Pete Stark, congressman who reshaped health care, dies at 88

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former California Rep. Fortney “Pete” Stark Jr., an influential Democrat whose legislative work helped reshape America's health care system, has died. He was 88.

House OKs bill letting non-violent inmates earn time off

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona House has unanimously approved a bill that will give all non-violent state prisoners time off their sentences if they work in prison or take drug treatment or major self-improvement courses while behind bars.

Layman's long-term injury near end, back at Wolves practice

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jake Layman was finally cleared Thursday to return to practice, with his absence at 39 straight games and counting because of a sprained left toe.

Big Bend enrollment rises in winter quarter

State funding drops slightly

House bill gives non-violent offenders time off for classes

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona House committee has approved a proposal to give all non-violent state prisoners time off their sentences if they work in prison or take drug treatment or major self-improvement courses while behind bars.

France steps up investigation around Ghosn, Omani dealership

PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors are turning up the heat on disgraced car industry executive Carlos Ghosn, opening a judicial inquiry into alleged money laundering, fraud and misuse of company assets during his time at the helm of the Renault-Nissan alliance.

France steps up investigation around Ghosn, Omani dealership

PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors are turning up the heat on disgraced car industry executive Carlos Ghosn, opening a judicial inquiry into alleged money laundering, fraud and misuse of company assets during his time at the helm of the Renault-Nissan alliance.

Layman's long-term injury near end, back at Wolves practice

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jake Layman was finally cleared Thursday to return to practice, with his absence at 39 straight games and counting because of a sprained left toe.

Port operator DP World to delist from Dubai stock exchange

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Port operator DP World said Monday it will delist from the Nasdaq Dubai stock exchange, returning the company to full state-ownership in a move that will help the Dubai government's investment company repay more than $5 billion to banks.

Former Chicago cop sentenced to 10 years in fatal shooting

CHICAGO (AP) — A former Chicago police officer found guilty of second-degree murder in the off-duty shooting of an unarmed man in 2017 was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison.

Port operator DP World to delist from Dubai stock exchange

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Port operator DP World said Monday it will delist from the Nasdaq Dubai stock exchange, returning the company to full state-ownership in a move that will help the Dubai government's investment company repay more than $5 billion to banks.

Argentina debates debt restructuring, reawakening old fears

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Chamber of Deputies voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a bill to restructure the Argentine government's $100 billion debt, which officials say is unpayable amid a deep recession that has reawakened old fears of financial crises.

Pete Stark, congressman who reshaped health care, dies at 88

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former California Rep. Fortney “Pete” Stark Jr., an influential Democrat whose legislative work helped reshape America's health care system, has died. He was 88.

Putin pardons Israeli woman jailed in Russia on drug charges

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has pardoned an Israeli woman who had been jailed on drug charges, the Kremlin said Wednesday.

Argentina debates debt restructuring, reawakening old fears

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Chamber of Deputies voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a bill to restructure the Argentine government's $100 billion debt, which officials say is unpayable amid a deep recession that has reawakened old fears of financial crises.

Pete Stark, congressman who reshaped health care, dies at 88

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former California Rep. Fortney “Pete” Stark Jr., an influential Democrat whose legislative work helped reshape America's health care system, has died. He was 88.

Wright State looks to extend streak vs UIC

Wright State (15-3, 5-0) vs. Illinois-Chicago (6-12, 1-4)

St. Mary's looks to extend streak vs Santa Clara

Santa Clara (14-3, 1-1) vs. Saint Mary's (15-3, 2-1)

An update on the 64th Montana Legislature

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Man gets five years in state prison