AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Medicines Agency has recommended the authorization of two new medicines against the coronavirus for people at risk of severe disease. In a statement on Thursday, the EU drug regulator said it had concluded that the monoclonal antibody treatments — a combination of casirivimab and imdevimab, and the drug regdanvimab —
Continue ReadingBy DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A man who is serving a 25-year prison sentence for rigging computers to win lottery jackpots for himself, friends and family is suing Iowa, claiming he was pressured four years ago to plead guilty to crimes he did not commit. Eddie Tipton filed documents starting
Continue ReadingDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Antoine Rozner got off to a strong start to his title defense at the Dubai Championship by shooting 7-under 65 to trail first-round leader JB Hansen by two strokes. The French golfer claimed his first European Tour title in this tournament last year in finishing on 25 under par.
Continue ReadingBy CURT ANDERSON Associated Press CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — A prosthetic-tailed dolphin named Winter that starred in the “Dolphin Tale” movies has died at a Florida aquarium despite life-saving efforts by animal care experts. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium said the 16-year-old female bottlenose dolphin died Thursday evening while being treated for a gastrointestinal abnormality. It
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Las Vegas Raiders look to bounce back from their first loss in three games under interim coach Rich Bisaccia when they host the AFC West rival Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City is 12-4 against the Raiders under coach Andy Reid but the teams split a pair of high-scoring games last
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden’s highly anticipated virtual summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place on Monday, the White House announced Friday. “Following their September 9 phone call, the two leaders will discuss ways to responsibly manage the competition between the United States and the (People’s Republic of China), as well
Continue ReadingBy EVENS SANON Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The U.S. government is urging U.S. citizens to leave Haiti because of the country’s deepening insecurity and a severe lack of fuel. That shortage has affected hospitals, schools and banks. The warning from the U.S. State Department comes as Haiti’s government and police are struggling to
Continue ReadingBy EVENS SANON Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The U.S. government is urging U.S. citizens to leave Haiti because of the country’s deepening insecurity and a severe lack of fuel. That shortage has affected hospitals, schools and banks. The warning from the U.S. State Department comes as Haiti’s government and police are struggling to
Continue ReadingBy GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The U.N. Security Council has issued a press statement expressing deep concern about ongoing violence in Myanmar, whose military-installed government is using lethal force against opponents. The Security Council’s action comes as Myanmar’s army appears to be conducting a major offensive in the country’s northwest amid warnings
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN MOODY Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A man is in the hospital after police say a homeowner caught him stealing from her property. It happened Monday night on Rudder road in Mobile. “The owner actually pulled up on them while they were stealing, and they tried to
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kristen Stewart knows a thing or two about being extremely famous. Her latest film in which she plays Princess Diana, someone even more famous than herself, has led to unexpected reflections. Stewart’s turn in “Spencer,” currently in theaters, has also put her squarely as a
Continue ReadingBy SYLVIE CORBET The Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Internet giants, including social media apps Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat, joined some world leaders to issue a global call to better protect children online at a Paris summit on Thursday. The call, initiated by France and the U.N. child protection agency, acknowledges that “in the
Continue ReadingKYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Opposition campaign group Belarusian Sport Solidarity Foundation says freestyle skiing world champion Aliaksandra Ramanouskaya has been fined by a court in Belarus after being detained by authorities. The BSSF says Ramanouskaya was detained Wednesday after a training session. The organization says she appeared in court and was fined about $1,000 for
Continue ReadingBy Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama are asking Americans for support to build a national museum to recognize Medal of Honor recipients. The three former US leaders are featured in a new public service announcement calling on others to “join the mission” to build a national museum
Continue ReadingBy DANA GAURUDER Associated Press Coach Mel Tucker attributed Michigan State’s first loss this season to “death by inches.” Another defeat could kill the dreams of a Big Ten championship. Coming off an exhilarating victory over rival Michigan, the Spartans unraveled defensively in a 40-29 loss at Purdue last weekend. They’ll try to bounce back
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN CBS has offered up a first look at their “Adele One Night Only” special. In it, the British singer sits down with Oprah Winfrey to talk about her life and new music. “I invite you to join me for one night only,” Adele says to the camera. With her highly
Continue ReadingCNN By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Adele might be the queen of speaking truth to our heartbreaks, but it was her role in bringing two people together that stole the show during her Sunday night CBS special. The set up was this: A man reached out to what he believed was a show — but it
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — Aunque todavía faltan dos semanas para el Día de Acción de Gracias, Travis Moffatt y su prometida, Britnie Walston, ya compraron tres pasteles de manzana para la cena familiar y los guardaron en el congelador. La pareja de Baltimore quería asegurarse de poder conseguir el postre antes de que los precios
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The flu is a complicated, seasonal disease, which invites questions each year about why and how Americans should protect themselves against it. FindCare talked to a variety of medical professionals to answer 20 such questions.
Continue ReadingALICANTE, Spain (AP) — Scott McTominay will miss Scotland’s World Cup qualifying match against Moldova because of a throat infection. The Manchester United midfielder was sent home from Scotland’s training base in Spain ahead of Friday’s game at Moldova but he could still face Denmark on Monday. Scotland coach Steve Clarke says he hopes McTominay
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