By Raja Razek and Carma Hassan, CNN The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) disabled a website with resources for LGBTQ youth after Gov. Greg Abbott’s Republican primary challenger, Don Huffines, criticized its content in a video message posted to Twitter in August. On August 31, Huffines posted a video message to his
Continue ReadingBy JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner dunked while scoring 29 points, Diana Taurasi had eight of her 20 points in overtime and Phoenix Mercury evened the WNBA Finals with a 91-86 win over the Chicago Sky. Griner kept the Mercury within reach of Chicago during a sluggish start and brought
Continue ReadingSYDNEY (AP) — One of New Zealand’s best-known businessmen Ron Brierley has been sentenced in a Sydney court to 14 months in prison for possessing child sex abuse images. The 84-year-old former high-profile corporate raider had pleaded guilty to the charges in April, but was released on bail until his sentencing. Brierley was arrested at
Continue ReadingSYDNEY (AP) — One of New Zealand’s best-known businessmen Ron Brierley has been sentenced in a Sydney court to 14 months in prison for possessing child sex abuse images. The 84-year-old former high-profile corporate raider had pleaded guilty to the charges in April, but was released on bail until his sentencing. Brierley was arrested at
Continue ReadingBy Rebekah Riess, CNN A Florida man has been arrested and charged after a woman was fatally shot by her toddler while she was on a Zoom conference call, officials say. On October 7, Assistant State Attorney Dan Faggard charged Veondre Avery with manslaughter and failure to securely store a firearm in connection to the
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With just days to go before the state’s Monday deadline for all school staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated (or gain exemptions), the Redmond School Board met privately and publicly with newly hired outside legal counsel Wednesday night to weigh their options regarding any challenge to COVID-19 mandates.
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By The Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker showed in his preseason debut he’s ready to lead the Phoenix Suns to another run at an NBA championship. Booker scored 17 points in 18 minutes in the first half of the Suns’ 119-74 preseason win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Booker missed the beginning of
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press A capsule look at the best-of-seven American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros.
Continue ReadingBy Kerry Flynn, CNN Business Adam Schefter, one of ESPN’s most prominent NFL reporters, appears to have violated typical journalistic standards in a newly-revealed email he sent in 2011 to Bruce Allen, who at the time was general manager of Washington Football Team (WFT). According to email exchanges filed as exhibits in a court case
Continue ReadingCNN By Kerry Flynn, CNN Business Adam Schefter, one of ESPN’s most prominent NFL reporters, appears to have violated typical journalistic standards in a newly-revealed email he sent in 2011 to Bruce Allen, who at the time was general manager of Washington Football Team (WFT). According to email exchanges filed as exhibits in a court
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The Dash Act, if passed, would give tax breaks and other incentives to get people housing. He also addressed Mt.Bachelor’s Fast Track Pass.
Continue ReadingMegan C. Hills, CNN Luxury brand Coach announced that it will no longer destroy damaged or “unsaleable” goods returned to its stores, after a viral TikTok video claimed the label intentionally “slashed” unwanted items for tax purposes. Without directly referencing the allegations, the American brand wrote on Instagram Tuesday that it had “ceased” destroying in-store
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — While the fisticuffs never materialized, the Washington Capitals made a season-opening 5-1 victory against the division-rival New York Rangers memorable for Alex Ovechkin’s 731st and 732nd goals and Hendrix Lapierre’s first. Ovechkin passed Marcel Dionne for sole possession fifth place on the NHL goals list, putting
Continue ReadingOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ray Fosse, the strong-armed catcher whose career was upended when he was bowled over by Pete Rose at the 1970 All-Star Game, has died. He was 74. Carol Fosse, his wife of 51 years, said in a statement online that Fosse died Wednesday after a 16-year bout with cancer. Fosse was
Continue ReadingBy MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court is hearing from five people who say they were promised “paradise on Earth” in North Korea but suffered instead and now want the country to compensate them. The court summoned North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to speak, but a lawyer says they are
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — William Nylander broke a tie at 1:06 of the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams. In a rematch of Montreal’s seven-game victory in the first round of the playoffs last season, Toronto won in front of 18,493
Continue ReadingALMIRA, Wash. (AP) — A fire has destroyed a school in an eastern Washington town. Lincoln County Sheriff Wade Magers says the fire at Almira Elementary and Middle School started around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. He says classes and after school activities had been canceled because of a power outage so no one was inside. The
Continue ReadingBy MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Winger Raphinha has become the new hope for Brazil in World Cup qualifiers and is likely to start Thursday’s match against Uruguay in Manaus. The 24-year-old Leeds player was a key for Brazil in the 3-1 win at Venezuela and the 0-0 draw at Colombia.
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Adele has been gone from the public spotlight, musically speaking, since after the release of her “25”album in 2015. Now she’s coming back, announcing on Instagram that her “30” album will come out November 19. A new single, ‘Easy on Me,’ is being released
Continue ReadingBy Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Justice Sonia Sotomayor told an audience Wednesday that recent changes in the format of oral arguments were instituted in part after studies emerged showing that female justices on the court were interrupted more by male justices and advocates. Sotomayor said the studies, including one by researchers Tonja
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