By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Now that eccentric real estate heir Robert Durst has been indicted for murder in the death of his first wife, who vanished nearly four decades ago, her family has some questions. Namely, what took so long? Kathie Durst’s brother, James McCormack, and a lawyer for
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The city council in The Dalles has approved a deal with Google that will enable the technology giant to build two more water-guzzling data centers there, though some residents worry about drought and secrecy.
Continue ReadingFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have released outside linebacker Jacob Tuioti-Mariner and punter Cam Nizialek. The Falcons also signed defensive back Chris Williamson from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. The release of Tuioti-Mariner was a surprise. Though he was inactive for two games, Tuioti-Mariner shared the team lead with two
Continue ReadingBy MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA won’t be putting astronauts back on the moon until at least 2025. Administrator Bill Nelson announced the news Tuesday. NASA had been aiming for 2024, a deadline set by the Trump administration. But Nelson says Congress didn’t provide enough money to develop a
Continue ReadingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets placed safety Marcus Maye and tight end Tyler Kroft on injured reserve. Maye is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon, suffered on a non-contact play early in the third quarter of New York’s 45-30 loss at Indianapolis last Thursday night. Kroft injured his
Continue ReadingCNN By Annie Grayer, Zachary Cohen, Ryan Nobles and Whitney Wild, CNN The House committee investigating the deadly January 6 riot at the US Capitol announced on Tuesday a new batch of 10 subpoenas to former White House officials under President Donald Trump, as the panel charges ahead in seeking testimony and documents from witnesses
Continue ReadingBy JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Alex Padilla got his first opportunity to play meaningful snaps for Iowa and did enough to impress coach Kirk Ferentz. Now he’s days away from what probably will be his first start in place of the injured Spencer Petras. The sophomore is listed No. 1
Continue ReadingBy Sara Murray and Michael Warren, CNN Sean Parnell’s turbulent personal life, including allegations of abuse from his estranged wife, continues to spill into the open as the Senate hopeful appeared in court for a custody trial this week — disrupting the Pennsylvania Republican’s campaign and sowing doubt about his viability as a candidate. The
Continue ReadingBy Liz Collin Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLS, Minnesota (WCCO) — It seems supply chain woes are causing some problems in Santa’s workshop this holiday season. Toy stores across the state told WCCO about the struggle they’ve had filling store shelves. Retailers say kids will want to get those wish lists
Continue ReadingBy Veronica Stracqualursi and Jennifer Hansler, CNN American citizen Trevor Reed has been on a nearly weeklong hunger strike to protest his detainment in Russia and the “numerous and flagrant violations” of his human rights by Russian authorities, according to his family. “We have received a report from an attorney that Trevor has begun a
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — Florida’s largest school district is dropping all mask mandates, allowing parents in all grades decide whether their children should wear a face covering. Miami-Dade County School Superintendent Alberto Carvalho made the announcement Tuesday after a judge ruled last week that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis was within its authority to allow parents to
Continue ReadingBy RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Opponents of a mandatory payroll tax to fund Washington state’s new long-term care program have filed a class action lawsuit in federal court seeking to stop the January start of the payroll premium for most employees in the state. The suit was filed on behalf
Continue ReadingCONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell says injured quarterback Grayson McCall could miss the rest of the season for the 22nd-ranked Chanticleers. McCall missed last weekend’s 28-8 win at Georgia Southern with what the school called an upper-body injury. Chadwell said McCall has gone through numerous tests and the team doesn’t have
Continue ReadingBy FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press POLACCA, Ariz. (AP) — Members of a small northeastern Arizona tribe are voting Thursday for their next chairman. One of the key differences between incumbent Tim Nuvangyaoma and David Talayumptewa is their stance on maintaining a Hopi language requirement for the job. Nuvangyaoma says he’ll push for a change in
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer Odell Beckham Jr. wanted freedom and got his wish. A disappointment and distraction before being released by the Cleveland Browns, Beckham cleared NFL waivers without being claimed Tuesday and can now sign as a free agent with any team. Beckham was let go by the Browns on Monday, closing
Continue ReadingBy Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Never has counting been so unexpectedly emotional. During her visit to TV’s most famous fictional block, Billie Eilish sat down with the Count from “Sesame Street” for a lesson on the number 2 set to the tune of her hit “Happier Than Ever.” A warning for those intending to press play
Continue ReadingBy Gilbert Baez Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina (WRAL) — Some Cumberland County parents had to find alternate plans to get their children to school and home again on Tuesday after dozens of bus drivers called out sick during a protest to demand more pay. By 8 a.m., the district
Continue ReadingVANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Court records show a Vancouver, Washington woman who was stabbed to death Sunday was denied a permanent restraining order against her estranged husband before he was arrested and charged with her murder. Court documents say Monica Murrah received a temporary restraining order against Michael Murrah in 2020. Documents say she told
Continue ReadingVANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Court records show a Vancouver, Washington woman who was stabbed to death Sunday was denied a permanent restraining order against her estranged husband before he was arrested and charged with her murder. Court documents say Monica Murrah received a temporary restraining order against Michael Murrah in 2020. Documents say she told
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press U.S. stocks closed lower Tuesday, ending the market’s longest winning streak in more than two years. The S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq fell. The market was pulled lower by companies that rely on consumer spending and technology stocks, which had driven the market higher in recent days.
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