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Sydney Leroux says she was object of racial abuse

Sydney Leroux says she was object of racial abuse
By RONALD BLUMAP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) - American women's national soccer team forward Sydney Leroux said she was the object of a series of racist and sexist tweets in recent days and said her provocative celebration after her weekend goal against Canada was a response to the abuse. After

NYC police commish says he's not running for mayor

NYC police commish says he's not running for mayor
By COLLEEN LONG and JENNIFER PELTZAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly is the most popular public figure in New York City not running for mayor. And when asked, his answer is always the same: He has no plans to enter the race and is focusing solely on running the

Comments from Iranian presidential candidates

Comments from Iranian presidential candidates
By The Associated Press Comments on the economy, sanctions and international relations by the eight candidates in Iran's June 14 presidential race. ___ Parliament member Gholam Ali Haddad Adel: "In fact, the U.S. president is the problem, not Iran's president." - In response to a question

Washington State Lawmakers Start Final Stretch Of Special Session

Washington State Lawmakers Start Final Stretch Of Special Session
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - With just over a week left in an overtime legislative session, negotiations between key lawmakers are set to continue, but there's still no budget deal in sight and limited activity at the Capitol.    A floor session in the Senate was scheduled for Monday

Administration voices concern over Turkish unrest

Administration voices concern over Turkish unrest
By MATTHEW LEEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration voiced concern Monday over Turkey's crackdown on protesters and urged authorities to exercise restraint and all sides to refrain from violence. The White House said the United States believes the vast majority of those

Administration voices concern over Turkish unrest

Administration voices concern over Turkish unrest
By MATTHEW LEEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration voiced concern Monday over Turkey's crackdown on protesters and urged authorities to exercise restraint and all sides to refrain from violence. The White House said the United States believes the vast majority of those

Obama calls for end to mental illness stigma

Obama calls for end to mental illness stigma
By NEDRA PICKLERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Monday called for a more robust national discussion on mental illness, saying the time had come to bring the issue "out of the shadows." Speaking at the opening session of a White House conference on mental health, the

APNewsBreak: Prayers before SC woman killed family

APNewsBreak: Prayers before SC woman killed family
By JEFFREY COLLINSAssociated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Hours before she killed her two sons, her ex-husband and her stepmother and tried to frame it on one of the slain children, Susan Hendricks gathered her family together to pray. She said she was worried about her older son, Matthew, because

FIRST ON KHQ: Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting In Spokane Valley

FIRST ON KHQ: Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting In Spokane Valley
UPDATE: A family member on scene confirmed with our partners at the Spokesman Review that the name of the man who was shot is Roy Jacobs Jr.  Previous Coverage:  The Spokane Investigative Regional Response Team Press Release: The Spokane Investigative Regional Response Team (SIRR Team)

Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting In Spokane Valley

Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting In Spokane Valley
UPDATE: A family member on scene confirmed with our partners at the Spokesman Review that the name of the man who was shot is Roy Jacobs Jr. At this hour we're awaiting the names of the deputies involved in the shooting. As soon as we get them we'll post them here to KHQ.com, Facebook and