By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Before last season, the New York Knicks had little expectations and no real star power. Julius Randle changed a lot in New York. He led the Knicks to a surprising playoff berth and turned himself into an All-Star who was rewarded over the summer with
Continue ReadingBy MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seems inclined to allow Kentucky’s Republican attorney general to continue defending a restriction on abortion rights that had been struck down by lower courts. The underlying issue in the case argued at the high court Tuesday is a blocked Kentucky law that abortion rights
Continue ReadingBy Chloe Melas, CNN What better way to get in the spooky spirit than curl up and watch some scary flicks. From the creepy crawly to family classics, we’ve got you covered this Halloween. “Hocus Pocus” The Sanderson Sisters are the perfect witches to get you ready for Halloween. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and
Continue ReadingBy Kocha Olarn, CNN Thailand has taken another step toward fully reopening to tourism by allowing fully vaccinated visitors from a handful of approved countries to bypass quarantine from November 1. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the move was needed to allow Thailand to take advantage of travelers hoping to escape during upcoming wither holidays.
Continue ReadingBy JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need. For shoppers, it might mean a less than jolly holiday shopping experience, with
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — A metro Phoenix sheriff’s deputy who authorities say was attacked by a man he had arrested has died. Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said Monday that Deputy Juan “Johnny” Ruiz succumbed to injuries he suffered Saturday. The sheriff had announced earlier that the family planned to take Ruiz off life support. Ruiz
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nick Watney was feeling like he was at the end of the road on the PGA Tour. He kept his card by using a one-time exemption as top 50 in career money. That was an easy decision. But he also asked tough questions about whether
Continue ReadingBy LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A jury has been selected for the trial of Lev Parnas, a onetime associate of Rudy Giuliani who is accused along with a co-defendant of making illegal campaign contributions. Opening statements were set for Wednesday morning. U.S. prosecutors say Parnas ingratiated himself with influential Republicans through
Continue ReadingBy LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A jury has been selected for the trial of Lev Parnas, a onetime associate of Rudy Giuliani who is accused along with a co-defendant of making illegal campaign contributions. Opening statements were set for Wednesday morning. U.S. prosecutors say Parnas ingratiated himself with influential Republicans through
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Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La gran mayoría de los estadounidenses ahora consideran que el Partido Republicano es mejor que el Partido Demócrata en cuanto a la protección del país de amenazas internacionales y en asegurar que la nación continúe siendo próspera, según una nueva encuesta de Gallup. Estos también son los márgenes más amplios del Partido
Continue ReadingBy Roxie Elliott Click here for updates on this story BENTON HARBOR, Michigan (WBND-LD) — Benton Harbor residents need to continue cooking with and drinking bottled water. In five days, 100,000 bottles of water have been passed out and the city is going to receive 30,000 each week. This has been an ongoing issue, despite
Continue ReadingBy PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Dream has hired longtime WNBA player Tanisha Wright as its new head coach. The organization hopes she’ll bring some much-needed stability to a team that struggled under two interim coaches this past season and hasn’t made the playoffs since 2018. The 37-year-old Wright played
Continue ReadingBy PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Dream has hired longtime WNBA player Tanisha Wright as its new head coach. The organization hopes she’ll bring some much-needed stability to a team that struggled under two interim coaches this past season and hasn’t made the playoffs since 2018. The 37-year-old Wright played
Continue ReadingBy Eric Grossarth Click here for updates on this story REXBURG, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — An investigation is underway after the Friday death of a Madison County Jail inmate. Madison County Coroner Sam Butikofer confirmed to EastIdahoNews.com he is investigating the death of Eddie Blaine Stacey, 62, alongside the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Stacey was an
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell Former President Donald Trump’s company is in advanced talks to sell the lease for its marquee hotel in Washington, DC, for more than $370 million, according to a person familiar with the matter. Miami investment fund CGI Merchant Group is in advanced negotiations with the Trump Organization, the person said. As part
Continue ReadingBy RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022. Exactly how much will be revealed Wednesday morning. Over the last 10 years, the COLA averaged about 1.7% annually as inflation remained low. But the
Continue ReadingBy RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022. Exactly how much will be revealed Wednesday morning. Over the last 10 years, the COLA averaged about 1.7% annually as inflation remained low. But the
Continue ReadingBy Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff on Tuesday referred to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as an “insurrectionist in a suit and tie,” as he slammed the House Republican leader for having “absolutely no reverence for the truth.” Schiff, a California Democrat who chairs the House Intelligence Committee and sits on the select
Continue ReadingBy Bryan Mims Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson wants three LGBTQ-themed books removed from North Carolina schools, calling them “sexually explicit.” Robinson’s Facebook video targeting “George,” “Lawn Boy” and “Gender Queer” was posted on Saturday, days after he was denounced by Democrats and the
Continue ReadingBELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president says his country will continue arming itself with Russian, Chinese and other weapons despite fears that the Balkan country’s recent military buildup could lead to more tensions in the region. President Aleksandar Vucic said Serbia was a “free and independent nation” that would not seek outside opinions about where
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