Two Charged After Allegedly Kicking Woman At North St. Louis Store

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two men face misdemeanor charges after allegedly kicking a black woman outside a St. Louis convenience store, a confrontation that spurred protests. Authorities say 19-year-old Ahmed Qandeel and 32-year-old Jehad Motan are charged with fourth-degree assault. The confrontation happened Tuesday morning at a Gas Mart store in predominantly black north St.…

US Demands Quick Privatization Of Puerto Rico Power Agency

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) _ Federal lawmakers are demanding that Puerto Rico quickly privatize its bankrupt power company in a bid to end its ongoing turmoil and allow others to provide stable electricity post-Hurricane Maria. Frustration grew as consultants and local and federal officials testified during Wednesday’s hearing on the management crisis at Puerto…

Georgia Lawmaker Who Used Racial Slur on TV Will Resign

ATLANTA (AP) — The state lawmaker who exposed himself and yelled racial slurs on provocateur Sacha Baron Cohen’s new cable TV series will resign, according to a spokesman for Georgia House Speaker David Ralston. Rep. Jason Spencer will step down at the end of the month, spokesman Kaleb McMichen told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution late Tuesday. In Sunday…