By AVET DEMOURIAN Associated Press YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia’s prime minister says the country has reached an agreement with Azerbaijan to establish a hotline between their defense chiefs after last week’s deadly clashes on their border. Nikol Pashinyan said during an online news conference Tuesday that contacts between Armenian and Azerbaijani officials should become
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen, CNN The House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection issued five new subpoenas on Tuesday targeting right-wing extremist groups that were involved in the attack, including the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys. The subpoenas went to the Proud Boys and its leader Enrique Tarrio, as well as the Oath Keepers and its
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Police have identified the 29-year-old man who was arrested following an hours-long standoff in southeast Portland where a woman was found dead. Davonte Arnez Donahue was booked into the Multnomah County Jail after being released from a hospital Monday evening. He
Continue ReadingA federal judge has approved a $5.4 million settlement between Transamerica and its current and former employees who accused the company of offering several poor performing investments in its employee retirement plan. The money will be divided up between roughly 24,000 people based on how long they invested in the funds and how much money
Continue ReadingKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Robert Lewandowski scored with an overhead kick to lift a depleted Bayern Munich team to a 2-1 win over Dynamo Kyiv that clinched first place in its Champions League group. Bayern would usually consider resting top players against a team like Dynamo. That wasn’t an option because seven players are in
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The best college football rivalries can change over time. Go back 25 or 30 years and Miami-Florida State probably would have been near the top of most lists. Some rivalries have largely gone away, including Nebraska-Oklahoma and Texas-Texas A&M. The Associated Press asked a panel of sports
Continue ReadingBy ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and TERRY SPENCER Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Seminole Tribe of Florida on Tuesday moved to appeal a federal judge’s decision to block its deal with the state to expand gambling and online sports betting throughout Florida. The Seminole Tribe’s filing Tuesday came after a ruling from U.S. District Court
Continue ReadingBy ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and TERRY SPENCER Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Seminole Tribe of Florida on Tuesday moved to appeal a federal judge’s decision to block its deal with the state to expand gambling and online sports betting throughout Florida. The Seminole Tribe’s filing Tuesday came after a ruling from U.S. District Court
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With promising recent signs in declining COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the Oregon Health Authority on Tuesday lifted the requirement for outdoor mask wearing in crowded settings, which was imposed in August amid the surge in more contagious Delta variant cases.
Continue ReadingBy Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Store workers at major US chains are getting to spend Thanksgiving at home as more retailers decide to close their doors for the holiday. But not all retail staff will get the day off. Target said Monday that it will close all of its stores on Thanksgiving every year from
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los esfuerzos de un día para celebrar la gratitud, como el Día de Acción de Gracias, sin duda nos hacen sentir bien. Practicar la gratitud puede incrementar los sentimientos de felicidad y satisfacción con la vida, al tiempo que disminuye los síntomas depresivos, según han demostrado muchos estudios. Para seguir experimentando
Continue ReadingBy Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said theft is a growing problem at the company’s stores — and it is implementing added security measure to safeguard employees and shoppers. “This is traumatizing for our associates and is unacceptable,” Barry said on a call with analysts Tuesday. “We are doing everything we
Continue ReadingBy ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge has vacated two death sentences for a prison inmate convicted of fatally stabbing a mother and daughter more than 30 years ago. Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Paula Skahan signed an order Tuesday freeing Pervis Payne from death row. The judge took action
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — King County has named a new interim sheriff as the department moves under the authority of the county executive. County Executive Dow Constantine announced Tuesday that Patti Cole-Tindall, currently second in command at the sheriff’s department, will be appointed interim sheriff and will start Jan. 1. The Seattle Times reports that Cole-Tindall,
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — King County has named a new interim sheriff as the department moves under the authority of the county executive. County Executive Dow Constantine announced Tuesday that Patti Cole-Tindall, currently second in command at the sheriff’s department, will be appointed interim sheriff and will start Jan. 1. The Seattle Times reports that Cole-Tindall,
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — King County has named a new interim sheriff as the department moves under the authority of the county executive. County Executive Dow Constantine announced Tuesday that Patti Cole-Tindall, currently second in command at the sheriff’s department, will be appointed interim sheriff and will start Jan. 1. The Seattle Times reports that Cole-Tindall,
Continue ReadingCANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Eli Lawrence registered 15 points as Middle Tennessee beat Rider 60-54 in the Cancun Challenge – Mayan Division. Dimencio Vaughn led the Broncs with 13 points.
Continue ReadingBy KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Before the jurors in the trial of the three men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery retired to the jury room to begin their deliberations, the judge read them specific instructions on the law that’s applicable to this case. The jury instructions were carefully put together
Continue ReadingBy REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Monitors from the European Union say Venezuela’s regional elections last weekend happened under better conditions compared to the country’s elections in recent years but were marred by the use of public funds to benefit pro-government candidates. The monitors also cited as negatives the disqualification of
Continue ReadingBy JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Lane Kiffin took over a Mississippi football program trying to regain its footing after NCAA sanctions, two coaching changes in 864 days and back to back losing seasons. On the bright side, Kiffin had a promising young quarterback in Matt Corral. Two seasons in, the well-traveled Kiffin has the
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