The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday against some of the largest poultry producers in the U.S. along with a proposed settlement seeking to end what it claims have been longstanding deceptive and abusive practices for workers.
Author: Associated Press
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Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard wins Tour de France
The former fish factory worker from Denmark dethroned defending champion Tadej Pogacar with memorable performances in the mountains in cycling’s biggest race.
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New California gun control law mimics Texas abortion measure
California punched back Friday against two recent landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a controversial, first-in-the-nation gun control law patterned after a Texas anti-abortion law and urged other states to follow suit.
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Steve Bannon found guilty of contempt in case related to Jan. 6 insurrection
Steve Bannon was convicted Friday of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection
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Media pick Arkansas 3rd in SEC West, predict Alabama to win conference championship
Two-time defending champion Alabama was predicted to win a third consecutive Southeastern Conference title in voting by media attending this week’s SEC Media Days.
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CVS asking pharmacists in Arkansas, other states to verify prescription drugs won’t be used for abortions
CVS Health is asking pharmacists in some states to verify that a few of the prescriptions they provide will not be used end a pregnancy.
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Arkansas Senate strips 2 lawmakers of leadership posts
The Arkansas Senate on Thursday stripped two senators of their committee leadership posts for the rest of the year after one of them sought reimbursement for a meeting at the state Capitol that he did not attend.
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$6.3M settlement reached over Arkansas dump site fire
A $6.3 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that claimed smoke from an underground fire at a dumping site in northwest Arkansas harmed nearby residents.
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Texas woman pleads not guilty in killing of pro cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson
A woman accused of killing professional cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson as a romantic rival pleaded not guilty to a murder charge on Wednesday.
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UK breaks record for highest-ever temperature as heatwave spreads across Europe
Britain shattered its record for the highest temperature ever registered Tuesday amid a heat wave that has seared swaths of Europe.
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Trial delayed for Arkansas man pictured in Pelosi’s office at Jan. 6 riot
A federal judge on Monday moved the trial from Sept. 6 to Dec. 12.
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Sankey sees changes in stronger SEC with expansion, playoff
The Southeastern Conference is a leading player in the dramatic changes to the national football landscape.
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Police: 3 people and gunman dead in Indiana mall shooting
Three people were fatally shot and two were injured at an Indiana mall after a man with a rifle opened fire in a food court and an armed civilian shot and killed him.
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O’Rourke’s campaign for Texas governor outraises Abbott
Democrat Beto O’Rourke on Friday reported raising nearly $32 million in his bid for Texas governor during the first half of 2022.
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Boy, 5, fatally shoots 8-year-old brother at Arkansas home
A 5-year-old Arkansas boy fatally shot his 8-year-old brother in what investigators believe was an accidental shooting with an unsecured gun.