New York
Dollar General is sued by the FTC and 20 states for what’s being described as deceptive pricing
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission has sued the bargain chain Dollar General for what it characterized as “long-running deceptive pricing practices” by charging customers more once they reach the register than the prices that are displayed on shelves and in advertisements.
Twenty states joined in the complaint, filed by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. It said that Dollar General failed to correct the issue despite what it said was “extensive corporate knowledge of the problem.”
Dollar General, based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, did not immediately return a request for comment from The Associated Press.
The states joining the FTC lawsuit include: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin, according to the FTC.
Washington
Catholic bishops regret White House prayer photo with Trump, say it was used politically
Two Catholic bishops have expressed regret about agreeing to a White House meeting that produced a publicly distributed photo of them praying with President Donald Trump.
Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob, in a statement titled “A Public Apology,” said Sunday that he had received many questions and comments — some of them distraught — about the meeting on Thursday which he and 11 other bishops attended.
He said the meeting was speedily publicized by the White House with photos and a video, without consent of the participants, and less than two weeks away from the midterm elections.
“I feel a heavy sadness, not only over the pain I caused, but also for the fact that something so sacred to a group of religious leaders, prayer to our Heavenly Father, would be manipulated in that way,” Grob said.
The bishop of Des Moines, Iowa, William Joensen, also issued a statement making clear he felt the White House had taken advantage of the bishops.
“I wish I had been more shrewd and less simple, like those who exploited our meeting for partisan political purpose,” he wrote. “I pray I am more prudent and wise going forward, even as I remain resolute in my openness to engaging and praying for political leaders at all levels.”
Asked whether the White House had or hadn’t received the bishop’s consent for releasing the photos and video, the press office declined to answer that question. Instead, White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers replied, “There has never been a greater president for Catholic Americans than President Trump, and his strong record proves it.”
The White House invitation to the bishops — extended in September — offered discussion about such issues as immigration enforcement, religious worker visas, abortion and use of federal tax credits to support private education, according to Joensen and Grob.
“The meeting was in no way an endorsement of the president, his policies, or his party,” wrote Grob. “We were told the meeting was to be a private discussion, that several Catholic members of the cabinet might make an appearance, and that there could be an opportunity to pray privately with the president.”
“It did not take long thereafter for the White House to post a video and photos of the prayer,” Grob said.
“I soon began receiving messages of serious concern over the possibility that I had inadvertently participated in a political event less than two weeks before a national election,” he added. “I also heard from some who felt wounded because of the ways they or their family had been harmed by the president’s policies.”
“I did not go without reservations. I wish I had heeded them,” Grob concluded. “I apologize for any damage my actions have done.”
Collectively, members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have diverse views on Trump and his administration’s policies.
Ohio
Man who fatally struck deputy after his son was killed by police is convicted of murder
CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — A man who struck and killed a county deputy with his car the day after his teenage son was fatally shot by a Cincinnati police officer was convicted of murder Friday.
Rodney Hinton Jr. was also found guilty of reckless homicide and felonious assault for the crash last year that killed Deputy Larry Ray Henderson Jr. while he was directing traffic for a college graduation. Henderson, who had spent decades working for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, had retired from the department a few months before the crash but was still working off-duty assignments.
Hinton pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. His lawyer, Clyde Bennett II, said he would appeal the conviction.
Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey said the jury’s verdict brought some closure and helped provide justice for Henderson.
The case focused heavily on Hinton’s mental state during the crash.
Bennett said in closing arguments that Hinton was trying to kill himself when he drove into the intersection and described him as having a psychotic episode. Hinton was also diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and other mental illnesses.
But prosecutors said although he was distraught and grieving, he made the choice to aim his car at the deputy and that his mental illnesses didn’t stop him from understanding what was right and wrong.
Hinton faces 15 years to life in prison with the possibility of parole on the murder conviction. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 16.
The deadly crash in May 2025 came a few hours after Hinton and other family members watched police body camera footage showing the officer fatally shoot his 18-year-old son, Ryan Hinton.
He was shot twice during a chase. The officer who fired told investigators that the suspect pointed a gun at him, Cincinnati’s police chief has said.
The officer wasn’t charged in his death. Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich said last year that a review of the shooting found that the officer was “legally justified in his use of force.”
Hinton had a fully loaded gun and pointed it at officers when they confronted him, Pillich said.
Henderson had a long career with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. During his funeral last year, he was described as a selfless colleague, dedicated public servant and someone who regularly volunteered for the most dangerous assignments.
