids at 11 a.m. on May 17 at the Evans Schoolin the Golden Triangle.Saira Rao and other co-founders will be there, pushing the June 5 action at the State Capitol and explaining why it's important.

"I would like for everybody to know that June 5 is more than just a bunch of people getting together for a hopeless cause," says Terry.

"This is civil disobedience," Rao says. "This is a sit-in. This is a rising up of the people we have never seen in America in our lifetime."

And it's just the start."It's literally history," she continues. "This is going to be probably the biggest thing that will have happened in any of our lifetimes. This is going to be a 'Where were you on June 5?' And I hope all you white folks are able to say, 'I was in Denver.'"

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