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By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS (AP Business Writer)NEW YORK — Gas prices are once again on the decline across the U.S., bringing some relief to drivers now paying a little less to fill up their tanks.The national average for gas prices on Monday stood around $3.44, according to AAA. That’s down about 9 cents from a week ago — marking the largest one-week drop recorded by the motor club so far in 2024. Monday’s average was also more than 19 cents less than it was a month ago and over 14 cents below the level seen this time last year.Why the recent…

Two separate moose encounters have left two residents and two dogs injured.On June 2, a person was walking their two dogs, both leashed, in the Leland Creek Circle area in Winter Park. According to Rachael Gonzales, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife public information officer, the individual decided to turn around after seeing a cow moose and her calf. However, the moose saw the person, charged after him and knocked him down. The moose then proceeded to stomp both dogs.The individual was able to get the dogs away from the moose and hid behind a nearby home. After the moose left…

NEW YORK — Donald Trump completed his mandatory presentencing interview Monday after less than 30 minutes of routine, uneventful questions and answers, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The person was not authorized to speak publicly and did so on condition of anonymity. The former president was quizzed by a New York City probation officer for a report, required by law, that trial judge Juan M. Merchan can use to help determine Trump’s punishment when he is sentenced July 11 in his hush money criminal case.Monday’s interview was conducted privately by video conferencing. Under state law,…

By DOUG FERGUSON (AP Golf Writer)PINEHURST, N.C. — Tiger Woods was among those on Pinehurst No. 2 for the first full day of U.S. Open practice before the sun could break through the clouds and climb over the trees.It’s his first time playing a U.S. Open on this Donald Ross gem in 19 years, and so much of it is new to him because of a restoration project from a decade ago that replaced rough with native sandy areas and wiregrass bushes.As for Adam Scott, there is nothing new about playing in the majors — this is 92nd in a…

A man has pleaded guilty in the 2023 fatal shooting of a 16-year-old girl during an attempted robbery in Montbello, according to court documents.Brandon Sandoval, 18, pleaded guilty to a second-degree murder charge Friday, court documents show. Other charges Sandoval faced were dismissed as part of a plea deal: two counts of murder after deliberation, two counts of murder with extreme indifference, one count of assault with extreme indifference, three counts of assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of robbery with a real or simulated weapon, two counts of robbery with a deadly weapon, two counts of felony menacing,…

By CLAIRE RUSH (Associated Press)PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning. At least 31 people have been sickened in Oregon so far, according to state health officials. Here’s what to know about the federal agency’s advisory.What’s the FDA warning?The warning says to avoid oysters and bay clams harvested from Netarts and Tillamook bays in northern Oregon since May 28, as well as shellfish harvested from areas around Willapa Bay in southern Washington since May…

Sunshine Thomas-Bear has visited a lot of museums in her role as the cultural preservation director for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and knows the feeling when an institution seems open to returning sacred objects.The Denver Art Museum, she said after an introductory April meeting with museum staff, isn’t one of them.“It does not seem they are willing to work with tribes,” she said, noting her tribe is still figuring out how many of the 130 objects in the Denver museum it will request back.The experience of the Winnebago delegation is hardly an outlier. Representatives of multiple Native American tribes and…

First things first: Adael Amador makes quite a first impression.Called up from Double-A Hartford, Amador made his major league debut Sunday afternoon in St. Louis. The Rockies’ No. 1 prospect singled on his first swing on the first pitch he saw in his first at-bat. The second baseman’s forever-memory moment arrived when he led off the third inning with a looping single to right off Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante. Amador connected on Pallante’s 94.1 mph fastball.In Colorado’s 5-1 loss, Amador hit 1 for 3 with one strikeout and stole his first base. At age 21 and 59 days, Amador became…

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Leo.Happy Birthday for Monday, June 10, 2024:You have boundless energy. You’re talented and full of ideas. You have strong opinions and don’t hesitate to express them. Family and service are your theme this year. Take care of yourself so you can be of support to others. Perhaps a personal makeover will rejuvenate you?ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★★★This is a fun-loving day! Find ways to socialize with others, because you’ll enjoy interactions with someone. Sports events, activities with children plus anything to do with the arts and…

Dear Amy: Just before the pandemic, I started dating a charming, smart, handsome, funny professional guy (we’re both men). Our dates were delightful, except that whenever I suggested getting physically affectionate, he always had an excuse not to.The relationship faded out. After a few months, I drunkenly texted him and he responded by asking if I wanted to be friends with benefits.We started hanging out again and we had sex a few times, but there was no romance or spark whatsoever. No charm, no jokes, no fun and no cuddling.Afterwards he would abruptly leave.It was like he was a completely…