Dollar General is sued by the FTC and 20 states for what’s being described as deceptive pricing
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission has sued the bargain chain Dollar General for what it characterized as “long-running deceptive pricing practices” by charging customers more once they reach the register than the prices that are displayed on shelves and in advertisements.
Twenty states joined in the complaint, filed by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. It said that Dollar General failed to correct the issue despite what it said was “extensive corporate knowledge of the problem.”
Dollar General, based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, did not immediately return a request for comment from The Associated Press.
The states joining the FTC lawsuit include: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin, according to the FTC.
Washington
Catholic bishops regret White House prayer photo with Trump, say it was used politically
Two Catholic bishops have expressed regret about agreeing to a White House meeting that produced a publicly distributed photo of them praying with President Donald Trump.
Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob, in a statement titled “A Public Apology,” said Sunday that he had received many questions and comments — some of them distraught — about the meeting on Thursday which he and 11 other bishops attended.
He said the meeting was speedily publicized by the White House with photos and a video, without consent of the participants, and less than two weeks away from the midterm elections.
“I feel a heavy sadness, not only over the pain I caused, but also for the fact that something so sacred to a group of religious leaders, prayer to our Heavenly Father, would be manipulated in that way,” Grob said.
The bishop of Des Moines, Iowa, William Joensen, also issued a statement making clear he felt the White House had taken advantage of the bishops.
“I wish I had been more shrewd and less simple, like those who exploited our meeting for partisan political purpose,” he wrote. “I pray I am more prudent and wise going forward, even as I remain resolute in my openness to engaging and praying for political leaders at all levels.”
Asked whether the White House had or hadn’t received the bishop’s consent for releasing the photos and video, the press office declined to answer that question. Instead, White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers replied, “There has never been a greater president for Catholic Americans than President Trump, and his strong record proves it.”
The White House invitation to the bishops — extended in September — offered discussion about such issues as immigration enforcement, religious worker visas, abortion and use of federal tax credits to support private education, according to Joensen and Grob.
“The meeting was in no way an endorsement of the president, his policies, or his party,” wrote Grob. “We were told the meeting was to be a private discussion, that several Catholic members of the cabinet might make an appearance, and that there could be an opportunity to pray privately with the president.”
“It did not take long thereafter for the White House to post a video and photos of the prayer,” Grob said.
“I soon began receiving messages of serious concern over the possibility that I had inadvertently participated in a political event less than two weeks before a national election,” he added. “I also heard from some who felt wounded because of the ways they or their family had been harmed by the president’s policies.”
“I did not go without reservations. I wish I had heeded them,” Grob concluded. “I apologize for any damage my actions have done.”
Collectively, members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have diverse views on Trump and his administration’s policies.
Ohio
Man who fatally struck deputy after his son was killed by police is convicted of murder
CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — A man who struck and killed a county deputy with his car the day after his teenage son was fatally shot by a Cincinnati police officer was convicted of murder Friday.
Rodney Hinton Jr. was also found guilty of reckless homicide and felonious assault for the crash last year that killed Deputy Larry Ray Henderson Jr. while he was directing traffic for a college graduation. Henderson, who had spent decades working for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, had retired from the department a few months before the crash but was still working off-duty assignments.
Hinton pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. His lawyer, Clyde Bennett II, said he would appeal the conviction.
Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey said the jury’s verdict brought some closure and helped provide justice for Henderson.
The case focused heavily on Hinton’s mental state during the crash.
Bennett said in closing arguments that Hinton was trying to kill himself when he drove into the intersection and described him as having a psychotic episode. Hinton was also diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and other mental illnesses.
But prosecutors said although he was distraught and grieving, he made the choice to aim his car at the deputy and that his mental illnesses didn’t stop him from understanding what was right and wrong.
Hinton faces 15 years to life in prison with the possibility of parole on the murder conviction. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 16.
The deadly crash in May 2025 came a few hours after Hinton and other family members watched police body camera footage showing the officer fatally shoot his 18-year-old son, Ryan Hinton.
He was shot twice during a chase. The officer who fired told investigators that the suspect pointed a gun at him, Cincinnati’s police chief has said.
The officer wasn’t charged in his death. Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich said last year that a review of the shooting found that the officer was “legally justified in his use of force.”
Hinton had a fully loaded gun and pointed it at officers when they confronted him, Pillich said.
Henderson had a long career with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. During his funeral last year, he was described as a selfless colleague, dedicated public servant and someone who regularly volunteered for the most dangerous assignments.
